AA Battery Charger and Batteries

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Hello All,

I'm hoping you can help me make the right choice, I have been spending so much money on Batteries for jobs in the past, I just have so many old batteries laying around with half power in them, I use Double AA batteries for my 430 EXII speedlite, so I decided I need rechargeable batteries with a charger, but i know nothing about what kind are the best for the job, I need Long Lasting and good recycling times, can any of you help me with a few choices of Charger and Batteries?

Thanks so much in advance

Louis
 
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Sanyo eneloop batteries. Low self-discharge means they hold their charge. The NiMH chemistry is actually better for high-drain devices like your Speedlite You'll notice that your recycle time (delay until the capacitor fills and your flash can fire again) is much faster with the eneloops than with alkaline AA batteries - faster as in takes half the time.
 
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neuroanatomist said:
Sanyo eneloop batteries. Low self-discharge means they hold their charge. The NiMH chemistry is actually better for high-drain devices like your Speedlite You'll notice that your recycle time (delay until the capacitor fills and your flash can fire again) is much faster with the eneloops than with alkaline AA batteries - faster as in takes half the time.
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I used to have 2500 mAh batteries from 2008 but they don't hold charge for long so I got Enloop for the 600EX.

As for charger, I bought a Sony charger in2010 which I use.
 
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Roadtrip said:
I am very happy with my Energizer NiMH batteries and compact chargers. The batteries hold a charge very well. My first rechargeable batteries and charger were from PowerEx... the charger is good, but the batteries were the worst. I still have the charger but the batteries are no longer in my bag.
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I had Energizer NiMH batteries for year in various electronics around the house, including an older P&S that took AA's. I was constantly disappointed by them. Not one of them holds a change now, and most won't even charge anymore (blinking light on charger indicating faulty battery). I use Sanyo Eneloop batteries exclusively now. They are very reliable, and from what I've found, hold a charge for a very long time in storage between charges.
 
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I have been using rechargeable NiMH batteries for many years. Initially, I used Energizer batteries but they did not last long or recharge properly. I have no idea about their current quality. In April 2009, I purchased two La Crosse BC-900 chargers which came with their brand of NiMH AA and AAA batteries. All I can say about the La Crosse batteries is that I was very disappointed. In July, 2009, I obtained Sanyo Eneloop AA and AAA batteries plus 4 Sanyo standard 2700 mAH batteries. I had issues with the 2700 batteries but not the Eneloop. I currently own 74 Eneloop AA and 43 Eneloop AAA batteries. I will not buy any other NiMH battery but Eneloop. The Eneloops give long life, many recharges and I have lost only one AAA so far after the warranty ran out. The Eneloops work great in my 580EX and many other devices. I use them in adapters as C and D batteries. I am trying to never purchase alkalines again.

In December 2010, I bought my first MAHA Powerex C9000. I use it exclusively and need to sell my two La Crosse chargers. The C9000 is so much better with the different options. I purchased a 2nd C9000 in August so I can charge 8 Eneloops simultaneously.

The least expensive place to purchase Eneloops is at COSTCO. They used to be available at costco.com but not currently. I can get them at two of my local warehouses. In June, 2012 I purchased 10 Eneloop AAA for $19.99 and 8 Eneloop AAs for also $19.99.
 
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The best charger is Powerx made by Maha, also they make very good batteries (2700mAh).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817355014

I have been using this charger with all kind of batterers (PowerX, enloops, soshine) and the powerx have the most power, but enloops are also very good.

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+1 I use this charger too. It can recondition the batteries if necessary.
 
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Phoenix_Canon said:
I have been using rechargeable NiMH batteries for many years. Initially I used Energizer batteries but they did not last or recharge long. In 4/2009, I purchased two La Crosse BC-900 chargers which came with their brand of NiMH AA and AAA batteries. All I can say about the La Crosse batteries is that I was disappointed.
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La Crosse has the best AA/AAA battery charger on the market. I have used the BC1000 model with both Duracell white top and Sanyo Eneloop batteries for years. If you want to get charger, go with La Crosse. If you want to get rechargeable batteries, go with Sanyo Eneloop and Duracell white top(not the black top version).
 
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Louis said:
Im really looking forward to not buying normal batteries AT ALL ANYMORE EVER!
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There, I fixed it for you :) You may find yourself buying more Eneloops for a while, however, for everything you own with AA or AAA compartments. I did, about five years ago. Never looked back, never spent another dime, very happy :)

Oh, as for the charging: as a rule of thumb, charge at a current of 1/3rd of the listed capacity tops. So for a 2100mAh battery, use 700mA or less. Makes 'em last longer.
 
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Louis said:
what an amazing response thank you so much for this, I have just bought a LaCrosse BC-1000 with x8 Sanyo Eneloops Batteries

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanyo-eneloop-HR-3UWX-8BP-batteries-Mignon/dp/B004HFKVR6/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1352314678&sr=8-16

Im really looking forward to not buying normal batteries for a while!
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hello, good for you that you didn't get the MAHA801D.

I was using one for some time but started having problems (slow charge not working). Finally it melted the batteries!

http://www.amazon.com/review/RLZ3RWDJ14JE8

Another person who had the same experience had written the above review.

Now I do not say that MAHA products are necessarily bad. I bought the MAHA9000 and I am satisfied for now.
 
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As recommended by Syl Arena:

Powerex Maha MH-C801D Eight Cell 1-Hr PRO AA/AAA Charge
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E5S648/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

Keeps a charge for a longer time:
Sanyo 1500 eneloop 8 Pack AA Ni-MH Pre-Charged
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UG41XW/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01

More power but discharges quicker:
Powerex AA 2700mAh Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FOV92E/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01?tag=crf-20

And get one or two of these in different colors
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YG7JXW/ref=oh_details_o00_s02_i00
 
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