Huss
Member
We all know - right? - to avoid those alkaline 1.5v button cells that fit in so many of our cameras. Get the silver oxide versions. Stable voltage throughout their life span, longer life, and do not do weird things like swell/leak/explode..
Exhibit A:
Less than a year ago I needed LR44s on the road. The one time I didn't pack spares.. The local hardware store did not have silver oxide, only alkaline. But they are Duracells, so they'll be ok, right? Cuz Duracell! Not some knock off brand.
Anyway:
They had been used for a few rolls, then taken out of the camera and stored in a drawer, room temp. Not hot. This is what they look like maybe 9 months later. I'd hate to think these could still be in a camera.
Exhibit A:
Less than a year ago I needed LR44s on the road. The one time I didn't pack spares.. The local hardware store did not have silver oxide, only alkaline. But they are Duracells, so they'll be ok, right? Cuz Duracell! Not some knock off brand.
Anyway:

They had been used for a few rolls, then taken out of the camera and stored in a drawer, room temp. Not hot. This is what they look like maybe 9 months later. I'd hate to think these could still be in a camera.