Re: [photo-3d] Ni-MH for Viewers

[Jim Benbow <blip23@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 07 Feb 2001 11:26:26 -0600, the head of Linda Nygren <lnygren@xxxxxxx>
split open and the following poured out:

>I have not tried these, but I would expect that NiMH batteries might
>have the same problem as NiCads of not maintaining a charge "on the
>shelf" (or more to the point, "in the viewer"). 

I've been using some NiMH AAs I got from Radio Shack with a charger and have
liked them. I haven't had problems with losing charge "on the shelf" (for a
couple of months anyway). I've used them in a flash and a camera.

>Is it true that the main advantage of NiMH over NiCads is lack of
>"memory" that keeps the Nicads from recharging all the way up to full
>voltage if you don't let them run down completely before recharging? Or
>is it true that the alleged "memory" problem with NiCads is a myth, as I
>have also heard?

I haven't experienced any "memory" with these.

Overall, I find NiMH batteries are much superior to NiCads. I don't have
experience with rechargeable alkalines.


I'm curious with what brand Paul Talbot had his bad experience.

I've seen NiMH batteries cheaper than those I bought and been considering buying
some. Maybe the low prices are at the expense of quality.

Jim Benbow
blip23@xxxxxxx