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DIY: Making your batteries last longer.
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Who doesn't loves a few extra shots per charge of the batteries you have? This DIY is pretty simple and you don't need any special tools for it.
I won't get in extense details of why is is bad for a battery to be hot while being charged, I'll just say that it shortens the life cycle of it.
Before starting we need rechargeable batteries. I personally use only Sony batteries due to their excellent quality (a different thing are the sony laptop batteries).
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Next we need a battery charger that's not fixed to the power outlet connector. Most DSLR battery chargers are this way. In my case I'll use a sony charger.
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Ok I have all the things, so, how do I get more shots per cycle? Using heatsinks. If you're not a geek you probably must know someone who is and has a couple heatsinks laying around waiting for a new home. The best is to get two heatsinks, althought one will work well. In case you don't have a geek friend you can buy one or for less than a buck each in ebay.
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Finally, all you have to do is a sandwich between your battery charger and the heatsinks. This will disipate the heat and will extend their life cycle.
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PS: Most of the heatsinks will have a cut in the middle wich dobles itself as a pretty useful cable holder.
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That's it for this week. Hope this works as much as it did for me and my friends. Comments are appreciated.
I won't get in extense details of why is is bad for a battery to be hot while being charged, I'll just say that it shortens the life cycle of it.
Before starting we need rechargeable batteries. I personally use only Sony batteries due to their excellent quality (a different thing are the sony laptop batteries).
:thumb105778227:
Next we need a battery charger that's not fixed to the power outlet connector. Most DSLR battery chargers are this way. In my case I'll use a sony charger.
:thumb105778819:
Ok I have all the things, so, how do I get more shots per cycle? Using heatsinks. If you're not a geek you probably must know someone who is and has a couple heatsinks laying around waiting for a new home. The best is to get two heatsinks, althought one will work well. In case you don't have a geek friend you can buy one or for less than a buck each in ebay.
:thumb105778902:
Finally, all you have to do is a sandwich between your battery charger and the heatsinks. This will disipate the heat and will extend their life cycle.
:thumb105779086:
PS: Most of the heatsinks will have a cut in the middle wich dobles itself as a pretty useful cable holder.
:thumb105779190:
That's it for this week. Hope this works as much as it did for me and my friends. Comments are appreciated.
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