how to preserve battery life: I just got a new camera (Sony RX 100) and it uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. In the past, I have always removed the battery from a camera when...

GlennInEncinitas Loc: Encinitas CA

I just got a new camera (Sony RX 100) and it uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. In the past, I have always removed the battery from a camera when not using it for lengthy periods. Is this a good practice so as to not drain the battery and prolong its life?

Michael O' Loc: Midwest right now

gbortnick wrote:

I just got a new camera (Sony RX 100) and it uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. In the past, I have always removed the battery from a camera when not using it for lengthy periods. Is this a good practice so as to not drain the battery and prolong its life?

That's what Canon says. Suggest you check with DSony to see if they or their instruction booklet say anything different. Enjoy your new rig !

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

gbortnick wrote:

I just got a new camera (Sony RX 100) and it uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. In the past, I have always removed the battery from a camera when not using it for lengthy periods. Is this a good practice so as to not drain the battery and prolong its life?

It certainly seems like a wise course of action.

GlennInEncinitas Loc: Encinitas CA

Take it out whenever I am not using it? Every day? What is common practice?

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

gbortnick wrote:

Take it out whenever I am not using it? Every day? What is common practice?

I would say that if you know you aren't going to use your camera for a month or more, remove the battery. I also "top off" my batteries weekly. One advantage of lithium batteries is that they do not develop a memory level.

olcoach Loc: Oregon

I'm sure it is a good idea but if I did it I bet within a week I'd try to shoot something and the camera wouldn't go on as I would have forgotten the battery.

raysass Loc: Brooklin, On, Canada.

gbortnick wrote:

I just got a new camera (Sony RX 100) and it uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. In the past, I have always removed the battery from a camera when not using it for lengthy periods. Is this a good practice so as to not drain the battery and prolong its life?

Use your new camera and see how many pictures you can take before you kill the battery.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

olcoach wrote:

I'm sure it is a good idea but if I did it I bet within a week I'd try to shoot something and the camera wouldn't go on as I would have forgotten the battery.

I can sure understand that; I'd probably do the same thing. The only solution I can think of if, if you take the battery out of your camera for storage, store the battery AND camera in the same place that will indicate to you that the camera is there BECAUSE the battery is out of the camera and also stored in that spot.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

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FilmFanatic Loc: Waikato, New Zealand

I was told not to take the battery out of my Nikon because that would drain the button cell faster....

raysass Loc: Brooklin, On, Canada.

olcoach wrote:

I'm sure it is a good idea but if I did it I bet within a week I'd try to shoot something and the camera wouldn't go on as I would have forgotten the battery.

I have two Canon dslr's and haven't taken out the batteries since I got them. When they get low I put in the spare and recharge the other. Leave them in unless you're not going to use them for months.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Michael O' wrote:

That's what Canon says. Suggest you check with DSony to see if they or their instruction booklet say anything different. Enjoy your new rig !

Do Canon, blimy I never have

I must read the manual one day

Gerry Robinson Loc: Oxfordshire, England

I have a D7000 and I never take the battery out. Best advice is carry a spare battery with you and then you can use your fitted battery until it runs out and then replace it with the fully charged one you are carrying in your bag. I have had several Nikons and always left the battery in.

Kind regards

Gerry

Radioman Loc: Ontario Canada

Mogul wrote:

I would say that if you know you aren't going to use your camera for a month or more, remove the battery. I also "top off" my batteries weekly. One advantage of lithium batteries is that they do not develop a memory level.

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For long battery life, it is recommended that you use it until fully discharged several time a year.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

gbortnick wrote:

I just got a new camera (Sony RX 100) and it uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. In the past, I have always removed the battery from a camera when not using it for lengthy periods. Is this a good practice so as to not drain the battery and prolong its life?

Suit yourself gbortnick, but I tried that and often found myself grabbing the camera and trying to use it only to learn the battery was out. I've had my Lit-Ion battery IN my Canon for three years and never remove it except to charge it between uses. I know that's contrary to suggested 'rules', but that's how I've had the most success. I've never had the battery 'run down' while just sitting in the camera and not using it. Each to his/her own though. Good Luck!