Rechargeable CR123 Batteries? - DPChallenge Forums

07/17/2005 11:59:54 AM · #1

Just wanted to see if anyone had experience with rechargeable CR123A batteries. My flash (Nikon SB-50) uses these, and the regular kind isn't particularly cheap and I can use them up pretty quickly.

Anyone have any experience with any particular brand of rechargeables of this type? I see that they exist, which makes me happy!

Message edited by author 2005-07-25 19:37:25.

07/17/2005 08:01:46 PM · #2

*bump*

07/25/2005 07:28:53 PM · #3

Since this thread obviously stirred up a ton of interest and debate when I originally posted it last week (?) I thought I'd provide an update in case anyone was interested.

I found some rechargeable CR123A batteries at www.batteryspace.com.

Just got them in the mail today, and all indications are they're just what I was hoping for. The normal (non-rechargeable) versions of these buggers cost a good $5 or so each, so I'm looking forward to being able to reuse these new ones!

Message edited by author 2005-07-25 19:37:12.

Edison_Watts

Nikon Coolpix 8700

07/25/2005 07:34:04 PM · #4

so these are cr123a batteries for the sb-50DX right? I have the same flash and would be more then intested in finding some rechargeable replacments. Thanks for the info.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/25/2005 07:35:28 PM · #5

Yup! These batteries are used for all sorts of cameras, etc., including the SB-50DX flash.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

07/25/2005 07:35:59 PM · #6

I'm surprise the flash uses an odd size battery instead of a AA or something.

Edison_Watts

Nikon Coolpix 8700

07/25/2005 07:38:00 PM · #7

Yeah its horribly annoying. In Ottawa Ont. the batteries go for 9.99each and you can only buy them in single packages that I've seen...... Makes me strive for natural light!