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| Thread ID: 78692 | 2007-04-25 01:30:00 | eneloop batteries | bonzo29 (2348) | PC World Chat |
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| 544067 | 2007-04-25 01:30:00 | There were a couple of threads on NiMh AA batteries two or three months ago and Eneloop batteries were mentioned. Has anyone used them and any comments on their performance please? |
bonzo29 (2348) | ||
| 544068 | 2007-04-25 02:37:00 | I use them in my digital camera, they are fine. I like the fact that I can take a spare set and they hold their charge for months when not used, unlike other NiMh types. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 544069 | 2007-04-25 02:50:00 | I use them in my digital camera, they are fine. I like the fact that I can take a spare set and they hold their charge for months when not used, unlike other NiMh types. Thanks godfather, I thought you would be the one to reply, do they come in various capacities? |
bonzo29 (2348) | ||
| 544070 | 2007-04-25 03:55:00 | Only seen them in the original 2,000 mAh (actually "min 1,900 typical 2,000 mAh") to date. Good info here: www.stevesforums.com |
godfather (25) | ||
| 544071 | 2007-04-26 21:15:00 | There were a couple of threads on NiMh AA batteries two or three months ago and Eneloop batteries were mentioned. Has anyone used them and any comments on their performance please? I bought a set for my digicam, on Godfather's recommendation. Would easily recommend. Got about 300-400 shots straight out of the pack. Recharged once since then, and have taken another 300+ shots, plus movies and they're still going. By contrast, a set of Fujifilm NiMH batteries bought for the work camera have been used for a fraction of the shots, and have had to be recharged 3 or 4 times. $30 for a pack of 4 from DSE. May be able to find them cheaper elsewhere. |
Lizard (2409) | ||
| 544072 | 2007-04-26 21:38:00 | $30 for a pack of 4 from DSE. May be able to find them cheaper elsewhere. Do they need a special charger or can a normal NiMH charger work? DSE link FWIW: search.dse.co.nz 6a8&site=&w=Eneloop+&submit.x=7&submit.y=9&submit=Go |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 544073 | 2007-04-26 22:01:00 | Do they need a special charger or can a normal NiMH charger work? DSE link FWIW: search.dse.co.nz 6a8&site=&w=Eneloop+&submit.x=7&submit.y=9&submit=Go A normal charger works fine. I looked around DSE for a good charger, but settled on this (www.flashcards.co.nz) from Flashcards, for lots of reasons. 1. Price - $25 can't be beat 2. Versatility - comes with mains adaptor, car adaptor, and USB adaptor, meaning you can plug it just about anywhere you have electricity. 3. Flashcards service - from placing order, to cracking open the parcel took a little over 36 hours - from South Island (I believe) to Auckland. 4. Looks - if you buy the charger, look closely - it's been designed to look like a racing car... For no extra charge! :D |
Lizard (2409) | ||
| 544074 | 2007-04-26 22:13:00 | Thanks Lizard. This is an interesting thread - I like the idea of eneloop's negligible discharge rate. That new charger of your's is a good one - I also like the fast charge times: "AA Size 2100mAh batteries are fully charged in just over 2.6 hours". But I wonder if fast charging will shorten the battery life? |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 544075 | 2007-04-26 22:49:00 | Some chargers do offer a lower charge rate option. eg "The five-hour gentle charge is designed to reduce the battery temperature during charging and enhance overall battery life. When charging time is not critical, use the SLOW 5-hour gentle charge to enhance battery life." The important thing is a charger that monitors the temperature and cuts back the charge rate if the batteries get too hot. |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 544076 | 2007-04-26 23:11:00 | Storage temp of the Eneloop batteries is important, as a high temperature storage of a charged battery will give a self discharge rate similar to a normal NiMh. Apparently they are shipped from Asia in refrigerated containers, so that when on the shelf at the store they are still fully charged. Normal NZ temps should be fine, but don't store them charged anywhere that they will face an elevated temperature for long periods or their advantages are lost. |
godfather (25) | ||
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