Test to explore which rechargeable AA battery works best for a long time-DIY photography

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December 30, 2019, by John Aldred 19 Comments

As more and more flash systems turn to lithium-ion power solutions, AA batteries have become less common among photographers, but they have not completely disappeared. However, many devices still need them, so photographers and filmmakers still use them.

Some photographers choose things like ordinary Duracell alkaline batteries because they are less troublesome, but many people choose rechargeable batteries. However, how good are rechargeable batteries in the long run? Last year, the YouTube channel Project Farm has been abusing various brands of AA batteries, and now they are looking at which batteries have withstood the test of time.

In the video, batteries of Panasonic Eneloop, Amazon Basics Black and Silver, EBL, Rayovac, PowerEx, Harbor Freight Thunderbolt, IKEA LADDA, Duracell and Energizer were tested. They are placed in outdoor solar lights, so they are charged every day and discharged every night.

They also have spare parts on the shelf for nearly a year to see how they compare how long they can be charged without being used, and how much their lifespan over time decreases with regular charging and discharging cycles .

Among those used, Eneloops may have the best reputation among photographers. But is this reputation reasonable? In short, yes. According to this test, they are very good, but other brands are not as bad as you think, especially when you consider cost. For example, the performance of Amazon Basics Black is almost the same as Eneloop 1900.

However, one thing the test does show is that the battery made in Japan is indeed significantly better than the battery made in China.

Although you may not need AA batteries as you did before, if you are looking for some rechargeable batteries for your flash and want something that will not lose a lot of power in a few months, or do you need them for flash With daily use and charging, this video should provide you with some good options.

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John Aldred lives in Scotland and photographs people and animals in the wild in his studio. You can find more information about John on his website and follow his adventures on YouTube.

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John Aldred lives in Scotland and photographs people and animals in the wild in his studio. You can find more information about John on his website and follow his adventures on YouTube.

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