Lithium camera batteries AA. Ouch!!

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I am experimenting with rechargeable Lithium batteries. They cost $3.75 each ($15 per 4 pack) and come with the USB charger from Amazon.


I deployed these Nov 10 on a Muddy Matrix set for Instant video. Using Energizer AA alkaline I got 7 days on this setting which includes a warning about high battery consumption on instant mode. The camera is also set to take and transmit hi-resolution still pictures on surveillance mode. Regular (non-rechargeable) Lithiums gave onay 12 days service on this setting, which was very disappointing. These rechargeable lithiums provided 8 days. They recharge in a couple of hours, and put out 1.63 v, which is consistent among the 8 batteries.

Pros: Charge fast (2 hours). Life is between alkaline and non-rechargeable lithiums.
Cons: One battery did not take a charge—something I found only when I tried to power up the camera. Likely a connection issue, as I was able to recharge that battery back at home, but it does mean I need to check the voltage after charging.
Meh: The charger has green LEDs that blink when charging and are steady when charged. Not sure if I missed a blinking one or if it gave a false steady.

Conclusion: I am converting the camera to solar with a built in lithium battery. So far these work better than alkaline and almost as well as Lithium non-rechargeable lithiums. I will re-deploy these on a non-solar, non-instant picture camera.

 

[Brian662]

Anyone done any shopping for lithium batteries lately?

 

[BOC]

I'll push this back up to the top. Any deals out there as we all get ready to deploy our cameras!?

 

[Brian662]

Best deal I had found back when I asked was Sam's club.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

Realworld / Higgins outdoors is supposedly sourcing lithium AA's from some other vendor they claim match energizer lithiums for less. Last i looked they weren't available yet but it sounds like they have a big shipment from asia coming.

 

[4wanderingeyes]

Since the cost of batteries are so much now, I have backed way down on cameras. I went from over 10, to 3, and one is sitting out with dead batteries, one I havent put out yet, and the other isnt a cell cam, and I havent checked it since December, so not sure if the batteries are dead or not. I will probably just keep the 3 out, and back off on putting any of the old ones back out again.

 

[BOC]

Best deal I had found back when I asked was Sam's club.

I agree. So far Sam's is the cheapest.

 

[BOC]

Realworld / Higgins outdoors is supposedly sourcing lithium AA's from some other vendor they claim match energizer lithiums for less. Last i looked they weren't available yet but it sounds like they have a big shipment from asia coming.

Good to know. Please reply if you see any developments in the future!

 

[Tamarack]

Cheapest I've seen is still from here: https://www.electronicsandbatteries.com/products/energizer-lithium-aa-battery?variant=36529047240868
Cheaper than Sam's Club even before any bulk discounts.

I did just buy a box of these though because of the $5 off coupon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDWYS6HZ?psc=1 Even cheaper on their website but not sure about shipping. I see there's quite a few new brands around on Amazon since I checked last. It'd be nice if someone tested them all out...compare them to Energizer.

 

[Brian662]

Realworld / Higgins outdoors is supposedly sourcing lithium AA's from some other vendor they claim match energizer lithiums for less. Last i looked they weren't available yet but it sounds like they have a big shipment from asia coming.

Generally think this guy is the ultimate salesman to suckers (us hunters) but if he pulls this off and it's actually a good deal I'll be purchasing some.

 

[Tamarack]

May have been in this thread but I used those Ninmax for videos and there was a bigger difference(Energizer lasted longer/took more videos)- I even commented that I ended up using them for pic only cams though. I wonder how the price will compare to Amazon.
Why doesn't he just buy Energizer in bulk and sell them to us cheap? I came across a # of places where you needed a business account in order to order. THOSE were the cheapest places I found for Energizer.

 

[Mortenson]

Just ordered the 24 pack of nimax on amazon for 41. We'll see. Guessing they're worse than the bunny, but way cheaper.

 

[Brian662]

Just ordered the 24 pack of nimax on amazon for 41. We'll see. Guessing they're worse than the bunny, but way cheaper.

We'll have to see what Higgin's price is but the price you paid is about $0.30/battery cheaper than the Sam's club Energizers. Amounts to under $4/camera if using a 12 battery camera. I guess it's worth the risk to try it? Let us know how it works out!

 

[Westwind]

Those nimax look like good batteries. 3500 mAh is highest I have seen?

I really like Batteryjunction.com. They run some good deals but even if they don’t have the best price (you are getting a better deal than they have right now) I feel like they are worth checking just to see what is available and the reviews.

 

[Mortenson]

Anyone else going to try them? Will Higgins sell them cheaper than amazon? Will the Higgins factor make them go up in price on amazon. I don't know how big his following is, haha.

 

[bwoods11]

“Nobody had ever seen anything like it “

 

[gwm]

Has anyone tried the AmpTORRENT lithium rechargeable batteries? Trailcampro speaks highly of them and they get good reviews there.

I had Reconyx convert a XR6 camera to solar. My thoughts were solar, and these as battery backup, and I may never have to buy batteries for this camera again.

 

[Tamarack]

Has anyone tried the AmpTORRENT lithium rechargeable batteries? Trailcampro speaks highly of them and they get good reviews there.

I had Reconyx convert a XR6 camera to solar. My thoughts were solar, and these as battery backup, and I may never have to buy batteries for this camera again.

I've had them in my "list" on Amazon in case they ever go on sale. I think if I were getting any to use with solar I'd just use cheaper ones, but these do seem to be some of the best.

Back to the Energizer lithiums... another thing besides the "bulk" discounts with JCB Products is that there is no tax. Maybe there is if you live in KY.

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[g squared 23]

Has anyone tried the AmpTORRENT lithium rechargeable batteries? Trailcampro speaks highly of them and they get good reviews there.

I had Reconyx convert a XR6 camera to solar. My thoughts were solar, and these as battery backup, and I may never have to buy batteries for this camera again.

My experience was bad, maybe last as long as alkalines? I won’t buy any more


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[Smokegobbler]

Anyone else going to try them? Will Higgins sell them cheaper than amazon? Will the Higgins factor make them go up in price on amazon. I don't know how big his following is, haha.

Recieved a marketing e-mail from Real World today saying they are now available ($40.80/24).