I gave up on rechargables for cameras. They always seemed to self discharge
when ever I needed to take a picture. Alkalines can't meet deep current
requirements a camera has. I finally settled on a pair of Everready
photolithiums. approx $10 for 4. They don't self discharge and are always
ready for that unexpected picture. I still use rechargables when I expect to
use the camera but between events the camera is loaded with the
photolithiums so its always ready for that unexpected picture.

Note: It is always good practise when charging rechargable batteries to take
them out of the charger as soon as they are charged. Letting them sit in the
charger will cook them and shorten their life.


"Nate Nagel" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I just recently bought myself a new digital camera, as my old one was
eating batteries. The new one worked fine for about a month or so of
occasional use, and then when the batteries that shipped with it wore out
I replaced them with a pair of Energizer NiMH rechargeables that had been
sitting on a charger in my room for about the same amount of time (since
I'd moved, anyway) my new camera is saying "battery depleted" now which
makes me think maybe old camera is actually OK (I stopped using it because
it would kill the batteries after only 3-4 pictures) and just my batteries
are Tango Uniform. But they are only maybe a year old, what gives? Are
alkalines really my only choice here? they don't last very long in a
digicam...

nate
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