PowerGenix NiZn (Nickel-Zinc) 1.6v rechargeable batteries

by Eric Cheng Monday, November 9th, 2009

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PowerGenix has released a rechargeable batteries using NiZn (Nickel-Zinc) cells. The cells are rated to be 1.6V (vs the 1.2-1.3V of NiMh batteries) and are said to do very well in high current draw situations. Although they might not last as long as some of the best NiMh batteries out there (Eneloops), strobe charging times should go down due to the higher power output.

Someone will have to test this to see if it provides a practical gain vs Eneloop NiMh AAs for underwater photographers. A charger and 4 AAs retails at $49.99 but is available on Amazon for around $24.

Yeah. I'm sticking to my Eneloops for awhile. I know they work well, and I still have a bunch of them in good working condition. At some point, I'll have to buy more, and at that time will take another look at NiZn.
Posted by Eric Cheng on 2009-11-09 16:37:14 Can someone translate the the capacity into mAh for the less than sharp on the electricity thing? The NiZn battery may get only 60% of the recharge cycles compared to NiMh or NiCad. http://www.powergenix.com/technology.php I hope this technology works out. I know all Wetpixelers are disposing their batteries properly, but for the rest - less heavy metals in the dump the better. Bob
Posted by Deep6 on 2009-11-09 15:48:54