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Charger
Mar 4, 2014 14:29:48 GMT -5
Post by Randy on Mar 4, 2014 14:29:48 GMT -5
These digital cameras are a pain in the arse. Every time I need to use one, I have to charge the durn things before I can use them.
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Charger
Mar 4, 2014 17:10:45 GMT -5
Post by philbirch on Mar 4, 2014 17:10:45 GMT -5
Buy a couple of extra batteries. 3rd party ones are reliable. I have been using 3rd party batts since 2000 with 100% no problems.
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daveh
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Charger
Mar 4, 2014 19:05:19 GMT -5
Post by daveh on Mar 4, 2014 19:05:19 GMT -5
Never have any problem myself. The Canon 7D batteries last for about 800 exposures and have a pretty accurate indication of the amount of charge in them. The Pentax runs on AA batteries. Standard batteries are fine, but if using the rechargeables make sure they are type which retain a high percentage of charge for a significant time if unused. It's well worth paying the extra over what standard rechargeables cost.
Batteries, and the cameras using them (in terms of having power), are significantly better than those of the last forty years that used button cells of various types. They were a real pain, and continue to be so as the more modern cells are often not of the correct voltage.
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