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howielong · 12-18-2008, 09:31 PM

I'm looking to pick up some AA batteries for my flashes and was wondering what do you guys all use. Right now I got some junk ones that sort of don't hold a charge for that long it seems.

I'm probably going to pick up set for each flash right now, and maybe a set for the MBD10 if I ever need to use the AA holder. So really I'm looking at to pick up about 16 batteries and a charger. I was looking at the Eneloop style batteries where they say they hold a charge for a long time. Has to do with their slow self discharge rate. Any who any suggestions for some decent rechargeable AA batteries?

UnderPoweredRS · 12-18-2008, 09:43 PM

I have energizer rechargeable batteries. My camera runs on AAs so I needed them and they are working great I'm getting about 200-300 shutter clicks out of a charge depending on how much I use the LCD screen and flash. I haven't tested how long the charge holds while in storage because I've been using the camera a lot. But the pack says it will hold the charge for 365 days.

PAFirefighter11 · 12-18-2008, 10:28 PM

Go to Ritz Camera. They had a 4 pack of 2500 mAh AA batteries with charger (home/vehicle plugs!) for $24.99 last I was there. You can also purchase some 2800 mAh AA batteries separately for about $20 IIRC.

I use these for my SB600 flash and my Nikon video camera.... It's basically an instant recycle (off camera) and very fast on camera.

i like rice · 12-18-2008, 10:54 PM

I run the Eneloops. On my 430ex, they refresh faster than the Sony and Energizers I've used before. I don't have a stopwatch so I can't time it, but the difference is noticeable.

cszakolczai · 12-18-2008, 11:11 PM

Rechargeables I see a lot of people use energizers and what not. I just picked up 2 packs of the lithium AA batteries for SB800 and it recycles in no time. Its almost incredible about how fast the flash can recycle. I know its not a rechargeable AA, but I just thought I'd throw that out there.

james_ls · 12-18-2008, 11:45 PM

Energizer Greens.

ALL my electronics actually run off them.

<3

**TROLL** · 12-19-2008, 02:17 AM

if you're planning to use them regularly i'd suggest this 8 battery charger (they also have a 4 battery version if it suits you better): http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-...kn26smklk70k92

and these batteries: http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-...kn26smklk70k92

lots of good feedback about them on strobist.com and its exactly what i bought to use in my flashes. i have 16 batteries and one 8 battery charger.

RichK · 12-19-2008, 08:12 AM

The batteries to buy are in Bryan's post above. Great batteries with long lasting power. I've been using them for years now and they keep going.

howielong · 12-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the info Bryan. I read the comments on Strobist and them seem to be a decent battery that I'm looking for. I'll have to check them out more when I get back home.

TomTomTuning · 12-20-2008, 07:37 AM

Eneloop are great but i have Energizers just because i got them on sale at walmart.

12-18-2008, 09:31 PM	#1
howielong Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #586 My Ride: Grandpa Cruiser iTrader: (0)	Looking for rechargeable AA batteries I'm looking to pick up some AA batteries for my flashes and was wondering what do you guys all use. Right now I got some junk ones that sort of don't hold a charge for that long it seems. I'm probably going to pick up set for each flash right now, and maybe a set for the MBD10 if I ever need to use the AA holder. So really I'm looking at to pick up about 16 batteries and a charger. I was looking at the Eneloop style batteries where they say they hold a charge for a long time. Has to do with their slow self discharge rate. Any who any suggestions for some decent rechargeable AA batteries? __________________ I drive the grand kids around *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-18-2008, 09:43 PM	#2
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	I have energizer rechargeable batteries. My camera runs on AAs so I needed them and they are working great I'm getting about 200-300 shutter clicks out of a charge depending on how much I use the LCD screen and flash. I haven't tested how long the charge holds while in storage because I've been using the camera a lot. But the pack says it will hold the charge for 365 days. __________________ My GC8 UR STi

12-18-2008, 10:54 PM	#4
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	I run the Eneloops. On my 430ex, they refresh faster than the Sony and Energizers I've used before. I don't have a stopwatch so I can't time it, but the difference is noticeable. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-18-2008, 11:45 PM	#6
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Energizer Greens. ALL my electronics actually run off them. <3 __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-19-2008, 08:12 AM	#8
RichK Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5379 iTrader: (0)	The batteries to buy are in Bryan's post above. Great batteries with long lasting power. I've been using them for years now and they keep going. __________________ A few Nikon bodies and lenses To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-18-2008, 11:11 PM	#5
cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	Rechargeables I see a lot of people use energizers and what not. I just picked up 2 packs of the lithium AA batteries for SB800 and it recycles in no time. Its almost incredible about how fast the flash can recycle. I know its not a rechargeable AA, but I just thought I'd throw that out there.

12-19-2008, 04:41 PM	#9
howielong Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #586 My Ride: Grandpa Cruiser iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info Bryan. I read the comments on Strobist and them seem to be a decent battery that I'm looking for. I'll have to check them out more when I get back home. __________________ I drive the grand kids around *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-20-2008, 07:37 AM	#10
TomTomTuning Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Camp Hill, Pa Member #7200 My Ride: S13, E46 & E92 iTrader: (0)	Eneloop are great but i have Energizers just because i got them on sale at walmart. __________________ Whips: RB25 S13 & E92 335i

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