alkaline vs. Li

[Rifleman1776]

I posted this elsewhere but didn't get responses. Maybe here will be more productive. I would appreciate feedback.


I am new here, but I did try a search before posting this question.
From the experience of those here:
Are Li batteries really worth the extra cost?
e.g. alkalines cost about fifty cents each, Li cost about $2.50 each.
Do the Li last five times, or more, longer in everyday use in a digi cam?
My digi cam is a mid-range type, Sony DSC-H2.
BTW, I am not looking for laboratory reports or manufacturers claims. What I want, and what I think we all need, is actual field use experience.
Thanks, Frank

 

[Kegger]

I use Energizer lithium batteries, and the last forever. In my speedlights, grip everything. Also have a faster recycle time, and enable me to shoot at a higher frame rate.

 

[patrickt]

Yes.

 

[stsinner]

The fact that you can recharge them hundreds of times should answer your questions, plus I've seen gear that advised against alkaline batteries...

Li batteries last forever in my speedlight. I just keep a spare set of 4 in my bag, and charge them in rotation.

 

[Fraggo]

li batteries don't build a memory like alkaline do. so you can recharge right after a shoot and just keep going till the batteries acctually do die. i've had mine last for months on the same charge for at least a month / month and a half in horid conditions.

 

[stsinner]

li batteries don't build a memory like alkaline do.

I think you're thinking of Ni-Cd, as you can't recharge alkaline batteries, so thee is no chance to build a memory. They are throw-aways.

 

[Fraggo]

i prob am, but they do have recharable alkaline

 

[stsinner]

i prob am, but they do have recharable alkaline

I have seen those, but I'm not sure they're widely used.. A friend of mine uses hybrid batteries. Here's a link to read up on rechargeable batteries.

 

[Fraggo]

i don't think they are for photo, unless the camera comes with them. but i do agree with you that they are few and far between.