Recharging battery.
Dec 24, 2011 09:19:17 #
tombackman
Loc: RHODE ISLAND
Which is better, to recharge your camera battery after each shoot, or let the battery significantly discharge before recharging.
Dec 24, 2011 09:26:57 #
I have 3 batteries that I rotate. When I see that I don't have all the bars, I change them out. I've had these same batteries for at least 6 years. Why take the chance of missing a good shot because of a weak battery.
Dec 24, 2011 09:27:09 #
Let it run down, charging after each use will actually shorten its life.
Dec 24, 2011 09:59:38 #
iresq
Loc: Annapolis MD
Depends on battery. Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) suffer from memory effect though it really has nothing to do about memory. Cadmium that has not been cycled through periods of charge and discharge will crystallize, thus forming resistance and lowering voltage. So for NiCd batteries, it is important to let them run down before recharging.
Lithium Ion (LI-ion) on the other hand does not suffer from this effect as the lithium does not crystallize. So these batteries can safely be charged at any time.
Lithium Ion (LI-ion) on the other hand does not suffer from this effect as the lithium does not crystallize. So these batteries can safely be charged at any time.
Dec 24, 2011 10:03:55 #
iresq wrote:
Depends on battery. Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) suffer ... (show quote)
That explains why my batteries have lasted so long. Thanks for the info.
Dec 24, 2011 11:56:24 #
It has been my experience, to charge as needed (if they have been sitting a while I charge), but don't overcharge time or it will reverse the polarity and destroy the battery. L3
Dec 24, 2011 12:11:14 #
A complete discharge of NiMH batteries can cause permanent damage. I recharge if they don't show all the bars.
Dec 24, 2011 13:19:20 #
Dec 24, 2011 13:48:47 #
New Technology batteries don't have the memory effect, you don't need to drain them like the old N-Cads. I have 3 batteries for both of my cameras and cycle them through when I notice the battery getting a bit low.
I agree with not letting NiMH batteries drain fully. It does cut down on useful life of the battery.
I agree with not letting NiMH batteries drain fully. It does cut down on useful life of the battery.
Dec 24, 2011 17:02:53 #
Been shooting for years with a D50. I have 2 batteries. I carry my recharger and when battery level disappears, I put in the backup and immediately plug in the charger for the discharged one.
Did it maybe 5 years and both batteries still come up 100%
Sarge
Did it maybe 5 years and both batteries still come up 100%
Sarge
Dec 25, 2011 06:27:10 #
Major Photo
Loc: Jeffersonville, Indiana
tombackman wrote:
Which is better, to recharge your camera battery after each shoot, or let the battery significantly discharge before recharging.
Exacly right!
Dec 25, 2011 06:34:19 #
Major Photo
Loc: Jeffersonville, Indiana
Major Photo wrote:
Exacly right!
tombackman wrote:
Which is better, to recharge your camera battery after each shoot, or let the battery significantly discharge before recharging.
Exacly right!
Reply to wrong poster!
NiCad (Nickel Cadmium bateries have a "Memory". This has been bantied around long before Digital Photography. It has caused the public to believe that ALL batteies have memories.
Modern Digital Cams use Lithium in the batteries and are not prone to the memory belief !
Dec 25, 2011 07:26:11 #
If the battery does not have a memory then you can charge it anytime you want. Check with the maker of the battery or check websites to deterine if you can top off the battery or let it discharge before charging it.
Dec 25, 2011 08:13:17 #
Major Photo
Loc: Jeffersonville, Indiana
FrankKello wrote:
If the battery does not have a memory then you can charge it anytime you want. Check with the maker of the battery or check websites to deterine if you can top off the battery or let it discharge before charging it.
You are correct in stating. "if a battery does not have a memory the you can charge it antime !"
Li-ion batteries do not have a memory.
Dec 25, 2011 09:13:27 #
I have a 50d Canon with a battery
grip containing 2 baterries. My question
is how does the battery drain? One at a time, together
,first in, first out?
Thanks guys !
grip containing 2 baterries. My question
is how does the battery drain? One at a time, together
,first in, first out?
Thanks guys !
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