zDo not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode, or ignite.
zImmediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels excessively hot (note that it is normal for the battery to feel warm), changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.
zIn the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into your eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.
Performance per Battery Type
The following table shows how Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios.
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Most economical (more than 30 pictures per | Fair | Good | |
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Most economical (less than 30 pictures per | Good | Fair | |
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Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures | Good | Good | |
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Heavy use of video | Good | Good | |
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Heavy use of Live View | Good | Good | |
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Overall battery life | Good | Fair | |
Low temperature/winter use | Good | Fair | |
Infrequent use (without dock) | Good | Fair | |
Infrequent use (with dock) | Good | Good | |
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Want to recharge batteries | No | Good | |
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