I keep Some (non rechargeable) Lithium Aas as my backup rather than CR-V3s because they can also be a backup for my flash & other equipment, and were really pretty cheap. I do have some CR-V3s which came with the camera but see no point buying any more when I can get lithium AAs.
As for rechargeable CR-V3s the same applies - why use soemthing that isnt versatile enough to swap between equipment. One of the big advantages of the *ist D was the use of a common battery type which could be swapped & shared with other gear. Having to buy two chargers for the two CR-V3s that the ist requires made it a paing in the ass too - either that or keep swapping batteries out one by one to charge a set. Rechargeable CR-V3s are also very expensive unless they have come down in price. Buy a Uniross Globetrotter charger which you can use most anywhere and you really have no need for LiOn. > -----Original Message----- > From: Herb Chong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 09 September 2004 00:18 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: CR-V3 rechageables > > > the four brands i saw used three different incompatible > charging systems. i > am sticking with high capacity NiMH batteries for now with a > pair of fresh > CR-V3 primary cells as backup. > > Herb... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 3:31 PM > Subject: CR-V3 rechageables > > > > Anyone tried to use CR-V3 rechargeables (1100mAh) in the > *ist D? Are > > they recommendable to use? > > >
