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Gear / Technical Help => Remote Power => Topic started by: blu666z on September 04, 2003, 02:16:12 PM
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http://www.nimhbattery.com/mh-c204f-4aa220dc.htm
I would recommend these batteries to ANYONE who needs some great rechargables. I had been running Rat Shack 1800mAh until I got these. As soon as I put the Rat Shacks in the D7, the meter would almost instantly drop from 4 bars(full) to 3. I taped 2 shows, 3 hours, at Bumbershoot this weekend with these new batteries before it ever dropped the first bar. Ended up doing 3 shows on the same set and they still had plenty of juice left. I only cycled them twice before using them the first time. They are only supposed to get better.
-Kevin
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Similar great experience with the PowerEx AAs here, too - I've used 1800, 2000, and 2200 mAH...all are great!
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I need to get a new AA and 9v charger setup. I'm inspired. ;)
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9v may be my next investment. Only use one and it goes forever anyway, no sure if it would be worth it or not.
-Kevin
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Similar great experience with the PowerEx AAs here, too - I've used 1800, 2000, and 2200 mAH...all are great!
I hope I don't sound stupid, but what's the difference between the 1800, 2000 and 2200?
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Similar great experience with the PowerEx AAs here, too - I've used 1800, 2000, and 2200 mAH...all are great!
I hope I don't sound stupid, but what's the difference between the 1800, 2000 and 2200?
Higher capacity = longer run-time.
Let's say a device draws 400 mA. And I'm using 1800 mAH capacity batteries. The run-time is roughly: capacity / device draw. So in this case, 1800 mAH / 400 mA = roughly 4.5 hrs of run-time. Using the same device, the 2200mAH will provide an extra hour of run-time: 2200 mA / 400 mA = roughly 5.5 hrs of run-time. I say roughly because I've never gotten 100% utilization out of any battery.
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Gotcha
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this guy is a taper's encyclopedia on wheels, +T skalinder, -T to never getting full utilization
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http://www.nimhbattery.com/mh-c204f-4aa220dc.htm
I would recommend these batteries to ANYONE who needs some great rechargables. I had been running Rat Shack 1800mAh until I got these. As soon as I put the Rat Shacks in the D7, the meter would almost instantly drop from 4 bars(full) to 3. I taped 2 shows, 3 hours, at Bumbershoot this weekend with these new batteries before it ever dropped the first bar. Ended up doing 3 shows on the same set and they still had plenty of juice left. I only cycled them twice before using them the first time. They are only supposed to get better.
-Kevin
how long did the rat shack 1800mah's last usually in a dat. i use a d100
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A full show, 3 hours, seemed to run them down pretty good.
-Kevin
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These work well also. Never had a sbm or d100 fall below 4 bars after 3.5 hours with it.
http://www.nimhbattery.com/maha-powerbank.htm
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These work well also. Never had a sbm or d100 fall below 4 bars after 3.5 hours with it.
http://www.nimhbattery.com/maha-powerbank.htm
Stats: 1800mAh NiMH Typical ( Averages 1900 to 2000 mAh), 6V, 500mA
So I checked this thing out, pretty neat! What caught my eye:
"MH-DPB180-SD Nickel Metal Hydride Version - STEP DOWN VERSION"
- this thing is apparently a cable designed for cameras requiring between 5V and 6V to help regulate the 6V output it's giving.
*SO* I wonder if I could use this thing to externally power a JB3?!? How cool would that be! Any thoughts from JB3'ers out there? Doesn't it require something between 5 and 6V's? It's almost cheaper then the extra spare battery I just bought was as those extra batteries are becoming *scarce*.
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http://www.nimhbattery.com/lm-pro415-23.htm
i've used a set of these Lenmar 2300mAH NiMH in my M1 for 4hrs without a single problem. still had power to rewind and playback to further drain them when i was finished taping.
marc