Hello,
I had a quick question concerning Ni-MH rechargable batteries. I have eight that I've been using with my Canon A60 since this past December. The two sets of four have been rotated each time new batteries were needed, and have not been mixed. The set not in the camera is immediately charged and put back in my camera case.
I'm concerned the batteries are dying already. I noticed it a few weeks ago, when it seemed they weren't lasting as long as usual. Then last week both sets went dead, so I charged them up and stuck one set in the camera. This weekend I tried to take some shots, and the freshly charged set was dead.
So I'm wondering if they really only last ~7 months? I know I saved money over Alkalines, but now what do I do with them, besides recycling them? I'm not sure how many times they were recharged in those 7 months, but I should think no more than an average user. I don't use the flash much, either.
Any tips on how to prolong battery life, if it is indeed this short, would be helpful. Thanks for any help!
Brian