Customer Reviews

Ansmann 5035092 AA of 2850mAh Rechargeable Batteries (4-Pack)

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I recently purchased a Canon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) that only uses two AA batteries instead of four. The biggest complaint people had with this camera was the battery usage so I did some research to find the best rechargeable batteries. The Ansmann brand came up time and again in the top two rechargeable batteries for digital cameras. I have a basic Rayovac charger and have charged them several times with great results. I thought with the battery usage of my camera I might need to buy another set of rechargeables just be on the safe side but so far the battery life (even with constant LCD viewing) has far exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be purchasing more of these for use in my other electronics.

I conditioned these batteries with a LaCrosse BC-900 battery charger/conditioner when I got them. They peaked at 2500-2600mAH discharge (after about 6 charge/discharge cycles) which is well under the rated 2850mAH. Not worth the money for what are essentially capacities I could get from cheaper batteries.

When I did research for digital cameras for myself, I later decided on getting a Canon SX10is for several reasons. Then discovered something while reading reviews of the camera by professional photographers. They recommended Ansmann rechargeable batteries for this camera. These, as you know, are rated for 2850mah capacity. It was mentioned that these batteries truly held up to their battery life as claimed vs nearly all others found over the counter or on the shelf in common places falling short. I took the camera to Italy, ready to take pictures to my heart's content of the beautiful country. Having these batteries really helped me be prepared for the trip. I took over 1600 photos with only three charges and had plenty of power left after the third charge before getting on the plane for home. Granted I hardly used the flash but maybe ten times (most museums don't allow flash for understandable reasons). Always remember, it's best to remove the batteries from the charger only when they are fully charged for best results and life of the batteries.

The few times I did use the flash, these batteries held their own so to speak in flash charge times. They did not slow me down at all.

Since I've owned the camera, I've taken over 2000 photos and these batteries have not shown any sign losing duration between charges. I'd recommend these to anyone, especially for high drain devices.

Review Amendment: I recently bought a battery charger that gives a digital readout of voltage, mAh, mA and has various charge modes, refresh, etc. After trying out the charger with my favorite batteries (Ansmann), all recharged to their rated capacities, and some even better than their ratings. Now I can group common capacity units together as great, better, best for combined common performing units. This is fantastic and the charger has confirmed the quality of these batteries. Awesome. Always remember to fully recharge your batteries before removing them from the charger, and slow charging greatly maintains the life of the battery. Fast charging creates a hot battery and that is not good. If you can either choose a slow charger or select a slow charge setting will be best.

I bought these batteries to get the maximum amount of life out of my power hungry GPS'r. I have many of the AA sanyo eneloops which are rated at 2000mah and test within +/- 50mah of those advertised specs. These 2850mah rated Ansmann are not even close to the advertised specs. I went through 10 charge/discharge cycles and the capacites of each battery are as follows from high to low 2520mah,2503mah,2480mah,2467. If I take the highest rated battery of the 4, its still over 300mah shy of the advertised 2850mah rating. There are many postive reviews indicating how long these batteries lasted in a particular piece of electronic equipment. Imagine how much longer these devices would have run with a true 2850mah rated battery? I use a Maha Powerex Wizard One MH-C9000 to test all of my batteries.

I use these batteries mostly in my Canon 580EX flash. They last for a very long time. And they hold their charge even when sitting for a time. Well worth it.

I am a part time professional photographer and have a hard time with reliable flash batteries for the SB-800 shooting with the Nikon D-300. I was a little hesitant to spend this much on a set of batteries but these are the best I have found. Most rechargeable batteries don't have high enough mAh for the higher-end digital cameras. The lithium batteries are expensive and get so hot that they don't allow quick recycling that is needed at events. I had been using cheap everready golds for short term use but they require special disposal due to toxicity to the environment. I used these Ansmanns recently at a 4 year old's birthday party and they were terrific. Didn't miss a shot! I highly recommend these.

I bought these along with a Maha C800s charger specifically for an older digital camera that really likes batteries. In short they last a long time even with a lot of zooming and flash usage. They even hold a charge for a substantial time when not used. I don't know if they are the best on the market, but they are pretty damn good. Well worth the cost for digital cameras or other high drain items. Far better than the 2500 mah Energizers, but be sure to get a good charger to maximize their potential and they will not disappoint.

UPDATE: Jan 7,2012.

Just got my second set of these batteries. They work well in my flashlight, so I got another set. These seem to be an updated generation. Same 2850mah, but the battery look is different, and seem to be made more for digital devices. I am going to use these new ones in my Tekkean 1550 USB battery pack.

My experience with my previous Ansmann batteries has been excellent. I also have some 1100mah AAA, that are great too. I have had no problems.

I put these new ones in my Dorcy flashlight, and they lit it up right out of the pack, so they are good batteries. Now I am charging them up.

5 Stars for these newer ones too.

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I bought some Power2000 brand, in a pack of 10. None had a charge in them!!! 3 of those were dead!!! Not rechargeable. The others accepted a short charge, but do not keep it long in my Tekkeon MP1550 external battery...so I looked around...found these with 7 of 7 people giving them 5 out of 5 stars. Decided to give them a try. These batteries had a charge when they arrived, like you would expect. They gave 2 of 3 lights in my Tekkeon MP1550 external battery. The Power2000's gave No lights. So right off the bat, these are a much better battery. These Ansmann's charged up and ran a 1hr 38min movie in my camera connected to the MP1550 and still had 3 lights!!! So, I have plenty of power with these batteries...I have not had them long enough to form an opinion on Battery Life, but some of the other reviewers have. They seem to be a good battery...You might as well give them a try!!!!

I think they are good batteries because the ones I bought were shipped from the Ansmann Company!!!! They have not been sitting in a camera shop for years....

July 7, 2011. I have now had a year to evaluate these batteries. They are excellent. I use them now in my Dorcy 180 lumen Flashlight. At 1.2 volt maybe not as bright as an Alkaline 1.5 volt, but still plenty of light, we are talking very bright. I can light a street sign up 1 and a half blocks away, at midnight and read the sign in my binoculars, like it was daylight! Any where I shine it, it becomes daylight. These batteries recharge well, and last in the flashlight which I use most every night for the last year. The original batteries worked in the flashlight a full year and the light was only about 1/2 as bright. These batteries could do that too, but I charge them every 1-2 weeks just to have it as bright as possible. Excellent batteries.

After reading about these batteries I ordered a set and I have been well pleased. I shoot underwater photography and had been using green top Duracell rechargeable batteries (you can't find them anymore) which would last 2 dives. The Ansmann batteries last 4 dives and are still showing green!!! I will definitely buy some more!

please note these batteries are used in solar lights only. to soon to tell if they are going to work out. solar panels don't receive full sun all day. so time will tell if these puppies will hold a charge this time of the year

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