First William Sommerwerck wrote:
(snip) . . .the surprising answer is that rechargeable batteries
>>can<< harm some flashes. Alkaline cells have a higher internal
resistance than NiCd or NiMH cells. Some flashes (mostly cheaper units)
(snip)
And Ray replied:
I once wrecked an A11 flashgun (as used on XA cameras) when I
inadvertantly used a NiCd cell in it. To be fair, Olympus did warn the
user that NiCd would damage the A11 . . . they were right :-O
I am now concerned. I have been using NiCads for over a year in my
A11's and A16 with no "apparent" problems. Are there any warnings or
symptoms of impending failure? I guess I will have to check the manual
when I get home.
Has anyone else had problems using NiCads with the XA Flashes? Is it
due to the high charge rate or over heating the tube from too many
flashes?
Mike Butler
Dublin, California
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