Best rechargeable Bateries.

weirdnjfan1 · 08-26-2008, 05:24 PM

I think that I might need some help with finding a better rechargeable than what I have now. I am currently using Energizer Rechargeable AA 2500 mAH batteries. The are alright, but the life quality of them is pretty short. I can shoot for maybe an hour and then they are done. I've looked into grips and also tried looking for other batteries, but there is no information on any of them. What are you guys using right now and is it worth spending cash on? If any of you guys are using rechargeable batteries, what brand and are they any good?

bigben91682 · 08-26-2008, 05:31 PM

I use sanyo eneloops. I have 36 AA's and 12 AAA's and I love 'em.

Hold a charge forever (dormant) and battery life in my stobes is very good. Need to charge them slowly though....so a good charger is a must.

Stratman · 08-26-2008, 05:32 PM

Sanyo Eneloops, 'nuff said !! I use them in my K110D, and they last a long time, plus, they do not lose their charge just sitting in the camera. They are "low self discharge" batteries. A little more expensive than the Energizers, but WELL worth the difference in price. Also would suggest buying a good charger.

**Lowell Goudge** · 08-26-2008, 06:13 PM

Like the title says, the best are the ones yoou actually remembered to recharge.

I have 8 sets from 6 different manufacturers, they all work fine in my flasges and *istD. While they don;t hold a charge as long in dormant state as the custom battery in my K10D, they have been pretty good all round.

k100d · 08-26-2008, 06:17 PM

eneloops with a Maha charger

deejjjaaaa · 08-26-2008, 06:18 PM

Duracell 2650mah - sold anywhere - may they do not keep the charge as long as eneloops - but then I do not use them only once a year and they can keep enough juice for several weeks ...

kkoether · 08-26-2008, 06:29 PM

Sanyo Eneloops. Can't beat them in my book. They hold a charge so you can grab the camera and go without worrying about dead batteries from sitting too long. hhgregg has good prices if they're in your area.

superbass · 08-26-2008, 06:30 PM

Eneloops with a Lacrosse Battery Charger (bc 900). The only downside is the mah rating of the Eneloops compared to other NiMH. I hear eneloops are coming in D and C sizes soon. Although, I think the Lacrosse charger comes with C and D converters for AA's.

aamir515 · 08-26-2008, 06:36 PM

Eneloops

I went to Brazil during spring break and charged them there last time, used them there, after coming back few times here and there and and they last me until end of July.......

bkc · 08-26-2008, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by superbass

Eneloops with a Lacrosse Battery Charger (bc 900). The only downside is the mah rating of the Eneloops compared to other NiMH. I hear eneloops are coming in D and C sizes soon. Although, I think the Lacrosse charger comes with C and D converters for AA's.

costco sells the eneloop super packs with c & d converters plus its own charger.

audiobomber · 08-26-2008, 06:41 PM

After a lot of frustration, I gave up on Energizers. I bought some Rayovac Hybrids and they are excellent. I now have a battery grip, but with the Hybrids, I know I always have a backup in the bag. They don't self-discharge like the Energizers.

bigben91682 · 08-26-2008, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by superbass

Eneloops with a Lacrosse Battery Charger

+1 for Lacrosse charger, it's what I use as well.

**sabarrett** · 08-26-2008, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by k100d

eneloops with a Maha charger

I'll 2nd that. I used to use Maha batteries, but they were hard to get and the energisers were just as good and local. However, we have used the ps camera less and less since getting the K10d. I got a set of eneloops and have not looked back. From what I remember looking a few months ago, teh Maha chargers are still well regarded. If you were getting them, I would get 2-3 sets just in case. Or, I can sell you some Energizers cheap!

PS. I am sure that other brands of the hybrid NiMH batteries are also good. Rayovac makes some, so does kodak. I read somewhere that there were only 2 or 3 companies that make these, so they probably all come from the same source.

blwnhr · 08-26-2008, 07:45 PM

I have heard a lot about Eneloops, but I am using Panasonic 2700mAh rechargable AA's in all my flashes and they are exceptional. They hold charge for ages and last just as long. Over 400 fires at full power in my EF-500 Super and they were still going (albeit slowing to recycle).

JETninja · 08-26-2008, 07:46 PM

You didn't mention what charger you use? Those quick chargers kill batteries. Also, most will quit charging when the first one is full..leaving the other 3 lacking. You want chargers that take a good hour..they keep the battery cool.....

The brands mentioned above are all good, and Sony makes one also, its a simple white unit that gives you a read of all 4 cells on a LCD. Also has a refresh mode to help save underperfoming and abused batteries. For under $30 mine came with 4 Sony 2750mAh Hybrid batteries. I also picked up a set of Rayovac Hybrids that are like Enelops...they are 2200mAh and can last months (80% charge after 6 months). Not had to charge any of them yet in the 2 months I've have my camera.... (I keep all 8 in the camera/grip)

08-26-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
weirdnjfan1 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 7	Best rechargeable Bateries. I think that I might need some help with finding a better rechargeable than what I have now. I am currently using Energizer Rechargeable AA 2500 mAH batteries. The are alright, but the life quality of them is pretty short. I can shoot for maybe an hour and then they are done. I've looked into grips and also tried looking for other batteries, but there is no information on any of them. What are you guys using right now and is it worth spending cash on? If any of you guys are using rechargeable batteries, what brand and are they any good?

08-26-2008, 06:13 PM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	Best rechargeable are the ones you didn't forget to recharge Like the title says, the best are the ones yoou actually remembered to recharge. I have 8 sets from 6 different manufacturers, they all work fine in my flasges and *istD. While they don;t hold a charge as long in dormant state as the custom battery in my K10D, they have been pretty good all round.

08-26-2008, 07:39 PM	#13
sabarrett Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 270	Eneloop/Maha Originally posted by k100d eneloops with a Maha charger I'll 2nd that. I used to use Maha batteries, but they were hard to get and the energisers were just as good and local. However, we have used the ps camera less and less since getting the K10d. I got a set of eneloops and have not looked back. From what I remember looking a few months ago, teh Maha chargers are still well regarded. If you were getting them, I would get 2-3 sets just in case. Or, I can sell you some Energizers cheap! PS. I am sure that other brands of the hybrid NiMH batteries are also good. Rayovac makes some, so does kodak. I read somewhere that there were only 2 or 3 companies that make these, so they probably all come from the same source.

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08-26-2008, 05:31 PM	#2
bigben91682 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 728	I use sanyo eneloops. I have 36 AA's and 12 AAA's and I love 'em. Hold a charge forever (dormant) and battery life in my stobes is very good. Need to charge them slowly though....so a good charger is a must.

08-26-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Sanyo Eneloops, 'nuff said !! I use them in my K110D, and they last a long time, plus, they do not lose their charge just sitting in the camera. They are "low self discharge" batteries. A little more expensive than the Energizers, but WELL worth the difference in price. Also would suggest buying a good charger.

08-26-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	eneloops with a Maha charger

08-26-2008, 06:18 PM	#6
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Duracell 2650mah - sold anywhere - may they do not keep the charge as long as eneloops - but then I do not use them only once a year and they can keep enough juice for several weeks ...

08-26-2008, 06:29 PM	#7
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Sanyo Eneloops. Can't beat them in my book. They hold a charge so you can grab the camera and go without worrying about dead batteries from sitting too long. hhgregg has good prices if they're in your area.

08-26-2008, 06:30 PM	#8
superbass Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 340	Eneloops with a Lacrosse Battery Charger (bc 900). The only downside is the mah rating of the Eneloops compared to other NiMH. I hear eneloops are coming in D and C sizes soon. Although, I think the Lacrosse charger comes with C and D converters for AA's.

08-26-2008, 06:36 PM	#9
aamir515 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NE Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 103	Eneloops I went to Brazil during spring break and charged them there last time, used them there, after coming back few times here and there and and they last me until end of July.......

08-26-2008, 06:39 PM	#10
bkc New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 5	Originally posted by superbass Eneloops with a Lacrosse Battery Charger (bc 900). The only downside is the mah rating of the Eneloops compared to other NiMH. I hear eneloops are coming in D and C sizes soon. Although, I think the Lacrosse charger comes with C and D converters for AA's. costco sells the eneloop super packs with c & d converters plus its own charger.

08-26-2008, 06:41 PM	#11
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	After a lot of frustration, I gave up on Energizers. I bought some Rayovac Hybrids and they are excellent. I now have a battery grip, but with the Hybrids, I know I always have a backup in the bag. They don't self-discharge like the Energizers.

08-26-2008, 07:09 PM	#12
bigben91682 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 728	Originally posted by superbass Eneloops with a Lacrosse Battery Charger +1 for Lacrosse charger, it's what I use as well.

08-26-2008, 07:45 PM	#14
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663	I have heard a lot about Eneloops, but I am using Panasonic 2700mAh rechargable AA's in all my flashes and they are exceptional. They hold charge for ages and last just as long. Over 400 fires at full power in my EF-500 Super and they were still going (albeit slowing to recycle).

08-26-2008, 07:46 PM	#15
JETninja Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sammamish, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 161	You didn't mention what charger you use? Those quick chargers kill batteries. Also, most will quit charging when the first one is full..leaving the other 3 lacking. You want chargers that take a good hour..they keep the battery cool..... The brands mentioned above are all good, and Sony makes one also, its a simple white unit that gives you a read of all 4 cells on a LCD. Also has a refresh mode to help save underperfoming and abused batteries. For under $30 mine came with 4 Sony 2750mAh Hybrid batteries. I also picked up a set of Rayovac Hybrids that are like Enelops...they are 2200mAh and can last months (80% charge after 6 months). Not had to charge any of them yet in the 2 months I've have my camera.... (I keep all 8 in the camera/grip)