[AT] Digital camera batteries

[charlie hill]

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" <rholtzer at earthlink.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 12:13 PM
Subject: RE: [AT] Digital camera batteries


>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-----
>>From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike S
>>Meulenberg
>>Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 12:19 PM
>>To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>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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