D7D is like the RX8...

drake336 · 11th February 2006

Reputedly, the RX-8 goes 6km to the litre (ie. it guzzles petrol...)

Now I see my 7D go thru 6 x AA energizer batteries in 50 shots...

My habit for travelling is to use AA alkaline batteries cos you'll never know when you have access to electrical outlets...

Think I will go and faint now...

jsbn · 12th February 2006

Erm... I never knew it was so bad with AAs.

But den again, understandable that u might not have access to a power source but den again, the proprietary Li-Ions shld last u like 8 to 10hrs? Get 1 more in addition to the original one. Keep ur AAs for last desperate resort backup supply.

It makes no sense to keep guzzling AAs (and kill the environment as well) simply becos u may not have access to a power source unless u go to some really ulu (and wonderful) place, where electricity is a thing unheard of, all the time.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 12th February 2006

its never recommended to use Alkaline AAs on any digital cameras anyway, they'll recommend u using NiMH... most just put in alkalines for testing for camera defects only.

Anyway, with such big LCD, and also other mechanisms, 50 shots is good already... was using a P&S last time, pop in 2 AAs, and less than 10 shots, battery flat...

forbytes · 12th February 2006

Originally Posted by drake336

Reputedly, the RX-8 goes 6km to the litre (ie. it guzzles petrol...)

the li-ion battery either from minolta or east gear are good companions too. east gear one are relatively cheap and you can just bring a couple when travelling.

RX8 got so bad meh, then WRX STI also same consumption with RX8 liao

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 12th February 2006

Originally Posted by forbytes

the li-ion battery either from minolta or east gear are good companions too. east gear one are relatively cheap and you can just bring a couple when travelling.

RX8 got so bad meh, then WRX STI also same consumption with RX8 liao

Try RX7 lor... Rotary engines are killers...

YuHsuan · 13th February 2006

A lot of RX7s are TC cars, but the RX8 is NA so the comparison not too fair.

OT....

Zenten · 13th February 2006

Originally Posted by drake336

Reputedly, the RX-8 goes 6km to the litre (ie. it guzzles petrol...)

Now I see my 7D go thru 6 x AA energizer batteries in 50 shots...

My habit for travelling is to use AA alkaline batteries cos you'll never know when you have access to electrical outlets...

Think I will go and faint now...

One reason why I got the 5D instead of 7D ....I heard that 7D is like an energy vampire .......

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 13th February 2006

Originally Posted by Zenten

One reason why I got the 5D instead of 7D ....I heard that 7D is like an energy vampire .......

u funny rite... its the same lah...

zcf · 13th February 2006

actually there are different, according to the manual, 5d can shoot quite some more than 7D with the same battery charge, 7Di should be even better?

felixcat8888 · 13th February 2006

Originally Posted by drake336

Reputedly, the RX-8 goes 6km to the litre (ie. it guzzles petrol...)

Now I see my 7D go thru 6 x AA energizer batteries in 50 shots...

My habit for travelling is to use AA alkaline batteries cos you'll never know when you have access to electrical outlets...

Think I will go and faint now...

Why not try the Energizer Lithium AA Batteries. 2 pack cost $9.50 and the 4 pack cost $11.20. From NTUC. Love them for emergencies with digital media.

mpenza · 13th February 2006

it's the discharge characteristics of alkaline batteries that made them unsuitable for use in digital cameras which require higher current. NiMH batteries and lithium would perform better.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 13th February 2006

Originally Posted by felixcat8888

Why not try the Energizer Lithium AA Batteries. 2 pack cost $9.50 and the 4 pack cost $11.20. From NTUC. Love them for emergencies with digital media.

2 pack 9.5, 4 pack 11.2, i think only an idiot will buy the 2 pack...

rainman · 13th February 2006

Try Everyready...the power of black cats! After 10-20 shots u still can use the batts for ur alarm clock

drake336 · 13th February 2006

I know Li-ion and NiMH better, but as my original post, prefer no charge solution...

Usually just pack 18x AA for my old coolpix and will last thru the trip...

drake336 · 13th February 2006

Originally Posted by Zenten

One reason why I got the 5D instead of 7D ....I heard that 7D is like an energy vampire .......

Problem is with 5D, confirm cannot use AA (except with that homemade grip?)...

drake336 · 13th February 2006

Originally Posted by forbytes

the li-ion battery either from minolta or east gear are good companions too. east gear one are relatively cheap and you can just bring a couple when travelling.

RX8 got so bad meh, then WRX STI also same consumption with RX8 liao

One solution would be buy about 5 pcs from east gear and full charge all before leaving

RX8 confirm bad, even mazda salesman also admit, so you can imagine how bad...

drake336 · 13th February 2006

Originally Posted by rainman

Try Everyready...the power of black cats! After 10-20 shots u still can use the batts for ur alarm clock

Bring 600x everready AA's???

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 14th February 2006

Originally Posted by drake336

One solution would be buy about 5 pcs from east gear and full charge all before leaving

RX8 confirm bad, even mazda salesman also admit, so you can imagine how bad...

let me know which salesman say 1, i go fire him...

(acting as a Mazda CEO)

nacnud · 15th February 2006

My RX8 runs faster than my D7D but it consumes less energy than the D7D based on power to weight ratio. Go figure!

s00n · 16th February 2006

Hi guys
Saw you guys saying that u use AA D7D.
What is the accesseory to adapt the AA to D7D???

11th February 2006	#1
drake336 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 827	D7D is like the RX8... Reputedly, the RX-8 goes 6km to the litre (ie. it guzzles petrol...) Now I see my 7D go thru 6 x AA energizer batteries in 50 shots... My habit for travelling is to use AA alkaline batteries cos you'll never know when you have access to electrical outlets... Think I will go and faint now...

12th February 2006	#2
jsbn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Eropagnis Posts: 2,977	Re: D7D is like the RX8... Erm... I never knew it was so bad with AAs. But den again, understandable that u might not have access to a power source but den again, the proprietary Li-Ions shld last u like 8 to 10hrs? Get 1 more in addition to the original one. Keep ur AAs for last desperate resort backup supply. It makes no sense to keep guzzling AAs (and kill the environment as well) simply becos u may not have access to a power source unless u go to some really ulu (and wonderful) place, where electricity is a thing unheard of, all the time. __________________ "Wonders of the Human Mind. Unfathomable to the highest degree."

12th February 2006	#3
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	Re: D7D is like the RX8... its never recommended to use Alkaline AAs on any digital cameras anyway, they'll recommend u using NiMH... most just put in alkalines for testing for camera defects only. Anyway, with such big LCD, and also other mechanisms, 50 shots is good already... was using a P&S last time, pop in 2 AAs, and less than 10 shots, battery flat... __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

13th February 2006	#6
YuHsuan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Singaproe Posts: 167	Re: D7D is like the RX8... A lot of RX7s are TC cars, but the RX8 is NA so the comparison not too fair. OT....

13th February 2006	#9
zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,700	Re: D7D is like the RX8... actually there are different, according to the manual, 5d can shoot quite some more than 7D with the same battery charge, 7Di should be even better? __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist

13th February 2006	#11
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Re: D7D is like the RX8... it's the discharge characteristics of alkaline batteries that made them unsuitable for use in digital cameras which require higher current. NiMH batteries and lithium would perform better.

13th February 2006	#13
rainman Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In my own world Posts: 1,112	Re: D7D is like the RX8... Try Everyready...the power of black cats! After 10-20 shots u still can use the batts for ur alarm clock

13th February 2006	#14
drake336 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 827	Re: D7D is like the RX8... I know Li-ion and NiMH better, but as my original post, prefer no charge solution... Usually just pack 18x AA for my old coolpix and will last thru the trip...

15th February 2006	#19
nacnud New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 27	Re: D7D is like the RX8... My RX8 runs faster than my D7D but it consumes less energy than the D7D based on power to weight ratio. Go figure!

16th February 2006	#20
s00n Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punggol Posts: 64	Re: D7D is like the RX8... Hi guys Saw you guys saying that u use AA D7D. What is the accesseory to adapt the AA to D7D???