Rechargeable AA batteries

[DivingKDawg]

Any recommendations? I have 2 Ikelite DS51 strobes and want to get rechargeable batteries.

 

[muzikbiz22]

Eneloops

 

[Caveeagle]

I have heard positive things about Eneloop batteries. They have slightly less initial voltage (1.2), but maintain that level far longer than comparable alkaline batteries.

 

[snowdog61]

+1 for Eneloops

 

[tbone1004]

it is worth finding a friend with a costco membership if you want eneloops. Half the battle with nimh batteries is getting a good charger, and Costco regularly has big packs of eneloops with a good carry case and charger on sale

 

[Marktan]

+2 Eneloops! I use them in my land based SB-700 & SB-800 speedlites as well, by far the fastest flash capacitor recharge compared to others.

 

[tursiops]

Eneloops come in white and black (pro). The latter have more recharges available (2100 vs 500), the latter have more power available (2550 vs 2000 mAh). I use the black; I figure at 1 charge per half-day of diving, that is several years of use.

 

[Rred]

Eneloops. I've never heard they were lower voltage, 1.25 is normal for NiMh cells, you need alkalines to get 1.5v. Some gear has a problem with rechargeables because of that. But the Eneloops are a known quantity, as opposed to a lot of junk on the market. And their kits (with charger) again are a known quantity, Eneloops hold their charge while on the shelf, even for six months, while some brands lose 50% after 30 days. So you can do worse, very easily.

 

[BoltSnap]

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Which rechargeable AA batteries??


Which rechargeable AA batteries??


Which rechargeable AA batteries??

 

[tbone1004]

Eneloops. I've never heard they were lower voltage, 1.25 is normal for NiMh cells, you need alkalines to get 1.5v. Some gear has a problem with rechargeables because of that. But the Eneloops are a known quantity, as opposed to a lot of junk on the market. And their kits (with charger) again are a known quantity, Eneloops hold their charge while on the shelf, even for six months, while some brands lose 50% after 30 days. So you can do worse, very easily.

that comment would have been in reference to alkaline batteries, eneloops will be at the standard NiMH voltage

most strobes do not have issues with the voltage, you just have to be mindful of the severely reduced capacity of NiMH so be diligent about charging them.