Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm very satisfied with one of these - very light and practical for travelling too, it has interchangeable plugs for all kinds of different sockets/voltages. Good for both Nicads and NiMH cells, takes 4 AA, 4 AAA or 2 9V blocks. This was the first site I found in English - it can be had for less. http://www.cellpacksolutions.com/Search_Data_Sheet.asp?ID=energy4 Cheers Douglas Michiel Fokkema wrote: > Hi, > > I use a "la crosse" charger and GP 2300 penlights. > I'm not an expert but have no complaints whatsoever. > > Cheers, > > Michiel Fokkema > > > Rei Shinozuka wrote: >> btw, what's the scoop on a good rechargable AA system nowadays? >> since i almost never use flash, i'm kind of out of the loop. >> there's a lot of batteries made my poeple i've never heard of, >> so i'd to get some testimonials. >> >> i got a couple of the samsung S630s for my kids (with my kids being so >> competetive and all, it's hard to give one of anything). >> >> thanks in advance >> >> -rei >> >> On Jun07 20:52, Ric Carter wrote: >>> Thanks >>> >>> we're trying the NiMH route -- charging now >>> >>> will check the battery settings as soon as we have power >>> >>> ric >>> >>> >>> On Jun 7, 2007, at 8:41 PM, Phil Swango wrote: >>> >>>> Ric Carter wrote: >>>> Phil Swango wrote a few weeks ago about a $99 Samsung 6 megapixel >>>> camera he picked up. >>>> >>>> What was the model, Phil? >>>> ========================== >>>> >>>> Same one, Ric. S630. But I have a couple of comments. First, >>>> the Samsung >>>> has a menu setting for type of battery. The default setting is >>>> NIMH. When >>>> I first got mine the switch was set to AA and my first NIMHs >>>> didn't last >>>> very long either. Then I changed the switch back to NIMH, >>>> recharged the >>>> 2300 mah batteries and have had no further problems. I use the >>>> camera every >>>> day and only recharge every few days. I've never kept track of >>>> the actual >>>> number of shots but I haven't had a (NIMH) battery run down since >>>> that first >>>> incident. Considering it's a 2-AA system I'd say battery life is >>>> about >>>> average. Maybe not as robust as my Canon, with 4 AAs. I also >>>> keep an extra >>>> set of charged batteries in my bag. >>>> >>>> I'm quite happy with the Samsung but there are so many variables >>>> in picking >>>> a digital camera that it's hard to advise someone else. I also >>>> have a Canon >>>> A610, which is a "better" camera, but I prefer using the Samsung. >>>> For one >>>> thing it's a lot lighter. I really like having a cheap, >>>> worry-free camera >>>> in my bag at all times and if I lost it I'd buy another. >>>> >>>> I posted some Samsung shots a while back. If anyone's interested, >>>> here's >>>> the link again: >>>> >>>> http://picasaweb.google.com/paswango/Samsung >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Phil Swango >>>> 307 Aliso Dr SE >>>> Albuquerque, NM 87108 >>>> 505-262-4085 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >