Absolutely. I've been using Eneloop since the early days of Sanyo made in Japan and some still hold, those old white 1900Mah my white last twice + longer over years then the newer black so it's a trade off. 1900-2000 mAh white good for slow discharge on standby items throughout the year. I'm new to the 2400-2600 blacks but they offer little more for flash recycle but lifecycles shorted to 6-10 yrs average consumer use. Pro use, For power winders, radios and non demanding stuff, the whites can take way more charge cycles. I'm using 15 yo sets today in 2024, They're that reliable and don't leak in normal conditions.
One problem with ni-mh batt is they are 1.2v whereas alkaline are 1.5v, you therefor would need 5 rechargeable batteries to maintain standard Speedlight required 6v supply.
You are right about the lower voltage however speed lights don’t need the full 6v to operate. If they did, you flash would stop working after about 10 shots. The lower internal resistance of ni-mh batteries makes your speed light recycle much faster compared standard alkaline and with all the other benefits outlined in the video, ni-mh is still the better choice.
@@MartyKPhotography thanks for replying to me. Yes I understand what you are saying, rechargeable batteries supply a very high current load. I have recently ordered 5 battery cases and new Ladda IKEA batteries which have been lead to believe are the same as eneloop, I plan to connect the case via a wiring it directly into the original battery case, I'll time flash recharge times with 4 and then 5 cells, I'm make a decision if its a good idea or not then. I have a 4 cell blood pressure Monitor, I find it pumps much slower on rechargeable batteries rather than non rechargeable. Years ago on devices (handheld ham radio) with large amount of cells, you had to use dummy batteries while using 1.5v cells, if you decided to use NiCad 1.2v cells then you needed to take out the dummy bridge link only batteries to maintain the correct voltage. I think therefor flashlight bodies should accommodate 5 cells and supplied with a link dummy cell, then we could choose rechargeable batteries without losing the 6v or in emergency use standard batteries with the dummy link. I know this would take a small amount of thinking for a non technical person but I think most people could catch on, also unit would be better with a voltage limiter fitted maybe with a overvoltage warning light or something like that in the event 5 normal cells were installed by mistake, I'm not sure if the circuit in a flashgun could take 7.5v or not, I guess it probably could buy I'm not sure.
Your video and information is priceless!!! Thank you!
Absolutely. I've been using Eneloop since the early days of Sanyo made in Japan and some still hold, those old white 1900Mah my white last twice + longer over years then the newer black so it's a trade off. 1900-2000 mAh white good for slow discharge on standby items throughout the year. I'm new to the 2400-2600 blacks but they offer little more for flash recycle but lifecycles shorted to 6-10 yrs average consumer use. Pro use,
For power winders, radios and non demanding stuff, the whites can take way more charge cycles. I'm using 15 yo sets today in 2024, They're that reliable and don't leak in normal conditions.
Thank you. Very good information and good video. Thanks again
The prices are much cheaper now so definitely worth the money to go the rechargeable route
Agree. Also now we have speed lights with rechargeable batteries. Ex Godox V860ii.
Exactly. Although these speed lights do cost more to purchase, the fact that they come with a rechargeable battery saves you money in the long run.
i was hoping to find an energy saving mode in my IF980-N but this is next best- thanks
One problem with ni-mh batt is they are 1.2v whereas alkaline are 1.5v, you therefor would need 5 rechargeable batteries to maintain standard Speedlight required 6v supply.
You are right about the lower voltage however speed lights don’t need the full 6v to operate. If they did, you flash would stop working after about 10 shots.
The lower internal resistance of ni-mh batteries makes your speed light recycle much faster compared standard alkaline and with all the other benefits outlined in the video, ni-mh is still the better choice.
@@MartyKPhotography thanks for replying to me. Yes I understand what you are saying, rechargeable batteries supply a very high current load. I have recently ordered 5 battery cases and new Ladda IKEA batteries which have been lead to believe are the same as eneloop, I plan to connect the case via a wiring it directly into the original battery case, I'll time flash recharge times with 4 and then 5 cells, I'm make a decision if its a good idea or not then. I have a 4 cell blood pressure Monitor, I find it pumps much slower on rechargeable batteries rather than non rechargeable. Years ago on devices (handheld ham radio) with large amount of cells, you had to use dummy batteries while using 1.5v cells, if you decided to use NiCad 1.2v cells then you needed to take out the dummy bridge link only batteries to maintain the correct voltage. I think therefor flashlight bodies should accommodate 5 cells and supplied with a link dummy cell, then we could choose rechargeable batteries without losing the 6v or in emergency use standard batteries with the dummy link. I know this would take a small amount of thinking for a non technical person but I think most people could catch on, also unit would be better with a voltage limiter fitted maybe with a overvoltage warning light or something like that in the event 5 normal cells were installed by mistake, I'm not sure if the circuit in a flashgun could take 7.5v or not, I guess it probably could buy I'm not sure.