Recently had a few probs with AA batteries for digi cam, the batteries are probably 3 years old but have no idea on how often they have been recharged. Recently after charging they dont last long (have ordered a couple of new sets) Anyhow I have just recharged them all and on a multimeter thingy they are showing 14V + or should that be 1.4 V, not too clever with these things and how to set them.
Would this be a realistic voltage for freshly charged? Other than when my digicam tells me `change the battery pack` after a few pics is there any practical way to decide if the batteries are past their best. I am assuming the slight possibility of a camera fault, thats about 7 years old.
thanks