Battery charger question

[Reddog99]

I just bought an SX50 HS, and a camera case. I've found that the camera case has enough room in it's side pocket to store the Canon supplied battery charger (CB-2LC) or an extra battery, but not both at the same time unless I install the battery into the charger. So my question is; will leaving the battery in the charger all the time harm or discharger the battery?

[Richard · Accepted solution]

Hi Reddog99,

While we don't suggest long term storage in the battery charger, you shouldn't have any difficulty in storing the battery there for a short period of time.

[Reddog99]

OK, thanks for the reply. I've been storing the battery in the charger for a few days so far and it hasn't gone up in smoke yet. 

[Richard]

Reddog99,

Glad to help. 

I should clarify.  You'll want to remember not to leave the battery on too long.  Some discharging will occur.