www.withheart.ca Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I'm looking to buy around 30 rechargeable AA nickel metal hydride batteries to use primarily in my flashes. The more mAh the better! I bought some off of Ebay but I am unhappy with the reliabilty/durability of them (Powerizers was the brand). I only used them a handful of times and they are starting to die. What brand can you recommmend from your experience? Where do you buy them from? Thanks for you help! It is so appreciated. :)Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen dohring Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I use the Lacrosse BC-900 it works great - it's cheap - gives you an on going charging readout while working. Here is an amazon link for it. KenRockwell.com has a review on it also. The only thing is it can only do two batteries at a time for the high capacity even though there is space for four. I don't think you need a battery pack using these types batteries. I find it very fast. Have three sets ready - two should cover a wedding. http://www.amazon.com/LaCrosse-Technology-BC-900-AlphaPower-Battery/dp/B00077AA5Q/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5124229-5020644?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1175553971&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenseay Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I use the Energizer 2500 mAh - a dozen of them last me ALL day in my canon battery pack and flach, with NO recycle time wasted. I bought my first set at Best Buy, but they have them at Sam's Club too. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjogo Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 We use the LA CROSSE BC-900 system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneguy Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Duracell 2650 mAh at Wal-Mart. I think they're about 10 for $14. I have a pile of them, and a couple of chargers. (15 min & 30 min) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagesax Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Been using the new Sanyo ENELOOP. They are pretty amazing so far as the shelf life is several months. Some rechargable batteries have to be recharged after a few weeks to a month from just sitting around. These don't. They are 2700 mAh. You can get them at a lot of places depending where you live. I get them from Frys Electronic locally and they do have a website called outpost.com. http://www.eneloopcontest.com/eneloop.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcsaint Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I use the LaCrosse also -- works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Waller Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 go to www.thomasdistributers.com Buy PowerEx and Maha chargers. Cannot be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Waller Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 oops. make that: http://www.thomas-distributing.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I'm using two Powerex MH-C808M eight cell Pro Chargers. It has a complete LCD monoitoring system and features a conditioning mode and fast/soft charge selector. Using 2700 Sanyos for the on-camera flashes and 2900 mAh Accupower Digital nmh batteries for the handle flash and to run a Mamiya 635AFD-II. Got all of it at Thomas Distributing. www.thomas-distributing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randmcnatt Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Adorama has these: http://www.adorama.com/SUAA20.html Sunpak, 2650 mAh, $1.25/each. Don't have any experience with them, but then, I haven't read anything negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake_holt Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Sorry, but I have experience with Sunpak and they are TERRIBLE! The Sunpaks I used 2 years ago would last for about 10 minutes per charge in a little point and shoot digital and were worthless within a few months.<p>I have recently been using the charger that Marc Williams mentioned, and I second that suggestion. Used properly, it will maximize the life of your batteries. I use it with Energizer 2500 mah AA cells.<p>Look at this link: http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM It's a little outdated, but you'll see that you can't go wrong with the higest rated Powerex or Energizer. The last thing on the list is Sunpak. Granted, that is an old, low powered version and I'l sure that the new ones might be a little better, but still - save yourself the trouble and get Energizer or Powerex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirehead Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'm also using the LaCrosse charger, so I'll add to the chorus of "it works well". And I just got some Enveloop batteries but I haven't used them long enough to actually develop an opinion. The thing to remember is that most of the battery brands don't actually make batteries... Sanyo does... and I'm not sure who else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgreer Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 The best ... http://www.thomas-distributing.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_jenner1 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Costco is where I pick up my batteries in bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_tan Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I use Energizer batteries from Best Buy. I highly recommend the MAHA (powerex) charger as well. With the Canon 580ex flash (4AAs) and CPE3 pack (8AAs) I shot 800 shots at a wedding/reception including fill flash outdoors, the entire reception with flash and never had to change the batteries. No perceptible delay in recycle time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.withheart.ca Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Thanks for all the good suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel rodriguez Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 For charger I use the MAHA MH-C801D http://www.thomas-distributing.com/maha-mh-c801d-battery-charger.htm Consider frequency of usage when selecting a battery. For frequent weekly usage the Energizers 2500 mAh will do. For once a month usage, the Sanyo Eneloop are the best. I messed up my Energizers because they get drained in a week. If left uncharged for long periods of time, the Energizers get damaged. That is why I switched to the Eneloops. Enloops have 2000 mAh (less power but longer life). For other sources of information, visit:http://www.steves-digicams.com/nimh_batteries.htmlhttp://www.batteryreview.co.uk/battery_reviews.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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