Best rechargable AAA batteries

[Musselcracker]

Hi guys,

I have the H7R head torch, i am looking at replacing the batteries.

Which are the best brand rechargable AAA people have been using. What should I be looking out for when buying new batteries, amp hours??

Thanks

[GeorgeJvR]

Go buy the September issue of Weg Ry they have a write up on batteries

[george]

I have been using a few diffrent ones.Uniross,Energizer,GP and some other and for me the Hahnel brand seems to last the longest.

[Haboob]

Chris, check the new Drive Out for a battery test on AAA batteries

[Musselcracker]

Okay will def have a look at the Drive out

Can some one explain Amp hours or milli amp hours to me

How does this effect the brightness of the light (at max setting) and the duration of use!

And also the duration of charge

[Musselcracker]

Here is a great response from some one off the fishing forum where I asked the same questions.

Purely for your infomation.
I am a photograher and use rechargeable batteries in my flashes.

I have done fairly extensive research on the most efficient/cost effective options. On DPreview, probably the worlds most active photography forum, the guys rave about Sanyo Eneloops but I found them quite hard to find here and also expensive. I came across Uniross Hybrio's and they have the exact same technical specs as the Eneloops and very likely made in the same plant/factory in China with a different label.

You can get the Uniross Hybrio's at Clicks and Builders Warehouse. They are the "new generation" of rechargeable's that come fully charged and do not lose their charge if left unused like the old rechargeables did. I am very satisfied with their porformance.

[CasKru]

Okay will def have a look at the Drive out

Can some one explain Amp hours or milli amp hours to me

How does this effect the brightness of the light (at max setting) and the duration of use!

And also the duration of charge

The higher the amps the longer it will last. The brightness of the light will remain the same (for all practical purposes) unless you increase the voltage

[Bulletjie-3]

Chris what's their mA rating?

[Musselcracker]

I think the standard batteries that the H7r came with are either 900ma 950ma... I don't have the torch with me unfortunately.

[TOYODA]

900mAh

[BosveldBul]

My 2c: The mah indicated on the labels can be very misleading. Some batteries claim serious mah without producing good results this is especially true for cheap chinese brands. With rechargebles I prefer duracell, uniross and energiser.

[george]

So what does the Wegry/Driveout say

[Mud Dog]

900mAh

900mah is very low. I have quite a number of GP's that rate at 1800mah and 2000mah which were bought in 2002 and 2004 respectively and have been in use since. They're now getting a bit 'tired' and since their original use (camera equipment) is now redundant, I use them for stuff like wall clocks, remote controls, wireless mouse / keyboard, etc, etc ....

Point being, if successfully functional 2000mah units have been available already 10yrs ago, why buy / use 900mah ?

[Musselcracker]

Where can I get hold of some of these higher AmH batteries ERIC?

[Mud Dog]

All of the photographic outlets will have .... used to power flashes and cameras. You could also try hardware / electronics outlets and even guys like Game and Incredible Connection should have.

[rexx]

Soshine 1200ah or sanyo enerloop, genuine rating of 875ah... Dont be fooled by the manufacturer rating it doesnt mean much.