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    WTSell: Flash - Metz 44 AF-1 for Cannon

    Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS) Equipment Type: Flash Equipment Brand: Metz Equipment Model: 44 AF-1 for Cannon Price (S$): 300 Description: Brand new, unused flash still in box. Selling cos I accidentally bought the model for the wrong camera. :S Real Name: Kay Contact Number...
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    Which Brand of Rechargeable Batteries?

    From what I've read at www.batteryuniversity.com, it says that Ni-MH batteries should be fast charged and not trickle charged. Which makes me wonder why big brands like GP, Energizer and Sanyo are selling their lousy trickle chargers at the same price as a smart rapid charger like Maha.
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    Which Brand of Rechargeable Batteries?

    Try Energizer's e² Lithium batteries. If you want rechargeable, then use Ni-Cad. But they're require strict maintenance. Anyway check out http://www.batteryuniversity.com . It compares the various types of rechargeable and cycle time, tips on how to care for your batteries and myths about...
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    Which Brand of Rechargeable Batteries?

    That's so not true. I have used GP and Energizer batteries and they're cycle time is long and they don't last very long. Also you have to know whether you want those that can hold their charge for months or those with quick cycle time or just really cheap "OEM" rechargables at $2.50 each. The...
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    Which Brand of Rechargeable Batteries?

    I don't think there's any difference in the chargers. I think the GP chargers are lousy as they don't have delta-v. Meaning they don't actually detect if the batteries are fully charged by their voltage. They simply charge based on a timer, so the batteries get charged for 16 hrs regardless...
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    Which Brand of Rechargeable Batteries?

    The Eneloops, last I searched only had the 2000 or 2100 mAh. By simple ratio calculations 2700mAh would last about 13% longer.
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    Which Brand of Rechargeable Batteries?

    Well since we're debating about rechargeable batteries, I tot I'd throw in a discussion about the cycle time. To me that's more important that I have my flash charged quickly for the next shot than having long storage needs. Of course for best cycle times I use alkaline batteries, which are also...
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    Which Brand of Rechargeable Batteries?

    Infocomm at Funan (below the food court) sells Powerex cheaper than Eastgear. Found that out after I bought mine from Eastgear at an IT show.
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