On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:29:56 -0400, DSK wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:
Just wondering.

My little camera speedlight uses four AA batteries and gives me about
160 or so flashes before they need to be replaced. They're not
expensive, but I don't always have a fresh set available, and I don't
always remember to stop and buy some before I go out with my camera.

So, I've been thinking about getting four rechargeable NiMH batteries
for about $2.50 each, and a charger. Sony and others offer a
charger-battery combo for about $30.

I'm wondering how long these NiMH batteries "hold" their charge if they
are freshly charged? If it is several weeks between camera use, would I
be wanting to recharge them prior to taking the camera out to use?

Any experience?

Yep
Used them camping & on our boat for a while, but IMHO they don't hold a
charge when stored very well, and they cost a lot more.

The main benefit is if you're going to be away from stores to buy fresh
batteries, but you are going to have access to 120VAC for the charger...
a tough scenario to imagine.


A $50 200W inverter works for me (also runs laptop for navigation,
cellphone charger, cordless drill charger, TC/VCR (we watch DVDs on the
laptop)...

Got one in the camper for the same reason.

Lloyd