digital camera batteries?

[dreaming neon darkspot]

regular batteries (duracell, energizer, etc) work in digital cameras, right? because i think the lithium batteries i bought for the thing are beyond dead and i'm going to the carnegie's "bizarre beast" exhibit with a friend around noon today and didn't want to recharge the lithium ones only to find out that they were still dead when i got there.

stupid question to make a thread about, but a certian boyfriend of mine can't be located atm.

thanks!
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[El Stormo]

Errrm... AA batteries will work if there's a slot in your camera to put them in. If you have an integrated lithium-ion battery, then I'm not sure. See if there's a little cover you can open for batteries. If there's not, it won't work.

 

[DreamNeonBlack]

YES, as long as you put the correct battery size in the camera ( AA, AAA, etc. ) ANY cell chemistry will run it.

Lithium Ion batteries are just the new kid on the block. They are lighter than other batteries. They run "OK" but are not as rugged as the old school cell types.

Just for future reference, whenever your not using the battery, keep them on the chargers. Batteries can develop what they call MEMORY and if not kept conditioned they will think 1/2, 1/4 etc are full when the battery is not.

I could go on forever, but I will stop now.

 

[El Stormo]

By the way, a good way to get rid of a battery's memory problems is to leave it in the freezer overnight. I'm not making this up.

 

[Lord Foul]

Memory effect is mostly a myth for the sort of batteries commonly used in consumer hardware. All batteries age, and eventually can't hold much of a charge anymore. Lithium batteries, unfortunately, have a shorter lifespan than other rechargeable types. Expensive too.

 

[Will Bozarth]

I told you this many many times before. Any AA will work. Write it down, tattoo it on your arm... if people tell you that you NEED rechargables, they're full of shit. Also, you posted this BEFORE you tried calling me.

 

[Lord Foul]

Never volunteer to become tech support for friends and family - it only ends in sorrow.

 

[Will Bozarth]

yep

 

[deathstrike from hell]

My area of expertise.


Get the following and STAY AWAY FROM ALKALINE

lithium= best
nimh= rechargeable
oxyride= pretty good but still pricey
titanium= better than alkaline and cheaper


If you want the most pics for you buck, get the lithiums

 

[Will Bozarth]

lol "hi, my area of expertise is in batteries. can i have the job?" "get the fuck out"

 

[deathstrike from hell]

 

[Metal head87]

Peggy Bundy's area of expertise is with batteries too

 

[DreamNeonBlack]

well, not saying I'm an expert ( by no means am I an expert ) but since I happen to work for a battery manufacturer I do have to say Memory is not a myth.

As for Lithium Ion being the cream of the crop, nooooot really. If everyone one remembers Lithium ion batteries are recalled quite often because they catch fire. The are slightly tempermental and don't like temp. changes.

The work horse battery, which works well in most climates really is the NiCad.


Just my two cents.

 

[EricT]

I got these NiCad ones I use in my CD player (damn fucking right I still use a CD player for traveling!), and they last a good 12 hours with all settings on (EQ, ESP, etc.), compared to the normal battery of 4 hours.

I highly suggest using NiCad batteries!

 

[Anvil]

There are some digital cameras, such as some Sony's, that won't take anything except for those special Camera Batteries. It's a pain in the ass.

 

[Karmic]

now ION lithium, that's a whole different story

 

[hangtime]

Regular batteries take about 3 pictures in my digital camera .I use Nickel Metal Hydride NMH rechargables. they last the longest and are the best for the money .