Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Appears to be the same as the older B-40SU model.
I just received this charger today, and haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I wanted to state a couple of things about it. I recently acquired a digital camera and needed to buy some rechargable batteries and a charger for it. As the B-40SU model was no longer available, and I couldn't find any other reasonable priced brands, I decided to go with the B-50SU. Since there was not yet a manufacturers or a editorial description, nor any reviews of it, I was hoping there would be some improvements over the older model. It appears to be the same as the 40 model. There is no trickle charge when the batteries are done charging. There is only a light that idicates the batteries are charging. The manual states that when the light goes out, be sure to disconnect the plug from the outlet. The manual says 1-2 batteries will charge in 115 minutes, and 3-4 batteries will take 230 minutes. Something else to be aware of is that although I ordered model B-50SU, the packaging stated the model was BU-50SU. That may be nothing to worry about. But what makes me wonder is why the actual unit says it is a model BU-200. As I stated, I have not yet had a chance to use this unit other than to plug it in. I am giving it five stars because I have no reason to believe otherwise at this point.
Rating: - Very good power usage
This battery and charger came with my Olympus, and I get on average 80-120 pictures out of them, which is much better than my weaker batteries of 1500 or less MAH. Two sets usually last me for a day or weekend trip without charging. Plus with this charger, I don't need to find an outlet which can accomodate the charger size (via flip down prongs), since it has an AC cord which runs directly from the very small brick charger.
Rating: - What can you say?
I bought a Fuji 2800 digital camera, which came with regular batteries. Within 2 hours of use they started running low and my camera wouldn't flash or capture images (at a very inopportune moment). When my NiMH batteries arrived, I charged them as recommended (3 times before first use) and I'm still using them and I haven't had to recharge them yet, and it's been about 3 hours of sporatic use over 2 weeks. I only wish Amazon sold the batteries without the charger, so I can have a second set ready to go whenever. They will definately pay for themselves in a metter of months. I take LOTS of pictures.
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