nickwhite Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Does anyone know if it is OK to use rechargeable (RCR123) batteries in the SB-R200s as opposed to the throwaway CR123s? Also any info about battery life would be useful; eg how many full power flashes can one expect from a new CR123. I'm waiting on delivery of the R1 kit, hopefully in the next few days, Nikon UK allowing! and will be using with a D80 + Micro 105VR. Thanks.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarence_alford Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 The manual says 'approx. 290 flashes per set'. I haven't counted but that seems about right for my usage. Not sure about the rechargables, but am anxiously awaiting a reply. Those are expensive little devils. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_smith3 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Expensive? I thought I paid about $2.00 for each of the CR 123A batteries in the US. I see them for sale at about $4.00 each. Joe Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwhite Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks guys, wow you folks get spoiled on that side of the pond - high street price on Duracel/Panasonic etc here is 6.99gbp each - thats $27 for two! I can get a charger and 2 rechargables on ebay for the same price; but I need to know if i'd be courting trouble using them in the speedlights. I'd still appreciate input from anyone who has tried the rechargables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_skomial Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 There were little voltage differences on the CR123 models by different makers. I use a CR123R (- where R stands for rechargeable) on mu SU-800, and it it works OK. I believe the battery was make in China. The batteries have voltage 1.5 that is the same as required by the SU-800 unit. I do not have SB-R200 flashes, but you need compare required voltages, and if they agree, you can ise the rechargeable battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf_badran Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 <p>I know this is a very old thread but I never found anything conclusive in my search for this information so I'll jump in anyway.<br> I just received my Tenergy RCR123's today with a charger and measured the voltage at 4.1. I tested them out in my SB-R200 with my fingers crossed and seem to work fine so far. I'll report back if they kill my flashes or commander in the next while, but I figure there's probably a built-in voltage regulator on these things.<br> I expect to get only about 100-150 shots from these batteries because they are rated at 700mAH while I'm guessing that a regular battery is over 2000 mAH (how much juice the batteries hold)<br> I'd still rather use these as the regular batteries are like 10 bucks a piece here and if I order the cheap ones in bulk, A)they're terrible for the enviro and B) I'll get jacked on shipping and customs anyway<br> Frank the voltage for the SU-800 is 3 V not 1.5.</p> <p>Hope this helps someone!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf_badran Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 <p>These batteries have been working great in my SB-R200's and SU-800. And I get at least 400-500 shots on each charge!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosekaka_lim Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 <p>sorry , i know this is an old thread, but like you i want to purchase the tenergy rechargeable cr123. where did you buy them from?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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