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i am contemplating to buy an IBM microdrive but i am
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David Birkin
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u won't get many pics on a 64k film
sorry couldn't resist.if i am careful with the LCD panel usage I can get
David S20661
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With the 340 drive loaded, I set my camera to the medium size & medium resolution and used the continuous shot setting, and used the lcd only to compose once in a while, I clicked off over 200 pics and just picked the best. Most were action shots at a company function, and I only needed to use the lcd a few times, (click and hold on stills to show the curious onlookers). I still haven't had the occasion to revert to my 6volt belt pack. I'll use the belt pack at an event where I plan to have the camera on and shooting all day (6.5Ah) and I have 3 of the small rechargables for fun outings where I dont need my tripod, lenses, etc. The microdive is well worth the expense. Just use the LCD sparingly.
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Blaine
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Blaine
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I just came back from DisneyWorld and shot about 400 pictures with my S20 with the 340 drive. I brought a second battery and consistently shot about 70 pcitures per battery. I turned off the display when I did not need it but turned it back on too compose the shot. I find the viewfinder poor, it only shows you about 80% of what you are actually going to capture.
I love the 340 drive and with a second battery, It's perfect for my use.
Blaine
I love the 340 drive and with a second battery, It's perfect for my use.
Blaine
Mike Siesel
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Last night I was out howling at the moon...er, taking some low light pics, and alternately using the flash for comparison. IOW, pretty much a full drain on the battery.
Shot 66 ccd Raw, all saved to the microdrive, all composed using the lcd. While composing shot 67 the p70 shut down. I wasn't trying to save power, so maybe I could have gotten another dozen or more. It's not science, and might not apply to your circumstances.
This past weekend, on three batteries, I shot 200 meg of mostly small fine in burst mode, again using the lcd. Most of the time I saved to the microdrive. About ten percent of the shots utilized flash.
When I have the time, just shooting casual, I save large fine jpegs to the flash card
and then copy them to the microdrive, thinking that I might be squeezing a few more shots out of the batteries. Frankly, I think it makes more sense to put together a 6v battery pack. Sounds like, from your description, that all you need is a spare battery. Good idea in any case.
The advantage of the microdrive is the freedom it provides. No worry about space, or having to edit/delete to make space. I haven't filled it up yet.
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Shot 66 ccd Raw, all saved to the microdrive, all composed using the lcd. While composing shot 67 the p70 shut down. I wasn't trying to save power, so maybe I could have gotten another dozen or more. It's not science, and might not apply to your circumstances.
This past weekend, on three batteries, I shot 200 meg of mostly small fine in burst mode, again using the lcd. Most of the time I saved to the microdrive. About ten percent of the shots utilized flash.
When I have the time, just shooting casual, I save large fine jpegs to the flash card
and then copy them to the microdrive, thinking that I might be squeezing a few more shots out of the batteries. Frankly, I think it makes more sense to put together a 6v battery pack. Sounds like, from your description, that all you need is a spare battery. Good idea in any case.
The advantage of the microdrive is the freedom it provides. No worry about space, or having to edit/delete to make space. I haven't filled it up yet.
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