Matschka
Matschka
How long should Hexar RF run on two CR2 batteries?
I think my Hexar is draining batteries too fast.
I think my Hexar is draining batteries too fast.
Vobluda
Well-known
Ahoj
Many many tens of films I am afraid. With the new batteries it was like 30-40 films for sure (I dont own the camera any more).
According to the manual, operation temperature range is from -10°C to +50°C.
However, if you are using camera now outside due to the extreme cold the batteries will drain very quickly.
Many many tens of films I am afraid. With the new batteries it was like 30-40 films for sure (I dont own the camera any more).
According to the manual, operation temperature range is from -10°C to +50°C.
However, if you are using camera now outside due to the extreme cold the batteries will drain very quickly.
dct
perpetual amateur
I did 15 rolls last year with a new battery. If this one lasts until the end of 2012 I'm ok. That would mean about 30 rolls and two years battery life.
@Matschka: What is your count?
@Matschka: What is your count?
Matschka
Matschka
New batteries lasted for 1,5 month and 5-6 rolls of film shot during last autumn.
Baybe bad luck though. Ill give it another chance with new batteries.
Baybe bad luck though. Ill give it another chance with new batteries.
Vobluda
Well-known
Last try - are you sure that you have the new and original batteries?
Matschka
Matschka
Yes. Kodak Lithium CR2 3V. Last time I bought new pair from photostore and their expiration date was in 2013.
Vobluda
Well-known
Then it is clear:/
Matschka
Matschka
Yes, I think it is. I wonder if it is repairable.
Vobluda
Well-known
In Japan for sure via for example Japan Exposures.
The question is if it is worth doing it.
The question is if it is worth doing it.
Moriturii
Well-known
hexar rf do about 120+ rolls on a fresh pair of batteries actually. I've put maybe 40 rolls through mine and battery indicator still shows full, even in freezing -10c weather in Stockholm now.
Matschka
Matschka
Thanks Vobluda. Im saving it into my bookmarks.
Im putting a final test to my camera. Put a new pair of batteries inside and left the camera turned off.
Moriturii, that sounds like a lot, especially in temperatures like that.
Im putting a final test to my camera. Put a new pair of batteries inside and left the camera turned off.
Moriturii, that sounds like a lot, especially in temperatures like that.
neopan
Newbie
I think I average around 20rolls every two years (over 10 years) with each pair of Duracel or Energizer I use. The only thing I've notice is that sometimes the battery indicator is usually mostly full through the two years and then drops off to the blinking 1 bar close to the two year mark.
The only time I have had a drastic battery drain was that I left the power switch on with no film and I'm guessing the shutter was being slightly depressed while it was in my bag.
The only time I have had a drastic battery drain was that I left the power switch on with no film and I'm guessing the shutter was being slightly depressed while it was in my bag.