Battery Removal
Sep 28, 2019 09:29:09 #
dpullum wrote:
Not using a camera for long periods... humm... perhaps time to sell.
Three months? Six months? A week?
Sep 28, 2019 10:19:00 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
markwilliam1 wrote:
Does anyone remove their camera battery when not in use for awhile? Concerned about possible battery leakage or am I just paranoid?
No, you are not paranoid. If you are not going to use your camera for a long time, you should remove the battery because there is the possibility of swelling or leakage that could cause extensive damage to your camera, however make sure to periodically recharge the battery whether it is in or out of the camera. Generally, battery problems occur when a battery loses its charge and, as a result, chemically breaks down.
Sep 28, 2019 10:37:45 #
Never saw or heard about a camera battery leaking, Mark. But if it is something that concerns you, remove it. No problem and worth any piece of mind.
Sep 28, 2019 10:42:42 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
Does anyone remove their camera battery when not in use for awhile? Concerned about possible battery leakage or am I just paranoid?
All batteries will drain their charge in time. Some battery types and some camera models more than others.
In the non rechargeable world, said batteries will leak. This will cause havoc inside. Think of a transistor radio with alkaline batteries after two years. You are better apt to throw the thing out and buy a new radio. With the fancier rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydrazide they don't leak acid but may be difficult to remove. The chemical reaction causes the battery to swell and its wedged inside.
With my Canon 5D Mark II I would have to recharge batteries every three days. With my Mark IV I would have to recharge every day. Why? The camera had has WiFi and GPS on. When I shut them off the battery charge lasts about four days because of the rear LCD touch screen.
Take your batteries out for good measure when not used. It's also a good idea to write the date when purchased on the outside of the battery.
Sep 28, 2019 10:44:30 #
If you have Airplane mode turned ON, the battery drain will be trifling. The Wikipedia article on Li-ion batteries quotes the self-discharge rate. So depending on how long you do not use the camera, the battery capacity might be embarrassing when you need it. Batteries heat but by very little during non-use. As I do not fire up my Sony very often I always remove the battery.
Sep 28, 2019 11:15:24 #
Scruples wrote:
All batteries will drain their charge in time. So... (show quote)
Why would anyone assume that a particular battery type is being discussed when someone asks "Do you take the batteries out of your camera..."?
I have cameras that take alkaline AA; another takes NiMH AA, and another LiON.
I do the same thing for ALL batteries.
Sep 28, 2019 11:18:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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I have never had leakage problems with Lithium ion batteries. However, I had alkaline AA batteries do major damage to a Nikon N-90 when I accidentally left the batteries in it, unused for about 6 months.
Sep 28, 2019 11:42:39 #
Yes, I remove the batteries from my cameras when I'm not going to be using them for a while. That goes for meters, as well.
--Bob
--Bob
markwilliam1 wrote:
Does anyone remove their camera battery when not in use for awhile? Concerned about possible battery leakage or am I just paranoid?
Sep 28, 2019 11:43:11 #
billnikon wrote:
I always remove and AA or AAA batteries. Otherwise I have NEVER had leakage. I also make sure my battery is fully charged the day BEFORE I am going to use the camera.
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Sep 28, 2019 11:47:52 #
On a trip, I rotate them every day - put a replacement in the camera and charge the one which had been in the camera; otherwise I do this every Monday - that is just me, but it does give me an opportunity to inspect at least once a week.
Sep 28, 2019 11:50:21 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
rehess wrote:
On a trip, I rotate them every day - put a replacement in the camera and charge the one which had been in the camera; otherwise I do this every Monday - that is just me, but it does give me an opportunity to inspect at least once a week.
Great way to protect your batteries and equipment.
Sep 28, 2019 13:17:57 #
Sep 28, 2019 13:21:40 #
Pepsiman wrote:
What about leaving batteries in a flash?
I never leave batteries in a flash, nor my wireless remote.
Sep 28, 2019 13:30:51 #
Pepsiman wrote:
What about leaving batteries in a flash?
I hardly ever use flash, but I do have one, and I keep it ready to go by rotating the batteries as I do for my cameras. I believe this is especially important, because I personally have had much more issues with their failing/swelling than I have with camera batteries.
Sep 28, 2019 13:31:23 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
Pepsiman wrote:
What about leaving batteries in a flash?
The same thing goes. Keep them charged, remove them when not used for long periods and, for non-rechargeable batteries, remove them unless you are using them.
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