So if you're using the AC adapter why don't you just remove the CR123's from the camera and not worry about it?
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I don't want to use CR123A Battery !!
- Thread starter msbaek71
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here's a company in the u.k. who sells recharable cr 123a's
"quest".
i heard the batteries dont last for nothing though.
but at least there is an alternative.
i never used the cr in my s1, but
what i do want to know, is how come
there are no dummy batteries for the s2
like the s1?
mayber the dummy batteries, in the s1 can
work in the s2 and provide all the functions
that the camera needs, besides the pop up
flash
"quest".
i heard the batteries dont last for nothing though.
but at least there is an alternative.
i never used the cr in my s1, but
what i do want to know, is how come
there are no dummy batteries for the s2
like the s1?
mayber the dummy batteries, in the s1 can
work in the s2 and provide all the functions
that the camera needs, besides the pop up
flash
200 shots on a couple of CR123A ... bulldust...
the previous poster has used the ac adapter with the
Lithiums in place ... that drains them ..
nevertheless .. I don't use them at all
I have 1700 Nimh Sanyo batteries and they last a day...
thats what it did when I did a test shoot last Thursday.
I have a one hour charger and plenty of spare batteries
also for my external flashes ... I just don't use the Lithiums
for cost reasons and also environment ... I do not support
any application where I am forced to use non recharcheable
batteries ... its stone age and an idiot design job
Nevertheless this is not a deal breaker for me and I hope to
finally get my S2 in the next couple of days..
gmd
the previous poster has used the ac adapter with the
Lithiums in place ... that drains them ..
nevertheless .. I don't use them at all
I have 1700 Nimh Sanyo batteries and they last a day...
thats what it did when I did a test shoot last Thursday.
I have a one hour charger and plenty of spare batteries
also for my external flashes ... I just don't use the Lithiums
for cost reasons and also environment ... I do not support
any application where I am forced to use non recharcheable
batteries ... its stone age and an idiot design job
Nevertheless this is not a deal breaker for me and I hope to
finally get my S2 in the next couple of days..
gmd
Robert Niel
Forum Enthusiast
Hi Adam,
Don't naturally assume you will have to pay more for your CR123's in the UK. For example, using your 200 shot per set example implies 6 sets of batteries per month. From http://www.7dayshop.com , your monthly supply would cost you £15-93, inc. delivery. These are not cheap no-name batteries either, they're Panasonic.
It seems the only disadvantages of not using the CR123's is the much faster run-down of the AA's and loss of flash on the internal flash - so that does not seem to preclude using an exernal powered flash and a few extra sets of NIMH AA's.
Consequently on both of these conclusions, this seems to be one of those areas where the in-theory disadvantages diverge from "reality".
Regards
Robert
mdante99
Forum Enthusiast
Does anyone know if rechargeable Lithium batteries are availale in USA?
Mark
Professional Photographer
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Fuji S-2, Olympus E-10; varied assortment of film cameras and lenses.
Mark
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Artpixel
Active member
Right on!
I quit using the 123's after my S2 quit working while downloading with
the AC adapter in place. I had just shot a giant crane for an overseas
client who needed a CD FedEx'd right away. To my horror as I was ready to download , my camera is not responding. After fiddling for a few moments,I called Fuji tech support. They asked me to remove the AA's and try AC only, again,no dice. Then she asked me to remove the 123's...wonderful,now I'm back in business!
Now, I'm leaving the 123's out. I have tons of AA rechargables.
Art
Kevin Roczey
Senior Member
Anthony32599
Veteran Member
You are correct. You should not have used them with the power adapter, as it will kill them quickly.
And the CR-123's power the AF, the camera electronics (not the digital imaging part), the flash, and the shutter. When removed, the AA's will power everything but the flash.
Anthony
And the CR-123's power the AF, the camera electronics (not the digital imaging part), the flash, and the shutter. When removed, the AA's will power everything but the flash.
Anthony
Anthony32599
Veteran Member
There's no need for a dummy battery in the S2. When you remove the CR-123 lithium batteries, a switch in the compartment will allow the AA's to power the camera (except flash) just like putting the dummy battery in with the S1pro.
Anthony
Anthony
Chris Tofalos
Leading Member
I'm a UK-based professional photographer and a keen Fuji S1 user. I've found that using manual focus dramatically improves the life of the CR123s.
When shooting sports (usually on autofocus) I go through a lot of the little devils and am seriously considering a Quantum battery pack (available from most UK professional dealers). This can be worn on your belt or attached to the base plate of the camera. It adds weight but the advantages may well outweigh (no pun intended!) that.
I think the autofocus of both the S1 and S2 should operate at absolute max for a lot longer with an add-on battery pack like the Quantum. Question is: Why haven't Fuji given a few more add-on power options? Nikon have with the D100...
Happy shooting
Sean Keegan
Veteran Member
I am also very interested in rechargable lithiums. Please does anoyone know of any?
Thanks,
Sean
Thanks,
Sean
Sean Keegan
Veteran Member
Weird when I posted before it sent me to another thread. Well Anyway. I am interested in the rechargable lithiums as well
Regards,
Sean
Regards,
Sean
ajs2
Leading Member
In the UK we get the to brand CR123 batteries (mail order) for just over a pound each, not too costly.
The D100 battery cost you 45 pounds compared 6 pounds for the S2's AA rechargables. The S2 is a converted F80 so you have a few odd things , but at the end of the day batteries are cheaper than the D100.
You can also buy some AA's from the corner shop should you forget charge them or they go flat! If you want the D100 to take AA's you have to pay 200 pounds extra!!
Fuji supplied me with 8xAA batteries and 4 CR123 , The could really gone one step further and supplied a second battery caddy. I guess you cant have every thing. You have to purchase a secound battery for you D100!
I understand that canon is along the lines of the D100!
The D100 battery cost you 45 pounds compared 6 pounds for the S2's AA rechargables. The S2 is a converted F80 so you have a few odd things , but at the end of the day batteries are cheaper than the D100.
You can also buy some AA's from the corner shop should you forget charge them or they go flat! If you want the D100 to take AA's you have to pay 200 pounds extra!!
Fuji supplied me with 8xAA batteries and 4 CR123 , The could really gone one step further and supplied a second battery caddy. I guess you cant have every thing. You have to purchase a secound battery for you D100!
I understand that canon is along the lines of the D100!
Adam-T
Forum Pro
Thanks folks -
Looks like the best move would be to forget the CR123As exist and run from AAs, I never liked onboard flashes anyway - it'd be simpler to just pop them in on the rare occasions the flash is required - shame they didn't allow the flash to work too, I would imagine that even with the whole lot running from the AAs, they'd still last loner than in a Dimage-7
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Olympus E10 +WCON, E100RS +B300, Nikon E950, E900, E300
Looks like the best move would be to forget the CR123As exist and run from AAs, I never liked onboard flashes anyway - it'd be simpler to just pop them in on the rare occasions the flash is required - shame they didn't allow the flash to work too, I would imagine that even with the whole lot running from the AAs, they'd still last loner than in a Dimage-7
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Olympus E10 +WCON, E100RS +B300, Nikon E950, E900, E300
Ronnie Strobel
Well-known member
Ok Kevin, Don't tease us, tell me where?
Kevin Roczey
Senior Member
From the link posted earlier...
http://www.botachtactical.com/toscr123a3vo.html
$1.50 each or $2 including tax and shipping. Not bad. I was at Target yesterday and they charge $6 each. I was just reading another thread learning that you can power the whole camera (minus flash I think) with just AA's. Sure it reduces how many shots from the AA's, but who cares? They are rechargeable anyways. I'm off to try it now.
Kevin R.
http://www.botachtactical.com/toscr123a3vo.html
$1.50 each or $2 including tax and shipping. Not bad. I was at Target yesterday and they charge $6 each. I was just reading another thread learning that you can power the whole camera (minus flash I think) with just AA's. Sure it reduces how many shots from the AA's, but who cares? They are rechargeable anyways. I'm off to try it now.
Kevin R.
Mike Flood
Senior Member
Me too.
Although I do have a set of those UK rechargeables and a charger on order.
We'll see how well they work and I'll report here.
(not to this thread, to the Fuji SLR forum)
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Mike Flood
Kevin Roczey
Senior Member
Just got my shipment of Battery's from Botach Tactical. Just as advertised.
This will probably last me the life of the camera (as long as I'll have it anyways).
Kevin R.
This will probably last me the life of the camera (as long as I'll have it anyways).
Kevin R.
bossnas
Leading Member
hey kevin,
what were your findings? did the S2 work with the CR123A's taken out? minus the flash of course. how much drain on the AA's did you find? it would be useful if there was some data available on this.
cheers
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