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โApr-17-2019 10:56 AM
I have an SLR camera that I use a lot, mostly for documenting restoration of 2 cars I've been working on for a while. I use ordinary AA batteries and not rechargeable ones and normally get a month or two out of them, and I use the flash often.
Put new "super heavy duty" ones in the other day. Lasted about a week for just a few pics. What the heck. I tested the old batteries with a voltmeter first before tossing them to see if one or all needed replacing and also checked the new ones which showed they were good.
Then I looked at the package. A little hard to read maybe, but it says "ideal for low drain devices". Huh?
I know there's no need to pay for overpriced Duracell or Energizer as they're pretty much all built the same way. But a week out of something labeled "super heavy duty" ain't very good.
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โApr-17-2019 01:36 PM
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โApr-17-2019 01:08 PM
RobWNY wrote:I have to agree, we got great life out of those batteries. No comparison between them and any other batteries.
I've always had excellent life from the Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries in my electronics. Pricey but worth it.
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โApr-17-2019 12:54 PM
"The cheap man pays the most"
There's a reason why Duracell/Energizer cost more.
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โApr-17-2019 12:34 PM
OkieGene wrote:
If you are near a Costco go buy their jumbo pack of Kirkland batteries.
Made by Duracell.
The go to batteries for high drain devices are Duracell and Energizer, you get what you pay for.
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โApr-17-2019 12:33 PM
myredracer wrote:That is creative.
I just have to laugh at the "super heavy duty" labeling and then "ideal for low drain devices" in small print in the corner both on the front of the package. :R
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โApr-17-2019 12:27 PM
I just have to laugh at the "super heavy duty" labeling and then "ideal for low drain devices" in small print in the corner, both on the front of the package. :R
I saw a comparison of alkaline batteries (consumer reports?) a few years ago that concluded there was little difference between most brands & prices so spending more $$ doesn't necessarily mean longer life.
I'll check out lithium ones.
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โApr-17-2019 12:25 PM
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