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TakeshiKovacs · 12-28-2007, 05:37 AM

Hey All,

I'm using rechargeable CR-V3 (Li-ion) batteries for my K100D and I was wondering the approximate running time on the batteries. I was just looking through the manual and noticed that it is not recommended to use rechargeable batteries as they "may cause malfunctions due to their voltage characteristics." [p26]. Is there anything to this, or is it just Pentax covering their asses? I would very much rather continue using rechargeables, as I'm sure everyone is aware of how expensive batteries are. Thanks.

zntgrg · 12-28-2007, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by TakeshiKovacs

Hey All,

I'm using rechargeable CR-V3 (Li-ion) batteries for my K100D and I was wondering the approximate running time on the batteries. I was just looking through the manual and noticed that it is not recommended to use rechargeable batteries as they "may cause malfunctions due to their voltage characteristics." [p26]. Is there anything to this, or is it just Pentax covering their asses? I would very much rather continue using rechargeables, as I'm sure everyone is aware of how expensive batteries are. Thanks.

There are some rechargeable CR-V3 that works, other not. it's a voltage matter, the good ones have some voltage regulator inside them.

I don't think Pentax warranties eventual damages for wrong batteries. I'd use nimh AA batteries+backup for the same price/autonomy

12-28-2007, 05:37 AM	#1
TakeshiKovacs New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 21	Rechargeable Batteries Hey All, I'm using rechargeable CR-V3 (Li-ion) batteries for my K100D and I was wondering the approximate running time on the batteries. I was just looking through the manual and noticed that it is not recommended to use rechargeable batteries as they "may cause malfunctions due to their voltage characteristics." [p26]. Is there anything to this, or is it just Pentax covering their asses? I would very much rather continue using rechargeables, as I'm sure everyone is aware of how expensive batteries are. Thanks.

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12-28-2007, 07:08 AM	#2
zntgrg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Verona, Italy Posts: 202	Originally posted by TakeshiKovacs Hey All, I'm using rechargeable CR-V3 (Li-ion) batteries for my K100D and I was wondering the approximate running time on the batteries. I was just looking through the manual and noticed that it is not recommended to use rechargeable batteries as they "may cause malfunctions due to their voltage characteristics." [p26]. Is there anything to this, or is it just Pentax covering their asses? I would very much rather continue using rechargeables, as I'm sure everyone is aware of how expensive batteries are. Thanks. There are some rechargeable CR-V3 that works, other not. it's a voltage matter, the good ones have some voltage regulator inside them. I don't think Pentax warranties eventual damages for wrong batteries. I'd use nimh AA batteries+backup for the same price/autonomy

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