Battery covers: The batteries for my Canon 80D have flimsy protective covers. I am wondering if there are alternatives to protect the battery contacts. Tape seems an unlikely solution.

GlenBose Loc: NE Florida, formerly Limerick, PA

The batteries for my Canon 80D have flimsy protective covers. I am wondering if there are alternatives to protect the battery contacts. Tape seems an unlikely solution. Has anyone found a more secure solution or is it not an issue?
Thanks, Larry

Joe Blow

No problem with mine.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I have two Think Tank Photo DSLR Battery Holder 2 purchased from B&H.

GlenBose Loc: NE Florida, formerly Limerick, PA

Longshadow wrote:

I have two Think Tank Photo DSLR Battery Holder 2 purchased from B&H.

Thanks for replying 'Longshadow'. I had seen these. I was looking for a less bulky solution since my bag is kinda full and the TT bat. holder looks bulkier than I have room.
Appreciate it though, Larry

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Longshadow wrote:

I have two Think Tank Photo DSLR Battery Holder 2 purchased from B&H.

That is what I use also. Think Tank Battery Holder. Long shadow and I agree.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859449-REG/Think_Tank_968_DSLR_Battery_Holder_2.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C193873466839%2C%2C&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqM3VBRCwARIsAKcekb3a6M8bVThSv_0zwNWg9y9YTceHvhXFWZ1goUwZuHXBWsMghA5uhacaAunAEALw_wcB

GlenBose Loc: NE Florida, formerly Limerick, PA

Thanks for your suggestions. I solved (actually my wife did) my issue. The flimsy battery covers are now secured by a rubber band. I got a package of them for less than $2 and help to create resistance to sliding out of the pocket, and with the band around the covers, they won't pop off.
"Why don't you just put a rubber band around them?" she said.
Boing!! "Right-o!" I said. Job done.
Thanks again, all.
Larry

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

GlenBose wrote:

Thanks for your suggestions. I solved (actually my wife did) my issue. The flimsy battery covers are now secured by a rubber band. I got a package of them for less than $2 and help to create resistance to sliding out of the pocket, and with the band around the covers, they won't pop off.
"Why don't you just put a rubber band around them?" she said.
Boing!! "Right-o!" I said. Job done.
Thanks again, all.
Larry

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I find the covers adequate. I have even ordered more covers. If the covers won't stay on, I use a rubber band.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

I put spare batteries (single) in a plastic 'Sandwich bag ' and secure with rubber band. Can be used over and over again.

gmango85

I have always used the small battery pockets that you can attach to neckstrap. The battery covers stay put and are easy to access.

leftj Loc: Texas

GlenBose wrote:

The batteries for my Canon 80D have flimsy protective covers. I am wondering if there are alternatives to protect the battery contacts. Tape seems an unlikely solution. Has anyone found a more secure solution or is it not an issue?
Thanks, Larry

Hmm, that's interesting. The battery cover that came with my 80D is very sturdy hard plastic.

chippy

35mm film cassette case ? light and waterproof if large enough

grip seal bag ?

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I have two Think Tank Photo DSLR Battery Holders, protects them when in my gear bag.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

There are some Hot-pockets that you do not eat; 9V battery in you pocket along with foil covered gum. Camera batteries not so bad since they are recessed. My aftermarket batteries for my Canon SX50 came with plastic caps.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

I’ve lost more of those things than I want to admit.