AA batteries

Lamojamo · 01-24-2011, 04:27 PM

I guess this is a common problem, so I'll do some research, but I just receive my new used K-x and my wife and I were messing with it all day. I took maybe 25 pictures, but have been monkeying around all day. The battery life is now red. Will they die that fast, and if so, what batteries do I need so I don't spend a fortune constantly replacing? We put AA Energizer today. One day will kill 4 new batteries? I hope it's a battery issue, and not the camera...Sounds like a problem after reading some of the posts.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-24-2011, 04:43 PM

Read this, should help.www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/92821-battery-k-x-other-cameras-take-aas.html
The quick answer is to update firmware and use Eneloop`s or Energizer lithium batteries.
Actually you want to put in lithium`s before doing a firmware update.

twitch · 01-24-2011, 04:52 PM

The camera is fine, you are using the wrong batteries. There are approximately 1,000,000 posts on this topic that boil down to this: Use Sanyo Eneloops if you want rechargables, use Energiser Lithiums if not.

Ira · 01-24-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

The quick answer is to update firmware and use Eneloop`s or Energizer lithium batteries.
Actually you want to put in lithium`s before doing a firmware update.

Buy the ULTIMATE Energizer lithiums, the most powerful they sell.

And from time to time, you will get a half-power indication, so just turn the camera off, power it up again, and that will go away for a long while.

The cam has a real problem reading battery levels, and this isn't a minor problem. Even with the firmware update, Pentax engineering really screwed up with this.

And it's for this reason that regular alkalines are WORTHLESS here. The batteries can have tons of power--and they usually do--but the camera shuts off as if they're dead.

Lamojamo · 01-24-2011, 08:51 PM

Can you give me some prices for the lithiums and the rechargables? Best places to buy them???

1,000,001 posts now.

just got scared because i did buy it used.

twitch · 01-24-2011, 09:39 PM

ebay.com is your friend

Texas Transplant · 01-25-2011, 07:26 PM

Just bought a 4-pack at Fry's in Plano, TX for $8.99

wlachan · 01-25-2011, 08:02 PM

Just get yourself a set of Sanyo Eneloop with whatever Sanyo bundled charger it came with. The new Sanyo XX with higher capacity is coming and should be here in 6 month I think.

Lamojamo · 01-25-2011, 09:27 PM

thanks guys, just bought some lithiums from sams tonight, and will be gitting the recharchables soon

Pellerin · 01-28-2011, 05:40 AM

Sanyo Eneloop recommended. I´ve tried a few and they are definitely the best......so far.

chrisrunnels · 01-29-2011, 03:02 PM

I use the lithium- seem to be questionable in cold though

udobam · 01-29-2011, 03:18 PM

you are right

DaveHolmes · 01-31-2011, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by Pellerin

Sanyo Eneloop recommended. I´ve tried a few and they are definitely the best......so far.

Agreed... Eneloops last at least twice as long as my other 2 sets of rechargeables...

Don't know if you guys in the US have Duracell rechargeables but I'd avoid like the plague... Bought a set... charged them up and got a whimpering 10 shots before death... Truly pathetic!!

wlachan · 02-02-2011, 05:47 PM

Like any brands, Duracell have at least 2 different NiMH. One is the regular, the precharged one is actually Sanyo Eneloop in Duracell label. I have a few sets myself and they perform the same as Eneloop.

Ken T · 02-03-2011, 02:08 AM

I saw this package at Costco around $22 after instant rebate

Amazon.com: Sanyo Eneloop Ni-MH Charger and 8 Rechargeable AA and 4 Rechargeable AAA Batteries: Electronics

01-24-2011, 04:27 PM	#1
Lamojamo New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South beloit Posts: 16	AA batteries I guess this is a common problem, so I'll do some research, but I just receive my new used K-x and my wife and I were messing with it all day. I took maybe 25 pictures, but have been monkeying around all day. The battery life is now red. Will they die that fast, and if so, what batteries do I need so I don't spend a fortune constantly replacing? We put AA Energizer today. One day will kill 4 new batteries? I hope it's a battery issue, and not the camera...Sounds like a problem after reading some of the posts.

01-24-2011, 04:43 PM	#2
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Read this, should help.www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/92821-battery-k-x-other-cameras-take-aas.html The quick answer is to update firmware and use Eneloop`s or Energizer lithium batteries. Actually you want to put in lithium`s before doing a firmware update. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 01-24-2011 at 04:50 PM.

01-24-2011, 08:51 PM	#5
Lamojamo New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South beloit Posts: 16 Original Poster	prices? Can you give me some prices for the lithiums and the rechargables? Best places to buy them??? 1,000,001 posts now. just got scared because i did buy it used.

01-29-2011, 03:02 PM	#11
chrisrunnels Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 28	batteries I use the lithium- seem to be questionable in cold though

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01-24-2011, 04:52 PM	#3
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	The camera is fine, you are using the wrong batteries. There are approximately 1,000,000 posts on this topic that boil down to this: Use Sanyo Eneloops if you want rechargables, use Energiser Lithiums if not.

01-24-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Ex Finn. The quick answer is to update firmware and use Eneloop`s or Energizer lithium batteries. Actually you want to put in lithium`s before doing a firmware update. Buy the ULTIMATE Energizer lithiums, the most powerful they sell. And from time to time, you will get a half-power indication, so just turn the camera off, power it up again, and that will go away for a long while. The cam has a real problem reading battery levels, and this isn't a minor problem. Even with the firmware update, Pentax engineering really screwed up with this. And it's for this reason that regular alkalines are WORTHLESS here. The batteries can have tons of power--and they usually do--but the camera shuts off as if they're dead.

01-24-2011, 09:39 PM	#6
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	ebay.com is your friend

01-25-2011, 07:26 PM	#7
Texas Transplant Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 28	Just bought a 4-pack at Fry's in Plano, TX for $8.99

01-25-2011, 08:02 PM	#8
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Just get yourself a set of Sanyo Eneloop with whatever Sanyo bundled charger it came with. The new Sanyo XX with higher capacity is coming and should be here in 6 month I think.

01-25-2011, 09:27 PM	#9
Lamojamo New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South beloit Posts: 16 Original Poster	thanks guys, just bought some lithiums from sams tonight, and will be gitting the recharchables soon

01-28-2011, 05:40 AM	#10
Pellerin New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Photos: Albums Posts: 4	Sanyo Eneloop recommended. I´ve tried a few and they are definitely the best......so far.

01-29-2011, 03:18 PM	#12
udobam New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 13	you are right

01-31-2011, 08:19 PM	#13
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by Pellerin Sanyo Eneloop recommended. I´ve tried a few and they are definitely the best......so far. Agreed... Eneloops last at least twice as long as my other 2 sets of rechargeables... Don't know if you guys in the US have Duracell rechargeables but I'd avoid like the plague... Bought a set... charged them up and got a whimpering 10 shots before death... Truly pathetic!!

02-02-2011, 05:47 PM	#14
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Like any brands, Duracell have at least 2 different NiMH. One is the regular, the precharged one is actually Sanyo Eneloop in Duracell label. I have a few sets myself and they perform the same as Eneloop.

02-03-2011, 02:08 AM	#15
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	I saw this package at Costco around $22 after instant rebate Amazon.com: Sanyo Eneloop Ni-MH Charger and 8 Rechargeable AA and 4 Rechargeable AAA Batteries: Electronics