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Subject: Re: [OM] Battery drain
From: Frank van Lindert <lindertv@xxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 09:33:14 GMT
Cc: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
On Thu, 7 Jan 1999 21:18:22 +1100, "Terry and Tracey"
<foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Frank,
>We have the DL600 at work. Do you have any more info about this Quantum
>battery pack?
>
>Thanks
>
>Foxy
>
Hello Foxy and all others.

I quote a posting of mine to rec.photo.digital below, replying to a
question on the use of NiMH batteries which didn't last long enough.

Hope that gives you enough information - otherwise shout.

Best,
Frank.

>When you want to take series of 200-400 pictures use an external
>battery. The exact number of shots depends on flash use etcetera.
>
>I use a Quantum 1+ (6 volt, 2500mAh) lead gel battery (attached to my
>waist belt) with great comfort and much pleasure. The second outlet on
>this battery will feed my slave flash at the same time (but reduce the
>number of shots).
>Have a look at http://www.qtm.com/quantum/digicams.htm
>
>I use the NiMH batteries in the Oly 600 (which I own, but the same
>applies for the 620) camera only when the Quantum needs recharging.
>And when the camera is attached to my computer I use an AC->DC mains
>adapter (6 volt stabilized, 1500mA minimum).
>
>This combination of power sources is the greatest you can have, IMHO.
>
>BTW, I have no connection to the Quantum factory. Any other 6 volt
>lead-gel battery would do the same trick.
>
>Frank van Lindert
>Utrecht NL.

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