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Nov 21, 2012 05:59:40   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
Sure thing..

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Nov 21, 2012 06:01:17   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
Scoutman wrote:
OnDSnap wrote:
You can buy plastic coating in a can(used for dipping tool handles to plasticize them) Wrap the battery in cellophane, dip THE END ONLY(only about 1/4") into the can, let dry, remove from battery, remove cellophane from inside of newly formed plastic cap...viola! ...comes in colors for color coding.

http://www.plastidip.com/


Sounds like a great idea and opens up the mind for other creative applicaions for this great sounding stuff.

Thank you!


Sure thing

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Nov 21, 2012 06:03:08   #
photosarah Loc: East Sussex, UK
 
rayford2 wrote:
Michael O' wrote:
EnEs63 wrote:
Good Morning HedgeHogs,

I keep getting confused over which of my batteries are charged and which are not.
I have two or three each of different styles of battery for different camera bodies and once they are charged I have no way of identifying them against the discharged ones.
Apart from a sticky label or writing on them, (which isnt particularly convenient), do any of you have a clever way of noting which are charged and which are discharged?

R's
EnEs63


Just keep ALL your extra batteries (including those you take out of the camera when you don't intend to use it for a few days) and place them each is a separate clear plastic bag -- by the pair if you put 2 at a time into your camera -- and then MARK the bags. When you have a pait that are run down, just put them in an unmarked bag. So you may start your day's shooting with one or even 2 bags of charged batteries in so-marked clear plastic bags, and with a couple of empty clear bags
ready for discharged batteries thru the day. You'll go likely go thru 2 or 3 sets on a cold day. Michael O'

Incidentally, I see someone has told you to recharge batteries that are even a bit down. Canon says battery life is longer if you run them virtually all the way down or close to it before you recharge, unless impractical.
Michael O'
quote=EnEs63 Good Morning HedgeHogs, br br I kee... (show quote)


That Canon remark must have been written for older style batteries.
quote=Michael O' quote=EnEs63 Good Morning Hedge... (show quote)


Rayford2, if your remark about "older style batteries" refers to my post re the slot in Canon battery covers being designed to show whether the battery is charged or not, I am sorry to correct you, but it has nothing to do with "older style batteries". My brand new Canon 5D Mk11 arrived yesterday: the battery that came with it has the same system (as have all my previous Canon DSLRs). It is very convenient and cuts out all the rubbish about carrying plastic bags, marking batteries, etc. etc. I realise that if you use anything other than Canon, you may have a problem - but that's another advantage re Canon!

Blue for charged: grey discharged
Blue for charged: grey discharged...



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Nov 21, 2012 06:05:56   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
Bram boy wrote:
tim57064 wrote:
It is better that your batteries are fully exhausted before charging otherwise the life of the battery will be decreased. What I have done for my exhausted batteries that did not come with covers, is place them in small plastic bags. I mark each one with a number,using an indelible marker, have them sequenced and that way I know which one I am using,which ones need charging.


who ever told you that crap. i charge mine every time i use them . even if i got 3/4 charge left it gets topped up, your way of thinking is with the old batteries . the new ones like to be charged. there life about four times longer that way.
quote=tim57064 It is better that your batteries a... (show quote)


I agree, batteries of old had memories, I don't think newer ones do, I too throw um on the charger every night regardless of the discharge unless I didn't use them...had the same batteries for a long long time. Like most things...exercise is better than sitting.

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Nov 21, 2012 06:13:15   #
Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
I number my camera batteries, with an Brother label maker, and use the odd numbers during one shoot and the even numbers during the next shoot. When I charge the batteries I put the plastic protector on them to indicate that they are charged and ready to use.
I keep AA rechargeable batteries topped off and checked before a shoot. I use Eneloop Batteries, they keep their charge well even when stored.

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Nov 21, 2012 06:31:39   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
It amazes me how complex some make a simple thing of of keeping track of batteries. I literately have fifty plus batteries for my construction tools...my guys know when it's charged it has a red cap...when it's dead, charge it or they get docked for down time. Each tool has 3 batts, one better always be in the charger.

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Nov 21, 2012 10:18:45   #
Clif Loc: Central Ca.
 
Battery storage, as a rule they should not be kept in a discharged state for a prolonged period of time. Storage at about 40 Deg. F is a good idea, and as luck would have it your fridge is about that temp. put all the batteries, AA, AAA, 9V, Rechargeable and all in one or two plastic zip lock bags and find a spot for them in your fridge out of the way. As to knowing if they are charged or not, most came in a small sealable plastic bag, To keep it simple a spot of red nail polish dabbed on the side of the + end and turn it toward the opening end of the bag when charged and down when it is in need of being charged. The plastic bag serves 2 purposes, 1, to keep any protective cap in place and second to keep any chemistry that might leak under control. I don't want a $20.00 battery to ruin $2000. in other photo gear. But that is just my thoughts on the topic, worth what you paid for it.

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Nov 21, 2012 11:08:02   #
marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL
 
Brendan wrote:
usually they come with a plastic guard or mine did,when charged i leave it on .so maybe a plastic guard over contacts or a small resealable bag will do the trick.


I like that idea... a small sandwich bag marked with a permanent marker "USED" and another bag marked "CHARGED" instead of indicating it on each battery individually.

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Nov 21, 2012 13:53:44   #
Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
 
Clif wrote:
Battery storage, as a rule they should not be kept in a discharged state for a prolonged period of time. Storage at about 40 Deg. F is a good idea, and as luck would have it your fridge is about that temp. put all the batteries, AA, AAA, 9V, Rechargeable and all in one or two plastic zip lock bags and find a spot for them in your fridge out of the way. As to knowing if they are charged or not, most came in a small sealable plastic bag, To keep it simple a spot of red nail polish dabbed on the side of the + end and turn it toward the opening end of the bag when charged and down when it is in need of being charged. The plastic bag serves 2 purposes, 1, to keep any protective cap in place and second to keep any chemistry that might leak under control. I don't want a $20.00 battery to ruin $2000. in other photo gear. But that is just my thoughts on the topic, worth what you paid for it.

Battery storage, as a rule they should not be kept... (show quote)

You call that simple?..

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Nov 21, 2012 14:30:55   #
marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL
 
Bram boy wrote:
Clif wrote:
Battery storage, as a rule they should not be kept in a discharged state for a prolonged period of time. Storage at about 40 Deg. F is a good idea, and as luck would have it your fridge is about that temp. put all the batteries, AA, AAA, 9V, Rechargeable and all in one or two plastic zip lock bags and find a spot for them in your fridge out of the way. As to knowing if they are charged or not, most came in a small sealable plastic bag, To keep it simple a spot of red nail polish dabbed on the side of the + end and turn it toward the opening end of the bag when charged and down when it is in need of being charged. The plastic bag serves 2 purposes, 1, to keep any protective cap in place and second to keep any chemistry that might leak under control. I don't want a $20.00 battery to ruin $2000. in other photo gear. But that is just my thoughts on the topic, worth what you paid for it.

Battery storage, as a rule they should not be kept... (show quote)

You call that simple?..
quote=Clif Battery storage, as a rule they should... (show quote)


I think somebody has jumped over the paranoia cliff. You couldn't get a proprietary lithium-ion sealed rechargeable battery to leak anything if you beat it with a hammer. And putting lithium-ion batteries in the refrigerator doesn't help them in the slightest bit.

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Nov 21, 2012 15:43:30   #
Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
 
marcomarks wrote:
Bram boy wrote:
Clif wrote:
Battery storage, as a rule they should not be kept in a discharged state for a prolonged period of time. Storage at about 40 Deg. F is a good idea, and as luck would have it your fridge is about that temp. put all the batteries, AA, AAA, 9V, Rechargeable and all in one or two plastic zip lock bags and find a spot for them in your fridge out of the way. As to knowing if they are charged or not, most came in a small sealable plastic bag, To keep it simple a spot of red nail polish dabbed on the side of the + end and turn it toward the opening end of the bag when charged and down when it is in need of being charged. The plastic bag serves 2 purposes, 1, to keep any protective cap in place and second to keep any chemistry that might leak under control. I don't want a $20.00 battery to ruin $2000. in other photo gear. But that is just my thoughts on the topic, worth
what you paid for it.

Putting any battery in the fridge is no good for it , it just shortens the total
Life span of said battery.













Battery storage, as a rule they should not be kept... (show quote)

You call that simple?..
quote=Clif Battery storage, as a rule they should... (show quote)


I think somebody has jumped over the paranoia cliff. You couldn't get a proprietary lithium-ion sealed rechargeable battery to leak anything if you beat it with a hammer. And putting lithium-ion batteries in the refrigerator doesn't help them in the slightest bit.
quote=Bram boy quote=Clif Battery storage, as a ... (show quote)

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Nov 21, 2012 18:45:39   #
Bunko.T Loc: Western Australia.
 
EnEs63 wrote:
Good Morning HedgeHogs,

I keep getting confused over which of my batteries are charged and which are not.
I have two or three each of different styles of battery for different camera bodies and once they are charged I have no way of identifying them against the discharged ones.
Apart from a sticky label or writing on them, (which isnt particularly convenient), do any of you have a clever way of noting which are charged and which are discharged?

R's
EnEs63


I have a spare batt for each camera. It came in a small plastic container. I keep the spare in my camera bag. The one in camera is charged but discharging with use. The spare is always charged. When the working one gets down, I swap the good one in & recharge the spare asap.
Always power there to use & always a full spare.

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Nov 21, 2012 19:04:08   #
JC56 Loc: Lake St.Louis mo.
 
GC likes NIKON wrote:
Any battery in my camera bag is fully charged !!

Any battery on my desk needs to go onto the charger and then gets but in a camera bag.

If it's "in the bag" it's charged and ready !!!


Now how simple is that!!! Genuis in it's simplicity....kind of like e=mc2.....now for the short bus riders....... if your battery needs charged put it on your desk and then in the charger....when the charger light goes out...put it in the bag or camera.. then get off the computer and your lazy ass and take pics....I love this site..................... but some people are tooooooooo stupid to be here. BTW if all else fails try reading the manual. I can't believe this is an 8 page post!

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Nov 21, 2012 19:12:24   #
JC56 Loc: Lake St.Louis mo.
 
EnEs63 wrote:
Hi dirtpusher,

Yes, I am aware of that.
My other hobby is flying scale helicopters and they use all kinds of batteries - NiMh, Li-Po & Li-Fe's...
The batteries have to be in tip top condition as one failed cell will bring a heli down and they dont glide like a fixed wing!
I use some pretty in-depth computer processor software to charge, discharge and condition... and have learnt the hard way!

being a smart ass..........you can fly scale helicopters but can't figure out how to charge batteries????? I hope you wear slip on shoes.
Thank you for your thoughts...

R's
EnEs63
Hi dirtpusher, br br Yes, I am aware of that. br ... (show quote)

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Nov 22, 2012 00:16:10   #
rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
 
photosarah wrote:
rayford2 wrote:
Michael O' wrote:
EnEs63 wrote:
Good Morning HedgeHogs,

I keep getting confused over which of my batteries are charged and which are not.
I have two or three each of different styles of battery for different camera bodies and once they are charged I have no way of identifying them against the discharged ones.
Apart from a sticky label or writing on them, (which isnt particularly convenient), do any of you have a clever way of noting which are charged and which are discharged?

R's
EnEs63


Just keep ALL your extra batteries (including those you take out of the camera when you don't intend to use it for a few days) and place them each is a separate clear plastic bag -- by the pair if you put 2 at a time into your camera -- and then MARK the bags. When you have a pait that are run down, just put them in an unmarked bag. So you may start your day's shooting with one or even 2 bags of charged batteries in so-marked clear plastic bags, and with a couple of empty clear bags
ready for discharged batteries thru the day. You'll go likely go thru 2 or 3 sets on a cold day. Michael O'

Incidentally, I see someone has told you to recharge batteries that are even a bit down. Canon says battery life is longer if you run them virtually all the way down or close to it before you recharge, unless impractical.
Michael O'
quote=EnEs63 Good Morning HedgeHogs, br br I kee... (show quote)


That Canon remark must have been written for older style batteries.
quote=Michael O' quote=EnEs63 Good Morning Hedge... (show quote)


Rayford2, if your remark about "older style batteries" refers to my post re the slot in Canon battery covers being designed to show whether the battery is charged or not, I am sorry to correct you, but it has nothing to do with "older style batteries". My brand new Canon 5D Mk11 arrived yesterday: the battery that came with it has the same system (as have all my previous Canon DSLRs). It is very convenient and cuts out all the rubbish about carrying plastic bags, marking batteries, etc. etc. I realise that if you use anything other than Canon, you may have a problem - but that's another advantage re Canon!
quote=rayford2 quote=Michael O' quote=EnEs63 Go... (show quote)


No sir, it had nothing to do with battery covers. I was referring to the statement where Canon says batteries last longer if fully discharged. LiIon batteries don't need this.
I appreciate your loyalty to Canon, but I personally don't have a preference to any camera maker at this time. They all seem to have advantages and disadvantages that can be argued over until digital photography becomes obsolete.

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