Battery Backup Guide

I <3 Jonathan Davis asked:


I am going to buy a backup battery for my camera on ebay, I have found one that is made for my model of camera and has all the same specifications apart from the capacity.

The capacity on my current battery is 740mAH and the capacity on the new one is 680mAH.

What does it mean by capacity and does it matter that the new one will have a slightly lower capacity?

Thanks

jphillip28 asked:


It isn’t under warrenty anymore and I don’t have the cash to have it fixed. When you turn in on the screen is black, but it isn’t the screen because you can look at previos pictures. When I take a picture and I am looking into the lense I can’t see the shutter move, I have looked at another S2IS that works and I could see it. Does anyone know how to fix this, if it is fixable. Also, I did try to reset it by taking out the batteries and the backup battery and draining all power. Still doesn’t work. Thanks…

Amar asked:


Which Didgital SLR is the lightest and has the maximum battery backup?

Stacy J asked:


Hi! I have an Olympus cam which uses a lithium ion 42B proprietary battery. Anyway, since I don’t like the idea of having just one battery pack, especially for long trips, I saved up for another one. Unfortunately, the nearest convenience store only sold a generic one. It’s made by this company called SDV. The dealer gave me their website: http://www.swisscophoto.com.sg/battery.htm

Anyway, just would like to know if there are any negative effects of putting non-Olympus batteries in an Olympus cam? I mean I’ll only use this as backup (i.e. when my primary runs out of juice and at least my camera stays active while it’s being charged) so I already know that it won’t be as powerful as an original battery.

Other disadvantages?

Thanks

Joshy Jose asked:


Shop person was suggesting me , not to use high rated battery (Like 2500 mAH) These high amps battery may fuse the motor inside. (The zooming motor. ) He said I can use 700mAH cells or alkline cells. Please advice me, Im already having 4X2500 and 4X700mAH . Atleast can I use my 2500 as backup? Or not to USE ATALL . Body is Canon 350D and Lens is Sigma 18-200. Thanks . Pl ask me if any more details required.

JD asked:


I love the simplicity of digital cameras, but I get dissappointed at how fast my rechargeable batteries get drained. I use FujiFilm 2300 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for my Fuji Digi cam. The problem I’m having is that when I go to an event such as a sporting event, the batteries get very low after about 20-30 pictures are taken. So what I am wondering is, if I buy an extra set of batteries and fully charge them, and bring them with me to the event as a backup, will they still hold that charge so that I can stick those in the camera, once the other pair drains?

p_t_r asked:


I am looking for a digital Camera, My Budget is around 180 to 220$ (8,000 to 12,000). I am not a professional photographer, jus looking for a hobby purpose. I am looking for one with good battery backup, nice image quality and good if it have image stabelizing functionality. Please suggest.

suca asked:


I want to buy digital frames as Christmas gifts but not sure what to buy. Price range is $80-$120. Want min. 640 x 480, prefer 4:3 and not widescreen (but openminded), would like a remote and a battery backup. Help!

lisarockcreek asked:


on the battery it says 1000mAH. can i use a battery that has 1200 or 1800 aMH oh the battery is a en-el9 lio rechargable battery. and i don’t want to pay54.00 for an extra battery

icycler asked:


My camera is 20 years old with original “backup” battery. I recall the original dealer, long ago out of business, opening something on the camera and installing the “backup” battery. My camera is dead, have a good “normal” battery but think because the backup battery is toast, the camera will not work.
I don’t know if my assumption is correct.
any suggestions will be appreciated.
Please explain how to get the “top cover” off. What side is it located as I am looking at the camera facing the lens with camera facing me. How many screws and what size is the backup battery.
Thanks again.