Leaving the battery in the camera for extended period of time??1D vs the rest..

I have read on some sites that they say to take out the battery pack if the camera won't be in use for 2 weeks or longer. I always keep my battery pack in my 30D because I'm using the camera all the time. Is what I'm doing ok or should I take out the battery if not used for a few days.

Does the same go for the 1D Mark 2 and N cameras? I see the battery and that thing is a whopper LOL.. would it hurt leaving it in the camera or should it be taken out as well. Just curious..do the 1D cameras have a door flap to cover the battery compartment if the battery is taken out or is it just a empty space? I have a couple friends that shoot sports with these cameras so I get curious

Its just good practice to take the battery out if the camera is going to be stored for an extende period of time...

If I know im going to use the camera again within a day or two I usually leave the battery inside.

StealthLude wrote in post #2267241
Its just good practice to take the battery out if the camera is going to be stored for an extende period of time...

If I know im going to use the camera again within a day or two I usually leave the battery inside.

What about the date/time battery?

So why is it a good practice to remove the battery from the camera??

Once you understand the reason for removing the battery from 30D (using a Lithium-Ion) you might be able to answer why or why not fora 1D series (which uses NiMH).

steve

the 1d series have a plastic moulding that plugs in to the battery compartement when the camera is stored with battery removed. Steve

Is it so the battery doesn leak or something?

Only time I take a battery out is to put a fresh one in.

Jon wrote in post #2267723
Only time I take a battery out is to put a fresh one in.

if its sitting around long enough to warrant taking it out completely, maybe you should question whether you need it at all?

if not, send it to . . .me