Battery for my R-D1s

[Rob-F]

Awhile back, there were some posts (might have been over on photonet) about aftermarket batteries causing the shutter to hang up. Whether there was an actual cause-and-effect relationship, or if it was a coincidence, I don't know. Just something to be aware of.

I think that there is a higher risk of internal shorting with the higher capacity batteries. You can, for instance, buy higher MAh batteries than the 1150 MAh ones that Leica supplies for the D-Lux 4; but Leica doesn't use them. Probably a reason for that.

 

[ampguy]

For me personally, I'll use any battery with same voltage and current as included branded battery, when both are fully charged, regardless of mah rating, which is most likely not correlated with actual capacity. Would be surprised if a 1400 mah or 1600 mah 3rd party actually lasts longer or shorter.

For AA's, depends on what I'm putting it in, if a GPS for a hike, I use good ones, and carry charged spares. If the kids cameras, or remotes around the house, anything that works.

 

[axiom]

talking about refilling,
here is a 3.7v cell that you can refill your EU-85 with
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.21474
You will be doubling the capacity.
dont know if they are rechargable

 

[axiom]

these are rechargeable
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19770

 

[Yves]

Hi the 18650 cells are too long, 65mm, to replace the EU-84 which has an outside length of only 55mm.
I think the celles are the 18500 type.
For example: http://www.batteryjunction.com/ultrafire-18500.html (with 1600mAh)
Yves