On Tue, 14 Aug 2001 12:57:33 GMT, hjj@ev1.net wrote:

>My batteries are lithium, and was told they should be kept in a
>discgarged state. I was also told that camcorders should be kept
>sealed inside a zip lock plastic bag when not to be used over a period
>of time. That might make sense. Don't know if anybody does that or
>not.

Do not do this - if you live in a humid area and do
not include ***recharged*** desicant, this will
almost certainly result in mold growth on lens
elements, not a pretty thing...;-)