AA batteries are AA batteries with minor differences. An alkaline battery has
1.5v compared to NiCd and NiMH at 1.2v. mAh is not an indication of power, but
a relative indication of how long they will last between charges. A 1500 mAh
should theoretically last 50% longer than a 1000 mAh battery.
I don't think you will notice any faster operation of a winder unless you are
comparing alkaline to rechargable batteries. At 1.5v the alkaline MAY run it a
little faster.
When I built a battery pack for my Vivitar 283 flash, I used 5 NiMH D cells to
replace the standard 4 alkaline AA cells. That gives me the same 6v in either
case. The recycle time hasn't changed, but I get 10 times the number of
flashes at full power. To really boost recycle time I would use a rechargable
lead-acid battery.
On Thu, 01 Mar 2001, you wrote:
> Thanks Len, Terrance ...
>
> I checked a site on NiMH batteries and discovered that there are
> numerous AA cell options, with power output ranging from 1300 mAh to
> about 1700 mAh. Would the more powerful batteries damage the
> winders in any way, considering that they were designed for standard
> AA batteries which, it seems, have their power at the lower end of
> the scale?
>
> If the more powerful batteries are acceptable for use in the winders
> - specifically the MX, ME II, and LX winders - would the winders
> operate a little faster, i.e., more fps, than with standard
> batteries?
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> Terence Mac Goff wrote:
> >
> > I tend to use NiMH rechargeables, for winders and Flashes, as they are
> > Environmentally friendly, as well as being quite high powered (Generally
> > around 1300 mAh, equivalent to Duracells).
>
>
> "Paris, Leonard" wrote:
>
> > I really like Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Good output and no
> > memory effect. "Topping up" the charge doesn't seem to hurt their
> > performance. You wouldn't want to charge up NiCads before they were properly
> > discharged. Their output capacity would decrease pretty soon. NiCads,
> > however, seem to produce the most power if they are used properly. Using a
> > conditioning charger, like one made by Maha, is the best way to handle
> > NiCads. The charger is smart enough to discharge the batteries to the proper
> > level before charging them, thus preventing the memory effect.
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