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Sanyo Europe has announced the release of AA eneloop batteries in a 2500 mAh capacity. Eneloop batteries have been the choice of many underwater photographers, and this increase in capacity is a welcome feature. The new batteries are branded XX and have the same low self-discharge rates as their predecessors.

In addition, in the forums Drew Wong has posted a review of Nickel Zinc batteries (NiZn) based on his use of them in his strobes over the past eight months.