In order to prolong the life of your METZ 9704 replacement battery please read the following:

Your METZ 9704 battery is charged during production in order to test it. Your METZ 9704 rechargeable battery will discharge between the end of the production and the moment you receive it. That is why your METZ 9704 battery will have to be charged before you use it. You can use your existing charger or an external charger this will optimize charging of your METZ 9704 battery and prolong the life of your camera power supply.

Your METZ 9704 rechargeable battery discharges slowly and progressively when not in use. The self discharge rate is about 1% of the battery's capacity per day at room temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster your 9704 battery will discharge. If you intend to leave your METZ 9704 battery for a prolonged period without use then a service charge is recommended from time to time, taking in to account the self discharge rate and time between using your METZ 9704 battery.

Rather than supplying original METZ 9704 batteries, we supply replacement 9704 batteries made by Uniross and Hahnel. Our 9704 batteries have a two year warranty, represent excellent value and meet or exceed the original specifications. We also offer free delivery on all our products including the 9704 battery.