netrinogr Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 <p>Tomorrow morning, I will have in my hands my new (and first) flash...<br> What betteries are better to use. Which ones perform better and last longer, from your own experience. Is it better to buy rechargable or alkaline?<br> Thanks...<br> Nick</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_hofmann Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 <p>I like my rechargeable Eneloop batteries (Sanyo and Sony both make these). There are higher capacity batteries around, but the Eneloops and other "pre-charged"/"hybrid" batteries hold their charge longer.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netrinogr Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 <p>How many mAhs should it be?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_sullivan Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 <p>mAhs....whatever your flashes user's manual indicates is the LEAST amount you should use. Any higher does no harm to the equipment. The equipment will only draw the power it needs (meaning it's not like a voltage spec.....where all voltage is applied to equipment regardless of need). The "extra" power....or mAhs...will simply be saved for later usage (that's a very simple analogy, but close enough for this discussions purpose). Meaning the higher the mAhs the longer they will last in a given piece of gear on that charge of said batteries. So, buy the highest mAhs rating you can....you won't have to charge quite as much. BUT, buy at least 2 full sets.....one in use, one charging</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_sullivan Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 <p>....and I do agree with buying the Eneloop batteries. I've pretty much tried all nimh rechargables ove the last 8 years or so....and I am quite impressed with Sanyo's product. Did not know that Sony makes them also, however.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_osullivan Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 <p>I like the pearstone rechargables and intelligent chargers. Get the max available Mha currently.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two23 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 <p>The Kodak rechargeables are every bit as good as EneLoops. I've tested both side by side. You can buy the Kodaks at Walmart photo dept for $10.97/4. They come in a white label. I have 48 of them, use them in temps as cold as 32 below zero, and have never had one fail in two years of use now. I use a MaHa recharger, and only use the slow recharge function.</p> <p>Kent in SD</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_lee10 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 <p>I believe Sanyo make Eneloops not Sony.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_lee10 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 <p>Oops sorry I meant to add that the Eneloops are really fantastic at holding the charge which will make a difference if you are not using them all the time.<br> Definitely do NOT use alkaline batteries for flash.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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