Batteries were dead meaning the camera wouldn't work or just that the indicator was showing them as empty? As you've read, there's no trusting the battery indicator.
Cory ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian Skofteland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:37 PM Subject: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night > Yesterday I attended a friend's wedding. I took along the D and a couple of > lenses and flash. I was pretty much in "snap-shooter" mode taking pictures > of my ex-coworkers, friends, the wife, etc. and having a grand old time. > > At the beginning of the event I decided to replace an old set of Lithium AAs > for a set of Sunpak rechargeable NiMHs. I had just charged them so they > were very fresh. > > 20 frames later (I was using AF, the camera was set for 3sec review and > every few shots I would hit the play button to show someone a goofy picture) > the batteries were dead. > > Luckily, one of my wacky friends had a huge pack of AA alkalines in his car. > I put a set in and shot another 70 frames or so during the night. They are > still in the camera going strong. > > What's the deal with the NiMHs? > > Christian Skofteland > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.564 / Virus Database: 356 - Release Date: 1/19/2004
