Rechargeable batteries for DSLR?

LeDave · 07-01-2009, 12:55 PM

How long does these batteries last from recharge before they die out? or am I just better off keep buying real AA batteries that are nonchargeable?

GerryL · 07-01-2009, 01:36 PM

Depends on wether you are using the flash or not.
It is usually a quite sizeble number as compared to your regular disposable batteries.
Use hybrid batteries rather than your regular NiMH rechargeable batteries as you would get more shots on the Hybrid NiMH batteries (usually labeled "pre-charged") than just the regular NiMH.

Mr. The Guy · 07-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

How long does these batteries last from recharge before they die out? or am I just better off keep buying real AA batteries that are nonchargeable?

If you go non-rechargeable, use lithiums, not alkaline.

LeDave · 07-01-2009, 04:33 PM

Yeah I think the K2000 that I bought comes with four Energizer Lithium's. I am probably going to buy a 4 pack Sanyo Eneloop pre-charged with the charger and another 4 pack Sanyo Eneloop without the charger.

Amazon.com: Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger: Electronics

simico · 07-02-2009, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

How long does these batteries last from recharge before they die out?

You mean how many shots are possible with 1 recharge or how much time before you have to dispose them?
I use Varta ready2use batteries, I get around 5-600 shots from them - with several days or weeks between two "shooting session", so the batteries spend a lot of time unused in the cam. Average lifespan of these is 2-3 years minimum, even if you (properly) recharge them every day.

Ben_Edict · 07-02-2009, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by simico

You mean how many shots are possible with 1 recharge or how much time before you have to dispose them?
I use Varta ready2use batteries, I get around 5-600 shots from them - with several days or weeks between two "shooting session", so the batteries spend a lot of time unused in the cam. Average lifespan of these is 2-3 years minimum, even if you (properly) recharge them every day.

I have several different makes of these hybrid rechargeables and they work very good with a much better storage life, than the usual NiMh. The Varta ready2use and the Uniross modells are my favourites, as I have (without doing a scientific test) the feel, that my flash guns get out more falshes of those than out of the Eneloops. I don't use them in cameras, as neither of mine takes AA batteries. I can easily use the hybrids two weeks after the last recharging, whereas the standard Ansmann NiMh I mostly use need to be recharged every four days or so.

Ben

07-01-2009, 12:55 PM	#1
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Rechargeable batteries for DSLR? How long does these batteries last from recharge before they die out? or am I just better off keep buying real AA batteries that are nonchargeable?

07-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#3
Mr. The Guy Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vilcabamba, Loja Posts: 216	Lithiums Originally posted by LeDave How long does these batteries last from recharge before they die out? or am I just better off keep buying real AA batteries that are nonchargeable? If you go non-rechargeable, use lithiums, not alkaline.

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07-01-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Depends on wether you are using the flash or not. It is usually a quite sizeble number as compared to your regular disposable batteries. Use hybrid batteries rather than your regular NiMH rechargeable batteries as you would get more shots on the Hybrid NiMH batteries (usually labeled "pre-charged") than just the regular NiMH.

07-01-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Yeah I think the K2000 that I bought comes with four Energizer Lithium's. I am probably going to buy a 4 pack Sanyo Eneloop pre-charged with the charger and another 4 pack Sanyo Eneloop without the charger. Amazon.com: Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger: Electronics

07-02-2009, 01:10 AM	#5
simico Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Budapest Posts: 821	Originally posted by LeDave How long does these batteries last from recharge before they die out? You mean how many shots are possible with 1 recharge or how much time before you have to dispose them? I use Varta ready2use batteries, I get around 5-600 shots from them - with several days or weeks between two "shooting session", so the batteries spend a lot of time unused in the cam. Average lifespan of these is 2-3 years minimum, even if you (properly) recharge them every day.

07-02-2009, 01:52 AM	#6
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by simico You mean how many shots are possible with 1 recharge or how much time before you have to dispose them? I use Varta ready2use batteries, I get around 5-600 shots from them - with several days or weeks between two "shooting session", so the batteries spend a lot of time unused in the cam. Average lifespan of these is 2-3 years minimum, even if you (properly) recharge them every day. I have several different makes of these hybrid rechargeables and they work very good with a much better storage life, than the usual NiMh. The Varta ready2use and the Uniross modells are my favourites, as I have (without doing a scientific test) the feel, that my flash guns get out more falshes of those than out of the Eneloops. I don't use them in cameras, as neither of mine takes AA batteries. I can easily use the hybrids two weeks after the last recharging, whereas the standard Ansmann NiMh I mostly use need to be recharged every four days or so. Ben