time said:
You also need to realize that many chargers will not be able to fully charge 2500mAh batteries!...
I use a particular "large" Rayovac "3-in-1" model charger for this reason. I found a while back that it can charge NiMH more fully than any of the other various NiMH chargers that I have. The Rayovac 3-in-1 can handle NiMH, Ni-Cad, and rechargeable alkaline.
time said:
Gilbo said:
...If you can use alkalines, you can use NiMH.
...the camera will always be closer to its shutdown threshold.
Yes, Time, you are correct. I forgot to reply to Gilbo the other day to say, essentially, what you are saying.
I can definitely use alkaline AA batteries in my Nikon D100, but I really can't use NiMH AA batteries. I've tried freshly-charged EverReady 2300 mAH batteries and the D100 did not always want to turn on (not a good sign).
I had already heard from others that NiMH batteries won't work with the D100. As I've been told, the typical scenario with the use of NiMH batteries is that the camera may turn on and even operate for a bit, but it will suddenly shutdown without any warning. This is not the case with alkaline battery usage, where the "Battery Low" warning will properly appear.
The proprietary Nikon Lithium Ion battery pack works like a champ. Actually, I use a pair of battery packs in my D100 grip, which also adds remote and external control capability to the D100.