The recent discussion of lithiums versus rechargeable NiMH betteries leaves out
a possibility which was mentioned on this List some time ago and which I think
deserves repeating. In fact, it has been one of the best tips I have read on
the List. The MN-30, Nikon's own NiMH battery pack, gives top-rate performance
with the F5, costs about $125, and is supposed to be capable of being recharged
500 times. That compares very favorably with using Lithiums @ $20 or more per
set of 8. The drawback to the MN-30 is that Nikon's charger for it costs some
outrageous amount, like $350. It is, however, possible to charge the MN-30 with
a $50 charger available from Radio Shack (model 23-250). I have been using the
Radio Shack charger with the MN-30 for over a year and have been very pleased
with the combination.
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