Re: boring-boring

I have eight sets of rechargeable batteries for my digital. I do have a
card reader but never use it.


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"Alex" <akfromak@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Rob Duncan wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>>>Rob,
>>>
>>>Just a thought for you. You may want to keep the card reader. When you
>>>download pictures directly from the camera, it uses the batteries for
>>>power, not the computer. When you use a card reader, it is powered by
>>>the computer. I know that the instructions for my camera state that if
>>>the batteries run out while transferring pics, it can corrupt the pics
>>>still in the camera. By using a card reader, you save the batteries for
>>>actually taking pictures.
>>>
>>>Also, if you haven't already done so, consider getting rechargable
>>>batteries & a charger. I picked them both up for about $30, and in the
>>>long run, they will save you a *ton* of money over buying disposable
>>>batteries.
>>>
>>>Just remember that initially, it will take a few charge/discharge cycles
>>>for the batteries to reach their full capacity. Don't be discouraged if
>>>the first couple of times you use them, they don't seem to last as long
>>>as regular batteries. Also, when buying the rechargeable batteries,
>>>look for the highest capacity. It will usually be expressed on the
>>>packaging as ma/h or mah (milli-amp hours). The higher the number, the
>>>more capacity/longer they will last. An example would be 1800 mah, 2100
>>>mah, etc.
>>>
>>>Of course, if you were already aware of all this, well, then, in the
>>>immortal words of the old editorial lady on Saturday Night Live (can't
>>>remember her name), "never mind". :)
>>>
>>>Alex
>>
>>
>> I hadnt thought of that. Thanks. Good idea. I saw a pack of 4
>> double-A's
>> and a recharger for 19.96 in the digi-camera section. Does that price
>> sound
>> reasonable?
>>
>>
>> Rob
>>
>>
>
> Could be. Generally, the price goes up as the charger features go up.
> The one I got has, I think an 8 or 10 hour recharge time, which is fine
> for me, as I also bought a second set of batteries. That way I don't
> get "caught with my pants down" :) At the time is was looking for them,
> there were quick chargers available that will recharge in three hours.
> They were a bit more expensive. (Note: I just took a quick peek around
> the web & now see chargers with 15 minute recharge times!)
>
> If the recharge time is not important to you then the package you saw
> would probably be fine as long as you plan ahead and check your battery
> state often. I bought the extra batteries 'cause I'm not so great at
> remembering to check after shooting, and then missing an opportunity the
> next time due to dead batteries. With kids, ya know, they don't exactly
> plan those "kodak moments"!
>
> The best I can advise is to think about your needs. Do you mostly plan
> photo "outings" where you could recharge ahead of time or is it mostly
> spontanious "snapshots"? Are you likely to remember to recharge? If
> not then a second set (kept charged, of course) might be a good idea.
>
> Of course perhaps the best route to go might be to go ahead & get the
> package & see how it meets your needs, you can always get another set of
> batteries later if you find that your habits/needs require them!
>
> Alex
>
> PS: If you want, you can reply here or email me with the brand/model #
> you are considering, & I could check out the specs on it.


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