D50 run on AA batterys right?

[boroangel]

Ok sorry for the double post cos the previous thread cos some problem (posted it when the site closed for maintenance). Need to ask for the D50 it runs on AA battery right? So once buy, insert battery and can shoot liao? Noy runnig on those nick-lithium battery where you must like charge 10 hrs?

Cos I am going overseas on saturday and I only have time to buy it on saturday morning. No time to charge liao.

[catchlights]

D50 run on EN-EL3 battery, won't need 10 hours to recharge, but is it good to charge till full on the initial first chagre, however, you may borrow a battery from someone or ask the shop to charge it for you before you purchase.

Hope this helps.

[boroangel]

Hi...so it doesnt run on AA?

oh no...me just went to check the specs...I dont think it does.......is the EN-EL3 battery able to last say one day before it needs to be recharged in cold climates (0 to 10 degree C)?

[wildstallion]

A simple check on the Nikon website would have given you your answer straight away!

Just in case you do not know what it is click here!

It runs on an EN-EL3 Li-on rechargable battery not AA

Originally Posted by Nikon Website Power Requirements : One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 Li-ion battery; charging voltage (MH-18a quick charger or optional MH-19 multi charger):7.4V

[wildstallion]

Charging will take around 1-4 hours in my expereince and can last for several days depending on usage, I can usually get over 1000 shots on 1 battery.

[boroangel]

Originally Posted by wildstallion Charging will take around 1-4 hours in my expereince and can last for several days depending on usage, I can usually get over 1000 shots on 1 battery.

Ok.....then I prob dont need to buy a spare one...sicne I am able to recharge it everyday...thanskf or the info

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by boroangel Hi...so it doesnt run on AA? oh no...me just went to check the specs...I dont think it does.......is the EN-EL3 battery able to last say one day before it needs to be recharged in cold climates (0 to 10 degree C)?

all batteries don't perform well in cold climates (0 to 10 degree C).

[wildstallion]

If in 0-10 degree C climate, i would buy a spare battery as a back up

[Hobbesyeo]

Originally Posted by boroangel Ok sorry for the double post cos the previous thread cos some problem (posted it when the site closed for maintenance). Need to ask for the D50 it runs on AA battery right? So once buy, insert battery and can shoot liao? Noy runnig on those nick-lithium battery where you must like charge 10 hrs? Cos I am going overseas on saturday and I only have time to buy it on saturday morning. No time to charge liao.

ermm.. I don't think it's such a good idea to get your camera on the same morning you are leaving.

At the very least, get the camera a day before, so that at least you have some time to charge the battery and check/play/familiarise yourself with it. (IIRC, the first overnite charge is important for conditioning the battery for optimal lifespan)

The last thing you want to do is to spend time during your hol figuring out how the camera works. Remember to bring your manual along.

Anyway, good luck and have a great hol.

[daveheng]

Originally Posted by boroangel Ok sorry for the double post cos the previous thread cos some problem (posted it when the site closed for maintenance). Need to ask for the D50 it runs on AA battery right? So once buy, insert battery and can shoot liao? Noy runnig on those nick-lithium battery where you must like charge 10 hrs? Cos I am going overseas on saturday and I only have time to buy it on saturday morning. No time to charge liao.

No, Nikon D50 does not runs on AA battery.

Only D200 Or D100 offers 6xAA as an option when installed MB200 Vertical Grip.

However, D50 does not have that option.

[b18]

As D50 uses EN-EL3 family battery, maybe can use the MS-D70 battery holder

<-- or maybe not

... " Cannot use the MS-D70 holder for three CR2 disposable batteries as the D70 and D70s can "
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d50.htm

[boroangel]

Originally Posted by Hobbesyeo ermm.. I don't think it's such a good idea to get your camera on the same morning you are leaving. At the very least, get the camera a day before, so that at least you have some time to charge the battery and check/play/familiarise yourself with it. (IIRC, the first overnite charge is important for conditioning the battery for optimal lifespan) The last thing you want to do is to spend time during your hol figuring out how the camera works. Remember to bring your manual along. Anyway, good luck and have a great hol.

Yup....really packed for timme...see if i can get it tmr night...

[_espn_]

D50 can run off 3 x CR123 if you have the MB-D70.

Only D100, D200 can have the option of running with AA batteries with the optional vertical grips.

[Yatlapball]

bro, you mean the MS-D70.. no MB-D70.

(I wish there was an MB too... )

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball bro, you mean the MS-D70.. no MB-D70. (I wish there was an MB too... )

Ah.. pai seh.. yes.. MS-D70 Sorry I'm a newbie.. still learning.

[DesertRay]

Any recommendation for rechargable batteries for SB600?? How is Maha PowerEX? Gonna buy with the flash...

[xtemujin]

Where can I purchase the MS-D70 and how much is the price.

TIA.

[zac08]

Originally Posted by DesertRay Any recommendation for rechargable batteries for SB600?? How is Maha PowerEX? Gonna buy with the flash...

Good... no problems for me.

[_espn_]

Try CP

[westwest1]

Originally Posted by xtemujin Where can I purchase the MS-D70 and how much is the price. TIA.

IIRC i bought it at $16 from a shop near CP in city hall...dun ask me which one cause i cannot remember... but call a few shop first check with them got stock a not before going there... or not its a wasted trip...