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I needed new batteries for my new 3x Yongnuo 560IVs so considered Duracells or more Eneloops

Duracells were £5 for 8 delivered

Eneloops were £23 for 8 delivered - but the lastest version can apparently be charged up to 2,100 times and is more powerful too

So buying them (and ignoring the pennies to recharge them) makes for a potential saving of well over £10,000 !!!

Bargain :D

Dave
 
The nicest thing about them is that they are still well chargd if you dont use them for a good while.
the little fuji efx20 flash is especially sensitive to a low charge on nicd or nimh batteries. But works a treat on eneloops.

in every respect they are high on value.
 
I've used Eneloops since the 1st gen and can swear by them. I have a collection of around 40 AA's spanning from 1st Gen to current Panasonic gen... No idea why I keep buying them, but I do!
 
You get what you pay for. I have been using rechargeable a for years... I remember the old unions AA 1.25v 250mAh. I used to use them in a radio controlled car I had - a tin full would only last 20 mins. On another note I've found the Lidl/Aldi ones to be very good too.
 
DG Phototraining said:
I needed new batteries for my new 3x Yongnuo 560IVs so considered Duracells or more Eneloops

Duracells were £5 for 8 delivered

Eneloops were £23 for 8 delivered - but the lastest version can apparently be charged up to 2,100 times and is more powerful too

So buying them (and ignoring the pennies to recharge them) makes for a potential saving of well over £10,000 !!!

Bargain :D

Dave
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Did not realise they had been improved upon to give up to 2100 life cycles and only Self-Discharge giving approx. 70% capacity after 5 years - Thanks:ty:
 
What do you mean the latest version? Have they improved again since Panasonic took them over? I've only just bought eneloops on the positive feedback.
 
Excellent batteries I have been using them for a number of years now in various camera bodies and speed lights, even all day events/functions a single set can last all day in both camera or flash.
I would and have recommended Sanyo eneloop batteries to numerous people.
 
GalJulie said:
What do you mean the latest version? Have they improved again since Panasonic took them over? I've only just bought eneloops on the positive feedback.
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Yep - they were made by Sanyo originally and given a recharge expectation of about 500x; Panasonic now own them and (apparently) some more techie advance means they can recharge up to 2,100x now

Like everyone else who have used the I can't rate them highly enough :)

Dave
 
Plus 1 on the Eneloops, i swear by these for my flashes. i wouldn't buy any other make. They are well worth the extra price, just for the reliability.
 
Which eneloops would you go for, simply the most powerful? Never really had much luck with rechargeables in the past.

I would like a reliable option to using Duracells though.
 
Just looking on Amazon and they have a number of different eneloop aa ones, which ones are the newer ones?

Thank you
 
I've always used Enoloops in my SB-900 flashes and my LED Lenser torches, they've never let me down but I've just purchased 16 AA 7dayshop (good to go) 2150mAh. they seem to be going very good at the moment but only time will tell.
 
Got a drawer full of eneloops, use them in trail cams out all year, good bit of kit.

May have to try these new ones now though Dave,damn you.....:p
 
DG Phototraining said:
This is becoming a bit of an Eneloops love-fest :)

When we get to 50 lovers of these batteries I'll apply to Panasonic for a group discount code :D

Dave
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How many so far then.

Agree with all that's been said, main feature is that they keep their charge whilst in storage.

MJ
 
See if you can find the limited edition tropical ones - packs of 8, each a different colour.

I bought four packs, so I now have 8 sets of 4 colour coded batteries - neat! :)
 
Highly recommend a proper charger too.
I've been using the powerex C9000 for a few years now. The 9000 is more of a battery hopital than a straight charger, it charges too but will also refresh poorly batteries. Even a well looked after Eneloop will lose some capacity over time.
 
Where can I sign up for membership of the Eneloop fan club?? Always impressed with their performance and recommend them frequently. Retain their charge so well, one less thing to think about before going out on a shoot.
 
Need to Know
There are two main sorts Pro and standard Eneloops from panasonic.
The standard can be recharged 2100 times hold 1900mAh and 70% charge for 5 years. (they also better the 85% over a single year)
The PRO can be charged only 500 times hold 2450mAh and 85% charge for 1 year

So there is a trade off between charging times mAh and holding power.
The Pro also cost a lot more... On balance I have gone for the standard ones, as they outperform any other makes anyway.
 
DG Phototraining said:
I needed new batteries for my new 3x Yongnuo 560IVs so considered Duracells or more Eneloops

Duracells were £5 for 8 delivered

Eneloops were £23 for 8 delivered - but the lastest version can apparently be charged up to 2,100 times and is more powerful too

So buying them (and ignoring the pennies to recharge them) makes for a potential saving of well over £10,000 !!!

Bargain :D

Dave
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So with all the money you'll be saving you will be able take the OH out for slap up meals and a nice holiday in the sun!!
 
Yeah standard ones are way better than the Pros. The other advantage of the Eneloops is that they tend to hold their voltage better, then fall off a cliff at the end, whereas with most regular rechargeables, the voltage reduces gradually over the lifetime of the charge. This is a pain for flash usage as the recycle times just get longer and longer and longer, whereas with Eneloops it stays pretty quick until it suddenly goes, at which point you swap them out.
 
Vertigo1 said:
Yeah standard ones are way better than the Pros. The other advantage of the Eneloops is that they tend to hold their voltage better, then fall off a cliff at the end, whereas with most regular rechargeables, the voltage reduces gradually over the lifetime of the charge. This is a pain for flash usage as the recycle times just get longer and longer and longer, whereas with Eneloops it stays pretty quick until it suddenly goes, at which point you swap them out.
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This is very true The voltage drop in most Nicd Nimh can drop below 1.1v with in a few days of storage, never mind use. On some voltage critical Flashes that means they can not come up to charge at all. and even Ones with supposedly high mAh will fail to operate while half the charge is left.
This is never the case with an eneloop as they keep their voltage to the end.

I use a fastish good quality individual cell charger and am no doubt shortening their life, But I have had no problems.
 
My charger has configurable voltage and I keep it to around 700-1000mA. Takes a bit longer but hopefully prolongs their life.
 
GalJulie said:
What do you mean the latest version? Have they improved again since Panasonic took them over? I've only just bought eneloops on the positive feedback.
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I can't be sure if, since Panasonic took over, they have improved, certainly they state they have... Though I'm not complaining either way! Even my Gen 1 Sanyo's are holding charge perfectly fine, like brand new.
 
Terrywoodenpic said:
Need to Know
There are two main sorts Pro and standard Eneloops from panasonic.
The standard can be recharged 2100 times hold 1900mAh and 70% charge for 5 years. (they also better the 85% over a single year)
The PRO can be charged only 500 times hold 2450mAh and 85% charge for 1 year

So there is a trade off between charging times mAh and holding power.
The Pro also cost a lot more... On balance I have gone for the standard ones, as they outperform any other makes anyway.
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I've found Pro's are definitely useful when using high powered equipment, such as my flash gun etc. Sure, you can use the standard Eneloops, no problem, but the Pro's just give a bit more power when needed. Obviously not for every day use, but they do come in handy over the standard.
 
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