What AA batteries for Speedlights?

[rottie102]

What are you guys using?
So far I was always using Duracells but it gets pretty expensive since I started using the ring flash pretty much every day.
Any recommendations for rechargeables that are AT LEAST as good in performance as Duracell?

[Gemm]

I don't use my flash guns as often as I used to and I was getting fed up with drained batteries when I was ready to use them, so I'm now using the sets that hold the charge longer (I'm sure there's a name for them but I can't think of it now!). I've got Uniross ones and 7dayshops ones. They were both pretty cheap but they've been sold, and the charge lasts much much longer than the normal ones.

Just to add..... their capacity is lower but they definitely suit my needs.

Edited by Gemm on Wednesday 21st August 23:23

[Simpo Two]

Duracell rechargeable, DER!

I can shoot a whole wedding on one set of 4.

[flat-planedCrank]

I've been using rechargable Sanyo Eneloops, they store well too.

[rottie102]

Thanks guys, I'll try both

[Phunk]

flat-planedCrank said:

I've been using rechargable Sanyo Eneloops, they store well too.

Use these - awesome.

[nessiemac]

7dayshop NiMh ones for me. Can get a whole days biking on one set. 400 flashes. Great price too.

[baz7175]

Phunk said:

flat-planedCrank said:

I've been using rechargable Sanyo Eneloops, they store well too.

Use these - awesome.

Another thumbs up for the Eneloops, best I've been able to find yet!

[Craikeybaby]

I usually keep Eneloops in mine as they hold their charge for ages, but if you want outright performance go for something more powerful.