Batteries for SB800 ??????

If I need really fast recycling for as long as possible I use these, otherwise I use some 2700mh Energizers:

http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/Index.asp

Sean

 

I been using Energizer AA lithiums. Haven't changed them since I put them in last October....

 

I used the I5 min Energizer 2200 MAH with the best results, I Have at least 4 brands of rechargeable because of the sb800
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23831&vpn=CH15MNCP4&manufacture=Energizer


The price is in CAD but I buy the packs on sale all the time 30% off.

 

MAHA Powerex 2700 mAH from Thomas Distributing. You can get them with a charger as a kit or as sets of 4. I suggest double the number you think you will need, they really aren't that pricey.

 

I have this one:

http://www.thomas-distributing.com/la_crosse_bc-900_battery_charger.php

Am going to order this one:

http://www.thomasdistributing.com/maha-mh-c9000-battery-charger.php

You can not go wrong with Thomas Dist. I have used them for years at home and at my former place of business. (now retired)

They stock good product. They stand behind it. What more could you want.

I like the LaCrosse. Easily programmable and really does a nice job on conditioning batteries.

 

You really need Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (NiMh) preferably with the highest milliAmp rating you can get - I think this is about 2700 atm, but 2500/2300 would be fine.

Energizer do a 15 minute charger with 4 2300s. This is really quite novel, very few have produced such a fast charger of MiMh batteries.
When I bought my last charger about 3 years ago the best you could get was around 8 hrs!

Safe to say with 2700 the 15min becomes 18 mins, but you get the point.

For my SB-800 I have 4 x 2300 and 4 x 2500 - I haven't yet noticed a difference is discharge/recycle/flashes per charge

 

I have the Maha MH-C9000 and it does a very good job. Actually I have a couple of other chargers but I like the 9000 the best. It shows the capacity of the battery when you finish charging. This allows you to match sets of batteries. Also, when the battery pack gets older and doesn't hold a charge as well, lots of the time it is only one battery that is bad. With this charger it is easy to see what is going on with your batteries. Here is the link to it.

 

Here is the battery charger that I use, it charges 8 at a time. Can't tell you how long it takes but it is pretty fast. I have been using Powerex batteries for 4 years and all are still taking a charge. NiMHs need to be charged every 2 or 3weeks, they lose their charge even if they aren't being used.

http://thomas-distributing.com/maha-mh-c801d-battery-charger.htm

Regards
RB

 

I just ordered these from Adorama:

Lenmar AA No-Memory PRO Rechargeable Batteries,
1.2 volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh, 2500 mAh)
Pack of Twenty @ $29.95

 

I have this charger also, and usually set it for the slower charge, but it still charges super fast.

 

Make me #3. Love the charger

 

That is a heck of price UF.
I have seen this brand for sale but have never heard a word about them. Are they any good? Are they compatable with the MAHA MH-C801D charger?

Regards
RB