[AT] Digital camera batteries

[Robert L. Holtzer]

Charlie -- I agree.  Everyone has different needs.  Mostly my camera sits 
around.  I try to remember to put in freshly charged batteries when I know 
the camera will be used.  The other day I wanted a quicky shot and the 
camera batteries were too down to work.  By the time I swapped batteries it 
was too late for a memorable picture.  If I used it every day -- as you 
probably do -- the rechargeables would be fine.  Thanks for the comments.

Bob H

At 04:01 PM 9/26/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi Bob,
>
>I take a lot of pictures in my work and keep my digital camera in my truck 
>most of the time.  Depending on how much I need to use the flash I have to 
>change my rechargableable  NiMH batteries maybe once a month.  (this 
>varies with how much current your camera draws.  Mine is pretty 
>stingy).   I keep 2 extra sets of batteries in the camera bag all the 
>time.   You are right about NiMH  leaking down but it has never been a 
>problem for me.
>
>On the other hand, I have tried Alkaline batteries in this camera and the 
>don't last very long.   I'm not saying your approach is wrong.  I'm just 
>saying that different things work for different folks, situations and 
>brands of camera.
>
>Charlie
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert L. Holtzer" 
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>
>>I have NiMhydride batteries from two manufacturers.  Both brands 
>>internally discharge (?) over a relatively short period of time --  2 -3 
>>weeks? Whereas alkaline batteries have a huge shelf life.  It may be 
>>cheaper in the long run to use the rechargeables -- but if you want to 
>>grab your camera for a quick picture the non-rechargeables are my choice.
>>
>>Bob Holtzer
>>
>>At 12:28 PM 9/25/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>>My own personal preference leans toward Li-ion batteries, Mike.  They're
>>>probably going to be more expensive, but my experience with them is that
>>>the time and service you get out of them between charges is
>>>significantly better.  When I'm out on a "safari", regardless of whether
>>>it's a real one or simply a tractor show, I want battery life, period.
>>>
>>>YMMV
>>>
>>>Larry
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
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>>>[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike S
>>>Meulenberg
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>>>Subject: [AT] Digital camera batteries
>>>
>>>After looking at all the advise given on digital cameras a few weeks
>>>ago,
>>>we ended up with Canon Powershot S1 IS. It has a 10X optical zoom with
>>>3.2 megapixels. So far I am very happy with it although I have nothing
>>>to
>>>compare it against. The software is very easy to use, as is the camera
>>>itself. I now realize the need for rechargeable batteries however. What
>>>type of rechargeable batteries are the best? I looked in the store this
>>>morning and saw NiMH batteries from Energizer for $20, for the charger
>>>and 4 batteries. Additional batteries were 4 for $10. Any thoughts would
>>>be appreciated.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Mike
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