spec me some aa + aaa batteries

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as the post says really, I need some rechargeable AA and AAA batteries Ive read about the sanyo oya batteries but I was wondering is there any better ?
 
I haven't tried Sanyo ones but I have Energizer 2500 mAh - AA's and 1000 mAh -AAA rechargeable batteries and they seem to last a long time.
 
knowlesy said:
as the post says really, I need some rechargeable AA and AAA batteries Ive read about the sanyo oya batteries but I was wondering is there any better ?
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Sanyo Eneloops or Uniross Hybrios - they are different to usual rechargeable batteries in that they don't discharge within a day or two. I've used both in torches and both are really powerful - the Uniross are 2100mAh and the Eneloops are 2000mAh, in reality you won't notice the difference :p

I get my Hybrio's from here: http://www.batterylogic.co.uk/hybrio-aa-rechargeable-battery.asp - Top customer service, I had a faulty charger from them and I got a replacement in advance of me sending the faulty one back :)
 
depends entirely on what they'll be used in, house phones, 600-800mA will do you, cameras minimum 2100mA to get anything decent from them, but duracell and energizer ones would be best :)

most AA are now 2500mA and getting higher too
 
will be used in flash and remote triggers probably torches too and Im wanting to last tbh Ive got some energizer ones already but I was hoping for something beefier :D orderd the Hybrio's
 
I bought some AA Duracell Active Charge 2100mah which came fully charged in the pack.They cost £6.74 for 4
Duracell also do some AA 2650mA @ £2.96 a pair
 
All the brands are the same just get the highest mAh rating. Most of the ones I have are 2700mAh Uniross. For torches I would use Alkaline or Lithium ones, hybrid and Ni-Mh batteries self discharge quickly.
 
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Sanyo rechargables have incredible shelf life, I hadn't used my airband scanner for about 10 months, picked it up the other day and still had plenty of juice left before another charge ... nice one Sanyo-boys :)
 
Energize said:
All the brands are the same just get the highest mAh rating.
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For most cases I'd agree but the OP is looking to use them in a flash in which case a low internal resistance more important than outright capacity. The lower the resistance the more current the battery can supply and hence the faster the flash recharges. The Eneloops and Hybrios are better than normal NiMh in that respect.
 
rpstewart said:
For most cases I'd agree but the OP is looking to use them in a flash in which case a low internal resistance more important than outright capacity. The lower the resistance the more current the battery can supply and hence the faster the flash recharges. The Eneloops and Hybrios are better than normal NiMh in that respect.
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As far as I'm aware AA batteries are rated for a maximum of 6 amperes, which standard Ni-Mh batteries are capable of supplying. So as long as the circuit is capable of varying resistance it should not make a difference.
 
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Energize said:
As far as I'm aware AA batteries are rated for a maximum of 6 amperes, which standard Ni-Mh batteries are capable of supplying. So as long as the circuit is capable of varying resistance it should not make a difference.
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Well the experience of myself and others suggests that there is a distinct difference between Eneloops and regular niMH cells in flashgus.
 
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