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chattphotos · 08-09-2012, 05:52 PM

I've been shooting on Nuon 3000mah Ni-Mh batteries for about 2 years now. These batteries are powerful!

However, I think they're dying... They only last for one photoshoot before I have to recharge. Whereas I could shoot for a month or 1500 photos on them before having to recharge.

What's your favorite AA rechargeable battery and why?

ChooseAName · 08-09-2012, 06:06 PM

Many of us will say Sanyo Eneloops. They discharge very slowly when not in use.

photolady95 · 08-09-2012, 06:20 PM

Sanyo Eneloops. Because they last even when stored. At Adorama I get four of them for $10.95 sometimes with free shipping.

I have tried Energizer rechargeables but they don't keep well, and their charge doesn't last as long either. I've tried Rayovac rechargeables and they just don't last either. I suppose there will be other members who will say both of the above work fine for them, they just don't for me.

**jatrax** · 08-09-2012, 06:50 PM

Sanyo Eneloops. This has been discussed, debated and argued for years and in the end, just buy the Eneloops and never look back. When I bought the k-x I bought 4 sets of rechargeables. 3 were recognizable name brands available at all major stores, the other was a set of Eneloops. The three name brand ones are long gone. The Eneloops just keep on going. I now have 4 sets of Eneloops for camera and flash.

Available at most internet retailers and of all places, Costco. I wish I needed more because Costco has them in colors! Wanted to pick up some in the worst way but the plain white ones I have just won't die.

calicojack · 08-10-2012, 05:33 AM

Agreed. Eneloops are definately the way to go. Also, get a good charger. I have a La Crosse BC-700. It charges at different rates (slow is best), Can be set to discharge fully before recharging, Has a refresh setting (which I use annually). Good batteries and a good, smart, charger equals great battery performance.

L33tGreg · 08-10-2012, 10:19 AM

The ENELOOP tech is great. There are many manufacturers of lsd (low-self-discharge) batteries now. You can save money if you buy another brand.

vonBaloney · 08-10-2012, 10:25 AM

Yeah, I see energizer, duracell, etc have come out with low-self-discharge versions of their own. Are they as good or better?

sherwood · 08-10-2012, 12:39 PM

There's a thread about this, sticked just near the top of this page :

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/92821-bat...-take-aas.html

(And numerous threads everywhere on PF about AA batteries.)

**interested_observer** · 08-11-2012, 09:24 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/195468-be...eries-pho.html

chattphotos · 09-28-2012, 02:37 PM

Sorry for the delay (university stuff) To report back, I got in the high capacity Eneloop XX. Needless to say, these batteries are lasting a whole lot longer! When I goto Germany, I can take comfort in Eneloop to keep me going.

Thanks!

**Ex Finn.** · 09-28-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by chattphotos

Sorry for the delay (university stuff) To report back, I got in the high capacity Eneloop XX. Needless to say, these batteries are lasting a whole lot longer! When I goto Germany, I can take comfort in Eneloop to keep me going.

Thanks!

Good choice, they should serve you well.

pentax user · 09-29-2012, 06:41 AM

the eleloop xx are more powerful than I thought

08-09-2012, 05:52 PM	#1
chattphotos Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Posts: 53	AA Ni-Mh Batteries I've been shooting on Nuon 3000mah Ni-Mh batteries for about 2 years now. These batteries are powerful! However, I think they're dying... They only last for one photoshoot before I have to recharge. Whereas I could shoot for a month or 1500 photos on them before having to recharge. What's your favorite AA rechargeable battery and why?

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ChooseAName Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southeast USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 390	Many of us will say Sanyo Eneloops. They discharge very slowly when not in use.

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Sanyo Eneloops. Because they last even when stored. At Adorama I get four of them for $10.95 sometimes with free shipping. I have tried Energizer rechargeables but they don't keep well, and their charge doesn't last as long either. I've tried Rayovac rechargeables and they just don't last either. I suppose there will be other members who will say both of the above work fine for them, they just don't for me.

08-09-2012, 06:50 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	Sanyo Eneloops. This has been discussed, debated and argued for years and in the end, just buy the Eneloops and never look back. When I bought the k-x I bought 4 sets of rechargeables. 3 were recognizable name brands available at all major stores, the other was a set of Eneloops. The three name brand ones are long gone. The Eneloops just keep on going. I now have 4 sets of Eneloops for camera and flash. Available at most internet retailers and of all places, Costco. I wish I needed more because Costco has them in colors! Wanted to pick up some in the worst way but the plain white ones I have just won't die.

08-10-2012, 05:33 AM	#5
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Agreed. Eneloops are definately the way to go. Also, get a good charger. I have a La Crosse BC-700. It charges at different rates (slow is best), Can be set to discharge fully before recharging, Has a refresh setting (which I use annually). Good batteries and a good, smart, charger equals great battery performance.

08-10-2012, 10:19 AM	#6
L33tGreg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 369	The ENELOOP tech is great. There are many manufacturers of lsd (low-self-discharge) batteries now. You can save money if you buy another brand.

08-10-2012, 10:25 AM	#7
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Yeah, I see energizer, duracell, etc have come out with low-self-discharge versions of their own. Are they as good or better?

08-10-2012, 12:39 PM	#8
sherwood Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 60	There's a thread about this, sticked just near the top of this page : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/92821-bat...-take-aas.html (And numerous threads everywhere on PF about AA batteries.)

08-11-2012, 09:24 AM	#9
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/195468-be...eries-pho.html

09-28-2012, 02:37 PM	#10
chattphotos Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Posts: 53 Original Poster	Sorry for the delay (university stuff) To report back, I got in the high capacity Eneloop XX. Needless to say, these batteries are lasting a whole lot longer! When I goto Germany, I can take comfort in Eneloop to keep me going. Thanks!

09-28-2012, 06:43 PM	#11
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by chattphotos Sorry for the delay (university stuff) To report back, I got in the high capacity Eneloop XX. Needless to say, these batteries are lasting a whole lot longer! When I goto Germany, I can take comfort in Eneloop to keep me going. Thanks! Good choice, they should serve you well.

09-29-2012, 06:41 AM	#12
pentax user Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 85	the eleloop xx are more powerful than I thought

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