Best CRV3 Li-Ion rechargable for SP-350

[Major_Tom]

What about the voltage ? Does anybody know is it 3.6V safe for SP-350 ?

 

[ReefHound]

What about the voltage ? Does anybody know is it 3.6V safe for SP-350 ?

I would be nervous about using a bat that says it outputs 3.6v in a device that typically runs on 3.0v. Read the manual to see if there is a warning against using rechargeables. I would think any device manufactured in recent years would accomodate rechargeables as they have become commonly used.

Many rechargeables output a slightly higher voltage when fully charged than their non-rechargeable equivalent. This voltage quickly drops to the nominal voltage where it remains constant until nearly depleted, then drops off rapidly. I wouldn't be surprised if those 3.0v and 3.6v batteries weren't the same but just marketed the specs differently.

 

[gert7to3]

3.6V is fine for the SP-350. In fact, the AA batteries' lower voltage is why the camera gives you that low power warning.

 

[soonerwink]

Here are the ones I buy from ebay, I have never had any problems with them, I have had them for 2 years. CRV3 CR-V3 Battery for KODAK EasyShare CW330 C CD CX DX - eBay (item 130287955090 end time Feb-17-09 17:15:00 PST)

 

[RockyHeap]

Thanks all for your input.

Here's what I bought off of ebay yesterday for my SP-350.

4 Li-ion batteries 1400 mA and 2 chargers, with shipping, was under $50 bucks. I liked this charger style with the fold up AC power prongs, less cables and AC adapters to worry about.


CR-V3 RCRV3 Rechargeable Li-Ion 1400mAh Battery NEW NEW - eBay (item 360116003956 end time Mar-12-09 10:37:33 PDT)

Battery Charger for Li-Ion CR-V3 CRV3 RCR-V3 AC/DC - eBay (item 200196092834 end time Feb-21-09 17:13:43 PST)


Sooooo, I should be well set up for living on Roatan for 6 weeks. Can't wait, I'm headed out March through Mid April.

 

[CheddarChick]

Cool. Make sure you post Pix!!!

 

[RockyHeap]

Roatan Pictures? you mean like these from my last trip down to see "Fridgerator sized barrel sponges and do a shark dive?

cocoview is an awesome resort. and I love my wide angle lens on the SP-350. DS-125 strobe is great and would LOVE to get a twin for it.

 

[merxlin]

So my SP-350/PT-030 flooded itself last trip (thats right, no operator error---my story and I'm sticking to it). I was able to pull the battery within a couple minutes of flooding (not a leak- the whole housing filled with seawater). I let it dry out and tried it in an old Kodak P&S I use at work. It not only still had a charge and fired up, but took a complete charge. Other than a bit of corrosion on the termial plates which wiped right off, I see no damage to the battery. Now, I am not going to continue to use it for obvious reasons, but good to know that if I was on a dive vacation and that was all I had, even after getting it wet (dropping in a rinse tank, minor flood where only the battery area etc got wet) it would still function.

 

[scubagoldmc]

Mike,

Sorry to hear about your camera flood. As you know both Sharol and I have experienced flood damage and it is no fun.

Hope you have a new setup soon.

Mike Carter

 

[merxlin]

Thanks Mike. It's no fun looking at your housing and having it look like an underwater aquarium.