Hi Cory,

>       I've got some 2150 NiMH batteries that absolutely suck.  I've got 
> a LaCrosse BC-900 charger that can charge/discharge them and measure the 
> actual capacity... not too far from advertised.

>       That said, they rarely last more than 50-100 shots on my -DS.  I 
> think that some of the cheaper brand batteries (like mine) may put out the 
> current for quite awhile, but at a reduced voltage... i.e. too much 
> internal resistance even though the "mAH-capacity" is good.  The camera 
> thinks they're dead prematurely.

sounds familiar... :-|

>       I now run a set of good 2500 mAH Energizers and they last for 500 
> shots or 4-6 weeks... whichever comes first.

that sounds fine to me. I will probably go and buy those as well. Thank 
you for your recommendation.

Cheers,

Peter


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