This place currently is selling 1/3aa NimH (280mAh) for $19 for 12 cells with
tabs.
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=176
The difficulty with nimh, is charging a long string like that reliably without
a special charger.
Even modest overcharging and too deep discharging a long string damages NiMh
cells rather quickly.
Tim Hughes
--- Bart Wientjes <bartjew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Darin, Paul,
>
> Some extensive list knowledge is accumulated in these FAQs:
> http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/olympus.faq.html#ques_W1
> which contains a link to:
> http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/camrep.faq.html#ques_O3
>
> In short:
> the DIY recepy is to take the (most of the) cells from two 9V rechargable
> batteries (the block shaped ones, used in 70's transistor radios).
> They are significantly smaller and thus have a lower capacity. This of
> course means that you can shoot fewer rolls on one charge, but if you don't
> go beyond a dozen rolls a day, who cares. The positive side effect is that
> the smaller cells result in a lighter control pack.
>
> Of course only do these things yourself if you have the skills to do so, and
> are confident enough to run the chance of permanently destroying your kit
> and burning down the house.
>
> Secondary discussions are:
> * the choice between NiCd and NiMH; higher current & less auto discharge vs.
> higher capacity
> * how many cells you will put in. Stay with the original 14.4 Volts or fit
> in a couple more of these smaller cells and beef up the voltage to 16.8 or
> 18. This does force you to an alternative charger.
>
> Good luck,
> Bart
>
>
> On 11/13/06, Paul Braun <cygnus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Darin wrote:
> > > Hello list,
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of any options for getting these batteries replaced? I
> > know Camtech does it, but I can't afford $149 for some batteries ( no
> > offense intended John).
> > >
> > > Darin
> > One of the problems, and why I haven't been able to get mine done and
> > put back together since I opened it, is that the cells are odd sizes and
> > have to fit around hardware bits inside the pack. If I could find all
> > the parts, I'd be tempted to send it to John to just fix it. Meanwhile,
> > I'm using the 18v grip pack.
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> > Paul Braun
> > Valparaiso, IN
> >
> > "There's a fine line between stupid, and clever." - David St. Hubbins
> >
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> >
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