Re-Chargeable Batteries- Recommendations (Page 2): I have used and still use Eneloops in my speed lights and other devices using AA cells. No complaints with any of them, all are over...

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

CWW wrote:

Greetings all, What is your experience with AA re-chargeable batteries in speed lights? I've read the Amazon reviews for EBL and ENELOOP, lots of negative posts. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!

I have used and still use Eneloops in my speed lights and other devices using AA cells.

No complaints with any of them, all are over 5 years old and still hold their charge.

I have tried other brands, but they never seemed as good as the Eneloops

The charger may be the most important factor

Dave H2

Thanks TJW47, I missed the mwh vs mah. Good info and appreciate your testing and reporting same.
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gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

Check out this previous post. Gary https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-596110-1.html

CWW Loc: North Jersey

larryepage wrote:

I have used Enercell and other brands of AA NiMH cells in my SB-800 for over 10 years and never had a problem. Never had a problem with low voltage or slow recycling, but there was a discussion here within the past two weeks where someone with a different flash did seem to have a problem. I'm not sure that we ever saw a full report around whether it was resolved. And some flashes (including the SB-800) have an option to use a fifth cell, which will completely eliminate any voltage problem, since 1.2 x 5 = 6.0 volts. (The option was intended for faster recharge, not specifically for use with rechargeable batteries. I've never found it necessary.) Finding a strategy to charge that 5th battery may be a challenge, though.

I do pay attention to storage capacity...mainstream AA NiMH capacity seems to be around 2500 mAH. I have one set of Enercells that claim to be 3500 mAH, and I've seen some other brands (or non-brands) marked as low as 1500 mAH. I cannot speak for Eneloop cells used in flash units. I've used them extensively in FM wireless microphone transmitters, and they work great in that application. But that is a very constant, non-varying load...no periodic very high current peaks like those created by flash units. I'm sure others will have something to say about them, because they are very popular here.

I suggest that you select a brand that you can readily obtain, preferably with their matching charger, and see how it works. Unlike dedicated camera batteries, these tend to be pretty inexpensive (at least on a relative basis), so you won't have a tremendous amount invested if operation is not optimal. It is extremely unlikely that you are going to cause any damage with your experimentation.

I do know that NiMH cells are very thermally "active." They tend to get warm while charging, and they tend to get warm when discharging under heavy load. Just be aware of that if you are using your flash on a quick cycle basis. Heat from the cells could trip the thermal protection in your flash.

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CWW Loc: North Jersey

Dngallagher wrote:

I have used and still use Eneloops in my speed lights and other devices using AA cells.

No complaints with any of them, all are over 5 years old and still hold their charge.

I have tried other brands, but they never seemed as good as the Eneloops

The charger may be the most important factor

Thank you!

CWW Loc: North Jersey

Dngallagher wrote:

I have used and still use Eneloops in my speed lights and other devices using AA cells.

No complaints with any of them, all are over 5 years old and still hold their charge.

I have tried other brands, but they never seemed as good as the Eneloops

The charger may be the most important factor

Thank you.

CWW Loc: North Jersey

CWW wrote:

Thank yuo!

Make that THANK YOU!

CWW Loc: North Jersey

Dngallagher wrote:

I have used and still use Eneloops in my speed lights and other devices using AA cells.

No complaints with any of them, all are over 5 years old and still hold their charge.

I have tried other brands, but they never seemed as good as the Eneloops

The charger may be the most important factor

Thank you!

CWW Loc: North Jersey

gwong1 wrote:

Check out this previous post. Gary https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-596110-1.html

Thank you!

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

I have used Eneloop and now Ladda which I believe are the same for many years in all my battery requirements. Over the years I have tried most of the other brands and they don't compare.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

CWW wrote:

Greetings all, What is your experience with AA re-chargeable batteries in speed lights? I've read the Amazon reviews for EBL and ENELOOP, lots of negative posts. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!

I use Eneloop rechargeables in everything, including my Canon 600EX-RT flashes.
I can shoot an entire event without changing batteries and they will maintain the flashes rapid recycle times.
I have many "sets" of these batteries purchased from Costco when they carried them.
They work well to this day and I keep them all rotating.
In real life usage, they work great for me in both high and low drain devices.
There are other factors to consider though; so do yourself a favor and watch the following short video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A1GvQ40j0Q&list=PLjT3B9r2z3fXa86rhWQCKWfZr8WRv6Df6&index=2
Smile,
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cullumjt Loc: Central Florida

I have used eneloops in both my Canon flashes since I bought them. I know they are listed as having lower voltage, but experience is that they recycle fast, and last through an entire wedding, portrait session, birthday party, etc. recently, I bought Amazon basics batteries to round out my charged number of batteries. Also, no problems. Something I bought came with Energizer batteries and a charger...also no problem. My go to batteries, though, are the eneloops.

CWW Loc: North Jersey

joer wrote:

I have used Eneloop and now Ladda which I believe are the same for many years in all my battery requirements. Over the years I have tried most of the other brands and they don't compare.

Thank you!

CWW Loc: North Jersey

Jimmy T wrote:

I use Eneloop rechargeables in everything, includi... (show quote)

Thank you!

CWW Loc: North Jersey

cullumjt wrote:

I have used eneloops in both my Canon flashes since I bought them. I know they are listed as having lower voltage, but experience is that they recycle fast, and last through an entire wedding, portrait session, birthday party, etc. recently, I bought Amazon basics batteries to round out my charged number of batteries. Also, no problems. Something I bought came with Energizer batteries and a charger...also no problem. My go to batteries, though, are the eneloops.

Thank you!