azted wrote:
I admire your research and development on this issue, but do you really want to risk potentially damaging thousands of dollars in electrical equipment in order to save $40.00 more on a battery? Then there is the dirt issue getting into the camera, the loss of any mfg. warrantee, etc. I agree that the Sony batteries are overpriced, but Wasabi and others work well for 35% of the cost. Put your genius to use in some other area, and it will pay off better! Just my humble opinion.
First, it isn't my idea. I read about it and thought it was a good idea. YMMV - suit yourself. Not being a NatGeo guy, I don't spend a lot of time in mud up to my ears but likewise didn't buy my cameras to sit around and protect so I can resell them in pristine condition - I get them to use and don't buy the latest at top dollar. So far, so good. It isn't about saving $40 on a battery - it's about the inconvenience of changing a battery every few minutes.