Digital camera rechargables, what do you use? NOW WITH POLL!

[Epoman]

I have a Canon S2 SI and I want to get some rechargables and I have looked around the net and many have said just get a set of Energizers 2500mAh AA and the charger. Some say this is the BEST charger out there:

http://www.thomas-distributing.com/maha...erex-mh-c204w-nimh-battery-charger.htm

Here's a review of the above charger:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/C204W/C204WA.HTM

Here's a link for different brands tested:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM

Some say these are the BEST rechargables:

http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mahabatteries.htm

So what do you use IF you use AA rechargables?

 

[sygyzy]

This is the only answer you'll need: What you picked is correct. Go with it.

 

[Gravity]

I use the energizers..have for 2 years now...great purchase and they have served us very well.

 

[Eli]

Get whatever batteries, but make sure you don't skimp on a charger.

Maha FTW.

 

[Epoman]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
This is the only answer you'll need: What you picked is correct. Go with it.

But I didn't pick yet. I am undecided on either "Powerex" or "Energizer"

 

[axelfox]

Powerex all the way.

 

[nakedfrog]

Energizer 2300mAh

 

[Minjin]

Get the Maha charger. And buy the Energizer 2500s at Walmart.

The CCrane charger works well too.

Mark

 

[WhiteKnight]

Originally posted by: axelfox
Powerex all the way.

QFT

 

[Trygve]

I've been getting mine from BatterySpace.com in recent years. I've been very happy with them.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: Trygve
I've been getting mine from BatterySpace.com in recent years. I've been very happy with them.

:thumbsup: same here. I'm very pleased with the rapid charger I got...charges 4 AA NiMH batteries fully in about 90 minutes, as opposed to 14 hours with my old charger

 

[montanafan]

I haven't had much luck with rechargeable batteries for my Vivitar flash. They just seemed to get weaker and weaker. I get a lot of use out of the nonrechargeable Duracell Digital Ultras.

 

[Ornery]

1. I Want this, but need coupon! :Q

 

I have a couple of thoes energizer chargers, they work ok. The batteries had a very short life though and now won't hold a charge.

I typically just go buy some 2000mAh radio shack jobs. They work fine.

 

[cheesewhiz]

Actually you got the crappy charger. I just bought the same camera, but got this charger:

LaCrosse BC900

Yeah, that's right. Customizable charging speeds, battery refresher, overheat detection, 4 independent channels (charge diff brands and/or diff discharge rates at the same time), test mode, independent lcds, etc etc. It pretty much rocks. Plus it comes with like 8 AA and 4 AAA rechargables, and a carrying case. Plus adapters to charge C or D sized batteries

your charger is plenty good--much better than the walmart chargers. The bc900 is the lexus of chargers

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Epoman

Originally posted by: sygyzy
This is the only answer you'll need: What you picked is correct. Go with it.

But I didn't pick yet. I am undecided on either "Powerex" or "Energizer"

They are both good, seriously. And you picked the right charger. It's not a big deal. This is a very inexpensive item. I have rechargeable AA's from 5 different companies.

 

[clamum]

I got Merkury 2500 mAh batteries and a Merkury charger cheap from eBay and haven't had any problems (8+ months).

 

[Ornery]

1. I hope you're happy , Dustin. I just bought this friggin' thing!

Took delivery today. It's refreshing two pairs of AAA NiMHs, and probably won't be done till Friday!

Quite a piece of technology. Only thing that would keep it from being worth the big price tag, is if it broke before several years passed. Otherwise, it's a keeper! :thumbsup: