jb12string Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Anyone have any recommendations on NiMH batteries? My wife has some Kodaks that are currently shot, I was looking at getting a LaCrosse BC-9009 and some of the Sanyo eneloop batteries. The eneloops are supposed to hold a charge almost (but not quite) like an alkaline and the BC-9009 is supposed to be able to revive worn out NiMH batteries. What does everyone else use? Quote Link to comment
+searchjaunt Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I’m rather happy about GP Recyko batteries. These rechargeable combine the benefits of Alkaline and rechargeable batteries. The most important benefit is that they retain their power and don’t loose power already when they get out of the charger Quote Link to comment
+DonB Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I have both the Eneloops and some Kodak hybrids, I don't think you can go wrong with either, although the Eneloops are supposed to hold a charge longer according to their specs. I have heard the BC-9009 is supposed to be a good charger but I can't really comment on it because I don't own one. I have mostly Maha chargers, and I think my Maha MH-C9000 has pretty much the same functions as the BC-9009. Quote Link to comment
gitarmac Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I use eneloops, plus some higher cap ones. Sanyo 2700's are what I have the most of. I keep the eneloops as spares, since they hold well, and I try to remember to put my 2700's in the charger the night before I need them, so they are all topped off. I have 2 chargers, since I use the batteries in everything, my cameras, gps, headlamps, radio. Quote Link to comment
+Egnix Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I love the low-discharge NiMHs! I have Eneloops as well as similar batteries from Rayovac, Duracell, and Hybrio. I get similar results with all of them. When the weather is cold I carry along a pair of alkalines since NiMHs don't do well when it is really cold (sorry, I don't know the recommended operating temperature of the battery). Quote Link to comment
+RonFisk Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I love the low-discharge NiMHs! I have Eneloops as well as similar batteries from Rayovac, Duracell, and Hybrio. I get similar results with all of them. When the weather is cold I carry along a pair of alkalines since NiMHs don't do well when it is really cold (sorry, I don't know the recommended operating temperature of the battery). I think that's a good choice for a charger. I use mine constantly. As for batteries, I have Eneloops as backups, but use Duracell 2650MAh NiMh as my main power source. I find that my 550t gets about double the battery life as my Colorado 400t. Quote Link to comment
guggie Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) I think that's a good choice for a charger. I use mine constantly. As for batteries, I have Eneloops as backups, but use Duracell 2650MAh NiMh as my main power source. I find that my 550t gets about double the battery life as my Colorado 400t. Uhhh. Which charger? You didn't quote correctly. Edited September 15, 2009 by guggie Quote Link to comment
jb12string Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Here is a site that I got a lot of useful info from when I was doing my research http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/low_self_discharge.html Quote Link to comment
stfish Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 another vote for GP Recyko batteries, they hold charge and in some markets come with a thin plastic solar panel to trickle charge 2 - paid $13 in Bangkok.. Quote Link to comment
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