RFR change batteries

I think so.  As long as you use comparable spec'd batts.  Heck I use off the shelf energizer AA's (regular and rechargeable).

One thing I would like to suggest, perhaps through a retrofit (like the EOS and ION keys) is to make a new front plate for the RFR.  On some focus calls, I am changing the batteries 2x3 times (battery life could be made better too!).  Those little screws that hold on the front are getting pretty beat up.  I suggest a new plate with the lower portion being *easily* removeable..

Thanks,

Pat

To get to the batteries is it just the four screws, 2 on each side?

You betcha!

Hi spencerocks,

You can replace the batteries with any standard AA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

A note about the 4 screws on the side to access the batteries: They are different lengths (though the difference is small), therefore, make sure that the top and bottom screws go back into the hole that they were removed from.

Cool, Kirk. That is good to know, like "don't fully remove all the screws to open the Ion"!

So which screws go where?

Short screws go at the battery end.

- As Kirk mentioned, there is only about 1mm difference in length, so you'll probably need to stand them on a flat surface to identify.

what happens if ya don't catch the differance?  WHY, 2 different lengths? I understand clearance requiring shorter lengths, but make em' the SAME!!! So many people in the chain would be happier.

what happens if ya don't catch the differance?  WHY, 2 different lengths? I understand clearance requiring shorter lengths, but make em' the SAME!!! So many people in the chain would be happier.