JHAG Posted July 8, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Usually, do you get your R9 on "Off" when not using it for a few hours, or do you leave it "On". Does it get batteries flat quicker ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leicapages Posted July 8, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2006 When I don't use my R8 or R9, it is put on OFF since it saves battery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted July 8, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 8, 2006 As I have a motor on my R8 I never turn it off. There is plenty of battery on the motor and it can be recharged from the power plug in the wall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_clarke Posted July 8, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 8, 2006 I try to remember always to turn it off when its put away! Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicapages Posted July 9, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2006 Battery power is indeed not much of an issue with the R8/R9 motordrive, but is an issue with the motorwinder or with the R8/R9 without motorization given the rather high cost of the CR2 or CR123 lithium batteries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 9, 2006 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2006 The meter shuts down after a minute or two though, so I suspect that the drain on the battery in minimal. I turn my R8 OFF when it's in the bag, but leave it ON all the time when I am using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicapages Posted July 9, 2006 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) There is another reason why I tend to turn the meter off when the camera is not in use: the problem of inadvertently hitting a button and taking images... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm1912 Posted July 9, 2006 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2006 I always turn mine (R9) off when I put it away and anytime I put it in my bag (to avoid any accidental pictures of the inside of my camera bag). Sometimes I turn it off even when carrying it (when it is outside of the bag), but not always -- depends on the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twom4 Posted July 9, 2006 Share #9 Posted July 9, 2006 Good thing I don't have to turn "OFF" my M4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted July 9, 2006 Share #10 Posted July 9, 2006 I turn mine off if i'm putting it away. Just a good habit I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted July 10, 2006 Share #11 Posted July 10, 2006 How many rolls do y'all usually get out of a set of batteries with the winder or drive? I normally get about 40 with the winder [i can't seem to remember to turn off the camera when 'bagging' it] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmr Posted July 10, 2006 Share #12 Posted July 10, 2006 The frame counter on the top plate will stay on in the R9 until the R9 is turned "Off". There is a minimal battery drain, but more than the R8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted July 10, 2006 Share #13 Posted July 10, 2006 I switch my R9 / DMR off when putting it away or when not actually taking pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptomsu Posted July 11, 2006 Share #14 Posted July 11, 2006 I switch my R9 / DMR off when putting it away or when not actually taking pictures. same for me - put R9/DMR off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted July 11, 2006 Share #15 Posted July 11, 2006 I switch my R9/DMR off too when it is put away. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidigital Posted July 11, 2006 Share #16 Posted July 11, 2006 Rebel that I am, I leave my R9/DMR on A and ready to go. Since I hardly ever go more than a day or two without shooting something, I don't worry about draining the battery. And, it shouldn't ever be a problem as I keep my spare DMR battery fully charged for a quick swap when needed. Kurt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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