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Why Eneloop?

Eneloop batteries: Panasonic Eneloop batteries are the world's  best low self-discharge batteries. Normal Ni-MH batteries, like the Panasonic 2700 mAh, as well as other batteries with the same capacity, loose about 30% of their charge in 2 weeks, which mean that only 1900 mAh is left.

The Eneloop (2050 mah) loses about 8% in two weeks, and thus also contains about 1950 mAh. After half a year a normal 2700 mAh is nearly drained, while an Eneloop battery is still for 88% charged. The self-discharge becomes even higher with time for the normal 2700 batteries.

The Eneloop batteries are very well suited for devices which have a high drain, like flashes and strobes.  They have a very low internal resistance, which means they can keep a high voltage. See the graph at http://www.quietpc.com/eneloop. The Eneloop batteries last 4 times longer in strobes and cameras than Alkaline batteries.

 

A couple of reviews to proof that Panasonic Eneloop batteries and Panasonic 2700 mAh are the best batteries available, or you can check (photographic) forums to see which battery is most frequently advised.

 

http://eneloop101.com/batteries/eneloop-test-results/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eneloop

http://www.quietpc.com/eneloop

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?364607-Overview-All-eneloop-batteries-2005-2014

http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM

http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/low_self_discharge.html

 

 Panasonic has started manufacturing the new Sanyo PRO batteries. These come with a low self-discharge and low internal resistance like the Eneloops, but can offer 500 more mAh.  The disadvantages are the high price and the fact that Panasonic claims that the SANYO PRO can only be recharged up to 500 times, while the Eneloop can be recharged for up to 2100 times.

 

 Why Powerex?

Maha Powerex makes reliable good quality battery chargers like the MH-C9000. Search on the net for reviews about their chargers and see for yourself.

 

 Maha Powerex C9000 vs La Crosse/Technoline BC-1000

A common question is, which charger is better. In our opinion they are both good, but the Powerex in this case wins the battle.

The advantages of the Powerex are listed below:

-Size. The BC-C9000 is a big charger, with a big clear display.

-Accuracy.  The mAh readings of the La Crosse fluctuates more. Furthermore, the Powerex usually give to low mAh readings, while the La Crosse gives to high readings.

-Speed. The Powerex can charge with up to 2000 ma for four batteries, the La Crosse only 2 batteries at 1800 or 4 at 900 ma.

 

The advantage of the La Crosse is that it comes with a full package: convertors, bags, and 8 batteries.

  

Eneloop vs Eneloop PRO

The Eneloop PRO with 2550 mAh have a bigger capacity than the standard 2050mAh. But the PRO are more expensive, they wear out faster than the standard Eneloop version (2100x times rechargeable for the standard, 500x for the PRO) and the self-discharge is slightly higher.