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Feb 11, 2019 10:38:21   #
BebuLamar
 
For several weeks a Li ion battery won't leak. Removing the battery is good precaution but it presents a problem. There is a non replaceable rechargeable battery inside the camera to keep the time. This battery is charged by the main battery and if you remove the battery this battery can become exhausted which causes the camera to lose its time. This isn't that bad but if the battery is exhausted for long period it can become dead and to replace it you have to send the camera in for service which is an expensive situation.
Note: In some high end cameras this battery is user replaceable so it's not an issue.

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Feb 11, 2019 11:11:02   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
"In terms of Nikons, the internal battery that keeps time & date, and perhaps some other stuff, charges itself of the rechargeable battery you swap in & out. It will discharge completely after some period of time but I have never seen anything on how long it will run without the primary battery in the camera."

A post from an experienced user (TBerwick) who actually reads Nikon's user manual...

btw. from Nikon's D810 User Manual: The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter. Two days of charging will power the clock for aboutn three months.

You people are funny... I use my cameras constantly (work commercially) and always have the battery installed. Not only that I always have a recharged backup whenever I'm on a shoot...

Food for thought: I've been using a pair of Nikon D3x continuously for many years now... On original EN-EL4a batteries... after many hundreds of charging cycles they are still going strong... only need to be re-calibrated occasionally... Nikon Pro kit rocks... it is built to endure...

btw the clock battery in a Nikon D3x is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a
life of about four years. If the B icon is displayed in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on, the battery is running low and needs to be replaced. The C1616 is found just above the storage area for the EN-EL4a... I've replaced the C1616 several times so far... they are rather cost effective (less than $2)

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Feb 11, 2019 11:33:26   #
Leitz Loc: Solms
 
OZMON wrote:
should I leave the batteries in my cameras when not in use for a few weeks or should I take it out.

What does your user's manual recommend??

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Feb 11, 2019 12:36:04   #
via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP
 
OZMON wrote:
should I leave the batteries in my cameras when not in use for a few weeks or should I take it out.


You need to get out and photograph a lot more and then this would not be a question at all. I photograph something, somewhere at least once or twice a month, indoors or outdoors, so never worry since I have to change the batteries due to use.

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Feb 11, 2019 12:39:47   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
OZMON wrote:
should I leave the batteries in my cameras when not in use for a few weeks or should I take it out.

I only take mine out, when its time for recharging! So there were times when the batteries stayed in the cameras for a couple of weeks or so, but I have never encountered any issues of any kind in over 10 years! There in the cameras basically for 10+ years period, only taking out for recharging!

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Feb 12, 2019 05:54:24   #
johnst1001a Loc: West Chester, Ohio
 
I ruined a flash by leaving the batteries in.

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Feb 12, 2019 08:08:56   #
mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma
 
I leave mine in.

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Feb 12, 2019 08:36:55   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
I leave mine in and I recharge the battery monthly to make sure it is in good working order by testing it before I restore it. I have 3 working rigs and so I never let them sit very long before I check on them and I inspect the battery and the compartments for any indication of battery leakage,etc.

They are my babies and a big part of my life now in my 70's so I rely on them to make my day whenever I need to use them. I guess I shoot 3 times per month on average with 3 to 6 hours of use per outing. And I recharge the battery before I put it away again.

Follow-up....are two of the most important words in my vocabulary.


Hope this was helpful.

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Feb 12, 2019 08:52:56   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
I have three cameras. One of them, a Nikon Bridge camera uses AA batteries. I started using alkaline batteries, they will leak in time if you don't use your camera often. I removed them. I found that using current rechargeable AA batteries, such as Eneloops, are your best bet. None of them have ever leaked. Never leave non chargeable, alkaline or other cheap AA or AAA batteries in any flash unit. They can leave a complete corrosive mess. That takes a lot of effort to clean up.

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Feb 12, 2019 09:44:02   #
brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY
 
I remove the batteries from my cameras when not in use for a long period of time (30 days). I believe better safe than sorry, one just never knows what could or might happen with batteries left in the cameras.

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Feb 12, 2019 10:08:09   #
johneccles Loc: Leyland UK
 
I only take my batteries out when they need charging, if your camera uses AAA or AA type I would I would not leave them in when the camera is not in use for extended periods.

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Feb 12, 2019 10:37:06   #
John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK
 
Leave them in - if you take them out you'll have one of those DOH! moments and I'll guarantee it'll be when you were about to take your best shot ever.

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Feb 12, 2019 10:55:47   #
RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas
 
OZMON wrote:
should I leave the batteries in my cameras when not in use for a few weeks or should I take it out.


Always take them out for long term storage, for a week I would not worry about it!

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Feb 12, 2019 10:59:07   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
OZMON wrote:
should I leave the batteries in my cameras when not in use for a few weeks or should I take it out.


I leave mine in with no problems for over a decade now. This is for my digital cameras only though.

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Feb 12, 2019 11:40:20   #
out4life2016 Loc: Bellingham, Washington
 
My camera never goes more then a couple of days without photos being taken so batteries are charged several times weekly. They stay in since camera is always with me

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