[quote=Mike C]
If you know you are going to use zoomies for photography I suggest you get a charger for 18650s. If you do build and AA light that can output as much power, you will be carrying a lot of AA batteries, and you’ll be spending a lot of time charging them all. A decent charger for 18650 cells doesn’t cost that much, like Nitecore I2 or I4. Then you can get cells for $1 each plus shipping here: For sale Sanyo blue tops 18650's SOLD or here: For Sale Panasonic CGR18650 E Batteries $1 each (Sold) But I have lots of Sanyo's left!
I use zoomies for amateur photography. Keep the AAs for your flash and go for 18650s for the lights. There is no good reason not to.
I’m trying to resist the 18650…
I need the flashlight to iluminate parts of the image. For instants in this picture the tree was iluminated with a flash, but I think it would be better with a flashlight