To the best of my knowledge you do NOT want to "condition" NiMH batteries
http://faq.alltekpower.com/faq/index.asp?a=4&q=7
which is from
http://www.nimhbattery.com/
-jeff
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From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] ( OM ) A challenge for Digital cameras
> NiMH AAs can now be had in capacities up to 2200mah. The higher the
number,
> the longer they should last between charges. Using a charger with a built
in
> conditioning function may be a good idea. Conditioning runs the battery
> down more before recharging it. I don't know how often it should be done.
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