Remember last time we were discussing batteries, when I mentioned that the set of Energiser 2500s in my camera were still indicating full charge, even though they were last charged at the end of July?
Well, I *still* haven't recharged them, and they still show full. I hink it's safe to say that their self-discharge rate is quite low. On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 07:00:32PM -0400, Herb Chong wrote: > i've found that cheaper batteries may have the capacity (no way to tell > without measuring), but they can have a much higher self-discharge rate and > can also last far fewer charge cycles. Radio Shack sells RCRV-3 chargers > with a single battery and batteries separately. however i am tempted, > having a charger that handles only one battery at a time is a drawback when > the camera requires a pair. > > Herb.... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:17 AM > Subject: DS batteries > > > >So on my way out there's the battery rack with the 4-pack 2500Mah NiMh for > >$9.98 > >and a charger for the same price. So I made the purchase. > >It takes 8 1/2 hours to fully charge but the DS runs great on 'em. > > > >They're worth the look, esp. at about the same price as the 2100Mah units.
