> The rather generic NiMH batteries I have were essentially useless after > a couple weeks sitting in a digital camera (turned off. Your guess is > as good as mine as to how much current drain there was in the 'off' > state.) My otherwise very good digital camera (Fuji Finepix S602) has the nasty habit of eating batteries for lunch, even when turned off. It will completely kill a brand new set of 4 AA alkalines in a week or so. Grrr! Bob Ammerman RAm Systems -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist