Powerex Imedions

[TME]

This question is specific to SONY or Minolta or KM flashes...

Anyone has used them? For flash particularly.. I'm using the 5600HS(D).

Some questions:

1) Do they recharge as fast as the Powerex 2700 mAh batteries?

2) Is there a significant difference in capacity compared to the Powerex 2700 mAh batteries?

I'm thinking of trading in some older batteries, but can't decide whether to go ahead with buying more Powerex 2700 batteries or try the new Imedions...

Any experience soul here?

[mahojazz]

Originally Posted by TME This question is specific to SONY or Minolta or KM flashes... Anyone has used them? For flash particularly.. I'm using the 5600HS(D). Some questions: 1) Do they recharge as fast as the Powerex 2700 mAh batteries? 2) Is there a significant difference in capacity compared to the Powerex 2700 mAh batteries? I'm thinking of trading in some older batteries, but can't decide whether to go ahead with buying more Powerex 2700 batteries or try the new Imedions... Any experience soul here?

1) Imedion are rated 2100mAh, thus it should charge faster than the powerex 2700mAh batt.
2) Not really significant, 2100mAh VS 2700mAh. If you are those that flash alot and emptied the batt in one shoot, then maybe 2700mAh last longer. But if u are those who dun flash frequently or uses the flash like once a week for several wks, then imedion will last longer as it can hold the charge longer. So far i have been using imedion with no problems. I am those who dun use flash tat frequent, thus one charge can last me a few mths in a few shoots.

Hope this clarifies your doubts. Also best is to get a better charger than can recycle/refresh the batt after a few charges, coz normally rechargeble batteries will reduce its capacity as u used it along the way. ITs good to recycle/refresh the batteries.

[eow]

1)it recharge fast enough for multiple burst. hope it answer yr query
2)isn't it obvious already?2700mah and 2100mah
3)if in doubt buy both

[boombox]

Ah my Powerex 2700 are pretty poor on holding charges over time, somewhere like two weeks, they'd go dry, and now, one set's died on me.

I've developed a liking for eneloop batteries because they hold onto the charge longer, and seems to last longer.

My Powerex 2700 tends to run out of juice quicker than the eneloops, and they need a battery refresh more often to keep their performance up.

I'm planning to do a big switch to Powerex Imedions when they have a trade in offer coming around the corner - probably will get the offer during Sitex.

2700mAh batteries tend to recycle your flashes faster and harder than 2200mAH ones do, and if you are not careful, you may end up frying your flash gun...

[TME]

Originally Posted by eow 1)it recharge fast enough for multiple burst. hope it answer yr query 2)isn't it obvious already?2700mah and 2100mah 3)if in doubt buy both

No necessarily obvious that the 2100mAh will not last as long... the Imedions actually hold charge better and longer, so the chemistry inside the batteries is different, that may make a difference to the way the power is discharged and so may last for more shots...

[TME]

Originally Posted by boombox Ah my Powerex 2700 are pretty poor on holding charges over time, somewhere like two weeks, they'd go dry, and now, one set's died on me. I've developed a liking for eneloop batteries because they hold onto the charge longer, and seems to last longer. My Powerex 2700 tends to run out of juice quicker than the eneloops, and they need a battery refresh more often to keep their performance up. I'm planning to do a big switch to Powerex Imedions when they have a trade in offer coming around the corner - probably will get the offer during Sitex. 2700mAh batteries tend to recycle your flashes faster and harder than 2200mAH ones do, and if you are not careful, you may end up frying your flash gun...

Thanks, that's useful to know... yeah probably can wait for SITEX to do a trade-in... 1 have 12 other brands NiMH batteries that aren't performing as they should...

[drewdam]

Originally Posted by TME Thanks, that's useful to know... yeah probably can wait for SITEX to do a trade-in... 1 have 12 other brands NiMH batteries that aren't performing as they should...

they having the trade in at the moment too...4xAA at $16 with 4pcs of trade in.

[TME]

Originally Posted by drewdam they having the trade in at the moment too...4xAA at $16 with 4pcs of trade in.

Yeah I noticed the advert at the top of the page... but need coupon or not? You sure it's $16 for AAs and not for AAAs? Just need to clarify...

[drewdam]

Originally Posted by TME Yeah I noticed the advert at the top of the page... but need coupon or not? You sure it's $16 for AAs and not for AAAs? Just need to clarify...

u set me go read again...seem there's coupon thingy n never mention AA or AAA but i read it as $16 for the AA after trade in because the RRP for AAA & AA is 16 & 20 respectively.

[TME]

Originally Posted by drewdam u set me go read again...seem there's coupon thingy n never mention AA or AAA but i read it as $16 for the AA after trade in because the RRP for AAA & AA is 16 & 20 respectively.

Yeah but you know there's nothing on their website about coupon to download to print etc... neither is there any advert for the trade-in... must call them I guess... not very good advertising... a bit gimmicky...

[drewdam]

Originally Posted by TME Yeah but you know there's nothing on their website about coupon to download to print etc... neither is there any advert for the trade-in... must call them I guess... not very good advertising... a bit gimmicky...

there's a advert stated for BIG $16 anf\d yes no where to find teh "coupon"...well guess have to call to check b4 waste the trip...will check next week..am looking for 4 AAA tho...

[jamon]

Originally Posted by drewdam there's a advert stated for BIG $16 anf\d yes no where to find teh "coupon"...well guess have to call to check b4 waste the trip...will check next week..am looking for 4 AAA tho...

No need coupon or cutout...
just bring 4 old rechargable AA to trade in.
Just bought Imedions @$16 from them Friday...

But just a note, 2700mA is not in stock at the moment.
They were saying new stock in 2 - 3 weeks time.

[unimatrix]

new stock just in time for sitex issit?
last June, east gear has some kind of trade in deal..

however, the banner-ad on top of cs forum looks quite a good deal..

[TME]

Ok lar... just trade in later when I come back from my trip...