Can someone recommend me some decent rechargable batteries
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Eneloop or Hybrio batteries are best. They don't lose much charge over time if left out.
Just get the highest capacity you can find. They all have the same voltage and chemistry so there's not really any difference over than capacity.
The best ones I've found:
AAA 1,250mAh Ni-mh
AA 3,200mAh Ni-mh
C 6,000mAh Ni-mh
D 12,000mAh Ni-mh
PP3 520mAh Lithium
The best ones I've found:
AAA 1,250mAh Ni-mh
AA 3,200mAh Ni-mh
C 6,000mAh Ni-mh
D 12,000mAh Ni-mh
PP3 520mAh Lithium
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Lights. AA.
I can safely say; yes, definitely.
Sorry - not true... The new 'hybrid' type retain their charge for much longer than standard Ni-MH (around 80% retained after 6 months) so they are much better for things like torches and lights which are usually lowish drain and used infrequently. The downside is that the rated capacity of the hybrids is a bit lower (e.g. Hybrid AA's are rated to approx. 2100mAH instead of up to 2900mAH for standard Ni-MH.
Anyway, I've bought several sets from http://www.vapextech.co.uk/acatalog/High_Power_Consumer_Batteries.html and have always been happy with them. I don't think they sell anything competing with OcUK...
Charge retention is a completely seperate matter to capacity. I would not buy rechargeable batteries where long retention is required when alkaline batteries are far superior in that respect.
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I have the Vapex "instant", AKA eneloop/low self discharge, they are fine.
Also, I do believe some cheap Chinese manufacturers lie on the mAh ratings, so 3200 may not actually be 3200 mAh.
They were german I believe, the capacity did check out when I tested them with a multimeter though.
Of course charge retention is a completely seperate matter to capacity, however if the retention rate of the hybrids is 'good enough' for a particular application then many people (myself included) are quite happy to go for those rather than alkaline...
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Eneloop - If you might leave them sitting for a month or so after charge. Would be my first choice and are used in everything in our house now (including remotes/mice/toys/etc)
Annsmann - If you can face the delay in charging them & need more capacity (longer usage)
Also, as was stated - steer clear of the bay ones - most of which are fakes/copies and no where near the stated capacities.
Annsmann - If you can face the delay in charging them & need more capacity (longer usage)
Also, as was stated - steer clear of the bay ones - most of which are fakes/copies and no where near the stated capacities.
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I always thought non LSD batteries lost more than they do, but apparently it's only
Assuming you want to use your torch after two weeks of sitting on the shelf/in car etc.
LSD: 2.8% loss -> 2041 mAh
non LSD: 12%-24% loss ->2400-2816 mAh
So if you can get some 3200mAh batteries, you're gonna be better off doing so, depends how often you use the torch though.
According to this eneloops lost 1.3% after the first week, 5.7% after first month, so about 1.4% for the first two weeks.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_metal_hydride_battery#Self-discharge said:
Assuming you want to use your torch after two weeks of sitting on the shelf/in car etc.
LSD: 2.8% loss -> 2041 mAh
non LSD: 12%-24% loss ->2400-2816 mAh
So if you can get some 3200mAh batteries, you're gonna be better off doing so, depends how often you use the torch though.
I need 4 sets of 4x AA for my compact digi and also the flashgun as I keep a spare set in the camera bag when the used set empty and knowing that they still have 80% juice after 6 months of being in the bag is very handy so cheers for the Vapex link!