Older cameras/motor drives and NiMh/Imedion batteries

[Reschsmooth]

Does anyone know if there are problems using rechargable NiMh or Imedion style batteries in older style cameras/motor drives. I have the MD-4 for the F3 that takes 8 batteries and would prefer to use rechargables. Appreciate comments before I order a stack.

[aim54x]

I have had issues using the Eneloops and Imedions in my MB-16 (F80), due to the lower voltage on these batteries the camera very quickly decides the batteries are flat.

[Reschsmooth]

So what you are saying is that such drives struggle with the 1.2 volt discharge of rechargables and I have to waste money on alkalines? Bugger.

[aim54x]

No harm in trying but you may find that the difference in voltage may result in the need for alkaline batteries

[Reschsmooth]

No harm in trying but you may find that the difference in voltage may result in the need for alkaline batteries

From what I understand, the MD4 (F3) uses batteries in the motor drive to run both the drive and meter. The MB-1 (F2) only runs the drive, I think, suggesting that the voltage difference may be less relevant. Not sure.