Digital Camera Battery Question
I have a Canon Powershot A570 IS. Are there any batteries that I can buy that last a really long time? I've got three sets of rechargable batteries, but they don't last very long.
I'd like to be able to get something like the battery for my friend's Sony Cybershot. If they don't make anything for mine, I guess I'll just keep recharging.
I'd like to be able to get something like the battery for my friend's Sony Cybershot. If they don't make anything for mine, I guess I'll just keep recharging.
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I've got a new Canon Powershot A570IS. The camera came with two rechargable batteries and they're 2000 mAh. I went out and bought some more rechargable batteries, same brand, 2500 mAh. The ones that I bought won't work. I returned them and bought some more. Still won't work. Any suggestions? 0 -
I rcently purchased a Nikon 8700 digital camera, which came with a Nikon battery. There are advantages to having a second battery, such as when the first one runs down, it can be replaced rather than having to wait to get it recharged. Question is: I checked several suppliers on internet and they were of several different brands, none of which were Nikon, but they were noted as interchangeable with it. I went to a local camera store and same deal, some brand I never heard of, and some brands that I have- Eveready, etc; Should I holdout for a Nikon battery, or are these aftermarket batteries acceptable? 0 -
Almost hate to ask this: did you charge them first? Most rechargeable batteries don't hold a charge well when not in use and so need to be charged before you use them (lithium ion batteries are the exception to this statement).
Switching from 2000 to 2500 mAh shouldn't be a problem....you just bought a more durable battery. I assume the voltage is the same. Older electronics sometimes had a hard time with the 1.3V AA rechargeable batteries but most seem not to have issues with them any more.
Do they work in something simple (like a flashlight)?
k. I'm out of ideas.0 -
Maybe the charger is NG. Charge all the batteries and take the whole business back to the store and let them figure it out. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by spurgemastur
Almost hate to ask this: did you charge them first? Most rechargeable batteries don't hold a charge well when not in use and so need to be charged before you use them (lithium ion batteries are the exception to this statement).
Switching from 2000 to 2500 mAh shouldn't be a problem....you just bought a more durable battery. I assume the voltage is the same. Older electronics sometimes had a hard time with the 1.3V AA rechargeable batteries but most seem not to have issues with them any more.
Do they work in something simple (like a flashlight)?
k. I'm out of ideas.
I know what you mean. Unlike non-rechargeable batteries (primary cells), secondary cells must be charged before use. I switched from 2000mAH to 2650 mAH w/o any problem ... provided they are charged before use. My chargers all have charging indicators.0 -
I tried charging them with the first batch I got. Didn't work so I didn't think it'd help on the second. I'll try charging the second batch and see how that goes. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Huntingnerd33
I tried charging them with the first batch I got. Didn't work so I didn't think it'd help on the second. I'll try charging the second batch and see how that goes.
This is where that flashlight (or multitester) comes in handy. As somebody else pointed out, the issue may be with your charger. In my experience, chargers just don't last very long.0 -
If your batteries are Lithioum Ion a regular charger for Nicads or nickel metal hydride wont charge them. You can pick one up for those at Wally or Radio Shak. Hope that helps! 0
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