Del_CtrlnoAlt
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s00n said:
u need the battery grip
D7D is like the RX8...
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u need the battery grip
Del_CtrlnoAlt
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s00n said:
it comes with a 6 AA adaptor.
In light of alkaline AA performance, I agree that Eastgear batts are the way to go, which also means I need to travel with a charger now... My strategy will be 3 rotating batts (use 1 everyday, charge 2nd whenever possible and 3rd as emergency backup)
Problem is, batt is sold out @ EG so now have to live with 1 batt...
Problem is, batt is sold out @ EG so now have to live with 1 batt...
OT: But note that the rotary engines may have only a 1.3L capacity but because the rotor must sweep twice to achieve one combustion cycle, in effect you are running a 2.6L engine... that explains the high fuel consumption and if u look at reported figures, they kinda match those of a conventional 2.5L straight 4 engine...
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drake336 said:
erm... 18 AA would weigh much more than 2 np400. plus each will give you at least 400 shots versus the 50 you get for 4 AAs. turn off instant playback and you can go even further. sorry bro, i can't figure out why you'd prefer the disposables in this case... :dunno:
drake336 said:
As mentioned before, the draining characteristics of alkaline batteries differ greatly with NiMH and Lithium batteries, but there is always the 'Car Charger' solution or the Solar Charger solution. There are loads of places selling battery chargers with car charger plug. As for solar chargers, I'm not sure if there are places selling in Singapore, but u can always find them on Ebay.
Matthew
If you are using MicroDrives, then the number of shots will be greatly reduced as MDs require the drives to be spun up for reading and writing and that drains a considerable amount of energy.
In car speak, its like MDs are on idle (800rpm-1000rpm). When reading and writing is done, the drives rev up (3000-5000rpm). However, they are forever on idle, just like your car engine when you turn the ignition. You don't move, your engine still uses petrol at idling rpms.
I don't know the actual rpm figures of MDs, but I'm using a 4GB MD for the D7D and I feel like I'm driving an RX8 when I take pictures. I use two NP400 and two East Gear third for my energy needs and the D7D easily drains two NP400 (simultaneously used in the VG7) in around 800 plus shots without the use of the built-in flash.
800/50 = 16 changes of 4 x AA size
1 set of 4 AA Lithium Energizers is $11.20.
11.20 x 16 = $179.2. Revised figure as my earlier number was wrong.
Ain't worth it when you consider the Energizers are use once only.
However, I'm using MDs so the figures are only good for MD users. CF users should have at least 1/3 more number of shots derived from the dual NP400s in comparison.
The rechargables are at least good for 100 charges and that would mean better returns for your money spent.
In car speak, its like MDs are on idle (800rpm-1000rpm). When reading and writing is done, the drives rev up (3000-5000rpm). However, they are forever on idle, just like your car engine when you turn the ignition. You don't move, your engine still uses petrol at idling rpms.
I don't know the actual rpm figures of MDs, but I'm using a 4GB MD for the D7D and I feel like I'm driving an RX8 when I take pictures. I use two NP400 and two East Gear third for my energy needs and the D7D easily drains two NP400 (simultaneously used in the VG7) in around 800 plus shots without the use of the built-in flash.
800/50 = 16 changes of 4 x AA size
1 set of 4 AA Lithium Energizers is $11.20.
11.20 x 16 = $179.2. Revised figure as my earlier number was wrong.
Ain't worth it when you consider the Energizers are use once only.
However, I'm using MDs so the figures are only good for MD users. CF users should have at least 1/3 more number of shots derived from the dual NP400s in comparison.
The rechargables are at least good for 100 charges and that would mean better returns for your money spent.
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