I have been using PowerEx AA batteries for a couple of years now and they are just awesome. They hold their charge for a while and even last for hours when used in flashes.
PowerEx 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable AA Batteries
- 30-40% more capacity than most AA batteries
- Memory free operation for anytime charging
- Rechargeable hundreds of times
- 2700mAh ultra high capacity
- Compatible with NiMH chargers
- Size: AA
- Voltage: 1.2V
Available at OutdoorPhotoGear.com $12.95
Maha, the company behind PowerEx even thought of the perfect charging solution for these awesome batteries.
The PowerEx MH-C801D charges eight batteries in one hour. Outdoor Photo Gear decided to make a sweet deal by selling a package. If you purchase the charger and a set of four PowerEx batteries they are throwing in another four pack for free.
- Independent Charging Circuits
- LCD Display
- Selectable Soft and Rapid Charge Modes
- Built-in Deep Battery Conditioning System
- Precision Microprocessor Controlled
- Ultra Fast Recharge Time
- Heavy Duty International AC Adapter
Available at OutdoorPhotoGear.com $68.90
About Scott Wyden Kivowitz
I haven’t tried the PowerEx, but I DO know that the Sanyo Eneloop batteries are AWESOME for use with photographic equipment. They come pre-charged, are NiMH, charge fairly quickly, can be recharged 1000 times before any reduction of power, and almost best of all – they can stay in a charged state for up to 1 year without losing any of their charge!
Been using them quite a while now, and they work great! Here’s a link to the page at B&H:
http://bit.ly/eH56VC
The Eneloop’s are great as well. Since writing this post I’ve picked up a few packs of those.