Rechargable Batteries

What is your brand preference in rechargeable AA batteries for digital camera?

I'm looking at Ansmann or Maha.

i have always had goodluck with Radioshack to tell you the truth

New Sanyo ENELOOP rechargeables, especially if you also plan to use your batteries at home (e.g., in remote controls, etc.). These are a new type of NiMH battery whose claim to fame is that 1 year after charging, they still retain 90% of their full charge. As we all know, most NiMH batteries lose charge RAPIDLY (I think it's something like 5% per DAY). That's not a problem when you're charging them each day on a dive trip, but it makes them hard to keep on the shelf "ready to use" at home. I used to keep rechargeables at home for my wife to use, and inevitably when I was out of town and she replaced batteries in something, they were dead. I bought a bunch of ENELOOP AA's for my recent trip to Indonesia, and was VERY happy with them. I routinely did 3 dives on one charge (and I was using Inon z-240's, which use more power than many other strobes), and had no problems with them at all. I'll be replacing all of my other NiMH AA's with ENELOOPs...

New Sanyo ENELOOP rechargeables, especially if you also plan to use your batteries at home (e.g., in remote controls, etc.). These are a new type of NiMH battery whose claim to fame is that 1 year after charging, they still retain 90% of their full charge. As we all know, most NiMH batteries lose charge RAPIDLY (I think it's something like 5% per DAY). That's not a problem when you're charging them each day on a dive trip, but it makes them hard to keep on the shelf "ready to use" at home. I used to keep rechargeables at home for my wife to use, and inevitably when I was out of town and she replaced batteries in something, they were dead. I bought a bunch of ENELOOP AA's for my recent trip to Indonesia, and was VERY happy with them. I routinely did 3 dives on one charge (and I was using Inon z-240's, which use more power than many other strobes), and had no problems with them at all. I'll be replacing all of my other NiMH AA's with ENELOOPs...

The downside of the eneloop is that the capacities are quite a bit lower, only 2000 mAH and the discharge voltages are a bit less but probably not important. If I have a charger around, I much prefer the Ansmann 2700 mAh batteries and Maha chargers. For our earthquake kit, we use duracell AA but eneloops might be a replacement.

Bill

We use 2 brands, Duracell 2500mAh and one called Camelion 2500mAh.

Cor

I have been using the SANYO bulk 2700 mah Nimh for myself in the smart chargers that were supplied with eneloops with 100% satisfaction.

The previous lot of 2500mah batteries that were replaced have had nearly 12 months of solid use ( 1 sometimes 2 complete charge / discharge cycles every day ). Prety hard to go past them for reliabilty.

I've bought lots of stuff from battery barn, over the years.

I note they have 2700 mah rated AA's at $16.95 for a 10 pack!

These are made by Vidpro Inc. Anyone try them, or know anything about them?

http://www.batterybarn.com/aa-rech.htm

I have used energizer 2500mAh for a while now. Just noticed some corossion near the positive annode on a few. It was bad enough that I had to retire 1, just a little discoloration around 2 more.

Not sure this is an issue, the batteries were used in strobes, but they have never shown a hint of moisture in the battery compartment.

Otherwise, I'm very happy with the energizer, this is just a data point.

John

Any updates on preferred rechargeable batteries? The Sanyo Eneloop 2700mah still seems to be a good option. Presently they are available through Amazon in a charger, 8 AA and 4 AAA for $36.

I plan to use them in Inon Z240's.

Mignon 2500 mAh NIMH (also branded as Hama, Maplin, etc.) in my Z240's and Greenforce dive lights. Still working after a flood but I only use those topside now!

Energizer 2500 mAh, any walgreens... rapid charger 15 min.

Any updates on preferred rechargeable batteries? The Sanyo Eneloop 2700mah still seems to be a good option. Presently they are available through Amazon in a charger, 8 AA and 4 AAA for $36.

I plan to use them in Inon Z240's.

Are you sure they are 2700 mAH? I think that they are the standard 2000 mAh batteries.

Are you sure they are 2700 mAH? I think that they are the standard 2000 mAh batteries.

You may be right; there are 2700mah Sanyo batteries though.

I mostly use Duracell brand currently using 2300mAh which work fine.

I have used the Duracell 2650 mAh but I think they must be slightly larger than the spec size. They stressed the battery cover of both of Olympus 5050's and broke the catches which I managed to fix with a few small screws. This was closely followed by getting them stuck in my laser level (building tool) which was pain in the arse and took alot of gentle tapping and prying to get them back out. They went in the garbage after that before anymore damage was done.

Martin

SANYO's are the way to go for sure.

You may be right; there are 2700mah Sanyo batteries though.

Yes indeed, and there are 2850 and 2900 mAh non eneloop type batteries as well, but the largest low self discharge batteries that we can find are about 2200 maH (labeled at 2300 I think, I have to check the notebooks)

Bill

The Sanyo Eneloop ... still seems to be a good option. Presently they are available through Amazon in a charger, 8 AA and 4 AAA for $36.

For those who can shop at COSTCO, the above is even cheaper. COSTCO sells a "Power Pack" with the charger, 8 AA, 4 AAA, 2 C size adapters and 2 D size adapters. It sells for only slightly more than $25.

It even comes in a blue carrying case with a handle.

I snapped up two of them at COSTCO the other day and may purchase more for my trip to Indonesia. Also, if someone runs out of batteries, it will be nice to have extra batteries for them.

Ellen