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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 |
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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 |
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FZ-10 Batteries/Charger
www.ebay.com
"Grumpy AuContraire" wrote in message ... 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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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I generally buy my batteries from the batterybarn.com
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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