best batteries for k2000?

gemini · 09-25-2009, 04:39 PM

what are the best batteries for k2000 (km)?

(i dont' like non rechargeable lithium batteries. i ask info about best rechargeable batteries)

Raybo · 09-25-2009, 05:17 PM

LSD's (Low Self Discharge) are my favorite, along with a GOOD charger with a "condition" cycle.

Ray

Marc Sabatella · 09-25-2009, 09:55 PM

See any number of previous threads on the subject (incuding for other cameras that take AA's, like the K200D, K100D, etc). Eneloops are the most popular brand of low self-discharge cells, but depending on where you live, other brands may be easier to find or cheaper, and should work just as well. They'll usually be advertised as "pre-charged" and the ads will say they hold their charge longer than ordinary rechargeables.

Raybo · 09-25-2009, 10:13 PM

Forgot to mention..................LIMH LSD cells are what you want!

gemini · 09-25-2009, 11:52 PM

thanks por comments :-)

but there are not lithium rechargeable batteries for km?

jantjooh · 09-26-2009, 07:57 AM

"Eneloop" brand batteries became recently available (here in Holland). I switched to these , and I am happily surprised. They last very long although rated "only" 2000mAH.
My electronics supplier also sells rechargeble Lithium AA cells, but these are NOT for the K-m because they have a voltage of 3.6 volt, which will surely damage the K-m!

Marc Sabatella · 09-26-2009, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by gemini

but there are not lithium rechargeable batteries for km?

The K-m takes AA batteries. The lithium-based rechargeable batteries are called lithium-ion (Li-Ion), and they do not exist in AA format. There are lithium-based AA's (Energizer brand), but they are not rechargeable. But Eneloops and similar "low self-discharge" / "hybrid" NiMH rechargeable are every bit as good as Li-Ion batteries, and cheaper and easier to find to boot, so there would be no reason to *want* a Li-Ion battery for for the K-m. There are also new zinc-based rechargeable AA's that are supposed to work very well.

gemini · 09-26-2009, 11:25 AM

thanks for info

bladerunner0427 · 09-27-2009, 05:33 PM

My K-m uses 2000mAh Eneloops. I'm averaging 751 shots per charge.

LeDave · 09-27-2009, 09:18 PM

My K-m/K2000 also uses Eneloops.

gemini · 09-28-2009, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by bladerunner0427

My K-m uses 2000mAh Eneloops. I'm averaging 751 shots per charge.

751 shots ??? incredible!

your 2000mAh Eneloops are hybrid batteries?

Marc Sabatella · 09-28-2009, 10:15 AM

Calling a cell a "hybrid" is sort of meaningless, except that it is a term often used to distinguish the NiMH cells that are specifically designed to have low self-discharge from the ones that that were not so designed. That is, consider it a synonym for "low selfdischarge". But yes, Eneloops are "hybrids" - the first such cells on the market, as far as I know, and by far the msot well-known, although not necessarily the easiest to find in any given country or any given store.

09-25-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
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09-25-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	LSD's (Low Self Discharge) are my favorite, along with a GOOD charger with a "condition" cycle. Ray

09-25-2009, 09:55 PM	#3
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	See any number of previous threads on the subject (incuding for other cameras that take AA's, like the K200D, K100D, etc). Eneloops are the most popular brand of low self-discharge cells, but depending on where you live, other brands may be easier to find or cheaper, and should work just as well. They'll usually be advertised as "pre-charged" and the ads will say they hold their charge longer than ordinary rechargeables.

09-25-2009, 10:13 PM	#4
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Forgot to mention..................LIMH LSD cells are what you want!

09-25-2009, 11:52 PM	#5
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	thanks por comments :-) but there are not lithium rechargeable batteries for km?

09-26-2009, 07:57 AM	#6
jantjooh Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 39	"Eneloop" brand batteries became recently available (here in Holland). I switched to these , and I am happily surprised. They last very long although rated "only" 2000mAH. My electronics supplier also sells rechargeble Lithium AA cells, but these are NOT for the K-m because they have a voltage of 3.6 volt, which will surely damage the K-m!

09-26-2009, 10:59 AM	#7
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by gemini but there are not lithium rechargeable batteries for km? The K-m takes AA batteries. The lithium-based rechargeable batteries are called lithium-ion (Li-Ion), and they do not exist in AA format. There are lithium-based AA's (Energizer brand), but they are not rechargeable. But Eneloops and similar "low self-discharge" / "hybrid" NiMH rechargeable are every bit as good as Li-Ion batteries, and cheaper and easier to find to boot, so there would be no reason to want a Li-Ion battery for for the K-m. There are also new zinc-based rechargeable AA's that are supposed to work very well.

09-26-2009, 11:25 AM	#8
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	thanks for info

09-27-2009, 05:33 PM	#9
bladerunner0427 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 113	My K-m uses 2000mAh Eneloops. I'm averaging 751 shots per charge.

09-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#10
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	My K-m/K2000 also uses Eneloops.

09-28-2009, 12:14 AM	#11
gemini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 Original Poster	Originally posted by bladerunner0427 My K-m uses 2000mAh Eneloops. I'm averaging 751 shots per charge. 751 shots ??? incredible! your 2000mAh Eneloops are hybrid batteries?

09-28-2009, 10:15 AM	#12
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Calling a cell a "hybrid" is sort of meaningless, except that it is a term often used to distinguish the NiMH cells that are specifically designed to have low self-discharge from the ones that that were not so designed. That is, consider it a synonym for "low selfdischarge". But yes, Eneloops are "hybrids" - the first such cells on the market, as far as I know, and by far the msot well-known, although not necessarily the easiest to find in any given country or any given store.