Battery life.

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I got lucky here... the battery used in the G6 will work in my G2, so I'll
probably get one soon...a battery that is...not sure if I'll get the G6.
MTB

"Michael Meissner" <mrmnews@the-meissners.org> wrote in message
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> "MTBike1970" <NOSPAMmtbike1970@yahoo.ca> writes:
>
> > My 2 & 1/2 year old Lithium Ion batteries..original Canon G2 batteries,
are
> > on their last legs.... I can coax about 100 shots on a full charge..vs
300
> > shots when they were new. A bit irritating considering their price...
>
> Generally Li-on batteries last about 2 years after manufacture before they
> start degrading, so it sounds about normal. Unfortunately if the
manufacturer
> of your camera didn't use a standard battery type, it may be expensive to
> replace the battery after the model is no longer sold.
>
> --
> Michael Meissner
> email: mrmnews@the-meissners.org
> http/www.the-meissners.org

 

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"MTBike1970" <NOSPAMmtbike1970@yahoo.ca> writes:

> I got lucky here... the battery used in the G6 will work in my G2, so I'll
> probably get one soon...a battery that is...not sure if I'll get the G6.

Canon generally tries to reuse the same battery across generations, but not
every company does so.

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As this thread is of general interest, it might be better being in just
rec.photo.digital, rather than in the four new group. Please consider
trimming the cross-posting accordingly.

 

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Good thread. I just got a 20d and was wondering if i should buy a 2nd
battery. The aging issue concerns me. I don't suppose theres really
any way to forestall that. It seems to charge pretty quickly and i
keep a power converter in the car to plug into the lighter and
recharge while to - and -fro.

rgds

Ken

 

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In article <rolbq05lhibh1lgcnr459jpi1te8fo0pd6@4ax.com>, Ken Ellis
<kenellis@nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> Good thread. I just got a 20d and was wondering if i should buy a 2nd
> battery. The aging issue concerns me. I don't suppose theres really
> any way to forestall that. It seems to charge pretty quickly and i
> keep a power converter in the car to plug into the lighter and
> recharge while to - and -fro.

Always carry a spare battery. If the charge runs out while you are
shooting you won't have time to recharge.

--
Charles

 

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David J Taylor wrote:

> As this thread is of general interest, it might be better being in just
> rec.photo.digital, rather than in the four new group. Please consider
> trimming the cross-posting accordingly.

Wholeheartedly and enthusiastically concur and encourage others to heed David's
advice.


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On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:19:10 -0500, Charles <fort514@mac.com> wrote:

>In article <rolbq05lhibh1lgcnr459jpi1te8fo0pd6@4ax.com>, Ken Ellis
><kenellis@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> Good thread. I just got a 20d and was wondering if i should buy a 2nd
>> battery. The aging issue concerns me. I don't suppose theres really
>> any way to forestall that. It seems to charge pretty quickly and i
>> keep a power converter in the car to plug into the lighter and
>> recharge while to - and -fro.
>
>Always carry a spare battery. If the charge runs out while you are
>shooting you won't have time to recharge.

Better safe than sorry..makes sense

Ken