Best Rechargeables for SB Flashes

DragonflyDM · #1 05-29-2008, 09:10 AM

I have had a really hard time with battery life. I shoot SB-600s and I pop them allot.

Any recommendations on rechargeable batteries that you love? I have heard of people talking about some low discharge batteries (I think they are eneloops) but I have had the wrong battery choice turn one of my flashes into a nearly explosive device (warning do not use Oxy NiMH batteries).

DierkHaasis · #2 05-29-2008, 11:03 AM

I have very good experiences with Sanyos, currently using the 2500 ones. Not quite sure but I think I read somewhere that GE [the orange-green ones] are the same.

Avoid Panasonics, their rep is beter than the actual rechargeables. Quickly down, losing through trickle much faster than the Sanyos, shorter lifespan.

Josh_Hawkins · #3 05-29-2008, 11:37 AM

Enelope, wonderful batteries. I can't use regular NiMH anymore.

michael_gunawan · #4 05-31-2008, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh_Hawkins

Enelope, wonderful batteries. I can't use regular NiMH anymore.

I second that
and it's ENELOOP from Sanyo

Anthony_Kearney · #5 06-03-2008, 05:45 AM

Hi,

Maha MH-C801D 8 cell charger and Powerex batteries. Outstanding in every way.

Anthony,

PB&J photography · #6 07-01-2008, 12:19 AM

I've been using Juice Rechargeables for a good while with no problems.

David Hughes · #7 07-01-2008, 01:28 PM

Eneloops are great if they are likely to sit in the flash for a while as they hold the charge well. I use them in a set of 4 SB800s and think they are great.

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