AA Rechargable batteries: I have been using a combination of Eneloop 2,000 mAh batteries, Powerx 2,700 mAh batteries and just picked up some Amazon Basic 2,400 mAh batteries. I have...

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

I have been using a combination of Eneloop 2,000 mAh batteries, Powerx 2,700 mAh batteries and just picked up some Amazon Basic 2,400 mAh batteries.

I have had good luck with the Eneloops, but at 2,000 mAh they may be a bit light for longevity.

I recently saw a set of ANSMANN batteries, AA, but at a 2,850 mAh rating.

I believe these are the highest NIMH AA rechargables and were not expensive at $13.00 for 4 batteries.

Anyone have any knowledge/experience with them or any of the above mentioned batteries?

Thanks.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

Dngallagher wrote:

I have been using a combination of Eneloop 2,000 m... (show quote)

No experience, but please let us know of your experieces. I currently use Enloops, but would like longer longevity(? syntax).

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

Dngallagher wrote:

I have been using a combination of Eneloop 2,000 m... (show quote)

No experience, but please let us know of your experieces. I currently use Enloops, but would like longer longevity(? syntax).

Pgphoto Loc: Brooklyn, NY

i have used envelops for a few years. Have had no problem with them. I chose these the 2400 ma/hour version. The advantage of enelopes is that they hold 85 percent of there charge for up to a year others lose their charge much sooner. when you have quite a few in your camera bag it help not having to recharge everything before a photo shoot

JoeBiker Loc: homebase: Houston, TX

I have used both envelop and PowereX. The PowereX are better if you are not going to wait a week or more after charging them before you use them. The Envelop are better if you don't know how long you will need to store them before you use them.

The problem with any new battery is that it may well be a year or more before you know how well they hold up. I was once very happy with the capacity of Duracell rechargeable when they were new. But, less that a year later (~10-12 charge cycles), their capacity had dropped to almost nothing.

My Envelop and PowereX are more than 6-8 years old, and their capacity is holding up very well (tested with a Lacrosse charger/tester).

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Dngallagher wrote:

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I've been using nothing but Ansmann since the late 90s. One of the original ones (1650 mAh) died a couple of years ago, and I bought some 2850s. Still using the original charger. It's the only brand I will buy.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Dngallagher wrote:

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I've been using rechargeable AA for nearly 20 years and have tried most of the major brands.

Nothing I've tried compares to the Panasonic Eneloop Pro rated at 2450mAh. They cost a little more but are worth it.

BTW not all battery ratings are accurate and perform as marked.

Bobbee

RWR wrote:

I've been using nothing but Ansmann since the late 90s. One of the original ones (1650 mAh) died a couple of years ago, and I bought some 2850s. Still using the original charger. It's the only brand I will buy.

Thanks Gallegher, When I see things that make sense and don't cost an arm and a leg I bite. I use Enercells, well we know where that went. Also those batteries just decide to quit charging and you have to throw them out. and not after a long time either. Really erks me.

Do these batteries have a 'quick' charger? Did not look yet.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Dngallagher wrote:

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I have several Amazon Eneloop AA, and they seem to last as long as the name brand. As for 2,000 vs 2,400, that would take a controlled test. The price is better for the Amazons, so that does it for me.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

You might be able to 2900 or even 3000 (I'm pretty sure I've seen both). It's not just about capacity though. Some lower capacity batteries will deliver a better usable current over a longer period than some 'high' capacity. All depends on what you want to do with them. Take a look at the ENELOOP PRO range.

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

I had a failure with a couple of Powerex batteries (they wouldn't charge) and contacted the factory about it. They made it clear that these batteries should be recharged every 30 days to keep them healthy. Since doing that all has been fine. They have a good reputation and rating. I keep two sets and interchange them, just like my camera batteries. I use the AA's for my Nikon D700 Speedlight.

Dngallagher wrote:

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ABJanes wrote:

I had a failure with a couple of Powerex batteries (they wouldn't charge) and contacted the factory about it. They made it clear that these batteries should be recharged every 30 days to keep them healthy.

That goes completely against the Eneloop principle of the batteries staying charged for so long.

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

They should be recharged whether they have been in use or not, they do lose their charge just sitting, as you know.

ABJanes wrote:

I had a failure with a couple of Powerex batteries (they wouldn't charge) and contacted the factory about it. They made it clear that these batteries should be recharged every 30 days to keep them healthy. Since doing that all has been fine. They have a good reputation and rating. I keep two sets and interchange them, just like my camera batteries. I use the AA's for my Nikon D700 Speedlight.

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

They do hold a charge for a long time but this procedure keeps them healthy. I can only quote what the factory told me and it has worked fine thus far.

jerryc41 wrote:

That goes completely against the Eneloop principle of the batteries staying charged for so long.

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

Used Eneloops for a while as they were a gift and they were good. Been using Amazon Basic AA and AAA for a couple of years now. Price is right. Get brand new sets of everything every 2 to 3 years. Works for me. I'm a computer guy and have lots of wireless stuff, keyboard, mice, flash for camera, etc.