>My collection of NiMH cells (AAs) is full of ones which have yet to learn how to hold >their charge. Can they be taught how to do it? Seems like a very immature >technology to me.
Been using NiMH batteries for a few years now with just a conventional charger for NiCads, have had no problems with them, they hold up well for me. BTW, for those people with EOS-3, you have probably found the battery level indicator gives you little warning (when you remember to check) between 2 bars and one bar. I think I might have a better way in using this feature IF you have an Image Stabilized lens. By having the IS feature on, pressing and holding the shutter release 1/2 way will enable AF and IS at the same time, if you also press the battery check button at this time, it will show the voltage level under real world load. I did this just before leaving for a 4 weeks trip and realized the battery was low (it didn't show without this trick), so in goes a new battery. I shot 26 rolls of 36-exp films using EF28-135, EF20-35, EF100-400 lenses and there is still adequate amount of power left, I know I would certainly run out of battery if I trusted the battery level without using this trick. Regards Ken -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
