Batteries - DPChallenge Forums

09/20/2006 01:30:39 AM · #1

I'm sure there's tons of info in the forums about batteries and I'm sorry if this question's been asked before, but:

If I get rechargable AA batteries and a recharger, can I only put that brand of batteries in the charger? I'm interested in both the types that say they are enhanced for cameras/etc as well as those that aren't.

09/20/2006 01:34:54 AM · #2

You can charge your rechargable batteries with any compatible charger. As long as you dont mismatch (wrong battery type on charger) you'd be fine. Speed chargers can be used on any battery too - charging time depends on charger, not the batteries.

feel free to correct if I'm wrong.
hope this helps.

09/20/2006 01:38:11 AM · #3

Originally posted by crayon:

Thanks about the speed charger info - forgot to ask about that!
My problem is that I do not know what the different battery types would be. I don't need a huge explanation but maybe a couple of terms would make more sense to me?

09/20/2006 01:38:55 AM · #4

on personal experience, I charge all my AA (NiMH type) batteries on the same charger (Sanyo quick charger) and they all fully charge at the same time, more or less by minutes.

I'm using: 2500 sanyo, 2300 GP, 2500 Fuji (didn't know they make batteries, did you?), Energizer 2100.

My Sanyo 2500 batteries died on me after only 8 months, but I read online because of their manufacturing problems.

09/20/2006 01:40:25 AM · #5

Originally posted by crayon:

on personal experience, I charge all my AA (NiMH type) batteries on the same charger (Sanyo quick charger) and they all fully charge at the same time, more or less by minutes.

Okay, cool.
Thank you so much!!

09/20/2006 01:44:05 AM · #6

Originally posted by klstover:

My problem is that I do not know what the different battery types would be. I don't need a huge explanation but maybe a couple of terms would make more sense to me?

In basic terms.... rechargables NiMH batteries usually comes in different power ratings, like 900, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2500 and recently 2600. Notice that the bigger numbers are more expensive than the smaller numbers. That's because the bigger number holds more charge and will provide you will longer life in between charges.

extra note: those numbers are actually mAh values.

09/20/2006 01:46:47 AM · #7

Originally posted by crayon:

In basic terms.... rechargables NiMH batteries usually comes in different power ratings

Awesome. Thanks, you have helped so much!
I can go out and get batteries now!
I was worried that if I bought a specific brand of charger I'd have to stick with that brand of batteries forever.

09/20/2006 01:51:21 AM · #8

Originally posted by klstover:

I was worried that if I bought a specific brand of charger I'd have to stick with that brand of batteries forever.

nah... I'd be travelling really heavy if I had to carry different chargers for my different batteries!

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/20/2006 01:55:53 AM · #9

I'm not endorsed by Sanyo or anything, but I think these sanyo eneloop batteries are worth checking out, since they claim to keep charges in the cell for a very very long time without losing charge. This is good because normal rechargables start losing charge (slowly but gradually) as soon as you finish charging it, so you can pre-charge them days or weeks ahead of a trip, for example.

Message edited by author 2006-09-20 02:23:02.

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Canon EOS-60D

09/20/2006 02:22:08 AM · #10

Remember that, whilst you can use most rechargers to recharge most batteries, some are only good for one type, like NiMh. You'd probably have a to change a switch (or else use a different charger) to recharge NiCd or LiOn batteries.