Which brand/size mah batteries?

Does anyone recommend the POWEREX 2300mAH MAXIMUM LIFE Heavy Duty NiMH
Rechargeable Batteries? I am new to AA rechargeable battteries and
chargers. MY Kodak DC4800 used propietary batteries. I just purchased
a FujiS7000. What is the difference between 2300 and 2400mAH? And
which charger should I buy? Someone recommended I buy 12 batteries, so
I would not be caught without a charged set. And should I purchase two
chargers? I don't want to have to charge one set every 1-1/2 to 5
hours.

Thanks

 

I don't know where you live but Wal-Mart has Energizer 2300 mAh NiMHs at a
very good price. The difference between 2300 and 2400 is about 4% and is
not worth worrying about. My Energizers from Wal-Mart are working well for
me.

 

I use those PowerEx 2300 batteries and they are fine. 2400 vs. 2300 is
pretty insignificant (I used 1600 mA-h cells before and they were plenty)

You should have two sets -- assuming your camera is not real battery
eater. Usually that means 8 batteries.

One charger should be enough. I shoot 100-150 shots a day then put in
the spare set in the evening and recharge the set I just used.

Lots of chargers out there. I prefer the Maha 401. It charges each of
up to 4 cells individually vs. in pairs and has a quickcharge mode if
you need to do 8 in an evening

Phil

 

I prefer the Rayovac 2000 mAh NiMH I-C3 batteries...they recharge in 15
minutes in their special charger which ALSO recharges standard NiMH
batteries at a slower rate AND can be gotten with a car adapter so you can
recharge them in your car. I really cannot think of any reason to use
anything else... (even the price is comparable to standard NiMH batteries
and chargers and I got my car adapter for free during a promotion that was
printed on the package)

 

Work fine in my Oly 2100UZ

 

Just don't measure them by using metal, vernier calipers!

Jonesy