On 15 Sep 2005 07:17:18 -0700, "
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i also have a Yashica ez zoom autofocus camera(regular 35 mm film).
its manual also says not to use NiCD, or Lithium batteries and to only
use alkaline AA cells.
CAn anybody explain why this is?
anyway i ve been using two NiMH batteries for the camera for a while
without any problems.will i damage my camera?

Some cameras need the higher open circuit voltage from alkalines
or the camera electronics assumes a weak battery. Quality current
NiMh have a tad higher voltage than NiCads except under very heavy
load such as found in power tools -- due to the NiMh's higher
internal resistance. If the NiMh work by all means use them..