Best batteries to use for better battery life, and faster recycle, any external battery packs available?
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I use the energizer lithium AA. They seem to do a great job. Not sure about external packs.
1429309
I've had great success in replacing batteries around my house by going to Batteries Plus. They can build any type and size of battery you want, for a fraction of retail cost - NiMH, NiCad, Lithium, whatever. Example: DeWalt cordless drill - retail for replacement battery: $70. They rebuilt my pack at Batteries Plus for $20, and it works just as good, recharges and reconditions in the original charging stand, everything.Look up "batteries" in the phone book - there's other companies that do the same thing if this name doesn't sound familiar to ya.
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I have 3 600 EX's and 3 CP-E4's. I use NiMH batteries in both the flash units and packs. As a professional, I have shot with these in many different scenarios, with various lenses and ISO's, and have never felt frustrated waiting for recycling. They are not quite as fast as Quantum lead-acid packs, but I am very happy.
1703955
Yes it is. Best with Eneloop or Sanyo 2700 mAh. Recycle time is the shortest.
1239077
There is an external battery charger available on amazon. Do a search for the batteries and the charger will appear as a recommendation
1910373
Your best bet is to find a retailer local to you that sells primarily only batteries. http://www.batteriesplus.com I can't say for sure that they will have them or not, but they should be able to source the battery for you if you already have one of the battery packs. There is a local batteries plus near me and so far they have helped me find some odd batteries. Good Luck!
101225
Adkins, thanks for the information. Gomadic's battery pack seems to be perfect form me. It is small, light and costs only $19.95. I'm going to order it.
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I went to a local BatteriesPlus store. They were incredibly helpful, and I know customer service and future attention to my needs will be better than if I bought the batteries online. Remember, batteries have a limited life-span and will need to be replaced. Buy them somewhere you can trust for reliable and consistent attention in the future.
387670
For anything using AA batteries, I recommend Sanyo Enerloop rechargeable batteries. They are many times better than any I have used previously. They not only have good duration, but also hold their charge unused for a longer time.
2073206
Buy the samsung (original) external battery charger!!! It is very handy and it comes with the ORIGINAL SAMSUNG BATTERY and a plastic storage case for the extra battery!!!
143531
I am impressed with the L505D super high capacity battery, I can run 10 hours - 20 minutes without a charge, would not trade for anything!
999925
Swifferbattery.com has a replacement rechargeable battery! Great and only option out there.
1514819
a photo shop expert told me just this weekend, that the alkaline batteries fade fast, and some of them have less power if they have been on the hook or shelf for a while. One step up is to buy the lithium batteries, but that would probably be more expensive in the long run that buying rechargable batteries (which is the best option).
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Try a couple of rechargeable eneloops. From memory with a total capacity around 4.8Wh I might get over 4 hours shaving. So a little over a Watt power draw - not as powerful as a corded mains unit. With disposable AAs I have seen a 60 minute runtime mentioned - but you might expect more like 4 hours from fresh alkalines. Power goes down with voltage drop - so expensive Lithium [1.8V] AAs will give the most powerful shave. (Eneloops have a fairly constant 1.2V, compared to primary batteries that might drop from an initial 1.5V to under 1V with use. I have experimented with a robust 3.2V LiFe AA, & dummy, as this averages a stable 1.6V - although with a reduced ~2Wh capacity. I recharge this single 600mAh cell weekly). PS: As a followup make sure that the base is properly seated - this can be troublesome, & effect battery connection.
1889659
I found the battery life to be great -- I used it a lot and it never ran out -- but I had a backup battery and would always have one. An external charger is a good idea too.
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I like the big 6v battery personally. They seem to last longer and are more convenient to carry than the D batteries. I haven't used a rechargeable but it is probably the best option. They also make a solar recharge unit that can be as well.
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I had the same issue with the double not fitting in the charger that came with my replacement battery. I don't know if you could get an external charger for it, but it lasts about 3 days, and once I started using it, I didn't take it out often, you just have to plan ahead if you need to charge all three batteries. I don't know if that is an option for you though...