Recommended batteries

[tmfranlk]

Hi all! I could use some battery advice. I have a Sony H2 and the charger that came with it. Do I need to get Sony batteries or can I charge any NiMH battery in that charger? If any, what do you recommend? I've heard the Maha PowerEx recommended before, but due to a gift certificate, I'd love to find something that Amazon sells with free shipping. Thanks for any advice you can provide!

[NostalgicDad]

I'm not familiar with the Sony H2 or the charger but I am familiar with Maha Powerex batteries. I use the 2700mAh AA batteries and am blown away by their performance and how long they last in my D300 battery grip. I also use their Imedion line of AA and AAA's and have had no problem with them at all. To charge them, I use the 8 cell 1 hour charger. That works great as well. I purchased all of mine from newegg.com.

[ukcatfan]

I have been using the regular Walmart variety Duracells for about a year with better results than Energizers. I also use a Duracell charger that has an individual circuit for each cell. That helps prevent overcharging that seriously decreases the life.

[mabas9395]

eneloop

[dr_zero]

eneloop

Eneloop have been some great batteries! I was skeptical at first but they have not faltered one bit.

http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-Eneloop-Pre-Charged-Rechargable-Batteries/dp/B000IV0REA/ref=cm_cmu_pg_t

http://www.eneloopusa.com/products.html?gclid=CNnvkOqv9JQCFQOeFQodKzW9rA

They have a cool new gadget also its a Eneloop solar charger! Leave your batteries on the dash and come out for lunch or at the end of the day and have a fresh set waiting on you.

http://www.thedigitals.com/2007/02/solar-battery-charger-sanyo-eneloop/

http://www.thedigitals.com/content/uploads/2007/02/sanyo-eneloop.jpg

[tmfranlk]

Solar charging...now that's a cool idea. Thanks for all of the advice everyone! I really appreciate it. I was planning to use part of my gift certificates for a gorilla pod SLR and was hoping to add my batteries into the purchase as well.

[boBQuincy]

The Sanyo solar charger is $170!!! I like the idea but the price is gonna' have to come down, way down.

[dr_zero]

The Sanyo solar charger is $170!!! I like the idea but the price is gonna' have to come down, way down.

LOL that is a bit steep! Here check out this one
http://www.powerportstore.com/Accessories%20prod.htm

I got one similar to this from laptops for less a couple of years ago on sale and it has done ok. I just leave it on the dash or in the back where it gets direct sun in the car.

Here are a couple more to look at if interested.

http://www.siliconsolar.com/visual-directory/travel-solar-battery-chargers.html

Approximate Charging Times:

* QTY 2 AAA Batteries= 1-2 hours
* QTY 2 AA Batteries= 3-4 hours