AA batteries for grips
Oct 10, 2018 15:18:39 #
Hello to everyone. I've recently purchased a set of grips for Nikon and Pentax. Never had the interest in using one on the onset of purchasing my equipment so my intentions here is have an extra supply of power when needed. Options to these grips is to add AA batteries. Problem is the voltage rating when fully loaded doesn't meet or exceed the required voltage the equipment. To rectify the problem I would have to mix unlike voltages to come close or exceed required voltage. Question here is, would it be damaging to mix unlike voltage batteries? My concern in not so much the voltage, but the current flow,which I think would be more damaging. Looking forward to hear from you. Thanks 
Oct 10, 2018 15:28:06 #
Nikons work fine with Eneloop rechargeable AA batteries. Don't mix batteries.
You didn't mention which Nikon, but using the D7200 as an example, with the grip attached to the camera Shooting Menu D11 has you choose the type battery you are using. The camera will take it from there. Don't over think it ... take pictures
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You didn't mention which Nikon, but using the D7200 as an example, with the grip attached to the camera Shooting Menu D11 has you choose the type battery you are using. The camera will take it from there. Don't over think it ... take pictures
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Oct 10, 2018 15:29:46 #
Oct 10, 2018 15:38:15 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Which cameras and grips do you have? How do you mix batteries of different voltages?
One way is to mix alkaline with ni-cad or other rechargeable.
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Oct 10, 2018 15:40:31 #
Hi and Thanks. Mixing 1.2,1.5 and 3.7 volt batteries. Each battery has its own amp rating. How much power you send to equipment might be more important than how much voltage its getting,I think. Just purchased the Nikon 7100 and updating my D40x
Oct 10, 2018 15:43:43 #
Thanks. As an old slr user,Nikon 4004 and Pentax SF10, this digital world can be challenging
Oct 10, 2018 15:45:33 #
Oct 10, 2018 16:02:27 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Never mix battery types. It is possible to force current levels to flow which exceed the capability of some of the batteries, which can cause them to heat up and either rupture or possibly catch fire. Battery chemicals are caustic, and contact with them is not healthy either for you or for your equipment. Fire, of course, is even worse. As stated above...the supply current is generally the critical specification. Don't worry about the voltage.
Oct 10, 2018 16:41:17 #
Every battery powered thing I can remember buying in years (that had a manual/users guide) said Do Not mix batteries - types, power, and not to mix old with new or in the case of rechargeable do not mix drained with recharged.
Since 2013 I have owned four Canon's with a battery grip (3 brands of grip) and each of them came with an insert for AA batteries as well as one that held two of the Canon batteries, all four worked worked just fine with the AAs in the grip. And if traveling and can't charge the Canon batteries, well AA is one of the most common battery sizes in the entire world. You can obtain them almost anywhere.
Since 2013 I have owned four Canon's with a battery grip (3 brands of grip) and each of them came with an insert for AA batteries as well as one that held two of the Canon batteries, all four worked worked just fine with the AAs in the grip. And if traveling and can't charge the Canon batteries, well AA is one of the most common battery sizes in the entire world. You can obtain them almost anywhere.
Oct 10, 2018 18:02:03 #
I would definitely not mix batteries of various types. What makes you think that either standard AAs or rechargeables such as Eneloops will not perform? Have you tried them?
Oct 10, 2018 18:34:32 #
Oct 10, 2018 20:18:39 #
I still don't know which grips and for which cameras because if the grip is designed for the camera you should be able to use the same type of battery in it.
Oct 11, 2018 01:13:26 #
rommel mckune wrote:
Hello to everyone. I've recently purchased a set o... (show quote)
If it says to use six, or whatever amount of AA's in the grip, then use that amount! Do not mix batteries with different voltage!!!
Oct 11, 2018 06:40:25 #
NEVER Mix Batteries!!! However, if you feel there is an overwhelming need to mix and match batteries always remember, NEVER Mix Batteries!!!
rommel mckune wrote:
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Oct 11, 2018 06:41:04 #
rdubreuil
Loc: Dummer, NH USA
rommel mckune wrote:
Hello to everyone. I've recently purchased a set o... (show quote)
Skip the AA's all together unless in an absolute emergency, get additional camera batteries and use those.
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