Hi i am just wondering does these maha batteries work under olympus 3000?
thanks in advance for answering my question.
thanks in advance for answering my question.
li-ion doesnt provide the same voltage so AA cameras cant use them.. nuff said;; and they cost more.
ybingo, Yes they will work fine with your camera. I had the Olympus charger at work, and it sucked, plus you couldn't leave the batteries in it. This would be a great charger/battery set for you. I would imagine that your 3 megapixel camera eats batteries, so I would order a spare set if you don't have one already. This charger will also charge any other batteries you might have, and you might use the condition feature first on your old ones to breathe new life into them. Worked for me, the Kodak NiMh's that came with my camera last longer when charged with the Thomas charger.
i have both the 1350 mAh nexcells and 1400 mAh mahas. all i have to say, is that these batteries kick ass! i use them in my olympus 450 digcam. they last so long! i keep an extra set in the camara bag just in case but rarely do i need to change them. so i can take about 60 high quality pics with the LCD on and also review them a few times w/o changing the batteries. love them
i also use them in my sony D-777 cd player, rio 500, and sharp minidisc. absolutely the best.
i also use them in my sony D-777 cd player, rio 500, and sharp minidisc. absolutely the best.
You are most welcome. I wouldn't be so militant about this deal but I own their products and they are superior to anything I have found. I just recharged the AAA batteries in my Palm, and it loves the Thomas charger.
nice deal actually. I got the charger that RobsTV was talking about, 4 extra AAAs (for my palm), and Thomas even threw in a free swivel flashlight with my battery purchase, all for about $36 shipped. i don't need a car adapter, and I can live without the smart charging, and I got what will hopefully be the last sets of batteries I have to buy for my palm and my rio500 for a long time 
Does anyone know of a good rechargeable set for the Nikon cool pix 880? It uses the 2CR5 batteries.
This site has some 880 rechargeable solutions, the only problem is, it in the UK. Quest, Broad Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1HA, United Kingdom.
Brian07, Looks like Thomas Distributing carries Quest products, I would give them a call and see what they can do for your Nikon 880.
Brian07, Looks like Thomas Distributing carries Quest products, I would give them a call and see what they can do for your Nikon 880.
Brian07, how about Nikon itself? Would you want to trust your $700 camera with some low end batteries? You would not believe the number of posts I have seen over the years from people trying to save a couple dollars on a AC adapter for their digital cameras (before Nimhs became popular) instead of going to the vendor itself. People would be trying to plug $20 Radio Shack adapters into their $500 640x480 digital cameras instead of paying $39 to Canon/Vivitar and so on.
As for me, I like the fact that my Nikon CP800 takes AA, not CR5.
My understanding was that Nikon designed the CP880 to only take their rechargeable pack by the positioning the poles a little differently. That way you cannot use generic type CR5 battery packs. Do your homework first though.
As for me, I like the fact that my Nikon CP800 takes AA, not CR5.
My understanding was that Nikon designed the CP880 to only take their rechargeable pack by the positioning the poles a little differently. That way you cannot use generic type CR5 battery packs. Do your homework first though.
1400mAH battery holds 12.5% less energy compared 1600mAH one. Other than that batteries are batteries.
1600mAH is better of course, but is not like you are comparing Athlong 1.2Ghz to Pentium 166MMX.
If you are getting a way better deal on 1400mAH than 1600mAH, I would pick a lesser.
1600mAH is better of course, but is not like you are comparing Athlong 1.2Ghz to Pentium 166MMX.
If you are getting a way better deal on 1400mAH than 1600mAH, I would pick a lesser.
I was at Jewel the other day in their misc stuff isle, that has the electronics in it. I picked up a huge energizer NiMH/NiCH combo battery charger for 9 bucks. It was on clearance. It can charge up to 4 AA/AAA/C batteries or two 9 volt batteries at a time. Physically the unit is about a foot long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. It also automatically stops charging when the batter is recharge and has indicator lights and stuff on it.
Thanks for the info on batteries guys.
Dimwit - Yes, I will push most anything that will work into this camera, I'm not a huge advocate of chasing down more expensive pieces that flont the manufacturers label.
Dimwit - Yes, I will push most anything that will work into this camera, I'm not a huge advocate of chasing down more expensive pieces that flont the manufacturers label.
fxsts, all batteries are NOT created equal. In fact, far from it. In the digital camera world, this is common knowledge. It sucks to buy a set of Energizer rechargables, and have them get stuck in your $900 camera! The reason for this is that not all batteries are made the same. Besides different size diameters, (too large with some Energizers), many brands use different methods to insulate the ends or buttons. This creates bad connections or shorts in some devices. I guess with a $20 Walkman it's no big deal, but with highend stuff, everyone should do some research first, and find out what brands others use or do not use! As the Energizer example shows, even name brand does not mean quality or compatability.
BTW, the Energizers NiMH mentioned here are typically the same ones sold in kits at Cosco, Sams club, and Best Buys. The ones with size problems are the AA size, while the AAA "seem" to be O.K. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, EVEN IF FREE.... (for high end use).
BTW, the Energizers NiMH mentioned here are typically the same ones sold in kits at Cosco, Sams club, and Best Buys. The ones with size problems are the AA size, while the AAA "seem" to be O.K. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, EVEN IF FREE.... (for high end use).
I had bought a generic set with charger at Staples for $30...Digipower I think. after reading this thread I went to check their mAh rating - 650 ! Pah!
Luckily I had not opened them and took them back. I was planning on ordering the MAHA charger but discovered a nice deal at Best Buy B&M today.
For $24.99 they have a Ni-Cd/NiMH charger and a set of 4 AA Ni-MH energizers (1600 mAh)
So...I bought them instead......I just hope they don't get stuck
Luckily I had not opened them and took them back. I was planning on ordering the MAHA charger but discovered a nice deal at Best Buy B&M today.
For $24.99 they have a Ni-Cd/NiMH charger and a set of 4 AA Ni-MH energizers (1600 mAh)
So...I bought them instead......I just hope they don't get stuck
Remember to tell us how they worked. Beware low price NiMh deals as you get what you pay for in batteries.
Murpheeee, not to pee on your parade, but I have read in several places on the web that there is a problem with these batteries running a little on the big side. Consequentily(did I spell that right?flame me ) people have trashed thier cameras trying to get them out. Your choice on wether to use them, but I thought I would give ya fair warning....
) people have trashed thier cameras trying to get them out. Your choice on wether to use them, but I thought I would give ya fair warning....Costco.com is selling
Energizer battery charger for $11.49. Comes with 2 AA. You can also buy more batteries..
just search for "Energizer NiMH"
Energizer battery charger for $11.49. Comes with 2 AA. You can also buy more batteries..
just search for "Energizer NiMH"
So Costco and BestBuy are selling POS batteries for a cheap price. READ the thread title for once and find out what this discussion is all about.
This post is not about how to find the cheapest price on NiMh batteries, its how to find THE BEST QUALITY batteries and charger. It isn't about the money.
If you just want cheap batteries, go get some. When you are tired of switching them out because they are 1200 MaH, come back and see us for some batteries that will last.
This post is not about how to find the cheapest price on NiMh batteries, its how to find THE BEST QUALITY batteries and charger. It isn't about the money.
If you just want cheap batteries, go get some. When you are tired of switching them out because they are 1200 MaH, come back and see us for some batteries that will last.
Well, it's hard for me to understand, but some people get so offended and take things personal.
PS. Maverick319,
Who should we come back and see to buy quality batteries? I thought you don't work for a company selling batteries. Or do you?
PS. Maverick319,
Who should we come back and see to buy quality batteries? I thought you don't work for a company selling batteries. Or do you?
<< Who should we come back and see to buy quality batteries? I thought you don't work for a company selling batteries. Or do you? >>
Not to stick my nose out where it does not belong *but* I think he is reffering to the anandtech forum ppl AKA *US*
I bought a set of these from this EXACT same place before this thread was ever created, I did some research and decided on the same company altough I personally opted for the 1550 MAHA that *supposedly* have been rated higher
IMO this is an excellent deal on an excellent set of batteries, these are not el-cheapo alkalines that are gonna get drained in 2 hours, these are high quality batteries that have a lot more "charge" and I do not think it is fair to compare them to cheapo batteries.
It sickens me to see ppl trying to justify crapping on his thread because they managed to find some crap-batteries cheaper, if you think your crap batteries are so "hot" than create your own thread about it, this thread is about HIGH-Quality batteries - not el-cheapo ones.
Telling Mav that his NiMH 1600 maha batteries are a bad deal cuz you found some trashy radio-shack battieres for cheaper would be similar to me finding a "hot athlon" deal thread and telling them that their hot-deal is "suck" cuz I found a cheaper price on a "great" cyrix chip
First I thought better not mention things here, but now as I see this thread comming up again and again here are some points I have to make.
1) regarding the 1500mAh or 1600mAh or whatevermAh reading of Batteries.
None of these readings are reliable.
There is no need (up until today) for manufacturers of these to follow certain norms and standards for producing these results.
They only need to be reproducable.
1a)
Some manufacturers measure batteries with a load, that is not typical of any usage the batteries will ever encounter.
1b)
Some Batteries are measured with a constant temperature (i.e. the battery is actively kept at a certain temperature during the measurement) allthough during normal usage, batteries change their ambient temperature, sometimes extremely.
1c)
Some Labs decrease constantly the load to the battery, allthough your device would need the same energy, even if the battery is close to its exhaustion point.
1d)
Some Battery chemistries will have a larger mA reading but only for the first few charging/discharging cycles. After those, they behave pretty much like the less expensive ones.
Some use even more sophisticated LAB-tricks to squeeze the most Ah out of their Batteries, just to write some impressive numbers on them.
AND..
Because of the finer granulation of the high mAH Batteries, they are much more sensitive to high speed (high current) chargers.
All this means basically, that even if you get a 1600mAH Battery, it might very well work less longer than a sturdy 1400mAH one in your application and with your charger.
2) ...how to find THE BEST QUALITY...
The mentioned MAHA unit is based on a very primitive charging principle, which in no way reflects todays possibilities.
It simply monitores the overvoltage in steps (deltaV) and the temperature with its "..intelligent microprocessor design.."!
And for that, the MAHA charger is very expensive.
Better chargers for instance use sophisticated and specialized IC's for supervision of a continuous loading and discharging curve based on curve fitting.
Quite disturbingly is the fact that thomas-distributing suggests that "..you can finally safely rapid charge.." instead of "..tens of hours required by ordinary overnight charger.."
Allthough rapid charging is generally the most severe wear factor of a Battery operated correctly (i.e. not short cuircuited etc).
Conclusion?
Get TWO sets of the cheapest Batteries, and get a good long period charger.
As Maverick319 himself says that his suggestion is not the cheapest charger+battery set out there, you should look elswhere for good and not overpriced products.
Oh, did I mention that
I do not work for Thomas Distributing or sell these batteries myself.
?
1) regarding the 1500mAh or 1600mAh or whatevermAh reading of Batteries.
None of these readings are reliable.
There is no need (up until today) for manufacturers of these to follow certain norms and standards for producing these results.
They only need to be reproducable.
1a)
Some manufacturers measure batteries with a load, that is not typical of any usage the batteries will ever encounter.
1b)
Some Batteries are measured with a constant temperature (i.e. the battery is actively kept at a certain temperature during the measurement) allthough during normal usage, batteries change their ambient temperature, sometimes extremely.
1c)
Some Labs decrease constantly the load to the battery, allthough your device would need the same energy, even if the battery is close to its exhaustion point.
1d)
Some Battery chemistries will have a larger mA reading but only for the first few charging/discharging cycles. After those, they behave pretty much like the less expensive ones.
Some use even more sophisticated LAB-tricks to squeeze the most Ah out of their Batteries, just to write some impressive numbers on them.
AND..
Because of the finer granulation of the high mAH Batteries, they are much more sensitive to high speed (high current) chargers.
All this means basically, that even if you get a 1600mAH Battery, it might very well work less longer than a sturdy 1400mAH one in your application and with your charger.
2) ...how to find THE BEST QUALITY...
The mentioned MAHA unit is based on a very primitive charging principle, which in no way reflects todays possibilities.
It simply monitores the overvoltage in steps (deltaV) and the temperature with its "..intelligent microprocessor design.."!
And for that, the MAHA charger is very expensive.
Better chargers for instance use sophisticated and specialized IC's for supervision of a continuous loading and discharging curve based on curve fitting.
Quite disturbingly is the fact that thomas-distributing suggests that "..you can finally safely rapid charge.." instead of "..tens of hours required by ordinary overnight charger.."
Allthough rapid charging is generally the most severe wear factor of a Battery operated correctly (i.e. not short cuircuited etc).
Conclusion?
Get TWO sets of the cheapest Batteries, and get a good long period charger.
As Maverick319 himself says that his suggestion is not the cheapest charger+battery set out there, you should look elswhere for good and not overpriced products.
Oh, did I mention that
I do not work for Thomas Distributing or sell these batteries myself.
?
people, stop arguing and just go to pricewatch.com and you can see that this is not a hot deal, MAHA or not.
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