[AT] Digital camera batteries

[Gilbert Schwartz]

I use a cheapie HP camera and use NiMH rechargables, 2 sets of 4 batteries, 
8 total. I have two different brands and two chargers, one in the truck and 
one in the house. Both of the chargers totally discharge four batteries at a 
time and then recharge them. The entire cycle takes about an hour. I was 
told at the shop where I got the batteries and chargers that for best 
results with NiMH batteries they should be totally discharged before any 
recharge.
I don't use the camera a lot but I don't have a problem with the batteries 
going down while in the camera with it just sitting around. Gil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Digital camera batteries


>>
>> 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
>
>
> My Olympus Stylus 400 came with a lithium ion battery and it
> goes down on it's own if left over 10 days or so. It's the first battery
> I ever had in a camera that did this. I wondered if it was the type
> battery, or if the camera had some sort of minor amperage draw, or if
> the battery was defective.
>
> The battery in my Sony Mavica is also a lithium ion and stays
> charged for months.
>
> Still wondering......
>
> Cecil
> -- 
> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> what you said.
>
> Cecil E Monson
> Lucille Hand-Monson
> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>
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>
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