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Vignus
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Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:00 pm Post subject:
Short-life batteries |
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Hi,
I have a HP Photosmart M307 digital camera, and I use NiMH 1800mAh Duracell
rechargeable batteries (ACCU).
The problem is the batteries run out after taking about 10 photos.
Can anyone please advise on how to solve this?
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Rina
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Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:59 pm Post subject:
Re: Short-life batteries |
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Are you starting out with freshly charged batteries? NiMH batteries
discharge by themselves, loosing about 1% of their power daily.
If the batteries are new it'll take a few charge / discharge cycles for the
batteries to have the most punch....
"Vignus" <rol@rom.it> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi,
I have a HP Photosmart M307 digital camera, and I use NiMH 1800mAh
Duracell rechargeable batteries (ACCU).
The problem is the batteries run out after taking about 10 photos.
Can anyone please advise on how to solve this?
Vignus
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Rolf Egil Sølvik
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:52 am Post subject:
Re: Short-life batteries |
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On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:00:51 +0100, "Vignus" <rol@rom.it> wrote:
| Quote: | I have a HP Photosmart M307 digital camera, and I use NiMH 1800mAh Duracell
rechargeable batteries (ACCU).
The problem is the batteries run out after taking about 10 photos.
Can anyone please advise on how to solve this?
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The best power-saving tip is to leave the LCD off while you take
photos, but it's not practical for close-up and macro shots...
Recharge the batteries just before you need them, not after you put
the second ("back-up") set in the camera. There is now 2500mAh
models available from several brands that will pack more 'juice' and
last somewhat longer. I'd get a new pair or a set of 4 and see if
that solves your situation. |
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Mike Russell
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:08 am Post subject:
Re: Short-life batteries |
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"Vignus" <rol@rom.it> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi,
I have a HP Photosmart M307 digital camera, and I use NiMH 1800mAh
Duracell rechargeable batteries (ACCU).
The problem is the batteries run out after taking about 10 photos.
Can anyone please advise on how to solve this?
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It might be the camera, but my first thought would be that one or more of
the batteries is defective. A voltmeter is handy, but you can chase this
down using a flashlight to find the oddball battery. If all combinations of
batteries are equally bright, the problem may be with the camera somehow
using too much power.
If all the batteries appear to be equally weak, either they are all too old,
or the charger is not working correctly. To check the charger, have a
friend charge your batteries for you, or possibly the store where you bought
your batteries might offer this service.
If you suspect the camera is draining the batteries, first make sure that it
is not using power when turned off by leaving the batteries in overnight.
Another test would be to see how many shots you get with a set of new
alkalines - if you get more than 10 or so then my money says the trouble is
with the charger or batteries.
If you think the batteries are the problem, from what I've seen NiMHs' are
still overpriced in local stores. Buy a new set of 2500 mah's from a place
like thomas-distributing.com for about $10.
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Mike Russell
www.curvemeister.com |
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Vignus
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | If you think the batteries are the problem, from what I've seen NiMHs' are
still overpriced in local stores. Buy a new set of 2500 mah's from a place
like thomas-distributing.com for about $10.
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Mike Russell
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Many thanks for the help, Mike.
I'm always leaving the batteries in the camera (sometimes for weeks).
It's just very practical to do so. I'll try a new set and see what
happens.
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Vignus
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
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Yeah, that may be the solution. However, it's very impractical when you
think of a digital camera as something to have always with you, just in
case you want to take a picture. |
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Rina
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 7:22 pm Post subject:
Re: Short-life batteries |
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That's your problem... Of course you leave batteries in your camera,
everyone does.
You need two sets of batteries and a charger like one of the MAHA's,
MH-C204F or the newer MH-C401FS that will let you leave a set of batteries
in the charger giving them a "trickle " charge, then you'd always have a set
of fully charged batteries ready to go...
http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/Index.asp
or
http://www.nimhbattery.com/
Rina
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I'm always leaving the batteries in the camera (sometimes for weeks).
It's just very practical to do so. I'll try a new set and see what
happens. |
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