![]() ![]() And just to prove it, they are selling them at retail outlets as "pre-charged and ready to use." They're also a great solution for cameras you use just a few times a year.īut in the last year, several companies have designed NiMH rechargeables that retain a surprisingly large percentage of their charge. They aren't cheap, but they can be relied on in an emergency, holding their charge for up to 10 years. That's one reason we've always recommended investing in a set of non-rechargeable lithium AAs. The blister pack opens to reveal a convenient storage package for the four AA package. With NiMH AA batteries, you have to top them off before use because they lose much of their charge sitting around. You can charge them and let them sit a while before you use them without the charge draining away. And they aren't inexpensive either, so buying a spare and keeping it charged is less common than having a spare set of AAs.īut lithium ion cells have had one big advantage over AA battery technology. More compact but proprietary lithium-ion cells have managed to pack enough power for 150 to 300 shots, but they're not as easy to find as a set of AAs. It's still found in some entry-level cameras as well as long zoom digicams where its capacity and convenience are still admired. ![]() We're about 10 years into the digital photography revolution (depending on what birthday you count) and the NiMH rechargeable AA battery is still going strong. The Imaging Resource Digital Photography Newsletter READY-TO-GO RECHARGEABLE HOLDS ITS CHARGE AA Batteries - The Eneloop Solution By MIKE PASINI ![]()
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