Lithium disposable batteries are reputed to have shelf life in
average storage conditions of 7-10 years. That long enough that it
isn't even worth putting them in the refrigerator. :-)
Most are identical, but prices are mostly identical too. So I hunt
for the Everready Energizer E2 AA batteries as I trust the Everready
brand more than others. I'd recommend getting one of the small
battery cases as well ... I have a very small Tamrac memory card/
battery zippered case that fits two cards, one card and one set of 4
AAs (2 CRV3), or two sets of 4 AAs; it keeps the batteries from
rattling around loose and getting damaged. It and the Li batteries
are very light and compact.
The first set of batteries I used on my trip were the CRV3 Li
disposables that Pentax supplied in the box. They'd been in my bag
for almost six months when I left, and made 1200-1300 exposures.
On Oct 18, 2005, at 8:51 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I've enjoyed reading this thread. Good points have been made by
several
people for their preferences. Based on my own usage factors and
preferences, I think using the CRV3 Lithium disposables (which are
the type
that came with the camera) is the way I'll go.
That they have "enormous" shelf life is a factor. About how long
can a set
stay in a camera bag without being used? Is there any particular
brand
that may be better suited to the DS than another?
I could see carrying about a set of AA Lithium cells for backup or
emergency situations. I grabbed a set of "Energizer e" cells. Are
they
pretty good? Anything better - especially considering that they
hang out
in the camera bag until needed.
- If you shoot less or more infrequently, AA Lithium or CRV3 Lithium
disposables have enormous shelf life and last between 1000 and 1300
exposures per set. AA Lithiums are a little less expensive than CRV3
when bought in sets of 8 and 12 cells, nearly the same capacity.
