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AC connection vs battery life

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Helderzicht
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‎2021-01-28 04:31 AM

Does a permanent AC connection shorten the life of the battery?

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‎2021-01-28 05:19 AM

No, when the batteries are in the camera they actually get an 80% charge only to prevent damage.

I've has powered Pro cams over 3 yrs and the batteries are still fine

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‎2021-01-28 05:19 AM

No, when the batteries are in the camera they actually get an 80% charge only to prevent damage.

I've has powered Pro cams over 3 yrs and the batteries are still fine

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