Suggestions for backup batteries? Only Pentax, or are 3rd party just as good? Want a bargain that won't compromise the camera's electronics. Thanks
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I am using energizer "ultimate lithium" batteries now. They are expensive, but no harmful effects noted yet.
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I bought a third party accessory kit from a seller here on Amazon shortly after purchasing the Q (I think it was around $20?). It included two extra batteries, a charger (with car adapter) and some other accessories, and the two batteries included in that kit are fantastic. They work just as well as the Pentax brand battery. And you can charge the Pentax battery in the 3rd party charger, which I found particularly useful as the original charging station has a crazy long cord and gets in the way. I'd definitely recommend picking up extra batteries for the Q--as much as I love this camera, she goes through a battery really quickly!! I bought a third party accessory kit from a seller here on Amazon shortly after purchasing the Q (I think it was around $20?). It included two extra batteries, a charger (with car adapter) and some other accessories, and the two batteries included in that kit are fantastic. They work just as well as the Pentax brand battery. And you can charge the Pentax battery in the 3rd party charger, which I found particularly useful as the original charging station has a crazy long cord and gets in the way. I'd definitely recommend picking up extra batteries for the Q--as much as I love this camera,... » Read More I bought a third party accessory kit from a seller here on Amazon shortly after purchasing the Q (I think it was around $20?). It included two extra batteries, a charger (with car adapter) and some other accessories, and the two batteries included in that kit are fantastic. They work just as well as the Pentax brand battery. And you can charge the Pentax battery in the 3rd party charger, which I found particularly useful as the original charging station has a crazy long cord and gets in the way. I'd definitely recommend picking up extra batteries for the Q--as much as I love this camera, she goes through a battery really quickly!! « Show Less
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as for me, the 3rd party seem to be as good as pentax original one. i personally bought "MaximalPower" for fuji NP-50, 3.7V 1100mAh, 4.1Wh. i bought 2, both are fine, meaning now i have 3 battaries, and while using i can not tell if there's a difference, all functions well, similar number of shots for all.
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The Wasabi batteries are good, lots of Pentax users rely on them. I've had some other knockoffs which were terrible, but the Wasabi are top quality.
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I bought a third party accessory kit from a seller here on Amazon shortly after purchasing the Q (I think it was around $20?). It included two extra batteries, a charger (with car adapter) and some other accessories, and the two batteries included in that kit are fantastic. They work just as well as the Pentax brand battery. And you can charge the Pentax battery in the 3rd party charger, which I found particularly useful as the original charging station has a crazy long cord and gets in the way. I'd definitely recommend picking up extra batteries for the Q--as much as I love this camera, she goes through a battery really quickly!!
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We have 3 Qs -- all the original model -- and I purchased multiple Wasabi kits for Pentax from Amazon. Had them for more than a year-HIGHLY recommended, to the point that I don't carry a charger unless I'll be gone for more than a week. And, yes, I shoot a ton... Here's the one I got for the Q-2 batteries, charger and car kit for $20: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Pentax D-LI68, D-LI122 and Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, Q-S1, Optio A36, Optio S10, Optio S12, Optio VS20 I also have and recommend the kit for the Pentax K20d.
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I'm using a 3rd party battery in my Pentax now and haven't had any problems at all.
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3rd party batteries work fine. I buy Wasabi brand for all my cameras. Great deal, and I've never had an issue.
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I received an email back from Nikon and they sent me an upgraded version of their software. I have not had the chance to do that yet (our internet has been out for the last few days so this is why its taken me so long to respond), and we are headed out the door for vacation tomorrow. I can say that I purchased a $20 card reader (with 4G memory card) from our local office supply store and it worked so easy. Pretty much the same as plugging in your camera really. I liked that I could import them straight into iPhoto that way. All I did was plug in the card reader then open up iPhoto and the pictures were there to be downloaded just like any other import. I really don't think its SO hard or anything like that. Maybe just a quirk of this particular camera. Again, I'll try the software when I get home after vacation and if you want can let you know how it works. In other news, I still really like the camera and I guess a good test will be vacation this week. The pictures are really stunning compared to our old Pentax.
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Yea with my experience you wanna go with the more expensive batteries that are made to last longer go to best buy and ask or go on google and search best batterys for digital camera theres batterys that handle better for these cameras and possibly look into rechargeable batteries
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I have one as my primary and as a spare. I have only had them about 1 and 2 yrs respectively. They are awesome. My wife has taken thousands of pictures on these batteries, I am sure they have been charged many times. At Amazon's price, they definitely are a deal!
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How long do the batteries last? I love my Lithium rechargables on my Kodak becasue I have NEVER ran out of batteries. My mother has also purchased digital cameras that use 4 AAs and is also having to recharge them. It drives me crazy!!!!!!!!! Do you generally carry around extra batteries? I guess I also leave my camera plugged in, so it is always fully charged and ready to go. I would like to try and Olympus but the 4 AA batteries is really holding me back!Please help!
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I too bought extra batteries and took them with me on several trips. We did have ways to charge them, but I did notice that the batteries I bought from Ebay lasted longer than the battery that came with the camera. Enjoy yourself!!!
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They work great for me, no problems at all. Although I'm using a d3200, your cameras calls for the same battery. If you have any reservations send the seller an E-mail, as long as you're buying from somewhat of a camera accessory vendor. They would know from any backlash from other buyers.
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Did you have any other issues with the camera? I am weighing between buying this camera or the Pentax underwater camera-WP10. I will use this camera to do a website on the Thousand Islands in Cocoa Beach as well as in the Bahamas underwater snorkeling so any input would be appreciated. How was the battery life? Easy to operate, such as spacing between the buttons for big fingers? Thanks and have a good day.
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It's been very good - maybe a bit better than other cameras I've had. I did buy a back up battery just to be on the safe side (very inexpensive and offered by Amazon when you buy the camera). Just so that if I'm on vacation I will have a back up battery. I can't give you specifics as so far I've not been on a vacation for example, where I might use it all the time. But I've taken hundreds of fall photos and some special occasions and think I haven't charged the camera more than 2 or 3 times in the 2 months I've had it. I've used it almost daily as I take it with me on walks with the dog. Hope this helps. It is the nicest camera I've had. Really delighted with it. It's been very good - maybe a bit better than other cameras I've had. I did buy a back up battery just to be on the safe side (very inexpensive and offered by Amazon when you buy the camera). Just so that if I'm on vacation I will have a back up battery. I can't give you specifics as so far I've not been on a vacation for example, where I might use it all the time. But I've taken hundreds of fall photos and some special occasions and think I haven't charged the camera more than 2 or 3 times in the 2 months I've had it. I've used it almost daily as I take it with me on walks with the dog.... » Read More It's been very good - maybe a bit better than other cameras I've had. I did buy a back up battery just to be on the safe side (very inexpensive and offered by Amazon when you buy the camera). Just so that if I'm on vacation I will have a back up battery. I can't give you specifics as so far I've not been on a vacation for example, where I might use it all the time. But I've taken hundreds of fall photos and some special occasions and think I haven't charged the camera more than 2 or 3 times in the 2 months I've had it. I've used it almost daily as I take it with me on walks with the dog. Hope this helps. It is the nicest camera I've had. Really delighted with it. « Show Less
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GET THE Z950 NOW! The price listed today (6/15) is crazy! Sorry I'm excited lol, 139.99 is awesome. I've been eyeing this camera for a while. I'm all in for this price and free two day shipping for non prime members is bacon on the burger....... Back on topic! The z915 uses AA batteries so the more you spend for batteries the longer they will last and there's some decent rechargeables out there. The z950 uses this Kodak KLIC-7003 Li-lon Rechargeable Battery and I think it last for about 250 shots. I like the z950 battery option more but I'm no camera pro so hopefully someone has better advice for ya.
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Your welcome, I'm just now learning how to use my new Zi8. I think I'm really going to like it. I also bought an extra battery for it, from Amazon. A Kodak KLIC-7004, just like the one that came with it. I would hate to be taking videos and have my battery run out. I'm checking into buying another battery charger too.
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Excellent. I have 8 Cannon still cameras and the ELPH has better battery life than my others. I use flash for every shot and even then it lasts a long time. Just charge when you finish shooting, not just at the end of the day. That's my best advice.
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I got a Lexar Patinum 2 class 10 SDHC Memory Card 32gb from J&R; on one of their discounts. The camera will run out of battery several times over before you will get a chance to fill it, even on high res and video setting.
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I use rechargeable AA's. I buy either Duracell or energizer, and depending on how much I zoom or use the special filters, I get around 200-250 pictures per charge. I keep two sets charged when I'm on vacation, one in the camera and one in my bag, just in case I need extras. I haven't taken any video, so I can't help with that. I've used photo lithiums in another Fuji and gotten pretty good results as well. I wouldn't recommend using just basic batteries unless it was an emergency because you don't get a whole lot of photo time with regular AA's.
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I am receptive to answering questions, but what is the DSC-W210? I have purchased 3 batteries the past 3 years. They work but are slightly less powerful than original Sony. Good backup !!!
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I use rechargeable AA batteries. ..I picked up whatever was cheap at the local store.They work just fine...if you keep four in the camera and four charging, you'll never run out!
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Precisely -- the only extra I bought was the battery grip that enables you to use the camera in either portrait or landscape mode with all the buttons in the same place. All the Pentax and Sigma lenses that I own ranging from 14 to 600mm (functionally 21-900) mm work perfectly, and my collection of K-5 batteries are also compatible. I have used Pentax since the days of Asahi-Pentax film cameras and even their lenses work, though you have to manually focus them. My interests are birds, landscapes, African wild life and to a lesser degree portraiture and I believe that this is the best camera on the market today. Happy shooting! Precisely -- the only extra I bought was the battery grip that enables you to use the camera in either portrait or landscape mode with all the buttons in the same place. All the Pentax and Sigma lenses that I own ranging from 14 to 600mm (functionally 21-900) mm work perfectly, and my collection of K-5 batteries are also compatible. I have used Pentax since the days of Asahi-Pentax film cameras and even their lenses work, though you have to manually focus them. My interests are birds, landscapes, African wild life and to a lesser degree portraiture and I believe that this is the best camera... » Read More Precisely -- the only extra I bought was the battery grip that enables you to use the camera in either portrait or landscape mode with all the buttons in the same place. All the Pentax and Sigma lenses that I own ranging from 14 to 600mm (functionally 21-900) mm work perfectly, and my collection of K-5 batteries are also compatible. I have used Pentax since the days of Asahi-Pentax film cameras and even their lenses work, though you have to manually focus them. My interests are birds, landscapes, African wild life and to a lesser degree portraiture and I believe that this is the best camera on the market today. Happy shooting! « Show Less