[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I have been told by folks who work
> at local camera stores as well as a
> photo journalist friend not to use
> ni-cad batteries!! Main reason being
> the voltage is lower that alkalines.
> Does anyone out there have opinions?
All I can offer is the fact that I have had a camera running on the
same sets of NiCad cells for over four years now, with no problems...
Good experiences from several other NiCad users that I know as well.
I've heard of problems with Litium batteries in cameras, but never
NiCads. Perhaps others have had differing experiences?
> I guess it is also supposed to be bad for electronic
> contacts and such in cameras.
I don't know how the type of cell could make a difference, the external
casing seems to be the same. Any battery is bad news if it vents. The
only NiCads I had a bad experience with were the previously mentioned
Radio Shack cells, which began corroding for no apparent reason after
limited use. I have had alkalines leak in other devices however, with
less than pleasing results. A roomate once lost a $200 HP calculator
over night to some brand new Bunny powered cells, luckily the unit was
replaced by the battery maker.
Besides, NiCads are good for the environment, and with trees being cut
down for the sake of a photo, we could all do some good... :)
Seriously, I'm sure that the "deforestation" was kept to a minimum, but
carrying some twine or rope along will do good for the trees and could
help out in several other situations.
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Chad Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Houghton, MI
Structural Engineering Grad Student
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