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    High capacity AA batteries for weddings

    Can you recommend any high capacity batteries for flash?
    Currently I use Energizer 2450maH. I heard that there are special batteries which recycle faster and last longer than my energizer batteries... I would need them for wedding photography.
    Some people recommend Powerex Maha....
    Has anybody used them? Is there a good battery on the market which outperforms all the other AA batteries?
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    Re: High capacity AA batteries for weddings

    Are you looking for rechargeable batteries? I have heard good things about the Powerex batteries as well as the Eneloop rechargeables. I have a set of Eneloops and I really like them. I haven't used them in my flash that much though.

    They aren't rechargeable but the Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries work very well and last a long time. For more power and faster recycle time you may want to look into a dedicated battery pack for your flash.
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    Re: High capacity AA batteries for weddings

    I've got the Maha Powerex batteries, and I must say I love them. I've been able to shoot 2-3 events with medium flash use and didn't need to recharge them in between. Recycle time is nice & fast also.
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    Re: High capacity AA batteries for weddings

    I'm not so interested in capacity as reliability.
    I need batteries that retain their charge and work without having to top them up.
    I standardised on the Uniross Hybrio 2100mAh
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    Re: High capacity AA batteries for weddings

    Do yourself a favor and buy more sets rather than a quick charger. Fast charging is the biggest enemy of rechargeable batteries. It will greatly shorten their life.

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    Re: High capacity AA batteries for weddings

    Thanks for all the advice!!!!

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