BATTERIES keep them....

[nightshade]

With all you people busy excelling yourselves in the photographic dept.,
just remember,the batteries work better when they are around room temperature and keep the camera/battery in a pocket or bag till required

[pheonix]

very good plan, im also a huge follower of recharging things

[henrya]

But don't keep the battery loose in your pocket along with anything conducting (keys, money etc). If the terminals get connected the battery will discharge rapidly and may get very hot and damage you and itself.

henrya

[Tursiops]

Good tip there, nightshade. I'm taking my new camera out for the first time on Saturday - into the teeth of a howling blizzard, if the forecast is correct. Maybe I should get a spare.
T

[Fourwings]

Originally Posted by Tursiops

Good tip there, nightshade. I'm taking my new camera out for the first time on Saturday - into the teeth of a howling blizzard, if the forecast is correct. Maybe I should get a spare.
T

A quick tip that has always worked for me, try wrapping the spare in two or three sheets of kitchen towel then keep it inside a plastic money bag, after this pop it in your trouser pocket.
It will keep the battery dry,warm & safe from shorting plus its easy to get at even with frozen hands.

[Helen]

I always have two batteries with me when out in the field.

Having said that, I have a problem with the charger at the moment, and it is going right back to the shop, where it will be exchanged for another one. It appears to be charging the battery, but as soon as I place it in the camera, it drains straight away, this is happening with both batteries, which suggests to me the first port of call is the charger.