Time to replace the battery?

[78rm400c]

Hello and Merry Christmas!

I own multiple Pro3 cameras that are about 4 years old now. I needed to replace 1 battery a few months ago and now 2 more cameras are showing the same signs.

Has anyone else needed new to replace batteries (I’m sure many have) and how many years did you get from the old ones?

[jguerdat]

I'm still plugging along on original batteries but do have extras that I charge with the external charging station. I cycle through all batteries on my various cameras so they get used on a regular basis. Not the same thing as your situation but a possible solution.

[78rm400c]

Yes, I agree. Sort of like rotating tires - they all end up lasting longer.

How old are the batteries that you use? I know each case is different but I’m trying to get an idea of what is the “normal” life expectancy. 

[jguerdat]

I started collecting them when I first installed my Ultra cameras (2018?) and those batteries are still in use. I have 7 cameras that all use the same batteries which range in age from ~6 years to <1 year.

[StephenB]

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@jguerdat wrote:

I started collecting them when I first installed my Ultra cameras (2018?) and those batteries are still in use. I have 7 cameras that all use the same batteries which range in age from ~6 years to <1 year.

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FWIW, I also do this.  So far my oldest batteries (~2018) are all still working.