Battery advise needed (strobist)

TheWanderer 8 20 2

15 Dec 2010 1:10PM

I am thinking of buying these Batteries for my SB80 flashes and just wanted to know if they will work fine with them.

Thanks in advance.

Jon

TheWanderer 8 20 2

15 Dec 2010 1:19PM

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Oh, If anyone knows the best rechargeable batteries to buy, then that will be great.

User_Removed 11 485 13

15 Dec 2010 1:47PM

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Eneloop by Sanyo are very good for rechargables. They hold upto 85% of the charge when left for long periods i think it is and are reliable as normal batteries in the field

lawbert 11 1.8k 15

15 Dec 2010 2:21PM

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I would steer clear of the ones on ebay....They are alkaline opposed to Nimh and they are only rated at 1250mah to a maximum of 100 charges.
You really should be looking to buy Nimh batteries rated at 2450 - 2700 mah for speedlites....The Eneloop quoted above are very good, I use energiser 2450 mah myself and they last for ages.

TheWanderer 8 20 2

15 Dec 2010 2:42PM

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Many thanks David & Paul.

cameracat 14 8.6k 61

15 Dec 2010 3:19PM

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Quote:Eneloop by Sanyo are very good for rechargables

Totally agree, The " Hybrids " known as Eneloop are fantastic....... Grin

There are other brands doing them now, I have several sets of " Ansmann +MAX E, 2500mAh AA " Its the same technology as the Sanyo Eneloop, But they have a higher amp hour rating.

Running them in an SB-800 as well as a MB-D10 battery grip, So far they have been great just like the Sanyo ones I use, But just a bit longer shooting life, Same magic " Charged " shelf life too......