Best Rechargeables for 580EX II?

[Snoweagle]

sorry to hijack. i bought my sb600 from bally photo. they warned me not to use rechargables for flashlight. according to the manual, it says that NiMH rechargables are fine (what i am using now). so how.? :dunno:

Yes rechargeables are indeed recommended. BTW rechargeables usually are NiMH, same for my Eneloops and GPs.

 

[xunjas]

Haha....somemore i've known them for so long already.

lucky u, hobbies and friends @ 1 place~~~ =D

 

[benn8]

Ok so if i am looking to buy some rechargeables (first time) for my 430EX i will need 4 of them.. Probably Eneeloops since theres so much raves about these batteries, how much am i looking to set myself back by? Including the charger, and where can i get it from cheapest now? I dont care if you bought yours from where last time i just want to know the cheapest place to get it now.

anyone??

Another one to try is onlineshop. I just placed my order for 4 x AA, with shipping by normal post costs just $1 more.

 

[mpenza]

their reckyo's are cheaper (before delivery charges) compared to challenger's prices too.

 

[Snoweagle]

lucky u, hobbies and friends @ 1 place~~~ =D

Ok lah, at least when i'm around Funan area after a shoot, i can go there to relax.

 

[calebk]

sorry to hijack. i bought my sb600 from bally photo. they warned me not to use rechargables for flashlight. according to the manual, it says that NiMH rechargables are fine (what i am using now). so how.? :dunno:

Haha. Bally. Haha.

Just use rechargeable NiMHs. They're fine, and very cost effective.

 

[calebk]

Ok so if i am looking to buy some rechargeables (first time) for my 430EX i will need 4 of them.. Probably Eneeloops since theres so much raves about these batteries, how much am i looking to set myself back by? Including the charger, and where can i get it from cheapest now? I dont care if you bought yours from where last time i just want to know the cheapest place to get it now.

anyone??

Play nice. If you don't care, chances are people won't care about you either.

 

[mpenza]

sorry to hijack. i bought my sb600 from bally photo. they warned me not to use rechargables for flashlight. according to the manual, it says that NiMH rechargables are fine (what i am using now). so how.? :dunno:

Actually best to use rechargeables. Alkalines recycle slower than NiMH!!!

 

[tvleung]

Check ebay singapore for eneloop batteries. There is 1 guy selling those batteries online. He does delivery too.

No vested interest.

 

[xunjas]

sorry to hijack. i bought my sb600 from bally photo. they warned me not to use rechargables for flashlight. according to the manual, it says that NiMH rechargables are fine (what i am using now). so how.? :dunno:

yup.. stick to the manual, use rechargeables, cheaper than disposable and environment friendly also. =)

 

[joeyjoey]

okay. :thumbsup: thank you.

 

[jdredd]

i have both eneloops and the powerex 2700. for planned shoots etc where i can plan in advance, then i will use the powerex. eneloops are only 2000 rated, so for for heavy duty flash use i prefer the powerex.

however, for emergency use of flash where say i havent charged up powerex, thats when i will use eneloops.

 

[mpenza]

btw, exxternal battery packs will come in useful for times when u need to use flash extensively and I think they're worthwhile investments (have gotten them for my 580EX and SB80DX-my backup flash).

 

[Snoweagle]

i have both eneloops and the powerex 2700. for planned shoots etc where i can plan in advance, then i will use the powerex. eneloops are only 2000 rated, so for for heavy duty flash use i prefer the powerex.

however, for emergency use of flash where say i havent charged up powerex, thats when i will use eneloops.

For me, it's the Eneloops for long intense events shoots. Max can last me over 900 shots.

 

[evoben]

Hi all,

so it's recommended for us to use rechargables for flash?

looking for some batt for my 430EX...

which brand is good?

 

[mpenza]

rechargeables are the best in terms of cost savings and charging times. the posts above shd give u a good enough indication of which brands are preferred....

 

[xunjas]

For me, it's the Eneloops for long intense events shoots. Max can last me over 900 shots.

tt's 2 days of shooting for me. =D

 

[Halfmoon]

For me, it's the Eneloops for long intense events shoots. Max can last me over 900 shots.

Hi Snoweagle

Do you mean 4 AA Eneloop can last 900 shots or with battery pack???:think:

For 900 shots, that is really impressive....

 

[Halfmoon]

btw, exxternal battery packs will come in useful for times when u need to use flash extensively and I think they're worthwhile investments (have gotten them for my 580EX and SB80DX-my backup flash).

It is an option I am also considering..... Really felt the need for it when I was shooting the last event.....

 

[Snoweagle]

tt's 2 days of shooting for me. =D

For me it depends on which event, for me this feat was done last friday at the Super Import Nights.