Batteries for my sb-600

[martynbez]

ok firstly hope this is in the right place!

i've been using rechargeable energizer 2000mah but they dont seem to be lasting to long! firstly how long should they last? any what do you use in yours?

[puddleduck]

I use Fujicell 2700mAh in my flashes and they last ages.

[ricky1981]

I use ansmann max-e batteries, they are rechargeable but hold their charge much much better than normal nimh so I don't have to remember to charge them up every time I want to take my flash with me.

[Flash In The Pan]

I use Fujicell 2700mAh in my flashes and they last ages.

Likewise...dirt cheap and as PD says, last for ages :thumbs:

[pscolling]

I've got some 7DayShop 2700mah in my sb600 and they seem to last beyond what I'd consider a reasonable length of time!! They were also silly cheap and came with a charger which re-charges them in an hour!

Paul

[Yv]

ok firstly hope this is in the right place!

i've been using rechargeable energizer 2000mah but they dont seem to be lasting to long! firstly how long should they last? any what do you use in yours?

I use the same and they seem to last forever :thinking:

[OutLore]

I use VapexTech 2900's in my flash and where needed on my R/C cars and they are pretty good... Can get them relatively cheaply (less than £1 each) too.

Don't forget that there is a lifetime for rechargables so maybe yours are approaching the end of their life? How long have you had them?

I'm surprised that flash manufacturers don't provide Li-Ion/poly battery packs as an option:thinking:

[rdh]

Been using Energizer Ultimate Lithium in my SB-900's and 600. All I can say is - wow. One set since the last 3 weeks and they're still going - and I've taken a lot of photographs.

I was going to move to rechargables until I read somewhere (here possibly!) that they suffer when shooting quickly - i.e. slower firing rate and the possibility of inconsistent flash exposures. How true that is, I have no idea. If anyone can clarify it would be appreciated!

[spcomp]

I use GP2700's and they hold charge very well . The charger does make a significant difference as well. I bought an Ansmann Powerline 5 (http://www.tantronics.co.uk/acatalog/ansmann_powerline_5_lcd.html) which conditions the batteries.This has dramatically improved the length of time they hold a charge.

Steve

[Richard King]

Uniross 2700's with the extra battery on the side (I shoot with SB800's). I change batteries at lunchtime on a wedding shoot, and rarley get any issues

[markta]

Sanyo Eneloops with a decent charger/analyser.

They only lose about 10% per year if just kept for storage, but I use them in my 580 EX II and they're superb IMHO :thumbs:

[-Rob-]

I have an SB-800 flash and had been using non-rechargable Duracell Ultra M3's which lasted a decent amount of time but they are expensive to keep replacing so I have just bought 8 Maxuss 2800Mah rechargables. I have heard good reviews of them but I've not had a chance to put them to the test yet. I have shoots on Sunday and Monday so they had better be up to the job.