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**jerryleejr** · 08-22-2020, 01:35 PM

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Tried searching and brings up all the issues with the digital version. However on *ist film body with battery grip only indicates half battery level even after a fresh battery Change. Contacts are clean and I keep my stuff in great condition... Any ideas?

JJ

maw · 08-22-2020, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Tried searching and brings up all the issues with the digital version. However on *ist film body with battery grip only indicates half battery level even after a fresh battery Change. Contacts are clean and I keep my stuff in great condition... Any ideas?

Hi jerryleejr

The trouble you're experiencing is typical of alkaline or NIMH batteries (CRV3), they don't hold the charge as much, my advice is to buy a Powerex MH-C9000 charger
(I've had it for ten years and it's one of the best) or as an alternative the Technoline BC 700 (it costs less), Eneloop rechargeable 2500 / 2800 mAh batteries.
In this way you will always have the batteries ready to use, consider for excursions to buy two/three packs of 4 batteries,

"The links refer to Amazon Italy or Europe, please check your favorite store obviously"

Ciao Mario

stevebrot · 08-22-2020, 03:29 PM

Your camera specifies CR2 single use Lithium cells. What batteries are you using?

Steve

**jerryleejr** · 08-22-2020, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Your camera specifies CR2 single use Lithium cells. What batteries are you using?

Steve

I’m using the BG20 grip and fresh AA’s

JJ

kypfer · 08-22-2020, 03:54 PM

I appreciate the attraction of using AA cells, but in this instance, for diagnostic purposes, a couple of CR2s in the camera body might help diagnose whether the camera itself is playing up or if the problem is related to the grip and/or the batteries therein.
Good luck

**jlstrawman** · 08-22-2020, 04:32 PM

Battery for K-x (and other cameras that take AA's) - PentaxForums.com

**jerryleejr** · 08-22-2020, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Battery for K-x (and other cameras that take AA's) - PentaxForums.com

Lots of good info thanks,

JJ

08-22-2020, 01:35 PM	#1
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	ist battery issue Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Tried searching and brings up all the issues with the digital version. However on ist film body with battery grip only indicates half battery level even after a fresh battery Change. Contacts are clean and I keep my stuff in great condition... Any ideas? JJ

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08-22-2020, 02:51 PM	#2
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by jerryleejr Tried searching and brings up all the issues with the digital version. However on ist film body with battery grip only indicates half battery level even after a fresh battery Change. Contacts are clean and I keep my stuff in great condition... Any ideas? Hi jerryleejr The trouble you're experiencing is typical of alkaline or NIMH batteries (CRV3), they don't hold the charge as much, my advice is to buy a Powerex MH-C9000 charger* (I've had it for ten years and it's one of the best) or as an alternative the Technoline BC 700 (it costs less), Eneloop rechargeable 2500 / 2800 mAh batteries. In this way you will always have the batteries ready to use, consider for excursions to buy two/three packs of 4 batteries, "The links refer to Amazon Italy or Europe, please check your favorite store obviously" Ciao Mario

08-22-2020, 03:29 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Your camera specifies CR2 single use Lithium cells. What batteries are you using? Steve

08-22-2020, 03:42 PM	#4
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Your camera specifies CR2 single use Lithium cells. What batteries are you using? Steve I’m using the BG20 grip and fresh AA’s JJ

08-22-2020, 03:54 PM	#5
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,600	I appreciate the attraction of using AA cells, but in this instance, for diagnostic purposes, a couple of CR2s in the camera body might help diagnose whether the camera itself is playing up or if the problem is related to the grip and/or the batteries therein. Good luck

08-22-2020, 04:32 PM	#6
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Battery for K-x (and other cameras that take AA's) - PentaxForums.com

08-22-2020, 04:48 PM	#7
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774 Original Poster	Originally posted by jlstrawman Battery for K-x (and other cameras that take AA's) - PentaxForums.com Lots of good info thanks, JJ

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