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Just wondering what you guys think in terms of the best brand of AA rechargeables.

I've been using energizers' nimh but I've found they don't really hold the charge that well. Seems like if I leave them in my speedlite for more than two days idle they lose their charge completely.

Is there such a thing as the best brand & best charger??
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flyguy wrote:
Just wondering what you guys think in terms of the best brand of AA rechargeables.

I've been using energizers' nimh but I've found they don't really hold the charge that well. Seems like if I leave them in my speedlite for more than two days idle they lose their charge completely.

Is there such a thing as the best brand & best charger??


There are a couple of recent threads in here about eneloop. They're quite good and don't lose their charge. If you need any, PM me.
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what Wendy said, Eneloop is the best around. :D
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These batteries,

http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewite ... roduct=415

and this charger,

http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewIte ... roduct=407

are what I use...
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I just got some eneloops from Wendy although I have not tried them yet - I hear they are very good. I have used Ultra Pro's from TigerDirect and Energizers - both with good sucess.

Here is a pretty in depth review of most of the major batteries out there.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/sho ... p?t=677074
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flyguy wrote:
best charger??

I have heard the Maha (like Sam's above) and LaCrosse are the best chargers around but they are pricey.
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Is there anywhere in the Toronto Area that you can buy the LaCrosse charger
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walkaboutcamera wrote:
Is there anywhere in the Toronto Area that you can buy the LaCrosse charger

I have only seen them here:
http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology ... B00077AA5Q

And here:
http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology ... B000RSOV50
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SamObeid wrote:
These batteries,

http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewite ... roduct=415

and this charger,

http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewIte ... roduct=407

are what I use...


ditto that, those and Energizer 2500s
i originally got the Energizers, but i finally found the Powerex in Etobicoke so i snapped up 20 of them to try out
they didn't have any of the 8x chargers in stock tho so i opted for a pair of 4x
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I picked up my stuff in Michigan as I am there a few times a year.
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... try www.thomasdistributing.com
The prices are pretty good ... better for the Maha charger above and the batteries are pretty good ($12.97 USD for 4x 2900 maH NiMH) and the charger is $68.00USD.
Service and delivery are good and fast. And if you search on Google you can usually find a coupon for 5 or 10% off ...
Just picked up a second 8x charger and some batteries.
Highly recommended.
Tim
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I use energizer batteries and usually charge them a day before I use them. I cannot find the link but remember there was a mention that energizer batteries have fast discharge which is great for multiple flashes but it does not retain it's charge well.
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Just placed an order for a La Crosse charger package on amazon. Thanks guys :)
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Timbo1961 wrote:
... try www.thomasdistributing.com
The prices are pretty good ... better for the Maha charger above and the batteries are pretty good ($12.97 USD for 4x 2900 maH NiMH) and the charger is $68.00USD.
Service and delivery are good and fast. And if you search on Google you can usually find a coupon for 5 or 10% off ...
Just picked up a second 8x charger and some batteries.
Highly recommended.
Tim


My group of motorcycling friends did a group order for the LaCrosse chargers from thomasdistributing.com back in the summer. Pretty good charger.
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JUst got me LaCross and looking forward to putting my ENeloops in it!
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lol my lacrosse charger package arrived today also. it was pretty fast :)
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flyguy wrote:
lol my lacrosse charger package arrived today also. it was pretty fast :)

Just out of curiosity, which exact model did you get and how much was it in $CDN$ to your door?
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I'm also using Eneloops (picked up some from Amazon, some from Costco, which came with C/D size adapters and some AAAs as well)

I got my LaCrosse charger off amazon US, they wouldn't ship to Canada, so I had to get a friend to bring it back when he came.
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I got my LaCrosse charger off amazon US, they wouldn't ship to Canada, so I had to get a friend to bring it back when he came.

How much was the Lacross? Which one did you get?
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http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.ph ... id=BAT.177

GP good? I have a set and they are 4 years old. Still works perfectly.
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Jamesy wrote:
lytfyre wrote:
I got my La Crosse charger off amazon US, they wouldn't ship to Canada, so I had to get a friend to bring it back when he came.

How much was the Lacross? Which one did you get?



this one.

I dont think the price has changed, however the exchange rate is a fair bit better now :)
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Thomas Distributing has the newer version, <A href="http://www.thomasdistributing.com/shop/la-crosse-bc900-battery-charger-w-lcd-displaybrdeluxe-travel-bag-accessory-kit-brprice-5497-p-539.html?SP_id=41&osCsid=a98rm8a91donrsllit8gi3gna7">BC-900</a>, it's a few bucks more but also includes a few batteries.
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Thomas Distributing has the newer version, <A href="http://www.thomasdistributing.com/shop/la-crosse-bc900-battery-charger-w-lcd-displaybrdeluxe-travel-bag-accessory-kit-brprice-5497-p-539.html?SP_id=41&osCsid=a98rm8a91donrsllit8gi3gna7">BC-900</a>, it's a few bucks more but also includes a few batteries.


Thats what we ordered back in July. We got 4 AA, 4 AAA and adapters for C cells.
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Was that a group buy here? Hmmm I recall reading a bulk order from Thomas Distributing, darn, missed it!

I use a Maha MH-C777PLUS-II to recondition batteries but I can only do one at a time but at least I can recondition batteries in any shape or form with the supplied alligator clips.
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Jamesy wrote:
Just out of curiosity, which exact model did you get and how much was it in $CDN$ to your door?


La Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Charger, with 4AAA and 4AA batteries, plus a nice little carrying bag. All through Amazon.com. It was shipped on the 11th.

Item Subtotal: $39.99
Shipping and handling: $11.97

Import Fees Deposit: $5.60

Total: $57.56

Paid by Visa: $57.56 USD
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