Getting Started
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Remove the backup battery
from the backup battery
chamber cover using a pen tip
or similar object and insert a
new backup battery with the +
facing towards the cover.
4
Close the backup battery
chamber cover until it clicks.
• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary by
capture mode or shooting conditions.
Number of Captures and Playback Time
(new batteries)
Batteries
(temperature)
Normal
recording
Flash photography
Playback time
(min.)
50% use 100% use
CR-V3
(20°C) Approx.1000 Approx.900 Approx.800 Approx.600
(0°C) Approx.650 Approx.600 Approx.500 Approx.400
AA Lithium
(20°C) Approx.900 Approx.800 Approx.700 Approx.400
(0°C) Approx.800 Approx.700 Approx.600 Approx.350
Ni-MH
(20°C) Approx.450 Approx.400 Approx.350 Approx.300
(0°C) Approx.400 Approx.350 Approx.300 Approx.250
AA-Alkaline
(20°C) Approx.110 Approx.100 Approx.80 Approx.120
(0°C) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Approx.60
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand,
keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal
when returned to room temperature.
• AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions. We
do not recommend their use except in emergencies.
• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be
taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.
• For image storage capacity when using the Battery Grip D-BG1, see p.146.
