Forget using 123's try the MB-16

[turbo-944]

The MB-16 is a great solution to the CR123 issue. With the MB-16 you only need an extra set, or two, of good NMHI AA's. I just came back from a wedding and, for the first time, didn't change any camera batteries after over 1000 frames. I use NoMemPRO 1800ma NMHI's, they are great. The mb-16 does require some fitting to depress the cr123 sensor pins in the body. To get further instructions look at the dpreview.com fuji forum and search for mb-16. There are a couple of approaches to this fitting, but the general concensus seems to be shaving down the plastic shipping cap that comes on the mb-16 to provide the proper alignment of the terminals that replace the 123's and depress the sensor. No reason to wait for your warranty to run out, because the only modifications are to the MB-16(about a $70 part). The voltage provided is the same as provided by the CR123's. The toughest part of the whole process is removing the CR123 battery door, and this procedure is detailed in the documentation provided with the mb-16. As a note, for people with big hands, the mb-16 really makes the grip of the S2 feel much better.

Dan.:) :D :cool:

[X-Sync]

Hi Dan,

I read with intrest the ability to convert the MB16 to fit the S2. I have been to the forum at DPreview and am intruiged. My S2 is still on order, so no need to rush out and pick an MB16 grip just yet.

Any other S2 users using this or attempting to, please tell us how its going. I am sure that until Fuji produce a solution of there own this will be of interest to a great many S2 owners.

Thanks Dan, and all those pioneering types who have tried and refined this idea.

Keep us posted

[Blade]

Hi Dan,

have just read this myself....
and came back to post here... would you happen to know where the 16, may be purchased in the UK ?

Kind regards

[X-Sync]

Hello Blade,

Warehouseexpress.com have the mb16 for £79.99, but try mifsuds.com they may be cheaper or if you are lucky they might have a second hand one for sale.

happy snapping