>
> >
> > > The self-discharge rate (unopened) is commendably low at 5%/year.
> > >
> > > Did you have to drill a hole in the battery cap for air?
> > >
> >
> > No, it already has two small holes .
> >
> > I learned from a counter guy at the camera shop that out
> > here the zinc-air batteries will last about 6 months. The dry
> > air really shortens their life span.
> >
>
> I think 6 months is impressive. I was thinking more like 6 weeks
> or, heaven forbid, 6 days. $3.00/year for batteries is pretty good.
>
Yes, if they prove to last that long I won't bother with making the silver
oxide battery adapter. Adding the nylon spacer sleeve is mandatory to keep the
batteries upright, otherwise they flop around and make it difficult to screw on
the cover.
Chris
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