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... if you use 3rd party batteries ! :ROTFL:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/dsc_battery.html
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/dsc_battery.html
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it is of course a subject I feel strongly about, but how do I avoid buying the only camera which does what I want? I wish there was another method of sending them a message.Another reason to not buy Panasonic anymore.....
we have 4 cameras here at home, taking batterys and chargers is a pain in the butt when we go on a trip. Now back when I could realistically say "AA only" then I can use those batteries inJust not that big a deal to me.
ok ... sorry if I was preaching to the ChoirI agree completely. It would be wonderful if everything ran on AAs.
never in my life seen or known anyone who's ever had that happen. I personally think its a myth distributed by the makers.I tend not to trust off brand batteries. I'm sure some are perfectly good ... but you don't know you have a bad one until it's ruined your camera or caught fire.
Evidently you missed this Nikon episode, and that was with the maker's own battery! So I'd think it's certainly possible for it to happen with third-party batteries as well.never in my life seen or known anyone who's ever had that happen. I personally think its a myth distributed by the makers.
Sadly, I have a friend who's telescope shop burned down one night due to off-brand Canon-replacement lithium batteries going up when on the charger. I don't think it's a myth at all that there are some bad manufacturers out there but I also think that there are reputable after market battery makers who make good products. However, it often seems as though good replacement batteries are fairly pricey as well.never in my life seen or known anyone who's ever had that happen. I personally think its a myth distributed by the makers.
Sort of like what another large Japanese manufacturer does with printer ink cartridges--long before they are actually empty. And then they threatened to sue people who sell third party cartridges.Next thing they'll set in a counter for usages and say "no go with more than 100 charges"
hmmm