What AA Batteries are the best??

[mghaner]

I shoot a Fuji S3pro and it runs off of AA Batteries as does my SB600 flash. Does anyone know what batteries last the longest between charges and give the most cycles before they finally die. I wish they made L-ion in AA but I have not been able to find any. I am using the energizer 2500ma right now along with a couple sets of the Fuji 2300ma, both are NIMH.
Thanks so much for any info that you can provide me.

Mike

[colourbox]

This page (http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM) might help.

[Nikolai]

They come on top every year
(I'm not affiliated:-)

PS
Energizer only works for bunnies, you KNOW that:-)

[wxwax]

This page (http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM) might help.
Their conclusion:

"Bottom line, the Rayovac battery/charger combination seems like a good solution if you're in a real hurry, but if you can wait a little bit, a Maha C-204W and Energizer (or Powerex) 2300 mAh cells will give you a whole lot more bang for your buck, and much longer run times in your digicam."

[Nikolai]

Their conclusion:

"Bottom line, the Rayovac battery/charger combination seems like a good solution if you're in a real hurry, but if you can wait a little bit, a Maha C-204W and Energizer (or Powerex) 2300 mAh cells will give you a whole lot more bang for your buck, and much longer run times in your digicam."

They now have 2700 mAh ones (http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=415).

[patch29]

I use Energizer 2500 mAh and they work very well for me. I own a lot of them and get them for a decent price at Sam's Club, for the price I am not left wanting something else.

I use them primarily in my 580EX and CPE3. I can use one set of 12 all day long. I do keep my batteries in matched sets of 4 and 8, so that they always get the same use and recharge, so far so good.

[mghaner]

As usual, lots of great feedback from my friends here at Dgrin. I have to say that you folks are flat out the best. I have been on lots and lots of forums in my day and by far this group is flat out #1.

I had the Powerex a while back and was not very impressed but maybe I will give them another go round.

The last time in was in Puerto Vallarta the Federal Cops at the security check in the airport took all of my batteries. They said that you could not take any batteries other then those in the device on the plane as a carry on. I had two trays of 8 AA rechargeables with me. My choice was to give them up or go back down to the Alaska Air check in area and have them put on as checked baggage. I was running late (as usual) and there was no way I was going to try and work my way though the lines and catch my plane.

I have never had a problem before and did not have any problems on my way to Mexico so I think that this Federal Cop just wanted to get himself some nice AA batteries for his remote control or something. My wife was super pissed off and wanted to talk to someone else but I did not want any problems with those cops so we just got on and came home wihtout my batteries.

So it goes I guess. Thanks again for all the input. Mike

[BeachBill]

I prefer the Maha Powerex batteries. I've also tried Energizer, but the Powerex seem to last longer, so I've gone back to them.

I purchased my last set from Thomas Distributing where I also purchased a new 8 cell charger that charges each battery independently so they all get a full charge. It appears to work as advertised.

I wish they made L-ion in AA but I have not been able to find any

Looking on the Thomas site, I see they are selling Energizer lithium AA batteries... http://www.thomas-distributing.com/aa-lithium-batteries.php

Good luck in your search...

[tweaker]

I too use the Energizer 2500mah (http://www.thomas-distributing.com/energizer-aa-nimh-rechargeable-batteries.htm) batteries. I have a crapload of them, and I love them. They power my pocketwizrds for days! Anyway, i have had them for over a year and not one of them has given me any trouble.


Looking on the Thomas site, I see they are selling Energizer lithium AA batteries... http://www.thomas-distributing.com/a...-batteries.php (http://www.thomas-distributing.com/aa-lithium-batteries.php)

The Lithium Batts you linked to are the regular non-rechargeable type.

[wxwax]

go round.

The last time in was in Puerto Vallarta the Federal Cops at the security check in the airport took all of my batteries. They said that you could not take any batteries other then those in the device on the plane as a carry on.


Same thing happened to me in Jamaica a few years ago. I assume they're poorly trained and don't know better.