Batteries for BG-E3

hannson · 17th December 2008

Hi... did a search but couldn't find a similar question...

When using AA batteries on the battery grip, which type of batteries works best?

e.g. normal alkaline (from IKEA), rechargeable batteries etc etc

Thanks in advance

Octarine · 17th December 2008

From economical as well as environmental point I recommend using rechargeable batteries. The capacity is higher and the discharge characteristics is better.

hannson · 17th December 2008

Originally Posted by Octarine

From economical as well as environmental point I recommend using rechargeable batteries. The capacity is higher and the discharge characteristics is better.

thanks

ok

any specific ratings/capacity I should look for in the rechargeables? thanks again!

charlesleong · 17th December 2008

any rechargables will do, but since you have to use 6, recharging time may be an issue - you may want to consider looking for a quick charger.

the other thing is, get 6 identical AAs. don't mix and match.

CYRN · 17th December 2008

To add on... get those wif the BIGGEST numbering on them.

hannson · 17th December 2008

thanks everyone

shahrulesa · 21st December 2008

I'm using GP recyko on mine.. seems to outlast my 2GB CF cards times over

hannson · 21st December 2008

OMG!!! this is great!! thanks!

charlesleong · 21st December 2008

Originally Posted by shahrulesa

I'm using GP recyko on mine.. seems to outlast my 2GB CF cards times over

time to buy 8GB or 16GB CF cards

17th December 2008	#1
hannson Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 201	Batteries for BG-E3 Hi... did a search but couldn't find a similar question... When using AA batteries on the battery grip, which type of batteries works best? e.g. normal alkaline (from IKEA), rechargeable batteries etc etc Thanks in advance

17th December 2008	#2
Octarine Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,554	Re: Batteries for BG-E3 From economical as well as environmental point I recommend using rechargeable batteries. The capacity is higher and the discharge characteristics is better.

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charlesleong Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,073	Re: Batteries for BG-E3 any rechargables will do, but since you have to use 6, recharging time may be an issue - you may want to consider looking for a quick charger. the other thing is, get 6 identical AAs. don't mix and match. __________________ 5D+BG+580EX2\|35f2\|50f1.4\|85f1.8\|135L\|17-200Lf4

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CYRN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4,483	Re: Batteries for BG-E3 To add on... get those wif the BIGGEST numbering on them. __________________ Photoevangel - Gallery - Photography Evangelism : Spreading the Good photography.

17th December 2008	#6
hannson Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 201	Re: Batteries for BG-E3 thanks everyone

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shahrulesa Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 619	Re: Batteries for BG-E3 I'm using GP recyko on mine.. seems to outlast my 2GB CF cards times over __________________ Shahrul Esa

21st December 2008	#8
hannson Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 201	Re: Batteries for BG-E3 OMG!!! this is great!! thanks!