AA Rechargeable Batteries
Apr 16, 2012 15:14:15 #
I use them all the time.Never have a problem.They will last three years ,only losing 15%.
They are the only batteries coming charged
They are the only batteries coming charged
Apr 16, 2012 15:18:46 #
Old Timer wrote:
Love your misspelling; accidental, I'm sure. (I do it all the time)That is the brand name, they are made by Sonya.
ALYN wrote:
What is an eneloop ? ALYN
That's Sanyo, but I like Sonya better, a more personal name and great batteries!
Apr 16, 2012 15:23:11 #
Croce
Loc: Earth
It would seem logical that the highest mah would give the longest service however that is not entirely true. Batteries also have different rates of shelf life and depletion. Because of those factors a 2000mah battery might give better service than a 2500 or 2700mah one. Incredible but true!
Apr 16, 2012 16:28:39 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
Croce wrote:
Incredible but true!
Not entirely incredible, but almost certainly true. At photokina I'll try to get some hard numbers out of battery manufacturers.
Cheers,
R.
Apr 16, 2012 16:58:25 #
rkfjr
Loc: Bangor Maine
i use Duracell2450mah recharable in my cameras and in my mouse for many years have had no problems a few or the batt.go bad after a few years and will not take a charge. Also ck the amh on the batt as they have many that are cheaper with lower numbers 1600 etc
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Apr 16, 2012 17:28:47 #
I bought 2, 10 packs AA eneloop and 1, 12 pack AAA eneloop at Costco $60, $20 a pack.
They had no chargers at either store.
The AA are 1.2v min 1900 mAh.
The AAA are 1.2v min 750 mAh.
I will use AA in 1 SB 28 and 3 SB 800 and the AAA are for the flash remotes.
Now I need a charger.
I am buying from Amazon, La Crosse Technology Alpha Power Battery Charger, BC1000, as recommended by Ken Rockwell.
I hope this is far better technology than the Maha crap I threw out 10 years ago.
I am spending $120 for rechargeable batteries.
For the same money I could have bought 400 AA Duracell at Costco.
Most times I only use one SB 800 at a time, but I always put 5 new batteries in it. I get about 300 shots per day that way. I just did that for 4 days this weekend.
The Duracell would have lasted for 80 shoots, or about 3 years for me.
This may not be a cost savings.
I do plan to use the 4 speed lights with 2 Novatron for more studio work. That may make those 1500 recycles worth it.
They had no chargers at either store.
The AA are 1.2v min 1900 mAh.
The AAA are 1.2v min 750 mAh.
I will use AA in 1 SB 28 and 3 SB 800 and the AAA are for the flash remotes.
Now I need a charger.
I am buying from Amazon, La Crosse Technology Alpha Power Battery Charger, BC1000, as recommended by Ken Rockwell.
I hope this is far better technology than the Maha crap I threw out 10 years ago.
I am spending $120 for rechargeable batteries.
For the same money I could have bought 400 AA Duracell at Costco.
Most times I only use one SB 800 at a time, but I always put 5 new batteries in it. I get about 300 shots per day that way. I just did that for 4 days this weekend.
The Duracell would have lasted for 80 shoots, or about 3 years for me.
This may not be a cost savings.
I do plan to use the 4 speed lights with 2 Novatron for more studio work. That may make those 1500 recycles worth it.
Croce wrote:
Randy,
I ordered the LaCrosse BC-700 charger from Amazon. $32 and bought the batteries at Costco. Forget the price. EneloopXX
2500mah rechargeable 500 times. They also have a 2000mah rechargeable 1500 times.
I ordered the LaCrosse BC-700 charger from Amazon. $32 and bought the batteries at Costco. Forget the price. EneloopXX
2500mah rechargeable 500 times. They also have a 2000mah rechargeable 1500 times.
Apr 16, 2012 19:24:07 #
Bill41 wrote:
Has anyone tried Ray-O-Vac rechargeables? What is yiur opinion? They are readily available and inexpensive at WalMart.
I am currently using Ray-O-Vac 2100mAH Ni-Mh in my Cannon point-and-shoot with no problem. I had never heard of eneloop before today. I have, however, used good ole' Radio Shack Ni-Mh batteries in another FinePix camera and they lasted years and held their charge. I always keep two sets per camera so I have one set installed and the other charged and ready - have had no issues. One thing to keep in mind for battery life. That FinePix used 4 AA batteries so there was plenty of power available. A camera using only 2 of the same batteries may not have the same staying power
Apr 16, 2012 19:39:29 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
Fingers and brain not connected.
GoofyNewfie wrote:
That's Sanyo, but I like Sonya better, a more personal name and great batteries!
Old Timer wrote:
Love your misspelling; accidental, I'm sure. (I do it all the time)That is the brand name, they are made by Sonya.
ALYN wrote:
What is an eneloop ? ALYN
That's Sanyo, but I like Sonya better, a more personal name and great batteries!
Apr 16, 2012 20:00:46 #
Larry has it right. Powerex 2700 are the best batteries and chargers out there. And that's from experience and research.
Apr 16, 2012 20:26:44 #
hj
Loc: Florida
mr_class wrote:
Larry has it right. Powerex 2700 are the best batteries and chargers out there. And that's from experience and research.
Sorry, I just sold my maha charger and quit using Powerex batteries because they didn't hold a charge long sitting in the camera. I have used eneloop exclusively for several years now.
Apr 16, 2012 20:38:58 #
HJ, how long did you keep them in your camera? I have used the Powerex for years in speedlights and they have never failed me. I also use 12 AA Powerex 2700s in a wildlife surveillance camera which is unattended for months at a time in sub-freezing weather. I do buy new ones every two years for insurance against failure.
Apr 16, 2012 22:11:26 #
hj
Loc: Florida
mr. class.... they would lose their charge within weeks of sitting unused. I was disappointed big time because I had heard so often how good they are. I started using eneloops with little drain.
Apr 17, 2012 03:41:14 #
Croce
Loc: Earth
I believe Mr. Class is calendar amd thermometer impaired. There is no way Powerex would perform in an unattended Wildlife camera as he states. Mine were very mediocre at holding charge and committed suicide melted to their maha charger after about a year of use. And I always used the low power or reconditioning charge.
Apr 17, 2012 22:31:57 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
I have used Eneloop batteries. I think the Eneloop charger furnished with my original purchase, charges at a slower rate. I purchased the MAHA MH-C801D Charger from Thomas Battery Company, it not only is approved to charge the Eneloop AA Batteries, but it charges at a faster rate than the original Eneloop Charger.
Thomas battery company also sells several brands of AA recharable batteries. I have seen a great many photographers I know using Everex Batteries.
I have the older version of the Eneloop bateries, as well as the New 1500 version and had good luck with them, especailly when it come to their ability to retain their charge over a period of time. Some rechargeable batteries tend to loose their charge over time, if not recharged.
Thomas battery company also sells several brands of AA recharable batteries. I have seen a great many photographers I know using Everex Batteries.
I have the older version of the Eneloop bateries, as well as the New 1500 version and had good luck with them, especailly when it come to their ability to retain their charge over a period of time. Some rechargeable batteries tend to loose their charge over time, if not recharged.
Apr 18, 2012 00:40:09 #
Nikonuser
Loc: South Dakota
I have the Eneloop and am very satisfied with them. Have had them for over two years and they have never let me down. Their claim to fame is that once you have them charged, you can use them after even a few months and they are almost fully charged unlike most other rechargeables that lose their charge over time without any usage.
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