Originally Posted by
LeeG
aren't there higher capacity Nimh C size batteries out there?
Yes, you can buy actual C and D cells. Real NiMH D cells are something like 12000 mAH. Fake ones are just one (for C) or three (for D) AA cells with a steel can wrapped around them. You can tell because when you pick them up they feel pretty light for their size. A real D cell is pretty heavy.