Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >I have several sets of NIMH batteries that I use in the digital camera and
also in flashes. I don't know what the difference is, but in my digital camera the NIMH batteries last at least 5x longer than alkalines. But in flashes, a fresh set of NIMH are not noticeably better than fresh alkalines. I'm not sure why the NIMH last longer - I assume it has something to do with how the devices draw current from the batteries. But that made me wonder if the Mz-S might get more life out of a NIMH set.< depends on the digital camera too. Olympus ones of a few years ago required the full 1.5V to operate and NiCD and NiMH batteries went below that after a dozen shots or so. the battery indicator immediately said low battery. the digital cameras designed for the lower operating voltage last far longer on a set of NiMH. my Nikon 950 specifically said NiCD or NiMH and ran easily 3 or 4 times longer on a set of NiMH compared to alkalines. since you live in the US and consume batteries fairly steadily, Radio Shack is a reasonable place to go. they have enough of a turnover rate that their batteries are fresh on such a popular size. Herb...
