pjtemplin Senior Member 311 posts Joined Aug 2007 More info | Aug 25, 2007 19:13 | #1  Permanent banNew camera, new flash. I used three sets of Radio Scrap NiMH batteries in my old Minolta flash, but since I'm "starting over" I'm looking for pointers. What are you using that you like, both battery and charger, and what have you used that was less than stellar? 1D MkIII, 24-105 f4L IS, 70-200 f2.8L IS, nifty fifty, 3xSpeedlite 580EX II, Rebel XTi w/ kit 18-55mm
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cosworth I'm comfortable with my masculinity  10,939 posts Likes: 21 Joined Jul 2005 Location: Duncan, BC, Canada More info | Aug 25, 2007 19:14 | #2 I use energizer 2500s. Cheap, everyone carries them. If one goes south I can replace it easy in field. people will always try to stop you doing the right thing if it is unconventional
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NickSim87 Sir Chimp-a-lot 3,602 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2005 Location: SE, Michigan More info | Aug 25, 2007 19:15 | #3 |
emtp563 Goldmember  1,490 posts Likes: 2 Joined Apr 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA More info | Aug 25, 2007 19:58 | #4 I use Duracell 2650mAh Rechargeable's. I get them from Wal-Mart. Seem to work well. I use the Duracell 15-minute charger to charge them back up. *cameras: Canon 1D Mark III | Canon 1D Mark II | Canon 1D "Classic" | Canon S95
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leitch Goldmember 1,495 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia More info | Aug 25, 2007 20:15 | #5 NickSimcheck wrote in post #3796227  For single use, the Energizer E2's seem to be pretty good. As far as rechargables, I haven't noticed much of a difference between brands only mAh ratings. how many flashes (flashes? shots? you know what i mean..) do you get out of 4 Energizer E2s? i've got a pack sitting here waiting for my 580ex to arrive, and can't decide whether to stick with them or go and get some rechargables or a battery pack...? ~Andrew~
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jim_escalante Member 86 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | Aug 25, 2007 21:15 | #6 I went thru several different brands and chargers. This is what I finlly settled on. Not what you asked but it serves my work much better.
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cowpix Senior Member  617 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Texas More info | I use Impact 2700mAh rechargeable. Never a problem, no idea how many flashes, as I rotate before it becomes an issue.
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tiha Senior Member  960 posts Likes: 24 Joined Feb 2005 Location: 44°49′14″N 20°27′44″E More info | Check Sanyo Eneloop batteries too. Capacity is slightly lower (2000 mAh) but self discharge is very low - neat if you do not use flash very often. EOS 5D, EOS 30D, EOS 3, PowerShot G6
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emtp563 Goldmember 1,490 posts Likes: 2 Joined Apr 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA More info | Aug 26, 2007 06:57 | #9 Talking about self-discharge, now that you mentioned it, I think I've seen it. If I charge the batteries but don't use them until a week or two later- I notice they die very fast. Self-discharge never even occured to me. I have to start charging them right before my shoot. Thanks for mentioning that. *cameras: Canon 1D Mark III | Canon 1D Mark II | Canon 1D "Classic" | Canon S95
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grumpyhaggis Senior Member  823 posts Joined Jul 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland More info | For general interest/info about batteries, I have found this very useful: Jim
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Gliderparentntn Goldmember  1,582 posts Likes: 2 Joined Apr 2007 Location: Shelbyville TN More info | Aug 26, 2007 10:18 | #11 It would be nice if we could get Lipo batteries for our systems They don't need to discharge down to .01 volts and they don't set a memory from charging slightly used cells. However downside to them are you have to use a dedicated charger or you will blow them up. MH on these Lipos can double ore sometimes triple over the high Mh rechargable Nicad batteries James
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gdl357 Senior Member  877 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Canada More info | Aug 28, 2007 00:10 | #12 tiha wrote in post #3798590 Check Sanyo Eneloop batteries too. Capacity is slightly lower (2000 mAh) but self discharge is very low - neat if you do not use flash very often. not that great of a battery. After reading this review, I changed my mind. "A mind once stretched by the imagination never regains it's original form."
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martinsmith Senior Member  680 posts Joined Jul 2007 Location: S Glos, UK More info | Aug 28, 2007 01:37 | #13 I've got over 200 flashes on my ex ii out of my Fujicell 2700s and they're still going. [SIZE=1]ms-imaging
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Moppie Moderator  15,102 posts Gallery: 24 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 451 Joined Sep 2004 Location: Akarana, Aotearoa. (Kiwiland) More info | Aug 28, 2007 01:54 | #14 cosworth wrote in post #3796221 I use energizer 2500s. Cheap, everyone carries them. If one goes south I can replace it easy in field.
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Franko515 "doped up on pills"  2,478 posts Joined May 2006 Location: Crete, Illinois More info | Aug 28, 2007 02:23 | #15 gdl357 wrote in post #3810890 not that great of a battery. After reading this review, I changed my mind. http://www.stefanv.com …ronics/sanyo_eneloop.html You changed your mind based on that review Light, composition, shooting technique matter to the end quality most. -Pekka
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The review seems good to me, maybe I missed something 