Batteries for 420EX

Chris Smith · Jan 16, 2002

I am getting a 420EX to go with my G1 soon. What are the best types of batteries to get for it? I know I want rechargables, but which is better, NiCad or MIMH?

I am concerned about recycling time, but more importantly the number of flashes before a recharge. Also, which battery will hold its charge longer if it is fully charged and stored outside the camera?

Thanks,

Chris

eg #37159 · Jan 16, 2002

Chris Smith said:
I am getting a 420EX to go with my G1 soon. What are the best
types of batteries to get for it? I know I want rechargables, but
which is better, NiCad or MIMH?

I am concerned about recycling time, but more importantly the
number of flashes before a recharge. Also, which battery will
hold its charge longer if it is fully charged and stored outside
the camera?

I'm not trying to talk you out of rechargables, but I've found the 420EX is frugal enough that I don' bother with them. Plain alkalines give hundreds of flashes and it's one less charger I have to carry around.

Anyway, as to your question I believe NiCad has the fastest recycle time (bet. alkaline, NiCad, and NiMH) but the shortest life.

Dean Smith · Jan 16, 2002

Chris Smith said:
I am getting a 420EX to go with my G1 soon. What are the best
types of batteries to get for it? I know I want rechargables, but
which is better, NiCad or MIMH?

I am concerned about recycling time, but more importantly the
number of flashes before a recharge. Also, which battery will
hold its charge longer if it is fully charged and stored outside
the camera?

Thanks,

Chris

Yeah, what he said!!

Aren't there also LITHIUM rechargables these days, and if so, how do they stack up? I've spent ENOUGH on my stuff recently, so affordability is a concern too!!

Dean

Roger Garfjell · Jan 16, 2002

I can recommend NiMh batteries. I use them myselv on my
420EX. On newly recharged batteries the recycle time is
less than 5 sec. if you fire at full strength. Usually much
less recycle time as it seldoms fire at full strength.

I did not count number of flashes before I had to recharge,
but it was between 300 to 500. I have 1700mAh batteries.

I tried alkaline batteries first. I experienced much longer
recycle times, so I have not regretted investing in NiMh
batteries. Besides, they can be recharged 1000 times.

Roger.

Chris Smith said:
I am getting a 420EX to go with my G1 soon. What are the best
types of batteries to get for it? I know I want rechargables, but
which is better, NiCad or MIMH?

I am concerned about recycling time, but more importantly the
number of flashes before a recharge. Also, which battery will
hold its charge longer if it is fully charged and stored outside
the camera?

Thanks,

Chris

Chris Smith · Jan 16, 2002

Do MIMH batteries self discharge more than alkaline or nicad when stored out of the flash? I was thinking of getting 2 sets so that I would always have one fully charged.

Thanks,

Chris

blulegend · Jan 16, 2002

I think NiMH discharge the quickest. But don't have any memory effect like NiCd. NiMH are also heavier than either. They also have rechargeable alkalines that can be recharged 100 times I think.

-Jack

Chris Smith said:
Do MIMH batteries self discharge more than alkaline or nicad when
stored out of the flash? I was thinking of getting 2 sets so that
I would always have one fully charged.

Thanks,

Chris

---Jack==================Curr: Canon PowerShot G2Prev: CP995, CP880, S10, S20, Oly D-340R

Ruffian · Jan 16, 2002

Roger Garfjell said:
I can recommend NiMh batteries. I use them myselv on my
420EX. On newly recharged batteries the recycle time is
less than 5 sec. if you fire at full strength. Usually much
less recycle time as it seldoms fire at full strength.

I did not count number of flashes before I had to recharge,
but it was between 300 to 500. I have 1700mAh batteries.

I tried alkaline batteries first. I experienced much longer
recycle times, so I have not regretted investing in NiMh
batteries. Besides, they can be recharged 1000 times.

Roger, the keyphrase is not "1000 times", it's "up to 1000 times". More often than not, you don't get as many recharge cycles as the advertised "up to 1000 times".

All rechargeable batteries lose their charge over time, and not much can be done about it. I read some very bad things about NiCads, especially regarding the memory effect. I still have two of these in AAA form, and a dumb charger for that.

Now, are Maha 1600mah AAs good, or should I get the 1700mah's? Thanks for the advice though, I'll keep a non-rechargeable lithium/alkaline set and save myself the cost of a 4-pack.--Printer Boy http://www.printerboyweb.net/ (warning: offensive material inside)

Roger Garfjell · Jan 17, 2002

PB said:
Roger, the keyphrase is not "1000 times", it's "up to 1000 times".
More often than not, you don't get as many recharge cycles as the
advertised "up to 1000 times".

I know, but I think these NiMh batteries will have saved me money
after 15 to 20 recharges compared to alkalines. I guess I will notice
when they don't last that long after a recharge, and if it's before
the promised 1000 times I will not be sorry.

Ruffian said:
All rechargeable batteries lose their charge over time, and not
much can be done about it. I read some very bad things about
NiCads, especially regarding the memory effect. I still have two of
these in AAA form, and a dumb charger for that.

Yes, stay away from NiCd batteries. The NiMh batteries don't have
that bad memory effect as NiCd batteries. Nevertheless, I always
nearly empties the batteries before I recharge.

Ruffian said:
Now, are Maha 1600mah AAs good, or should I get the 1700mah's?
Thanks for the advice though, I'll keep a non-rechargeable
lithium/alkaline set and save myself the cost of a 4-pack.
--

The 1600mAh batteries are not that different from the 1700mAh.
They just lasts a little shorter before you have to recharge.
Check price difference before you decide.

Roger G.

Jarkko Suominen · Jan 17, 2002

Hi!

Somebody wrote earlier, that 420 feels a little heavy on the G2.

I agree and i have found a solution. I bought in my market four AA-sized lithium batteries (non-rechargeable). With normal batteries 420 weighs 400 grams and with lithiums 360 g. 10% less and feeling is much better.

Lithiums cost some more, but i have noticed the electricity costs always about the same in the batteries. Cheap ones exhaust earlier and more expensive keep drumming...

Jarkko

blulegend said:
-Jack

Chris Smith said:

Do MIMH batteries self discharge more than alkaline or nicad when
stored out of the flash? I was thinking of getting 2 sets so that
I would always have one fully charged.

Thanks,

Chris

Click to expand...

--
-Jack
==================
Curr: Canon PowerShot G2
Prev: CP995, CP880, S10, S20, Oly D-340R

--Jarkko

g king · Jan 17, 2002

best batteries i have 420 ex .gp batteries 1800 mah high end.www.greenbatteries.com powerhaus quick chargerand 8aa batteries for $52 excellent the best youll ever try.

Jarkko Suominen said:
Somebody wrote earlier, that 420 feels a little heavy on the G2.
I agree and i have found a solution. I bought in my market four
AA-sized lithium batteries (non-rechargeable). With normal
batteries 420 weighs 400 grams and with lithiums 360 g. 10% less
and feeling is much better.

Lithiums cost some more, but i have noticed the electricity costs
always about the same in the batteries. Cheap ones exhaust earlier
and more expensive keep drumming...

Jarkko

blulegend said:

-Jack

Chris Smith said:

Do MIMH batteries self discharge more than alkaline or nicad when
stored out of the flash? I was thinking of getting 2 sets so that
I would always have one fully charged.

Thanks,

Chris

Click to expand...

--
-Jack
==================
Curr: Canon PowerShot G2
Prev: CP995, CP880, S10, S20, Oly D-340R

Click to expand...

--
Jarkko

g king · Jan 17, 2002

http://www.greenbatteries.com

gary king said:
Jarkko Suominen said:

Somebody wrote earlier, that 420 feels a little heavy on the G2.
I agree and i have found a solution. I bought in my market four
AA-sized lithium batteries (non-rechargeable). With normal
batteries 420 weighs 400 grams and with lithiums 360 g. 10% less
and feeling is much better.

Lithiums cost some more, but i have noticed the electricity costs
always about the same in the batteries. Cheap ones exhaust earlier
and more expensive keep drumming...

Jarkko

blulegend said:

-Jack

Chris Smith said:

Do MIMH batteries self discharge more than alkaline or nicad when
stored out of the flash? I was thinking of getting 2 sets so that
I would always have one fully charged.

Thanks,

Chris

Click to expand...

--
-Jack
==================
Curr: Canon PowerShot G2
Prev: CP995, CP880, S10, S20, Oly D-340R

Click to expand...

--
Jarkko

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acorntree · Jan 25, 2002

sorry, no rechargeable li in AA format

Dean Smith said:
Chris Smith said:

I am getting a 420EX to go with my G1 soon. What are the best
types of batteries to get for it? I know I want rechargables, but
which is better, NiCad or MIMH?

I am concerned about recycling time, but more importantly the
number of flashes before a recharge. Also, which battery will
hold its charge longer if it is fully charged and stored outside
the camera?

Thanks,

Chris

Click to expand...

Yeah, what he said!!

Aren't there also LITHIUM rechargables these days, and if so, how
do they stack up? I've spent ENOUGH on my stuff recently, so
affordability is a concern too!!

Dean

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