Just bought a *ist DS

**hjortron** · 09-19-2020, 10:54 AM

750+ shots with Eneloops (didn't wait for the "Batteries depleted" message, could be even 800, don't know).
Those 750 shots include a lot of compositing, refocusing and playing with settings. Internal flash has been used only once.
Those Eneloops are after ~20 cycles in POWEREX MH-C9000 recharger.

Actually much better results than advertiesed in K100D manual!

**photogem** · 09-27-2020, 11:13 AM

Check this thread:
Battery type AA/NiMH/Eneloop in K-x, K-r, K30 K50, K500 as well as *ist/K100/200/2000 - PentaxForums.com
Aside of problems with bad contacts which is a different issue, this goes as well for the ancient *ist-D.
Due to sheer sentiment I kept mine as being the first Pentax DSLR ever.
The amazing thing: It is still good! But I admit, I hardly use it.

Tighelander · 12-17-2020, 01:43 AM

I think the problem is with the contacts.
Some batteries work, and others wont.

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09-19-2020, 10:54 AM	#16
hjortron Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: The very centre of Europe Posts: 914	750+ shots with Eneloops (didn't wait for the "Batteries depleted" message, could be even 800, don't know). Those 750 shots include a lot of compositing, refocusing and playing with settings. Internal flash has been used only once. Those Eneloops are after ~20 cycles in POWEREX MH-C9000 recharger. Actually much better results than advertiesed in K100D manual!

09-27-2020, 11:13 AM	#17
photogem Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3,522	Check this thread: Battery type AA/NiMH/Eneloop in K-x, K-r, K30 K50, K500 as well as ist/K100/200/2000 - PentaxForums.com Aside of problems with bad contacts which is a different issue, this goes as well for the ancient ist-D. Due to sheer sentiment I kept mine as being the first Pentax DSLR ever. The amazing thing: It is still good! But I admit, I hardly use it.

12-17-2020, 01:43 AM	#18
Tighelander Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 228 Original Poster	I think the problem is with the contacts. Some batteries work, and others wont.