Question For Fellow D-70 Owners

[imperialism2024]

As I'm packing for vacation... I'm wondering if it's safe to keep CR2 batteries in the MS-D70? Or will they lose some power staying in the cradle instead of not being in it?

[Don]

imperialism2024 said:

As I'm packing for vacation... I'm wondering if it's safe to keep CR2 batteries in the MS-D70? Or will they lose some power staying in the cradle instead of not being in it?

I've kept mine in the cradle for over a year and they still have loads of zing when inserted into the camera in an emergency...

[imperialism2024]

Thanks!

[Don]

imperialism2024 said:

Thanks!

No problem. Have a great vacation.

[simpo two]

Different Q. You were asking about keeping the batteries in the camera, not in the cradle outside the camera. *If* there is any current leak through the camera's circuits, the batteries will lose charge.

Why CRs anyway, and not EN-EL3's?

[Don]

simpo two said:

Why CRs anyway, and not EN-EL3's?

Spare. Three Duracell CR2's bunged into the cradle and if you screw up and run out of power you've got enough for the day...at least that's how I view it...and then you can charge up yer main battery that night, chuck the Duracells and get new ones.

[Paul.B]

Don said:

simpo two said: Why CRs anyway, and not EN-EL3's? Spare. Three Duracell CR2's bunged into the cradle and if you screw up and run out of power you've got enough for the day...at least that's how I view it...and then you can charge up yer main battery that night, chuck the Duracells and get new ones.

Surely the best way is to pick up a couple of spare EN-EL3's of Ebay and keep them in your camera bag. Once you have used one, replace and recharge when convienient (sp?) Or am I being to simplistic?


Paul.B

[simpo two]

Paul.B said:

Surely the best way is to pick up a couple of spare EN-EL3's of Ebay and keep them in your camera bag. Once you have used one, replace and recharge when convienient (sp?) Or am I being to simplistic?

I don't think so. I have the genuine Nikon EN-EL3 that came with the camera (1400mAh) and a generic one from eBay (1500mAh) for about £10. One's in the camera, the other's in the bag, charged and ready to go. Same goes for the AA's in the SB800

[imperialism2024]

Well, the way I see it, I never really do 2000 shots or more in a day, but when I'm forgetful I may as well have a backup. I don't really need a backup often enough to justify buying an extra rechargable...



On another note, I'll make sure to post pictures when I get back. Let's see if I can fill up all 5GB of memory I have...

[_dobbo_]

imperialism2024 said:

Well, the way I see it, I never really do 2000 shots or more in a day, but when I'm forgetful I may as well have a backup. I don't really need a backup often enough to justify buying an extra rechargable... On another note, I'll make sure to post pictures when I get back. Let's see if I can fill up all 5GB of memory I have...

I'm pretty certain a spare rechargable is cheaper than the three CR batteries needed for the cradle....

[HankScorpio]

20 quid for a Uniross but can be had cheaper on flea-bay:
www.mdsbattery.co.uk/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=1234

I charged mine about three months ago, stuck it in the bag and it still shows full when I put it in the camera this morning.

Also carry the cradle as most places that sell batteries will have the required in stock if ever caught *really* short...

[simpo two]

HankScorpio said:

I charged mine about three months ago, stuck it in the bag and it still shows full when I put it in the camera this morning.

Yes but be careful - Li-Ion batteries deliver full power for a long time, then die quickly. I reckon the D70 display will show 'full' even if the battery is 80-90% spent. ALWAYS take a spare, because without power you'll need pencil and paper

>> Edited by simpo two on Sunday 10th July 10:58

[beano500]

simpo two said:

....without power you'll need pencil and paper

Then, like me, you'll probably forget your pencil sharpener.....

[imperialism2024]

_dobbo_ said:

imperialism2024 said: Well, the way I see it, I never really do 2000 shots or more in a day, but when I'm forgetful I may as well have a backup. I don't really need a backup often enough to justify buying an extra rechargable... On another note, I'll make sure to post pictures when I get back. Let's see if I can fill up all 5GB of memory I have... I'm pretty certain a spare rechargable is cheaper than the three CR batteries needed for the cradle....

With employee discount, 3 batteries end up costing about $8 after taxes.

[simpo two]

imperialism2024 said:

With employee discount, 3 batteries end up costing about $8 after taxes.

Brilliant, Imp works for a battery shop Place your orders gentlemen

[imperialism2024]

simpo two said:

imperialism2024 said: With employee discount, 3 batteries end up costing about $8 after taxes. Brilliant, Imp works for a battery shop Place your orders gentlemen

Eh, a Circuit City, close enough... and I sell cameras, in fact. I wonder if my manager will get suspicious if I suddenly purchase $1500 worth of batteries...

At any rate, today I decided to use the CR2's just for fun, since I was curious how well they worked, and they seemed to last for all of about 50 shots. I don't recall leaving my camera on, either, so I'm wondering what the normal battery life of CR2's is, for those of you who have used the MS-D70. Perhaps it had something to do with leaving the device in the camera overnight?

[simpo two]

imperialism2024 said:

they seemed to last for all of about 50 shots... I'm wondering what the normal battery life of CR2's is, for those of you who have used the MS-D70. Perhaps it had something to do with leaving the device in the camera overnight?

I don't think leaving them in for 24 hours would do much. I guess they simply don't have the capacity of Li-Ion batteries. Now will you please stop gibbering about CR2s and buy another EN-EL3 like we've been telling you?

[anonymous-user]

simpo two said:

I guess they simply don't have the capacity of Li-Ion batteries.

I think you hit on it earlier Simpo, when you mentioned how Li-ion batteries give full power for a long time then die quickly. I remember seeing a graph of voltage over time for alkaline batteries compared to rechargeables (can't remember if it was NiMh or Li-ion). Basically, the alkaline battery had a fairly linear voltage drop over time whereas the rechargeable held it's voltage until it was pretty much empty. Devices like digital cameras need a fairly high minimum voltage to work so as soon as that linear drop of an alkaline battery goes below the minimum required, it'll shut down. If you put the same battery in a clock, radio, torch, etc. it'll quite happily continue working for quite a while as those devices are less sensitive to the voltage.

[Paul.B]

simpo two said:

Paul.B said: Surely the best way is to pick up a couple of spare EN-EL3's of Ebay and keep them in your camera bag. Once you have used one, replace and recharge when convienient (sp?) Or am I being to simplistic? I don't think so. I have the genuine Nikon EN-EL3 that came with the camera (1400mAh) and a generic one from eBay (1500mAh) for about £10. One's in the camera, the other's in the bag, charged and ready to go. Same goes for the AA's in the SB800

I think we meant the same thing. Get re-chargables from ebay instead if normal batteries in the craddle?

[imperialism2024]

simpo two said:

imperialism2024 said: they seemed to last for all of about 50 shots... I'm wondering what the normal battery life of CR2's is, for those of you who have used the MS-D70. Perhaps it had something to do with leaving the device in the camera overnight? I don't think leaving them in for 24 hours would do much. I guess they simply don't have the capacity of Li-Ion batteries. Now will you please stop gibbering about CR2s and buy another EN-EL3 like we've been telling you?

Okok you win... I'll get one.