Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

Harry Krause wrote:

Just wondering.

My little camera speedlight uses four AA batteries and gives me about
160 or so flashes before they need to be replaced. They're not
expensive, but I don't always have a fresh set available, and I don't
always remember to stop and buy some before I go out with my camera.

So, I've been thinking about getting four rechargeable NiMH batteries
for about $2.50 each, and a charger. Sony and others offer a
charger-battery combo for about $30.

I'm wondering how long these NiMH batteries "hold" their charge if they
are freshly charged? If it is several weeks between camera use, would I
be wanting to recharge them prior to taking the camera out to use?

Any experience?

Thanks.



I've gone that route in the past...but unless you use the camera flash
often, the NiMH batteries might be a pain.
I get my AA's from Costco. I get the package of 16 for around $ 20.00
(Duracell 'Ultra' brand). Every once in a while 'Consumer Reports'
does a report on batteries. I'll check my back issues to see what they say.

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

Harry,
I am glad I could help.


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:

Just wondering.

My little camera speedlight uses four AA batteries and gives me about
160 or so flashes before they need to be replaced. They're not
expensive, but I don't always have a fresh set available, and I don't
always remember to stop and buy some before I go out with my camera.

So, I've been thinking about getting four rechargeable NiMH batteries
for about $2.50 each, and a charger. Sony and others offer a
charger-battery combo for about $30.

I'm wondering how long these NiMH batteries "hold" their charge if they
are freshly charged? If it is several weeks between camera use, would I
be wanting to recharge them prior to taking the camera out to use?

Any experience?

Thanks.



I've gone that route in the past...but unless you use the camera flash
often, the NiMH batteries might be a pain.
I get my AA's from Costco. I get the package of 16 for around $ 20.00
(Duracell 'Ultra' brand). Every once in a while 'Consumer Reports' does
a report on batteries. I'll check my back issues to see what they say.


Yeah, I'm concluding I'll just stick with the disposables.

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:36:11 GMT, Don White wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:

Just wondering.

My little camera speedlight uses four AA batteries and gives me about
160 or so flashes before they need to be replaced. They're not
expensive, but I don't always have a fresh set available, and I don't
always remember to stop and buy some before I go out with my camera.

So, I've been thinking about getting four rechargeable NiMH batteries
for about $2.50 each, and a charger. Sony and others offer a
charger-battery combo for about $30.

I'm wondering how long these NiMH batteries "hold" their charge if they
are freshly charged? If it is several weeks between camera use, would I
be wanting to recharge them prior to taking the camera out to use?

Any experience?

Thanks.



I've gone that route in the past...but unless you use the camera flash
often, the NiMH batteries might be a pain.
I get my AA's from Costco. I get the package of 16 for around $ 20.00
(Duracell 'Ultra' brand). Every once in a while 'Consumer Reports'
does a report on batteries. I'll check my back issues to see what they say.

My local Costco sells Duracell AA's for 33 cents each. You are getting ripped
off.

--
John H

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so."

Ronald Reagan

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

"PocoLoco" wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:36:11 GMT, Don White
wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:

Just wondering.

My little camera speedlight uses four AA batteries and gives me about
160 or so flashes before they need to be replaced. They're not
expensive, but I don't always have a fresh set available, and I don't
always remember to stop and buy some before I go out with my camera.

So, I've been thinking about getting four rechargeable NiMH batteries
for about $2.50 each, and a charger. Sony and others offer a
charger-battery combo for about $30.

I'm wondering how long these NiMH batteries "hold" their charge if they
are freshly charged? If it is several weeks between camera use, would I
be wanting to recharge them prior to taking the camera out to use?

Any experience?

Thanks.



I've gone that route in the past...but unless you use the camera flash
often, the NiMH batteries might be a pain.
I get my AA's from Costco. I get the package of 16 for around $ 20.00
(Duracell 'Ultra' brand). Every once in a while 'Consumer Reports'
does a report on batteries. I'll check my back issues to see what they
say.

My local Costco sells Duracell AA's for 33 cents each. You are getting
ripped
off.

--
John H

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's
just that they know so much that isn't so."

Ronald Reagan

Hell, I buy the off brand at both Costco and BJ's (Toshiba or Kirkland) for
about half that.....and they work just as good at the national brands like
Duracell.

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

"PocoLoco" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:36:11 GMT, Don White
wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:

Just wondering.

My little camera speedlight uses four AA batteries and gives me about
160 or so flashes before they need to be replaced. They're not
expensive, but I don't always have a fresh set available, and I don't
always remember to stop and buy some before I go out with my camera.

So, I've been thinking about getting four rechargeable NiMH batteries
for about $2.50 each, and a charger. Sony and others offer a
charger-battery combo for about $30.

I'm wondering how long these NiMH batteries "hold" their charge if they
are freshly charged? If it is several weeks between camera use, would I
be wanting to recharge them prior to taking the camera out to use?

Any experience?

Thanks.



I've gone that route in the past...but unless you use the camera flash
often, the NiMH batteries might be a pain.
I get my AA's from Costco. I get the package of 16 for around $ 20.00
(Duracell 'Ultra' brand). Every once in a while 'Consumer Reports'
does a report on batteries. I'll check my back issues to see what they
say.

My local Costco sells Duracell AA's for 33 cents each. You are getting
ripped
off.

I suspect he's talking about Canadian currency. Even my local supermarket
sells an 8 pack of Duracells for under six bucks.

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

PocoLoco wrote:

My local Costco sells Duracell AA's for 33 cents each. You are getting ripped
off.

--
John H

the 'Ultras' are more expensive than the regular Duracell batteries.
Sure you're not buying the 40 pack of Kirkland brand batteries?
(I may be quoting you the price for AAA size Ultras).

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

Harry,
Gasoline is not made in a plant in the PRC.


"Harry Krause" wrote in message


It's probably like gasoline...they're all made in the same plant in the
PRC...

The answer seems to be to use the lithium disposable AA's.

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

Starbucker wrote:
Harry,
Gasoline is not made in a plant in the PRC.

Please learn to read and comprehend what you've read. You're making
yourself look silly.

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

Kevin,
It was a joke. You are making yourself look silly when you miss the humor.
; )


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Starbucker wrote:
Harry,
Gasoline is not made in a plant in the PRC.

Please learn to read and comprehend what you've read. You're making
yourself look silly.

Cost-benefit ratio of AA rechargeables?
 

Harry,
Thanks for taking the bait. ; )


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
wrote:
Starbucker wrote:
Harry,
Gasoline is not made in a plant in the PRC.

Please learn to read and comprehend what you've read. You're making
yourself look silly.


What? Oh, the idiot thought I was saying our gasoline was refined in
China?

Kee-rist.