How do you ~safely~ store your D-LI90 batteries ?

**ehrwien** · 12-11-2018, 01:10 PM

Anything wrong with how I solved this "problem" on my spare?

I folded a small piece of paper around the side where the contacts are and keep it in a plastic bag in which I wrap it up a few times.

Tbh, I would have preferred a fitted plastic cap to be included with the camera. I got one with another camera, and I can't see why you'd exclude a cent item that gives us peace of mind.

**aslyfox** · 12-11-2018, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by ehrwien

Anything wrong with how I solved this "problem" on my spare?. . . .

" my two cents worth ":

what ever works for one person is best for that person

reh321 · 12-12-2018, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by ehrwien

Anything wrong with how I solved this "problem" on my spare?

I folded a small piece of paper around the side where the contacts are and keep it in a plastic bag in which I wrap it up a few times.

Tbh, I would have preferred a fitted plastic cap to be included with the camera. I got one with another camera, and I can't see why you'd exclude a cent item that gives us peace of mind.

The Canon batteries I used all had a plastic cap that covered the contacts - I'd show a photo of one of them, but they turned out to be very losable for me - sort of like the plastic piece Pentax provides to cover the hot shoe.

**dtrego** · 12-12-2018, 01:09 PM - **1 Like**

If you have access to a 3d printer, there’s a cap design on thingiverse that you can print. It fits quite snugly on my one spare battery.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:184899

There’s also one for the D-Li109, but I haven’t tried that one.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6865

angerdan · 12-12-2018, 01:30 PM

D-LI90 battery contact cover (like with the old D-LI50 batteries):
shinyrover.com/shinyrover/?p=1304

Wolfie665 · 12-23-2018, 05:29 PM

I keep 1 in my camera and 1 spare in my bag in separate small pocket.

I never have used the spare one so far...

**TwoUptons** · 12-26-2018, 08:13 AM

I keep my batteries loose in the bag with my steel wool and a ziplock full of lighter fluid

Seriously, I do tape the ends with painters tape (after having folded a ‘handle’ in it to make it easier to pull off). TSA and their equivalents elsewhere have never had an issue with that.

I’ve also never had an issue with tape residue or anything related to that.

But I would use the plastic caps if I had them...

-Eric

Theov39 · 12-30-2018, 02:09 AM

I use the covers from Nikon DSLR batteries as they fit the Pentax LI90 battery perfectly. My Nikon batteries just sit at home so its not an issue leaving them uncovered.

C_Jones · 12-31-2018, 10:22 AM

I take mine out of the camera when not being used. I place them in fold top sandwich bags, twist tie the bag(s) closed and put them on a shelf in a closed cabinet.

When I bring them for a shoot, I keep them each in a twist tied sandwich bag in my pack or in a pocket.

Wheatfield · 12-31-2018, 03:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by klkitchens

As does underthinking.

No harm in quick and easy and logical precautions.

If you actually own the gear in question, a very quick glance at the batteries will make it obvious that there is zero possibility of contacts from different batteries coming in contact with each other and forming a circuit.
I invite you to take two batteries and try to touch the contacts together. It can't be done.

**monochrome** · 12-31-2018, 08:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wheatfield

If you actually own the gear in question, a very quick glance at the batteries will make it obvious that there is zero possibility of contacts from different batteries coming in contact with each other and forming a circuit.
I invite you to take two batteries and try to touch the contacts together. It can't be done.

But those little nylon battery pouches are so cute - and A-R to boot. Especially the brand with the red and green inserts so you know which ones are charged and which are depleted.

**gaweidert** · 01-01-2019, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

Four of mine are in a batter holder from Think Tank and I have a few two battery holders from Lens Coat that can mount on my belt. And of course a battery in each camera. Charged batteries go into the holders with the contacts facing down. Batteries that need charging are put in contacts facing up.

My AA batteries for my flash are in aftermarket 4 packs. If they are charged they are all orientated in the same direction. If they need charging I alternate the direction.

pentax360 · 01-01-2019, 04:31 PM

I use a small ziplock bag that something small came in I bought at some point.

12-31-2018, 08:33 PM - 1 Like	#101
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Wheatfield If you actually own the gear in question, a very quick glance at the batteries will make it obvious that there is zero possibility of contacts from different batteries coming in contact with each other and forming a circuit. I invite you to take two batteries and try to touch the contacts together. It can't be done. But those little nylon battery pouches are so cute - and A-R to boot. Especially the brand with the red and green inserts so you know which ones are charged and which are depleted. Last edited by monochrome; 12-31-2018 at 08:43 PM.

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12-11-2018, 01:10 PM	#91
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	Anything wrong with how I solved this "problem" on my spare? I folded a small piece of paper around the side where the contacts are and keep it in a plastic bag in which I wrap it up a few times. Tbh, I would have preferred a fitted plastic cap to be included with the camera. I got one with another camera, and I can't see why you'd exclude a cent item that gives us peace of mind.

12-11-2018, 02:34 PM	#92
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by ehrwien Anything wrong with how I solved this "problem" on my spare?. . . . " my two cents worth ": what ever works for one person is best for that person

12-12-2018, 09:41 AM	#93
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by ehrwien Anything wrong with how I solved this "problem" on my spare? I folded a small piece of paper around the side where the contacts are and keep it in a plastic bag in which I wrap it up a few times. Tbh, I would have preferred a fitted plastic cap to be included with the camera. I got one with another camera, and I can't see why you'd exclude a cent item that gives us peace of mind. The Canon batteries I used all had a plastic cap that covered the contacts - I'd show a photo of one of them, but they turned out to be very losable for me - sort of like the plastic piece Pentax provides to cover the hot shoe.

12-12-2018, 01:09 PM - 1 Like	#94
dtrego Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grove City, OH, USA Posts: 105	If you have access to a 3d printer, there’s a cap design on thingiverse that you can print. It fits quite snugly on my one spare battery. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:184899 There’s also one for the D-Li109, but I haven’t tried that one. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6865

12-12-2018, 01:30 PM	#95
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	D-LI90 battery contact cover (like with the old D-LI50 batteries): shinyrover.com/shinyrover/?p=1304

12-23-2018, 05:29 PM	#96
Wolfie665 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95	I keep 1 in my camera and 1 spare in my bag in separate small pocket. I never have used the spare one so far...

12-26-2018, 08:13 AM	#97
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	I keep my batteries loose in the bag with my steel wool and a ziplock full of lighter fluid Seriously, I do tape the ends with painters tape (after having folded a ‘handle’ in it to make it easier to pull off). TSA and their equivalents elsewhere have never had an issue with that. I’ve also never had an issue with tape residue or anything related to that. But I would use the plastic caps if I had them... -Eric

12-30-2018, 02:09 AM	#98
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	I use the covers from Nikon DSLR batteries as they fit the Pentax LI90 battery perfectly. My Nikon batteries just sit at home so its not an issue leaving them uncovered.

12-31-2018, 10:22 AM	#99
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	I take mine out of the camera when not being used. I place them in fold top sandwich bags, twist tie the bag(s) closed and put them on a shelf in a closed cabinet. When I bring them for a shoot, I keep them each in a twist tied sandwich bag in my pack or in a pocket.

12-31-2018, 03:06 PM - 2 Likes	#100
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by klkitchens As does underthinking. No harm in quick and easy and logical precautions. If you actually own the gear in question, a very quick glance at the batteries will make it obvious that there is zero possibility of contacts from different batteries coming in contact with each other and forming a circuit. I invite you to take two batteries and try to touch the contacts together. It can't be done.

01-01-2019, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#102
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Four of mine are in a batter holder from Think Tank and I have a few two battery holders from Lens Coat that can mount on my belt. And of course a battery in each camera. Charged batteries go into the holders with the contacts facing down. Batteries that need charging are put in contacts facing up. My AA batteries for my flash are in aftermarket 4 packs. If they are charged they are all orientated in the same direction. If they need charging I alternate the direction.

01-01-2019, 04:31 PM	#103
pentax360 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: OR Posts: 436	I use a small ziplock bag that something small came in I bought at some point.