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Best rechargeable batteries for 580EX flash?

  • 07-08-2009 10:00am
    #1
    kgpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭


    Hi,
    Has anyone been using rechargeable AA's in their flash for a while and could recommend a good brand, size and best place to get em?


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  • #2
    oshead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭oshead


    Try Argos for the Energizer Batteries. Get the 2450mAh ones. They hold a bigger charge than standard ones.

    David OS


  • #3
    gloobag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭gloobag


    Sanyo Eneloop batteries are your best bet. They don't lose their charge whilst laying idle like most rechargeable batteries.

    LINK


  • #4
    mrmac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,967 ✭✭✭mrmac


    Lidl - 13.08.09
    Fast charger & 8 x 2200Mha AAs for €21.99, not bad.

    http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20090813.p.TronCharger


  • #5
    Valentia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Valentia


    I got some Sanyo Eneloop batteries a while back and they are great. I don't use my flash very much and the big advantage with them is that they don't lose their charge for a very long time. Most rechargables would be dead if you leave them unused for any length of time. I bought them in March, have never charged them and they fire up the flash straight away. I'm using the 550. I believe there are other manufacturers doing similar batteries.


  • #6
    stcstc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,262 ✭✭✭stcstc


    i bought some cheap 7dayshop ones a good while ago they were only 5 stg for 4 2800mah

    i think i bought 4 sets and a charger which also works in the car for something like 30stg


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  • #7
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    You definetly want over 2000 mah after that there is only minor differences,I think uniross are pretty good though..


  • #8
    Skittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭Skittle


    +1 for the Sanyo Eneloop's. They're rated at 2000mA. Worked a treat in my 580 ExII. I think they'll last longer as they hold their charge for longer so you won't have to keep charging them. I got fed up charging a whole set of batteries just so that I could use them for a few minutes only to have them useless again in a day or two.


  • #9
    Valentia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Valentia


    Just came across this iBOOD. Today's offer looks like just what you want. Delivery can be slow but I have bought a good few things from them with no problems: http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product_specs/12708/Pure_Energy_USB_and_Enviro_Battery_Charger_with_AA_and_AAA_Rechargeable_Battery_Pack/

    The delivery charge is a bit steep on small products like this though: €12.50


  • #10
    Pinarello
    Closed Accounts Posts: 185 ✭✭Pinarello


    +2 for the Sanyo Eneloops.Brilliant batteries, when not used for a long time.Hold the charge really well...;)


  • #11
    kgpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭kgpixels


    Thanks guys. looks like its the Sanyo Eneloops that win it hands down :)


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