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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board rechargeable batteries. What are you using? Tom Sperduto, Photographer Edison | NJ | USA | Posted: 5:15 PM on 06.21.07 ->> I have been using AA Lithium’s in my SB-800's for a while. I am considering switching over to rechargeable for cost, and because I hear they have gotten much better - more power. I am hunting around for some above 2500 but can't find any above 2750. Any reccomendations for rechargeable batteires? There's a million to choose from. Thanks.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Mike Morelock, Photographer Greenwood | AR | USA | Posted: 9:11 PM on 06.21.07 ->> Check out these guys http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-nimh-rechargeable--aa-nimh-batteries-c-... I have used 3 different kinds and the ones on the top have worked the best, though I don't know if they're really thaaat much better than some of the lowlier ones. I also got my charger there, this one http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-maha-mhc204w-white-world-battery-charge... It's small, world power compatible, and it has a conditioner button, like the big Canon camera charger that drains the batteries then recharges them. When I was looking for batteries, everyone recommended Thomas.  This post is:  Informative (2) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Ron Manfredi, Photographer Merrick | NY | | Posted: 9:21 PM on 06.21.07 ->> I would second the Powerex batteroes from Thomas; the 2700 mah AAs seeem to go on and on in my Metz 54MZ4 units.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jason Minto, Photographer Dover | DE | USA | Posted: 10:03 PM on 06.21.07 ->> Hi Tom, I use Energizer rechargeable batteries in my 2-sb 800 flash units for day to day shooting. They work great. For my weddings, I use the Quantum Battery 2x2 turbo battery pack. Works amazing! It runs both of my sb800's simultaneous.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Alan Look, Photographer Bloomington | IL | United States | Posted: 10:24 PM on 06.21.07 ->> Energizers and Quest. Quest makes some pretty nice chargers too.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Ryan Gibbons, Student/Intern, Photographer Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 11:00 PM on 06.21.07 ->> Energizers with the 15min DC/AC turbo charger...that thing is really slick and the batteries work well too. Ryan  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Kevin M. Cox, Photographer, Assistant Galveston / Houston | TX | US | Posted: 11:30 PM on 06.21.07 ->> I also have a set of the Maha POWEREX batteries for my 550EXs and have no complaints.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Oscar Sosa, Photographer Jacksonville | FL | USA | Posted: 11:35 PM on 06.21.07 ->> Energizers. I use a regular charger for my home and I have a 15 minute charger in my car. Rechargeables have not let me down in the 2+ years I've been using them. I just get mine at Beszt Buy. I'll start using Thomas Distributing to save money, but Best Buy's pretty convenient.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Erik Anderson, Photographer Kansas City | MO | | Posted: 12:20 AM on 06.22.07 ->> I started with the Energizers since they were carried by Sam's/Costco but have switched to the Maha POWEREX 2700mah from Thomas. Prices are about the same IIRC, but the Powerex's just seem to last longer than the energizers. We'll see when I start shooting football in the fall. I used to go through two sets of batts for each flash. We'll see how the Powerex's hold up, but I'd recommend them hands down.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Doug Holleman, Photographer Temple | TX | USA | Posted: 12:28 AM on 06.22.07 ->> Energizers are decent, but I have one set of eight 2500s that don't seem to hold a charge very long, even after reconditioning and all that jazz. It's funny, because I have a slightly older set of four Energizer 2300s that never seem to die. I have had good success with the Powerex 2500s I have. Nimh batteries used to get better and better every month, but they seem to have peaked out a bit after passing 2500 or so. Seems like they've been hanging in that general area for a while now.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Tom Sperduto, Photographer Edison | NJ | USA | Posted: 7:10 AM on 06.22.07 ->> Thanks. I just ordered some Maha POWEREX 2700mah from Thomas.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions John Mecionis, Photographer Port Jefferson Station | NY | USA | Posted: 7:38 AM on 06.22.07 ->> You might want to check the voltage rating of your energizer and other brand rechargeables. The Energizer, and as far as I know all rechargeable AA's, are rated at 1.2 volts. Normal non rechargeable AA's are rated at 1.5 volts. It can and does make a difference on what you use them in. I had a problem with my sb-800's going into standby mode with fresh 2500 energizers. When I switched to the regular alkalines the problem went away. The only difference that I could find was the voltage in the batteries. After reading the side of the battery I saw the 1.2v rating. Other people have not had this problem so your mileage may vary.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Adam Cairns, Photographer Columbus | OH | USA | Posted: 7:45 AM on 06.22.07 ->> I've had no luck with the Energizer 2500s in my Canon flashes, but they work really well in the Nikon flashes. Sometimes they won't even power on the Canons. I can't explain it. I've tried in numerous 550s and 580s. I found a good deal at Target on Kodak 2100 mAh batteries, and those hold a good charge and work fine in both my Nikon and Canon flashes.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chad McCan, Photographer Liberty | MO | USA | Posted: 10:27 AM on 06.22.07 ->> I think you have some bad batteries or bad flashes. I use Energizer 2500's in my 580's and 580exII's. They work as well as I boped, and better. I have 16 of them and 2 of their chargers. I use the slower charger, 3 hours.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Luis Moreira, Photographer Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 10:40 AM on 06.22.07 ->> I purchased the AccuPower 2900 NiMH batteries recently from Thomas distributing. Their performance really surprised me. One set lasted all day in -40 degrees Celcius while shooting intermittently. Luis  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Monty Rand, Photographer Bangor | ME | USA | Posted: 7:18 AM on 06.23.07 ->> Powerex are the bomb. Great batteries and the charger is excellent as well.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Dennis Wierzbicki, Photographer Plainfield | IL | USA | Posted: 11:01 AM on 06.25.07 ->> I've heard the La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower Battery Charger is better than the Powerex (4.5/5 average out of 182 Amazon reviewers). Can I get a witness? If so, which batteries to go with the charger? http://tinyurl.com/yt5xy6  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions G.J. McCarthy, Photographer Limbo | TX | USA | Posted: 12:07 PM on 06.25.07 ->> Tom et al: To throw another company into the list, check out these folks: http://www.megabatteries.com/ I purchased eight 2300mAh NiMH batteries from them a while back. They were part of a combo set that included an AC charger and a car cigg-lighter charger as well. Was very happy with all of it ... great price, charged fast and performed well. Good luck, - gerry -  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. 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