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FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all
my batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
JT
I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all
my batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
JT
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all
> my batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
>
> Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
>
> JT
Panasonic batteries are widely available from reputable sources. What
country are you in?
If these are Li-ion batteries be aware that the lfe (used or not) is
around three years. If all your batteires are about the same age, perhaps
that's what you are seeing?
Cheers,
David
Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all
> my batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
>
> Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
>
> JT
Panasonic batteries are widely available from reputable sources. What
country are you in?
If these are Li-ion batteries be aware that the lfe (used or not) is
around three years. If all your batteires are about the same age, perhaps
that's what you are seeing?
Cheers,
David
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
David J Taylor wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>
>>I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all
>>my batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
>>
>>Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
>>
>>JT
>
>
> Panasonic batteries are widely available from reputable sources. What
> country are you in?
>
> If these are Li-ion batteries be aware that the lfe (used or not) is
> around three years. If all your batteires are about the same age, perhaps
> that's what you are seeing?
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three years
ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two additional
batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures since then and
regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be ready at a moment's
notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries were recharged more than
ten times apiece.
About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
"swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
of the panasonic units.
JT
David J Taylor wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>
>>I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all
>>my batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
>>
>>Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
>>
>>JT
>
>
> Panasonic batteries are widely available from reputable sources. What
> country are you in?
>
> If these are Li-ion batteries be aware that the lfe (used or not) is
> around three years. If all your batteires are about the same age, perhaps
> that's what you are seeing?
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three years
ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two additional
batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures since then and
regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be ready at a moment's
notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries were recharged more than
ten times apiece.
About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
"swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
of the panasonic units.
JT
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
[]
> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>
> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>
> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
> of the panasonic units.
>
> JT
OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any knowledge
of them.
If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the end
of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as long as
it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling" - I would
send those back.
Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I much
prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
Cheers,
David
Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
[]
> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>
> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>
> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
> of the panasonic units.
>
> JT
OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any knowledge
of them.
If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the end
of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as long as
it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling" - I would
send those back.
Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I much
prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
Cheers,
David
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
David J Taylor wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> []
>
>>I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>
>>About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>"swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>
>>I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>of the panasonic units.
>>
>>JT
>
>
> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any knowledge
> of them.
>
> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the end
> of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as long as
> it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling" - I would
> send those back.
>
> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I much
> prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>
>
My old Olympus D-460 takes four (AA I think) batteries or you can buy
long life (two required) Batteries for about $9 each at Fry's. These
last for approximately two years - No fuss No muss.
I need to replace these as the old camera still works fine and is great
to just keep in the car.
I guess I'll just have to get some extra of the proprietary ones for the
FZ-10.
I agree that penlight rechargables are a PIA!
JT
David J Taylor wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> []
>
>>I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>
>>About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>"swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>
>>I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>of the panasonic units.
>>
>>JT
>
>
> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any knowledge
> of them.
>
> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the end
> of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as long as
> it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling" - I would
> send those back.
>
> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I much
> prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>
>
My old Olympus D-460 takes four (AA I think) batteries or you can buy
long life (two required) Batteries for about $9 each at Fry's. These
last for approximately two years - No fuss No muss.
I need to replace these as the old camera still works fine and is great
to just keep in the car.
I guess I'll just have to get some extra of the proprietary ones for the
FZ-10.
I agree that penlight rechargables are a PIA!
JT
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger - Update
David J Taylor wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> []
>
>>I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>
>>About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>"swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>
>>I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>of the panasonic units.
>>
>>JT
>
>
> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any knowledge
> of them.
>
> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the end
> of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as long as
> it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling" - I would
> send those back.
>
> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I much
> prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still holding
a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
JT
David J Taylor wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> []
>
>>I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>
>>About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>"swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>
>>I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>of the panasonic units.
>>
>>JT
>
>
> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any knowledge
> of them.
>
> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the end
> of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as long as
> it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling" - I would
> send those back.
>
> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I much
> prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still holding
a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
JT
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger - Update
Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>
>
> David J Taylor wrote:
>
>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>> []
>>
>>> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>>
>>> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>>
>>> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>> of the panasonic units.
>>>
>>> JT
>>
>>
>> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any
>> knowledge of them.
>>
>> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the
>> end of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as
>> long as it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling"
>> - I would send those back.
>>
>> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
>> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I
>> much prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
I can understand that one slim battery is easier and from that
standpoint more desireable like the one I have in my logitech mouse.
But replacing (in a camera like a Canon S5) a set of 4 (stored in a
fitted plastic holder) every 400 shots or so is not really that big a
deal. You can get these in many stores, are less expensive, and you can
get many major brands without having to rely on who knows who makes it
or when they are going to explode.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>
>
> Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
> for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still
> holding a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
>
> Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
>
> JT
>
>
Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>
>
> David J Taylor wrote:
>
>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>> []
>>
>>> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>>
>>> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>>
>>> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>> of the panasonic units.
>>>
>>> JT
>>
>>
>> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any
>> knowledge of them.
>>
>> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the
>> end of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as
>> long as it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling"
>> - I would send those back.
>>
>> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
>> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I
>> much prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
I can understand that one slim battery is easier and from that
standpoint more desireable like the one I have in my logitech mouse.
But replacing (in a camera like a Canon S5) a set of 4 (stored in a
fitted plastic holder) every 400 shots or so is not really that big a
deal. You can get these in many stores, are less expensive, and you can
get many major brands without having to rely on who knows who makes it
or when they are going to explode.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>
>
> Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
> for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still
> holding a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
>
> Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
>
> JT
>
>
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger - Update
measekite wrote:
>
>
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>
>>
>> David J Taylor wrote:
>>
>>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>> []
>>>
>>>> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>>> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>>> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>>> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>>> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>>> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>>>
>>>> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>>> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>>>
>>>> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>>> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>>> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>>> of the panasonic units.
>>>>
>>>> JT
>>>
>>>
>>> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any
>>> knowledge of them.
>>>
>>> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the
>>> end of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as
>>> long as it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling"
>>> - I would send those back.
>>>
>>> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
>>> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I
>>> much prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>
> I can understand that one slim battery is easier and from that
> standpoint more desireable like the one I have in my logitech mouse.
> But replacing (in a camera like a Canon S5) a set of 4 (stored in a
> fitted plastic holder) every 400 shots or so is not really that big a
> deal. You can get these in many stores, are less expensive, and you can
> get many major brands without having to rely on who knows who makes it
> or when they are going to explode.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> David
>>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
>> for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still
>> holding a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
>>
>> Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
>>
>> JT
>>
>>
I had the problem of short life and poor recharge with two batteries for
my Canon I bought on eBay two years ago. I don't recall the supplier. I
think they must not have been Lithium. The label said "For Canon", but
did not say Lithium. I have had good luck with Battery Barn for
batteries for my two year old FZ-30 and Canon rebels.
measekite wrote:
>
>
> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>
>>
>> David J Taylor wrote:
>>
>>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>> []
>>>
>>>> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>>> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>>> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>>> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>>> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>>> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>>>
>>>> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>>> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>>>
>>>> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>>> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>>> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>>> of the panasonic units.
>>>>
>>>> JT
>>>
>>>
>>> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any
>>> knowledge of them.
>>>
>>> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the
>>> end of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as
>>> long as it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the "swelling"
>>> - I would send those back.
>>>
>>> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back to
>>> multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when changing! I
>>> much prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>
> I can understand that one slim battery is easier and from that
> standpoint more desireable like the one I have in my logitech mouse.
> But replacing (in a camera like a Canon S5) a set of 4 (stored in a
> fitted plastic holder) every 400 shots or so is not really that big a
> deal. You can get these in many stores, are less expensive, and you can
> get many major brands without having to rely on who knows who makes it
> or when they are going to explode.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> David
>>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
>> for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still
>> holding a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
>>
>> Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
>>
>> JT
>>
>>
I had the problem of short life and poor recharge with two batteries for
my Canon I bought on eBay two years ago. I don't recall the supplier. I
think they must not have been Lithium. The label said "For Canon", but
did not say Lithium. I have had good luck with Battery Barn for
batteries for my two year old FZ-30 and Canon rebels.
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger - Update
Lew wrote:
> measekite wrote:
>>
>>
>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> David J Taylor wrote:
>>>
>>>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>>> []
>>>>
>>>>> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>>>> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>>>> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>>>> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>>>> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>>>> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>>>>
>>>>> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>>>> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>>>> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>>>> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>>>> of the panasonic units.
>>>>>
>>>>> JT
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any
>>>> knowledge of them.
>>>>
>>>> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the
>>>> end of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as
>>>> long as it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the
>>>> "swelling" - I would send those back.
>>>>
>>>> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back
>>>> to multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when
>>>> changing! I much prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>>
>> I can understand that one slim battery is easier and from that
>> standpoint more desireable like the one I have in my logitech mouse.
>> But replacing (in a camera like a Canon S5) a set of 4 (stored in a
>> fitted plastic holder) every 400 shots or so is not really that big a
>> deal. You can get these in many stores, are less expensive, and you
>> can get many major brands without having to rely on who knows who
>> makes it or when they are going to explode.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
>>> for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still
>>> holding a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
>>>
>>> Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
>>>
>>> JT
>>>
>>>
> I had the problem of short life and poor recharge with two batteries for
> my Canon I bought on eBay two years ago. I don't recall the supplier. I
> think they must not have been Lithium. The label said "For Canon", but
> did not say Lithium. I have had good luck with Battery Barn for
> batteries for my two year old FZ-30 and Canon rebels.
The batteries that I got on eBay came in packages labeled, "Digital
Video" battery for DV corders.
So far, so good...
JT
Lew wrote:
> measekite wrote:
>>
>>
>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> David J Taylor wrote:
>>>
>>>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>>> []
>>>>
>>>>> I'm in Austin, Texas and bought the camera used about two or three
>>>>> years ago. Shortly after purchasing the camera, I bought two
>>>>> additional batteries on eBay. I've perhaps made a thousand exposures
>>>>> since then and regularly rotated the batteries so that I would be
>>>>> ready at a moment's notice. I doubt if any of the three batteries
>>>>> were recharged more than ten times apiece.
>>>>>
>>>>> About six months ago, I noticed that a couple of these batteries were
>>>>> "swelling" and fitting becoming "snug." One of these is now "dead."
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the camera but the proprietory batteries are a drag. My old
>>>>> Olympus D-460 (which I still have) used the long life batteries that
>>>>> lasted a couple of years. I hate having to recharge and keeping track
>>>>> of the panasonic units.
>>>>>
>>>>> JT
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> OK, JT, I can't recommend any US suppliers as I don't have any
>>>> knowledge of them.
>>>>
>>>> If the batteries are near three years old, they may be coming to the
>>>> end of their life. The number of recharge times doesn't matter (as
>>>> long as it's less than about 300 - 500). I don't like the
>>>> "swelling" - I would send those back.
>>>>
>>>> Batteries are a personal thing, but there's no way I would go back
>>>> to multiple AA cells rolling about all over the place when
>>>> changing! I much prefer the single-part Li-ion approach.
>>
>> I can understand that one slim battery is easier and from that
>> standpoint more desireable like the one I have in my logitech mouse.
>> But replacing (in a camera like a Canon S5) a set of 4 (stored in a
>> fitted plastic holder) every 400 shots or so is not really that big a
>> deal. You can get these in many stores, are less expensive, and you
>> can get many major brands without having to rely on who knows who
>> makes it or when they are going to explode.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks David... I ended up buying four aftermarket batteries on eBay
>>> for less than $30. To date, I have used only one which is still
>>> holding a charge. I did charge to capacity all when I received them.
>>>
>>> Hopefully, I'm set for at least a couple of years...
>>>
>>> JT
>>>
>>>
> I had the problem of short life and poor recharge with two batteries for
> my Canon I bought on eBay two years ago. I don't recall the supplier. I
> think they must not have been Lithium. The label said "For Canon", but
> did not say Lithium. I have had good luck with Battery Barn for
> batteries for my two year old FZ-30 and Canon rebels.
The batteries that I got on eBay came in packages labeled, "Digital
Video" battery for DV corders.
So far, so good...
JT
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
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"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpy@ExtraGrumpyville . com > wrote in message
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>I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all my
>batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
>
> Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
>
> JT
>
>
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"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpy@ExtraGrumpyville . com > wrote in message
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>I have reason to suspect that my charger is going belly up or that all my
>batteries are sufferin' the same fate.
>
> Any suggestions on reliable replacements?
>
> JT
>
>
Re: FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
I generally buy my batteries from the batterybarn . com
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