Rechargeable CR-V3 with *istDS

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Are you sure they are charging fully?
"KMR" <tvtv@lmnoptv.com> wrote in message
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> Has anyone tried to use rechargeable CR-V3 batteries with their Pentax
> *istDS?
>
> I bought a set of Optex CamPower NiMH 2.4V 2000mAh batteries at Future
> Shop.
> Dropped them in my camera, but can only snap off a few shots before the
> batteries wear out. I've been using four rechargeable NiMH AA batteries
> and
> they hold a charge for a very long time. I have also used typical lithium
> CR-V3's and they last forever. But these rechargeable ones can't seem to
> take the strain.
>
> Anybody have experiences with these or similar batteries? I'm wondering
> if
> they are simply unable to handle the camera's power demands or if I'm just
> unlucky and bought a dud set of batteries.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken
>
>

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"KMR" <tvtv@lmnoptv.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Pete D" <no@email.com> wrote in message
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>> Are you sure they are charging fully?
>
> It's a very simple charger. It just has a slot for a single battery and
> an
> LED that flashes when charging is done. Charging takes a very long time,
> usually over night. I've waited until the LED flashes before pulling the
> battery out.
>
> Right now I'm charging the batteries again. They were drained. Hoping to
> see some better results.
>
> Ken

With the cheapness and high performance of the NiMh's I think you may be
best to stick with them. I use a 1 hour charger and get 600 shots from a
charge, hard to beat.