best rechargeable batteries for speedlight 580EXII

[BJWOK]

hi folks,

just bought a speedlight 580EX II and was wondering what you guys find are the best rechargeable batteries to buy for it?

also, i wonder if anyone can recommend a usb recharger? haven't researched it yet, but surely there is such a thing right?

cheers in advance!

[pendulum15]

just bought a speedlight 580EX II and was wondering what you guys find are the best rechargeable batteries to buy for it?
I find eneloop to be best, but I have a load of batteries and if I used regular NiMH time between charging would be too bad, so if you plan on recharging all your batteries every week or so go with regular NiMH of high mAh, have a look here for reviews, http://www.users.on.net/~mhains/

also, i wonder if anyone can recommend a usb recharger? haven't researched it yet, but surely there is such a thing right? I find that USB chargers are not that great, and would recommend the 'rezap battery doctor' as a main charger, it is a bit large though...

[rc13k]

80% of the people on this forum will say sanyo eneloops and that's what I use.

[tim]

PowerEx from www.thomasdistributing.com (URL is about right). If you want fast recharge get a CP-E4.

80% of the people on this forum will say sanyo eneloops and that's what I use.

You should be careful claiming to speak for such a diverse range of people.

[djeuch]

80% of the people on this forum will say sanyo eneloops and that's what I use.

Sanyo Eneloops are excellent in this application, especially if you're not a daily flash user. Their high charge shelf life is great, and I've found they are faster on recharge than Duracell or Energizer Alkalines!

[corporallouis]

. . . another thumbs-up for the Sanyo Eneloops. Like the old Timex watch commercial said . . " takes a beating and keeps on ticking". The Source in my area had a sale on last week and I quickly snapped up more of these. Regular price was $29.99 Cdn for 4 AA batteries . . . sale was $7.49! Would have bought more but they were the last in the store. I have a dozen of these and they really do outperform the Energizers and Rayovacs I have. Trying to find the "New" hybrid Rayovacs that are supposed to use the same technology as the Eneloops but much cheaper in price.

[ben_r_]

Sanyo Eneloops all the way!

[nutsnbolts]

eneloops

[Ralph Merlino]

The Sanyo eneloop is the best out there right now

[rc13k]

PowerEx from www.thomasdistributing.com (http://www.thomasdistributing.com) (URL is about right). If you want fast recharge get a CP-E4.



You should be careful claiming to speak for such a diverse range of people.

It's true though. It's actually greater than 80%. So far 8 people replied and 7/8 recommended sanyo eneloop. It makes it easier for the OP instead of just reading one opinion and waiting for more people to reply. I can just give him the general recommendation.

[ace3]

i was a longtime Powerex user, then got a set of eneloops for my birthday.

i've since bought a bunch more eneloops, and won't use anything else

[Scott-LYP]

I use Energizer E2 Lithium non-rechargeable batteries. I had tried some type of rechargeable batteries, don't remember the brand, but the refresh between flashes was too slow. I don't typically shoot lots of shots at once, but there are times when you need it.

How are the eneloops on the refresh rates? Do they compare to the Energizer E2 Lithium non-rechargeable batteries?

[Familiaphoto]

Eneloop, Eneloop, Eneloop...just in case you missed it above. :D

Seriously, look into these they are a great value and its amazing how they hold a charge.

[theague]

i was a longtime Powerex user, then got a set of eneloops for my birthday.

i've since bought a bunch more eneloops, and won't use anything else
This is good to know. I use powerex now. lol

[datadump]

1. Duracel Pre-charged
2. Eneloops
3. Energizer 2600mah

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=476354&highlight=duracell+precharged

[SYS]

I got Canon CP-E4 with 2500mah Energizer Rechargeables. Could have bought stronger mah batteries, but with the CP-E4 I got plenty of juice as well as fast fast fast recycle time...:D

[datadump]

I got Canon CP-E4 with 2500mah Energizer Rechargeables. Could have bought stronger mah batteries, but with the CP-E4 I got plenty of juice as well as fast fast fast recycle time...:D


i feel so stupid.. i never knew about that accessory... so the flash mounts on the battery? or... how does that work when u are mounting the flash on hotshoe of camera?

[azpix]

i am huge fan of the sanyo 2700s. not the eneloops, the sanyo brand. consistent power and the last a long time.

i used to use the energizers but these run circles around them.

[SYS]

i feel so stupid.. i never knew about that accessory... so the flash mounts on the battery? or... how does that work when u are mounting the flash on hotshoe of camera?

The Canon CP-E4 comes with the cord that connects it to your flash. You can set the Custom Function in the 580EX to recycle the flash using the CP-E4's 8 batteries. What I like about this set up is not only you can shoot away without worrying that you have to replace the batteries in the flash unit often (let's say at a wedding) but the flash recycle time is really fast. This can be crucial depending on what sort of shooting you're involved in. So the question about the flash batteries is not so much how long they'll last but more importantly how fast can your flash recyle...

[BJWOK]

thanks for all the replies folks, looks like eneloops are the go!

now, where to source them here in australia...

and how about the recharger? any recommendations?

cheers

[Bumgardnern]

What about a quantum turbo? They are great batteries and they improve recycle times over normal ones. It might be out of your budget but if you can swing it they are supposed to be amazing.

[djeuch]

and how about the recharger? any recommendations?



La Crosse Technology BC-900 Alpha Power Battery Charger (http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/900/index.php)

That's my favorite....

[BBrat]

I use the Maha Imedion batteries, they are the same as Eneloops, low discharge batteries. I get them from thomas distributing. no complaints at all.

[ben_r_]

and how about the recharger? any recommendations?

cheers

The Maha C9000 is pretty much the best charger out there right now. I own one and its very awesome!

[mservis]

I am looking at the same as you are and I am going to be purchasing this add on for long and quicker flash times.

http://www.bvspulsar.com/

[ayman86]

I use the Maha Imedion batteries, they are the same as Eneloops, low discharge batteries. I get them from thomas distributing. no complaints at all.

that is what i use too. i always preferred the maha brand (powerex, etc)

[RowdyReptile]

La Crosse Technology BC-900 Alpha Power Battery Charger (http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/900/index.php)

That's my favorite....
My BC-900 just arrived today.. for half the price of your link. :) I have a 580EX II on the way.. sounds like I'll pick up some Eneloop batteries, too.

BC-900 battery charger for $39.99 at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-BC-900-AlphaPower-Battery/dp/B00077AA5Q/)

[djeuch]

I actually bought mine from Thomas Distributing:

BC-900 plus 8 Eneloops for $57.97 (http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/la-crosse-bc900-battery-charger-w-lcd-displaybrincludes-8-sanyo-eneloop-batteriesbrdeluxe-travel-bag-accessory-kit-br-p-1015.html?SP_id=67&osCsid=2sqi223b4vmeutvlck05876q66)

[RowdyReptile]

FYI, I looked for Eneloop batteries at Target last night but they only had Duracell, Energizer, and Kodak. Now I see on the website that Ritz/Wolf is the only retailer around me that carries them. I'll probably just order them online.

http://www.eneloopusa.com/where.html

[AB8ND]

PowerEX from Thomas Distrubuting


Jack

[Familiaphoto]

FYI, I looked for Eneloop batteries at Target last night but they only had Duracell, Energizer, and Kodak. Now I see on the website that Ritz/Wolf is the only retailer around me that carries them. I'll probably just order them online.

http://www.eneloopusa.com/where.html

If you have a CostCo member ship get the starter pack there for around $20.

Or you can go to Thomas Distributing, great online realtor for batteries. I buy all my battries from these guys.

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Eneloop

[jechoi]

amazon had a great sale on some eneloops a few weeks ago so I bought those and haven't had any issues since.

seems like it went up $6.64 since the sale, it was on sale for $20
http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-eneloop-Travel-Power-Pack/dp/B0012S5CSY/?tag2=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals

[nutsnbolts]

Here is another wonderful high rated source. http://www.thomasdistributing.com

Great pricing, extra stuff they give, etc.

[Twitch1977]

Anyone happen to know where to get that BC-900 charger in Canada? Or a place that will ship it here for a reasonable amount. Thomasdistributing wanted about $23 for shipping but I think that was via the dreaded UPS Ground that incurs huge brokerage charges.\

Kurt