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

["Gabriel Jacob" <gjacob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>That is about the same as Nicads, I guess. Too bad they can't be left in
>a viewer and maintain charge. Mostly a convenience issue.
>
>Thanks for the general battery info. Could you explain in what way NiMHs
>are "better" than NiCads and/or alkalines? -Linda

I've noticed that hi-capacity NiMH are indeed hi-capacity. In high currnet
consuming devices (like digital cameras and I would imagine halogen viewers,
the NiMH keep on delivering, while the NiCads and/or alkalines are quickly
extinguished for the job on hand. They will, still be good for other less
current demanding devices. For example, if you have a D cell that is at the
end it's useful lifetime in a flashlight, it will still be good for
powering a LCD watch for another couple of years. It's all in the current
demands required by the particular device.

P.S. Of course you won't be able to go around with a D size battery around
your wrist! I have taken apart wrist watch LCD watches and converted them
to desk top watches, powered by dead D sized batteries.

Gabriel