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05/05/2005 04:09:01 AM · #1 |
| I have a Canon S1 IS camera. The batteries recommended are NiMH. Can I use NiCd also? What are the risks, if any? |
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05/05/2005 06:23:25 AM · #2 |
I don't believe there would be a risk of any type, but you won't get nearly as much usage from a NiCd that you can get from a NiMH. NiCd's are notorious for having a memory. If you don't run them down all the way when you use them, they will begin to "remember" that. Thus, you lose some of the potential of the battery. NiMH don't have this problem. NiMH are also more powerful. A good NiMH battery today will have around 2500mAH of power. Also, with the new chargers on the market, you can recharge them in about 15 minutes.
As for your initial question, like I said, there shouldn't be any problem using NiCd's. But I think you'll be disappointed. |
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05/05/2005 09:48:14 PM · #3 |
Dear Steve,
I am not disappointed. This is a useful insight to me that the NiMH can be charged in 15 minutes.
I am amused at your User Name. Very unusual!
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05/05/2005 09:54:30 PM · #4 |
Not all NiMH can charge that fast! Some with older chargers take up to 14 hours -- but the work just fine.
Also, those rapid chargers often say they can charge a battery in 15 minutes -- well, that can be for one battery at a time. If you charge up four at a time, it can take a lot longer.
I also have an S1 IS, and have used both slow Energizer and rapid Panasonic batteries in it with good results, althoug I don't use the LCD much, so I'm sure they last longer than average.
If you are a member of Costco, they have a good bundle from Panasonic which includes a four-port charger, adapters to run it from a car cigarette lighter and from a USB port (charge batteries with your laptop!), 8 AA and 2 AAA NiMH batteries, all for about $20 or so.
Message edited by author 2005-05-05 21:56:16. |
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05/05/2005 10:05:01 PM · #5 |
NiCd can be hard to find. if you have some laying around, no probs. The batery meter (life left may not be accurate).
You can get 4 NiMh at walmart for under $7, 2300mah ones even.
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05/05/2005 10:13:37 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
If you are a member of Costco, they have a good bundle from Panasonic which includes a four-port charger, adapters to run it from a car cigarette lighter and from a USB port (charge batteries with your laptop!), 8 AA and 2 AAA NiMH batteries, all for about $20 or so. |
Love this set. I use it for my flash.
Message edited by author 2005-05-05 22:13:55.
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05/05/2005 10:27:29 PM · #7 |
| I just recently bought an 8 pack of 2500mAH Energizer NiMH's from Walmart for $18. I have the fast charger and I can charge all four batteries in less than 20 minutes. |
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05/05/2005 11:13:27 PM · #8 |
| NiMH are the way to go. They have a longer life per charge and a lot less "memory" effect. NiCad tend to generate more heat than NiMH as well, particulary when using a flash. NaCad have a slower recover time with flash as well. Otherwise it doesn't make much difference beyond the number of pics taken per charge. NiCad are also hazardous waste where NiMH are not. |
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