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I am looking for some info, my rechargeable batteries are about done and are to be replaced. Has anybody got any recomendations.Somebody mentioned to me that the new Sony ones are good and have a long charge life.
 
Eneloops are supposed to be the canines doo dahs!

I use 7dayshops own brand ones, and never had an issue.
 
I have tried many different types of rechargeables over the years and the biggest problem I had was that because I dont use the equipment all that often they are dead when I go to use them.

That is until I bought a few set of the Good 2 Go batteries from 7DayShop. They hold there charge well (set in Canon 430EXII flashgun stil recharged in under 5 seconds after 2 months). I think they are similar to the Eneloops which I have also heard good reports about.
 
I have just started using Eneloops...so far so good.

Amongst the others I have had less success with Duracell and Uniross however have had much better success with Energisers holding charge and performing better from my experience.
 
Aren't there a couple of different flavours of eneloops, am I OK to go with the cheapest eneloops I can find?

Sorry to hijack the thread, but what's the best charger to go with eneloops?
 
I have Eneloops, work a treat :)
I've heard great reviews of the Maha MH-C801D charger, each charging circuit is seperate, battery conditioning etc.
 
I posted a thread previously about batteries and found a useful article [post #12]

See thread here
 
+1 for the eneloop ones.
 
Eneloops:):thumbs::clap:
 
i use uniross, no problems at all with these:thumbs:
 
I use Uniross version of the Eneloops which are great at keeping their charge.
 
I use, and always have used, Energizer Nimh 2000mah in everything; flashguns, IR trigger, even my light meter, and I've never had a problem with them.
 
I use Duracells 3250 MAH power, I've not had a problem!
I've heard that the Energiser 3800 MAH one's aren't bad either!
 
another +1 for eneloops. Not let me down yet.
 
2500 mAh ones from maplins 8 for less than a tenner if i remember, been rock solid for me
 
These are the AA rechargables I've used.

Uniross 2100mah - reliable and no problems whatosever

Sony CycleEnergy 2500mah - pffft, don't hold charge and had two duff sets (of 4's), tried charging on 3 or 4 different chargers.

Also recently bought but not used:

Eneloops 1900 mah precharged
Panasonic Infinium 2100 mah


AAA rechargables

Fameart 1000mah - excellent
Duracell 750mah - not so reliable sometimes discharges, sometimes can use okay.
 
And another vote for the Sanyo Eneloops. Also, Uniross Hybrio batteries are good. I think they are re-branded Eneloops or at least build on the same technology.

I can vouch for Maha MH-C801D charger. Have been using it for about 5 years now, never had any problems. Takes 8 AA or AAA batteries and charges them individually. The information LCD is also a nice touch.
 
Our Asda has the AAA and AA eneloops for £2 a pack of four
 
Steelfish said:
Aren't there a couple of different flavours of eneloops, am I OK to go with the cheapest eneloops I can find?

Sorry to hijack the thread, but what's the best charger to go with eneloops?
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Yes theres a new version of eneloops now but not much difference - rated for 1500 charge cycles instead of 1000. The new ones have a crown symbol on them (see http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanyo-Enelo...WH30/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1301310476&sr=8-5)

Always use a decent charger that will discharge before charging and dont charge too quickly. I use one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/BC-700-Alph...42/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1301310611&sr=8-19
 
I got a few 7day shop 2700 mah and 1500 mah they seem to do the trick. Only chose them because of price, bit of a bargain basement site, but decent quality stuff. Got a smart universal charger from them too for about £7. Can't argue with it, does the job perfectly.
 
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