hi any idea where i can buy sanyo eneloop batteries... nagpunta ako sa sm, most of the stores they only have is gp..

or any suggestion which battery is better.... thanks

I don' know of a specific place locally (I don't get around as much as I should), but you can by online at www.eastgear.com (http://www.eastgear.com/). The shop is based in Singapore, but they deliver worldwide. I've made several purchases there, and quite happy with their service.

A bit OT: Just to share an experience, I bought something there and had it shipped to Canada... it was a lot cheaper than buying from Amazon and having it shipped to Canada.

bea, in vmall there is a store name battery specialist.

I don' know of a specific place locally (I don't get around as much as I should), but you can by online at www.eastgear.com (http://www.eastgear.com/). The shop is based in Singapore, but they deliver worldwide. I've made several purchases there, and quite happy with their service.

A bit OT: Just to share an experience, I bought something there and had it shipped to Canada... it was a lot cheaper than buying from Amazon and having it shipped to Canada.

ahh ... credit card payment ba?.... i really want to buy those batteries for my camera

bea, in vmall there is a store name battery specialist.

vmall- virramall greenhills? ohhh okay thank you

hi any idea where i can buy sanyo eneloop batteries... nagpunta ako sa sm, most of the stores they only have is gp..

or any suggestion which battery is better.... thanks

Henry's in Quiapo, meron. Try calling them first to make sure if there are stocks: 7337723. I think they are available too in Infomax.

at hidalgo they have it there for 170 pesos each at avenue...:)

You can find them at Hidalgo stores I think P130/pc for the 2000mAh types.

@bea
my sister...hehehe...

you can buy at hidalgo... btw will be there this afternoon after office...:D

@bea: battery specialist is also located in Farmer's Mart Cubao.

ahh ... credit card payment ba?.... i really want to buy those batteries for my camera

Yep. Credit card payments. They go for $6.45 per pack of 2, 2000Mah (plus shipping, of course. Last time I ordered, I paid around $12 for shipping). Without the shipping cost, the price of the batteries are cheaper.

Alhtough a little pricier, works for me because I can't find the time to go around as much as before. :)

@bea
my sister...hehehe...

you can buy at hidalgo... btw will be there this afternoon after office...:D

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quiapo hidalgo

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same surname naman Randall :Grin:

watson store in hidalgo, they have stocks last time i check.

@bea: thought you might also consider using the cdr-king batteries... i'm using it as my main for my k100d... and besides, as i noticed, it also has a slow discharge...

and it's 2400mAh... not bad for the price of 300 petot per 4-pieces pack :D

@bea: thought you might also consider using the cdr-king batteries... i'm using it as my main for my k100d... and besides, as i noticed, it also has a slow discharge...

and it's 2400mAh... not bad for the price of 300 petot per 4-pieces pack http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-Laugh%28DBG%29.gif

i'm also using cdr-king battery for my sister's *ist ds. never experience battery drain during shooting even.

i'm also using cdr-king battery for my sister's *ist ds. never experience battery drain during shooting even.

really a bang for the buck! :)

me too... i have 3sets of cdr king batts...:)

The CDR king batts power my AF540FGZ flash. Highly recommended! :)

cdr king batts, r trusted :D 'subok na'

seems that the topic goes to cdr-king batts :D

i use both eneloops and cdrking for my flashes and they're both very good.... i got the cdrking AA batts for P300 per set which is still the price indicated on their website but i checked a few weeks ago they have increased to P400 per set (still very reasonable).... eneloops are P640 per set at watsons in hidalgo.

@bea
my sister...hehehe...

you can buy at hidalgo... btw will be there this afternoon after office...:D

oh my long lost brother i finally found you and gosh in a forum pa hehehee

thanks you sir

@bea: thought you might also consider using the cdr-king batteries... i'm using it as my main for my k100d... and besides, as i noticed, it also has a slow discharge...

and it's 2400mAh... not bad for the price of 300 petot per 4-pieces pack :D

oh okay ill buy those too

oh my long lost brother i finally found you and gosh in a forum pa hehehee

thanks you sir

kaya pla bibili ka ng bagong battery kinuha mo na naman battery ng wall clock sa bahay...:D opssss... OT..:)

kaya pla bibili ka ng bagong battery kinuha mo na naman battery ng wall clock sa bahay...:D opssss... OT..:)


NO i didnt!!! For you Information FYI yung batt ng remote control ng tv kinuha ko

haha... no i really need extra batts thats why im going to buy a new set

seems that the topic goes to cdr-king batts :D

i agree and its cheap.... and madaming stores ng cdr king... im going to buy na cdr king batts ahaha and eneloops too

... and now she lives happily ever after :)



hehehehe :D

i agree and its cheap.... and madaming stores ng cdr king... im going to buy na cdr king batts ahaha and eneloops too

go sister :)

Just make sure you have a good charger for your rechargeables - don't use those 15 min fast chargers.
Nols

go sister :)

You're also related to Randy? :D

I think Bea is everyone's sister here. (hehehe) :DAnd Of course our Ate Maureen:). So The Pentaxians have their sisters. (2 Girls and the rest Kuya's) (except for the elders; mga Lolo and uncle's) :Grin::Grin::Grin:

... and now she lives happily ever after :)



hehehehe :D

i truly am... haha...

off topic... i hope i can attend the EB i want to meet you guys!!!!

I think Bea is everyone's sister here. (hehehe) :DAnd Of course our Ate Maureen:). So The Pentaxians have their sisters. (2 Girls and the rest Kuya's) (except for the elders; mga Lolo and uncle's) :Grin::Grin::Grin:

haha im everyone's sister.... and maureen too.... but some kuyas dont want to be called kuya ahaha...

back to the batteries.... pwede kaya yung rechargeable CRV3 sa k100d....

Just make sure you have a good charger for your rechargeables - don't use those 15 min fast chargers.
Nols

why? uhmm nakakasira ba ng batt

pwede kaya yung rechargeable CRV3 sa k100d....

chur! if you get them, why not. but most are satisfied with the double As.. well, at least i am.. :)

Just make sure you have a good charger for your rechargeables - don't use those 15 min fast chargers.
Nols
What's wrong with 15min chargers? what do you recommend? 1 hour or 30min chargers?
are GP batteries ok?

Yes Bea, go for ENELOOP I highly recommend it. Heard also about the VARTA rechargeables they too are good, but haven't tried it yet. Cheers.

Jeffrey

i truly am... haha...

off topic... i hope i can attend the EB i want to meet you guys!!!!

just hang around so you'll be keep updated...

What's wrong with 15min chargers? what do you recommend? 1 hour or 30min chargers?
are GP batteries ok?

I went thru several cheap ones before and my experience was that my batteries didn't hold thier charge for very long. From what I've read, the chargers that do trickle charging and battery discharge are better (ex. MAHA chargers). I'm currently using Energizer rechargeables and my PDX70 image tank as my charger (takes about 3 hours to charge 4 pcs AA). I can leave my battries on the DS for weeks and still hold their charge.

Nols

I guess the 15min charger's do not have refresh ability to keep the batteries last long enough. I know sony has one but it's cost round 2500 to 3000.

Just to add, unless the battery was truly designed for fast charging, fast chargers shorten the lifespan of the battery.

also looking for batteries for a k100d.. is the charger from cd-r king also trusted/"subok na?" hehe

CD-R King batts are what I use... they rock! I tried the ones from the battery something stall (forgot the name), and I must say CD-R King batts are way better... I also use PowerBase batts which come with the PowerBase fast charger with the trickle charging thing and they too are decent but CD-R ones are better... the charger though is great! I use a separate charger for discharging (it's a standard charger that takes 15 hours to charge, I use it sometimes since long charging the batts seem to work better. But I haven't been discharging anymore since I read that NiMH rechargeable batts don't have any memory effects anyway... only the NiCD ones reuire discharging... AFAIK.

I'm using Ansman rechargeable batteries right now and it's great.. Heard GP is better but the price is way much.. Saw one in Ace Hardware.. almost 1k for
2AA's:Grin:.. hahaha..


By the way, they say fast chargers decreases lifespan of rechargeable batteries.. Most recommends chargers that charge between 1-5 hours:Grin:

Can anyone recommend a little less expensive universal charger for AA's? To those who are using the CD-R King batteries, are you using the CD-R king charger or you have a separate one? Thanks. :)

I use GP and Energizer fast chargers, I'd rather invest on an expensive but dependable charger than risk my camera, it's easier to replace a charger than a camera.

you got a point there vic. :) Will use my GP instead. :) Thanks!

very OT:

why does lawrence barnillo's avatar look like PAENG?

very OT:

why does lawrence barnillo's avatar look like PAENG?

hahaha.. really do!
:D:D:D

very OT:

why does lawrence barnillo's avatar look like PAENG?

Well Randy Belen found his long lost sister Bea in this forum, hindi kaya...? :D
(translation: no more na...its OT)

:Grin:

hi any idea where i can buy sanyo eneloop batteries... nagpunta ako sa sm, most of the stores they only have is gp..

or any suggestion which battery is better.... thanks

Hi Bea,

Sanyo Eneloop batteries are now available from Fuji/YKL. These are the best so far from the different types/brands I have used.

Hope this helps. Cheers,

Noli

Can anyone recommend a little less expensive universal charger for AA's? To those who are using the CD-R King batteries, are you using the CD-R king charger or you have a separate one? Thanks. :)

The charger I use is a quick charger with trickle charge, I think the brand is pbase or something... it's really good. Cd-r King batts last me about 400 shots... not bad for 300 bucks...:)

I've heard that enelope batteries are good, can I recharge it in my GP or Energizer chargers?

I've heard that enelope batteries are good, can I recharge it in my GP or Energizer chargers?

yes, you can Doc Vic!

i also sometimes use our Energizer charger (overnight) on it aside from my Sanyo quick charger...

OT again: hahaha! my long lost twin??? Baka magalit si Sir Paeng..(Translation: He's more handsome than me:D)

Hi Totie, This is good! I also have a GP 1 hr charger. Thanks. :)

yes, you can Doc Vic!

i also sometimes use our Energizer charger (overnight) on it aside from my Sanyo quick charger...

Hi Totie, This is good! I also have a GP 1 hr charger. Thanks. :)

Hi Lawrence, I've no idea if Eneloop batteries were designed to be used on a 1-hour (rapid) charger...

Oops! Thanks Totie.

You're welcome Lawrence! :)

when i bought my k100d in camerahaus glorietta, the saleslady gave me rechargeable cr-v3 batteries as freebies. i asked her if its ok with the k100d, she said it was ok so i took it.

my sister brought my camera for her korea trip right after we bought it. last wednesday she returned along with the camera. she told me that she was experiencing problems with the cam and batteries (crv3) that the cam does not indicate if the battery is half empty or drained, it just shuts off and makes funny noises, whirring inside the cam etc.

i just am recently reading the manual and found out that the k100d should only be used with a nonrechargeable crv3 because rechargebles have a voltage problem. maybe this is what's causing the "malfunctions".

i am thinking of returning to camerahaus but i dont know what to do when i get there. will i have the k100d exchanged for a new body because the battery they gave me might have damaged the cam? do i ask for new and better batteries? do i ask for a refund? do i have a strong case? are there attorneys in the house? please help. thanks. im going there this sunday.

as of now, i have yet to encounter the cam's malfunctions but i dont want to wait for it to happen. the batteries are generic "for digital cameras RCR-V3 Li-Ion rechargeable battery. made in taiwan."

help please. thanks.

alan,

sorry to hear that. they probably gave you a bad set. why not go back to camerahaus and tell them what happened and ask them to replace the batteries with double A's. i don't think anyone here in the forum has tried RCR-V3 rechargeable Li-ions so i can't offer any feedback.

joey

thanks. am in batangas right now but ill be going to camerahaus tomorrow to have it checked. hope it hasnt done anything permanent to the cam yet.

Hi Alan, How was your cam?

i brought the cam to camerahaus glorietta last saturday, they said they had no technician in the house to look at it. they told me to call supereast asia in sta cruz so i did. the guy who answered the phone told me to bring the camera to their office but i havent gotten around it yet. no time to get out of the office e...

as for the cam, when i first bought it, i can feel the vibration of the sr inside. now, i cant feel it anymore... and in the menu, the shake reduction option is grey and i cant select it. although the cam is taking ok pictures, im concerned if its getting more damaged by the battery. im still using the rcv3.

hope it hasnt done anything permanent to the cam. otherwise, ill ask for camerahaus to replace the unit because they gave me batteries that damaged the cam...

has anybody used recharcheable crv3's? any problems?

alan,

what lens are you using? if you are NOT using manual focus lenses, the SR option in the menu will be greyed out.

alan,

what lens are you using? if you are NOT using manual focus lenses, the SR option in the menu will be greyed out.

oh, im using a manual focus 50mm and an af 28-80. maybe when i looked at it, the af lens was attached, ill check it again soon as i get home. tnx!

whew, kinabahan ako dun... (hope thats it).

oh, im using a manual focus 50mm and an af 28-80. maybe when i looked at it, the af lens was attached, ill check it again soon as i get home. tnx!

whew, kinabahan ako dun... (hope thats it).

alan, my bro, to spare you the stress, just give me your manual lens. :)

hi allan, I also have a 28-80 Manual Lens with me, and I got mine at camerahaus in glorietta. As for rechargeables, instead of looking for crv3 batteries, I went for the traditional AA rechargeables from Sony (kit which included a rapid charger), it's quite compact and doesn't need any cable since the charger directly plugs into the wall socket.

thanks. brought my camera to super east asia head office in sta cruz, at first they wouldnt believe what i was telling them. they said there are no precedents. then i showed them the unit and its symptoms, wala na silang nasabi (they were awe struck :D) they just told me to leave the unit with them and wait a week.

hope everything turns out fine.

i told them maybe the rechargeable crv3's did something bad to the camera, they wouldnt believe me and said that its the sr thing thats malfunctioning... oh well. hoping for the best!:)

thanks. brought my camera to super east asia head office in sta cruz, at first they wouldnt believe what i was telling them. they said there are no precedents. then i showed them the unit and its symptoms, wala na silang nasabi (they were awe struck :D) they just told me to leave the unit with them and wait a week.

hope everything turns out fine.

i told them maybe the rechargeable crv3's did something bad to the camera, they wouldnt believe me and said that its the sr thing thats malfunctioning... oh well. hoping for the best!:)

SR?

ask for a replacement.

recently, a guy bought a 540 fgz at a local pentax store. he tested it out at the store, paid for it and brought it home with him. a week later he's back demanding a replacement on the following grounds:

1. the flash makes a loud noise when it zooms in and out while the camera's lens zooms. (it's a mechanical thing. pretty much standard behavior on the 540)

2. the front of the flash unit is not as white as the other flash unit he saw from another photog's unit. (the plastic that protects the bulb? i don't know what you call it, anyway... mine wasn't pure white to begin with)

3. he doesn't want a demo unit. (you'd immediately know if you're buying a demo unit right at the store.)

anyway, the store tells me the guy then reads from a six-page (?) DTI document siting a rule that in case a replacement unit is not available then a refund is in order.

what's my point?

there are rules that protect us consumers, unfortunately we are not fully aware of the protection the law provides us.

there are VALID concerns and complaints we consumers have and we have the right to have the supplier look into these valid complaints and address them within the bounds of what is right and according to proper procedure.

OTOH, we are also responsible for checking, evaluating and testing the items we buy BEFORE we finally pay for it. of course we should be certain that if we take in the item for servicing under warranty, the cause of the defect is NOT DUE TO MISHANDLING or to some other subjective negative observation.

we take care of our gear. we've considered a lot of things before we bought our gear, including where to buy it. i hate it when a service center just dismisses our observations/comments on what probably happened - parang ang tanga natin, we're not technicians - and goes on to categorically say it's THIS or THAT. it would be better to say "don't worry po, we'll find out what's really wrong and have it fixed for you."

that's what we were taught in marketing class in college - we go into business TO SERVE THE CUSTOMER'S NEEDS.

The story of the guy is very much the same as in my case. However, my specific complaint on the zooming mechanism is the "grinding" sound when you zoom back from 58mm to 16mm. Zooming from 16mm to each point does not produce the same grinding sound. This "grinding" sound is not like the zooming mechanism sound in the 360.

Another complaint that I raised was the locking mechanism on the flash head. The manual states that you can only tilt it by pressing the button on the side (knew only when I read the manual the night I bought the flash).

In the case of the yellowish bulb cover, it should be normal as you stated.

Also, in my case before I went to the store, I called up the saleslady and asked if they have new stocks. The saleslady told me that they have and that how many would I want to buy. When I got to the store, they only had one and assured me that it was only for display and had not been used. Should i have known that it was a "DEMO" unit, I would not have bought it the first time.

By the way I bought mine from their store on a Saturday and they are closed on Sundays. First thing Monday morning I called them up and that they should expect me at their store in the afternoon.

Here is an excerpt of the DTI document that I read to them:

On the "No Return, No Exchange" Prohibition (R.A. 7394)

1. Q: What is the legal basis of the prohibition on "No Return, No Exchange" Policy of business establishments?

A:Pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 7394, or the Consumer Act of the Philippines, specifically Title III, Chapter I, Rule 2, Section 7 of Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2, series 1993, the words "No Return, No Exchange", or words to such effect shall not be written into the contract of sale, receipt or sales transaction, in any document evidencing such sale or anywhere in the store or business establishment.

2.Q: What is the rationale for this provision?

A:The prohibition is aimed to correct the misconception of a lot of consumers that they do not have the right to return shoddy or defective goods or demand for remedies in case of defective or imperfect service because of the "No Return, No Exchange" notice in the receipts or anywhere in the business establishment.


3. Q:Why is the presence of a "No Return, No Exchange" notice considered deceptive?

A: Such statement is considered deceptive because consumers may return or exchange the goods or avail of other remedies in case of hidden faults or defects, or any charge not known to the buyer. By provision of law, sellers are obliged to honor their implied warranties and grant corresponding remedies to consumers.


4. Q: Can business establishments still issue Official Receipts with the "No Return, No Exchange"?

A: Business establishments with unused Official Receipts should erase or blot out the words "No Return, No Exchange" before issuing such receipts and henceforth, such words should no longer be printed in their receipts or anywhere in their business establishments.


5.Q: If an item bought from Store Y turns out to be more expensive than a similar item in Store X, can the customer return the item and ask for a refund?

A: No, while the consumers have the right to choose and make a canvass of prices, once the sale is consummated and the product has no defect, one cannot return the goods nor ask for a refund.


6. Q: Can the store exercise only a policy of exchange but no refund?

A: Consumers are entitled to either an exchange or refund, as long as there is a defect in the quality of goods or imperfection in the service.

7.Q: If the defect is due to mishandling on the part of the buyer, can he still return the item and demand an exchange or refund?

A: No, the prohibition covers only hidden defects, shoddy goods or imperfect service.

8. Q: If after buying a certain item, a customer changes his mind and wants to return said item, can he invoke the prohibition on "No Return, No Exchange"?

A: No, the prohibition is not an excuse for the consumers to return the goods because of a change of mind.

9. Q: Is there a time limit within which a buyer may return defective products?

A: There is no hard-and-fast rule on the period within which a customer may return the products he purchased. A rule of reason should, however, be observed, taking into consideration the nature of the item purchased and the express/implied warranties mandated by law, i.e. the Consumer Act and the New Civil Code of the Philippines.


10. Q: Can a buyer return defective goods without the Official Receipt?

A: The Official Receipt is the best proof of purchase. However, a buyer may still demand replacement or refund if he can prove that a defective item was bought from a certain store.

11. Q: Can a store print in their invoices the statement "Exchange of merchandise will not be accepted without a valid receipt or other evidence of purchase"?

A: No, because there may be goods exclusively manufactured or sold by a company and there is no need to prove purchase of the item.

12. Q: Can a store impose the condition that merchandise can only be exchanged once?

A: No, because merchandise can be exchanged as many times as these are defective as long as the consumer chooses the option of replacement.


13. Q: What should a consumer do in case a store is found violating the prohibition on "No Return, No Exchange" policy?
A: He/She can file a complaint with the DTI, with the following information
the names and addresses of the complainant and the firm/entity being complained about;
the acts or omissions constituting the offense including the approximate date, place and time of its commission;
the remedy he is seeking from the Department, other than damages;
any other relevant information the consumer may have regarding the matter.

14. Q: Where should the complaint be filed?

A: All complaints should be addressed to the Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry. Evidence available to the complainant such as the product bought, preferably unopened or sealed; photocopy of the receipt issued to him as evidence of the sale; advertising materials or brochures advertising the product; etc., should be brought by the complainant to the DTI Provincial Office.

15. Q:What are the remedies available to consumers under the rules mentioned above?

A: The remedies available are:

* For quality imperfection, the customer has the right to choose: · replacement of the product by another of the same kind in a perfect state of use;
immediate reimbursement of the amount paid;
proportionate price reduction;
* For product quantity imperfection, the consumer may demand alternatively at his option:
the proportionate prices;
the supplementing of weight or measure differential;
the replacement of the product by another of the same kind, mark or model, without said imperfections;
the immediate reimbursement of the amount paid, with monetary updating without prejudice to losses and damages, if any.

16. Q: Can the statement "Exchange will not be accepted on item in any way used, damaged or altered" be printed on invoices?

A: No, because there may be items which can be determined as defective only when used. Moreover, the right to determine whether goods are damaged or altered cannot be reserved exclusively for the company since this is a matter between the customer and the company.

17. Q: Is the condition "Sale items are non-refundable" allowed?

A: This has the same effect as the "No Return, No Exchange" provision. However, in the case of sales promotions like "water or fire-damaged sale", the statement may be allowed provided the defects are apparent and visible to the consumer and that proper disclosure in the form of tags or notices are made at the time of purchase.
18. Q: What is the penalty for violation of this provision?

A: The penalties are:

The issuance of a cease and desist order;

The acceptance of a voluntary assurance of compliance or discontinuance from the respondent which may include any or all of the following terms and conditions:

* an assurance to recall, replace, repair or refund the money value of defective products distributed in commerce;
* an assurance to reimburse the complainant out of any money or property in connection with the complaint, including expenses in making or pursuing the complaint, if any, and to file a bond to guarantee compliance therewith.

Restitution or rescission of the contract without damages;

Condemnation and seizure of the consumer product found to be hazardous to health and safety, unless the respondent files a bond to answer for any damages or injury that may arise from the continued use of the product;

The imposition of administrative fines in such amount as deemed reasonable by the Secretary, which shall in no case be less than Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) nor more than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) depending on the gravity of the offense, and an additional fine of not more than One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) for each day of continuing violation.

sooo..... just a question:

I bought the CD-R King battery pack (4 AA NiMh batts + charger) the other day, and proceeded to charge the batts... Do I need to wait for all of the lights to go green before I stop charging? Or do I take out those that are green already and wait for the red ones to go green?

How exactly should you go about correctly charging your batteries?

I had trouble with the CDR-King chargers so I went and got myself a fast charger from Powerbase, with 4 rechargeable batts as well... I think it costs just 700. Not bad for a fast charger and an extra set of batts(albeit 1800mAh).

just got my k100d from super east asia. its finally ok. they said it was the battery that was causing the problems. but with other batteries, the cam is ok. no permanent damage. thanks sir joey for the post. tomorrow i will have my rcrv-3s replaced with rechargeable aa's in camerahaus. i hope they cooperate or i will read to them what is posted here. :D mahaba haba rin to! (will take me all afternoon, reading deliberately slowly):Grin:.


what problem did you have with the cdr king batts and charger? i was planning to buy a set as my secondary power source.

btw, does higher mAh ratings do anything bad to electronics like dslrs? or is it just a case of the higher the longer?

@bong reyes: can i exchange stuff that was bundled with a purchase but are defective? like free stuff? (batteries, bags, etc) thanks!

I had trouble with the CDR-King chargers so I went and got myself a fast charger from Powerbase, with 4 rechargeable batts as well... I think it costs just 700. Not bad for a fast charger and an extra set of batts(albeit 1800mAh).
so as far as chargers go, pinaka-recommendable na yung Powerbase? :)

dont use fast chargers. they shorten the life of your rechargeables.

@alan: i'm glad your cam issue has been addressed. i just don't like the way they treat us when we have valid complaints. i hope that aside from changing your batteries they'd also change the way they deal with us. if we don't buy from them, they won't have salaries to take home.

joey a. reyes

Woah, each have their own light indicator for charging? well, if the lights didn't go out, I'd suggest to pull out the green lighted batteries. I'm not sure with those brands as they might continue charging your batt more than it needs to (and may explode).

Like I said before, I like my sony battery charger very much (it turns off by itself once it's charged)

@Paolo: AFAIK, CD-R King chargers are not Smart Charger hence you need to unplug it when it reach the charging time (hours)... as for me, i'm using a Sanyo Quickcharger (around 3-4 hours charging... will take much longer if you do the discharging [refresh function]) that automatically turns off when the charging is done...

powerbase chargers are also a capable) charger... but as said by Ptr, Joey Reyes, stay away from the fast chargers (rapid) as it forces your batteries to take a much higher mAH range while charging thus making it charged in an hour...


@Alan: good to hear that your camera's a-OK! :)

thanks totie! any suggestions on where to find those Sanyo chargers, and for how much?

i bought mine from henry's hidalgo last december... i got it 1.2k including 2-2500mAH batteries... you can also find it in some malls though much pricey...

@Paolo: My Powerbase charger is a fast charger that charges 1800mAh batts for about 3 hours, while 2800mAh ones for 6 hours more or less. It has a trickling charge function which means that after the batts are fully charged, the charger maintains the charge instead of turning right off and letting the batteries' charges slowly get discharged. I replaced my CDR-King chargers because the indicator lights stay red all the time. But the CDR-King batts are designed for fast chargers(so the tech people of CDR-King say) so it's safe to use them with fast chargers.

alright. thanks totie! i really should start going to hidalgo...

@paolo: you're welcome! :)

and don't forget to bring more moolah when you're in hidalgo :D

thanks totie! any suggestions on where to find those Sanyo chargers, and for how much?

Paolo, Sanyo chargers and batteries available at the Hardware section of Landmark.

@Winston: Thanks for the tip! Sakto, pwede ko puntahan during lunch break. :)

Just an added irritation I have with the CD-R King charger: When I charge the batteries, it usually happens that not all 4 lights go green at around the same time. I experimented a bit and noticed that when I pull out the batteries that are already "greened" and then put them back again, the light becomes red again for quite sometime before it becomes green again. Then, I do it over and over again, and the same things still happens in decreasing lengths until permanently green na yung light even if I "toggle" the batts...

@Winston: Thanks for the tip! Sakto, pwede ko puntahan during lunch break. :)

Just an added irritation I have with the CD-R King charger: When I charge the batteries, it usually happens that not all 4 lights go green at around the same time. I experimented a bit and noticed that when I pull out the batteries that are already "greened" and then put them back again, the light becomes red again for quite sometime before it becomes green again. Then, I do it over and over again, and the same things still happens in decreasing lengths until permanently green na yung light even if I "toggle" the batts...

DON'T BUY THE CD-R KING CHARGERS. just the batteries.

i agree, don't use them cd-r king chargers. buy a better charger.

DON'T BUY THE CD-R KING CHARGERS. just the batteries.
i agree, don't use them cd-r king chargers. buy a better charger.
Words from the wise. Hehe. Too late though, since i bought em on the same day I got my cam. Buti mura lang. Will just pick up a different charger by next week ;) Thanks.

returned my non-k100d compatible rcrv-3s back to camerahaus glorietta and they promptly replaced it with sony quick charger with 4 AA2500mah. it was good that i didnt throw out its original packaging, they didnt question me anymore... they just called the manager in another branch to clear with him the replacement being made.

now everything is really a-ok. i hope!:)

now i have 2 chargers (sony and sanyo) 4sanyo 2700, 4 sony 2500. and im planning to buy 4 cdrking rechargeble batts for my flashy flash. :D

shoot na lang ang kulang! yebah!

I'ev had a bad experience with the Sanyo AA's from 2005 (when I got my DS), so I switched to Kodaks (hoping they have better quality). After about 6 months or so of light use, these AA's seem to lose their charge in about a week (without being used at all), and those with some remaining charge might work for a few shots then quit! I'm planning to buy the CDR-King and Eneloops from wht I've heard on the forum.
Thanks...

I'ev had a bad experience with the Sanyo AA's from 2005 (when I got my DS), so I switched to Kodaks (hoping they have better quality). After about 6 months or so of light use, these AA's seem to lose their charge in about a week (without being used at all), and those with some remaining charge might work for a few shots then quit! I'm planning to buy the CDR-King and Eneloops from wht I've heard on the forum.
Thanks...

same bad experience with kodaks. not good after a few months.

Just saw an Eneloop Charger with 2 eneloop AA Batteries for P680 at CD-R king SM Mega. Mura na ba yun or mas cheaper pa din sa Hidalgo? Anyone know how much in Hidalgo is the Eneloops with Charger? :)

returned my non-k100d compatible rcrv-3s back to camerahaus glorietta and they promptly replaced it with sony quick charger with 4 AA2500mah. it was good that i didnt throw out its original packaging, they didnt question me anymore... they just called the manager in another branch to clear with him the replacement being made.

now everything is really a-ok. i hope!:)

now i have 2 chargers (sony and sanyo) 4sanyo 2700, 4 sony 2500. and im planning to buy 4 cdrking rechargeble batts for my flashy flash. :D

shoot na lang ang kulang! yebah!

Sonys are ok batteries, since their Stamina line, though I'd suggest to get replacements after say a year of use (constant) like I did with my old Sony Point and Shoot Camera.

Just saw an Eneloop Charger with 2 eneloop AA Batteries for P680 at CD-R king SM Mega. Mura na ba yun or mas cheaper pa din sa Hidalgo? Anyone know how much in Hidalgo is the Eneloops with Charger? :)

That price is pretty good already...i bought mine for 700 at Hidalgo's.

I just got back from V-Mall today. I saw a few stores selling AA Eneloops for 400 a pair, no charger.

I was going to ask my friend to buy me a fresh pair of CD-R King batteries since he's passing by a CD-R King store before dropping something at my house. I browsed through the CD-R King website to show him what they look like. They seem to have a new type called "Ecomax." They look stunningly like Eneloops. Anyone tried them yet?

I've been using Energizer nimh. made a mistake of buying uniross, they don't get fully charged after overnight charging and get discharged after 2 days.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't nimh rechargables get discharged after a week or so even when not in use? Hence the coming of the 'hybrid' (retains charge like alkalines) batteries?

Anyone used GP's recycko batteries?

I've been using Energizer nimh. made a mistake of buying uniross, they don't get fully charged after overnight charging and get discharged after 2 days.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't nimh rechargables get discharged after a week or so even when not in use? Hence the coming of the 'hybrid' (retains charge like alkalines) batteries?

Anyone used GP's recycko batteries?

Hmmm, am actually using Uniross Hybrio and so far am pleased with it.. My favorite battery so far..

Hmmm, am actually using Uniross Hybrio and so far am pleased with it.. My favorite battery so far..

probably got a bad batch. I read problems with the nimh 2500 mah somewhere in the internet some time ago. but I'm not buying another Uniross battery again

Anyone used GP's recycko batteries?

Hi Paul, I use GP's recycko, which I bought a set in HK last year. My experience is that they aren't as good as the eneloops and has some problems with the battery meter with the k100d (shows half empty pretty fast).

My opinion lang, stick to eneloops:)

@vincelocsin

thanks for the info. will remember that

Eneloops are the best i get 500+ shots on a full charge.

For all my wireless mice, Eneloops are enough. I'm not too happy with it's charging time and performance with my flashes during weddings. GP's Recyko is also good to start with. I recently got my hands on two sets of Ansmann's Schumy series (2700mah). They are the bomb when it comes to batteries.

If anyone's interested CDRKing is now carrying Eneloop knock-offs. They are calling theirs as "Ecomax". They are being sold for P350 for a pack of 4 AA's. They are cheap enough that it is tempting to buy a pack just to try out.

If anyone's interested CDRKing is now carrying Eneloop knock-offs. They are calling theirs as "Ecomax". They are being sold for P350 for a pack of 4 AA's. They are cheap enough that it is tempting to buy a pack just to try out.


What do you mean by 'knock-offs'? Are they the same batteries but just repacked or 're-branded' by CDR King?

Anyone experienced using these CDR-K's batteries?

I recently bought my second 4-batch of the normal CD-R King batteries.. My 540FGZ arrived the other day :D Anyway, I've been using the normal CD-R King batts since I got my K100D last November. I'm beginning to experience problems with them. The battery indicator on the camera signals half when I use it freshly charged. It sometimes reads empty. But after a few clicks, it suddenly reads full.. Hm...

For those who've also been using the normal CD-R King batts, how long did they last for you?

And yea, I saw those Ecomax batteries. Anyone dare to try them yet? :D

2 sets of my recheargeable batts are dying on me. my sanyo 2700 thatcame with my k100d october lastyear and a powerbas 2100 i got december last year. is this the typical battery life of recheargeables? 1 year? now im using cdr kings 2400s and soni 2500. they seem to work ok.

question, how do you guage the batteries useful years? how do you take care of recheargeables so it lasts as long as it can?

everynight before a shoot, i charge all my batteries up to full even if they are not empty yet. is this ok? or should i empty all my batts before charging themagain?

i dont want to buy recheargeables every year... maybe every two years is ok... :)

2 sets of my recheargeable batts are dying on me. my sanyo 2700 thatcame with my k100d october lastyear and a powerbas 2100 i got december last year. is this the typical battery life of recheargeables? 1 year? now im using cdr kings 2400s and soni 2500. they seem to work ok.

question, how do you guage the batteries useful years? how do you take care of recheargeables so it lasts as long as it can?

everynight before a shoot, i charge all my batteries up to full even if they are not empty yet. is this ok? or should i empty all my batts before charging themagain?

i dont want to buy recheargeables every year... maybe every two years is ok... :)

My experience with the CDR King 2400s is that you really have to drain them. From what I've read so far, it has something to do with the voltage drop. The K100d is sensitive to this and reads the batts as empty even though you just charged it a day ago..

With the CDR Kings, I dont think it lives up to the "no memory effect" claim. I have a flash light that uses 4 AA batts and I use that to drain my batteries before charging hehehe :Grin:

I'll be getting a set of Eneloops soon for my K100d. The CDR King Batts are starting to frustrate me. I'll be using them for my flash unit instead of my camera.

thanks paolo! great help!:)