VideoUniversity.com
Home Free Library Store
Free Catalog

Please support VU by making your B&H purchases and links through this B&H ad. Doesn't cost a penny more. <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com?BI=603&KBID=1017"><IMG src="/images/flash_ads/videoUniv2_revised_conv.jpg" alt="B&H Photo" width="260" height="70"></a>
Video University Sponsor
Advertisement

Giving Thanks to All.
A little thanksgiving humor.

To post in the forums see the Forum Guidelines.

Join or Renew Today.
New Benefits for all VU Members
Forum Guidelines and FAQ
Main Index Search Posts
Who's Online Log In


Home: Video University Forums: Tech Q & A:
Post deleted by Brackish

 

 


Brackish
Veteran


Aug 31, 2006, 12:42 PM

Post #1 of 6 (1516 views)
Shortcut
Post deleted by Brackish

 


Tim
Enthusiast


Aug 31, 2006, 12:58 PM

Post #2 of 6 (1510 views)
Shortcut
Re: [Brackish] Must I use alkaline batteries? [In reply to] Can't Post

I think you could get away with it. I'm sure they're recommending Alkaline's for longevity. I would definatly do a few test runs with the heavy duties for the typical length of your shoots though, and not just sitting around. Make sure there's active audio.






VU Minnesota Crew

Well, I'm the best there is. Plain and simple, when I wake up in the morning I piss excellence.


videobear
Veteran


Aug 31, 2006, 3:55 PM

Post #3 of 6 (1505 views)
Shortcut
Re: [Brackish] Must I use alkaline batteries? [In reply to] Can't Post

The non-alkalines will have a shorter run time, but that may not be a problem in your application.

Consider using rechargeable NiMH batteries instead of either.




Regards,
Doug Graham
Panda Productions


Dieps
User


Sep 3, 2006, 9:40 PM

Post #4 of 6 (1475 views)
Shortcut
Re: [Brackish] Must I use alkaline batteries? [In reply to] Can't Post

Brack,

I have used AA's only rarely for the past couple years. I use them in mics, iRivers, flashlights, everything. I order them here. http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp

Jim


PD-170, VX-2000 (2), TRV-900
Sony Wireless, iRiver, Mini Discs, other stuff
Canon 20D with some lenses


Brackish
Veteran


Sep 3, 2006, 10:08 PM

Post #5 of 6 (1472 views)
Shortcut
Post deleted by Brackish [In reply to]

 


Tim
Enthusiast


Sep 5, 2006, 9:48 AM

Post #6 of 6 (1453 views)
Shortcut
Re: [Brackish] Must I use alkaline batteries? [In reply to] Can't Post

They'll work fine. As you said, the voltage is the same, it's just that the heavy duties won't hold the voltage as long. But it may be long enough for your case.






VU Minnesota Crew

Well, I'm the best there is. Plain and simple, when I wake up in the morning I piss excellence.