AA battery charger suggestions?

ChrisPerry · #1 07-29-2008, 11:01 AM

I've got 2 chargers, an old 12 hour maxxel deal from walmart that's had it's day, and a Maha one that charges in 2 hours i got used with a P&S years ago.
Well, the 2 hour one won't work today -sucks as I need to shoot in 4 hours. I had another cheapie 12 hour deal but I don't think it ever worked right.

So, what do you use to charge your batts (AA NiMh)? What's good out there?

Doug_Kerr · #2 07-29-2008, 12:02 PM

Hi, Chris,

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisPerry

So, what do you use to charge your batts (AA NiMh)? What's good out there?

I have had excellent results from the Maha MH-C204F, which I buy from Thomas Distributing (I have several of them).

They offer it in several differetn "packages".

Here's a link:

Thomas Distributing

I also have a LaCrosse BC900, which is a charger, conditioner, and analyzer, with extensive features. I have written an extensive discussion of it on DPR, but I'm not sure I can locate it now. I'll try and get you a link to it.

Thomas also carries it:

Thomas Distributing

Doug_Kerr · #3 07-29-2008, 12:05 PM

Here is a link to my report on the LaCrosse BC-900 (I think I said LaSalle before - I keep doing that):

LaSalle BC-900 AA cell charger/conditioner/tester - Part 1: Canon EOS 40D - 10D Forum: Digital Photography Review

sjprg · #4 07-29-2008, 12:54 PM

Open up your broken unit and check the solder joint where the power plug is inserted. Mine have broken occanisionaly.

TimRucci · #5 07-31-2008, 12:50 AM

Hi Chris,

I have the LaCrosse BC900 that Doug mentioned, and I love it. It does everything, and can perform different functions on 4 different batteries simultaneously, if you need it to.

Also, I highly recommend Sanyo Eneloop batteries the next time you need to replace some. These are the ultra low discharge type that hold 85% of their charge after sitting for a year. These batteries are great, and I never have to worry about waiting till the last minute before I need them to put them in the charger.

Good Luck!

Tim

michaelnotar · #6 07-31-2008, 01:22 AM

i went through this hell years ago and i finally broke down and got a quantum battery, and i am very happy. its only $250 for a battery 1+ (6v) with module. i had a canon battery pack for the flash that held 6 Cs and then the flash itself required 4 AAs, so i had a total of 12 AAs and 12Cs to charge, it took 2-3 days before a shoot to charge them all.

ChrisPerry · #7 07-31-2008, 01:30 AM

I can't stand to be tethered to my camera with a battery on my belt. No way. I know the advantages and I want them..but the price is too high in mobility, so to speak. And I sometimes shoot 2 bodies. And my remote flash is a Metz unit so I need AAs for it anyway (they last a full day).

The one that died was a maha 204? 240?. I've got one coming from thomas that does 8 batts at two speeds, any combo of 1 to 8 batts and it has an LCD so you can track each batts charging status.

The lacrosse looks interesting, is about the same price and comes wiht 8 batts...

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