Flash Accessories: External Battery Pack EP-2 and Bounce Reflector V-Set

[Flare]

Was Just thinking about it... For some event coverage, I needed a faster recharge rate and extended juice for my flash. Does the EP-2 improves charging time significantly? I understand that it's powered by 6xAA batteries, so is it used in conjuction with the flash's own 4xAA cells? I understand that there are other external power solutions as well, can anyone suggest other power packs compatible with the 5600 HS (D), Charging rate improvement is the piority over juice duration... I could always swap the flash's own batt... But recharging rate is another thing...

And the bounce reflector set, anyone has any experience? Thinking about it as i think it'll be a more elegant way to bringing out on the field compared to white umbrellas taped to a tripod ;p
Anyone knows where it may be available in Singapore?

Or can someone recommend me a means to hold a reflector in place so that I can bounce my flash(s)of it? It's going to be brought out onto the street and hope that it won't be too much of a chore to set up... I know I'm going to look like an idiot setting up lighting and shooting in the middle of town... So I hope I could minimize the idiot part... not that I really mind... And nah, I don't think I can ask my GF to hold the reflector and let me shoot her at the same time...

TIA!!!

 

[hellrock]

Was Just thinking about it... For some event coverage, I needed a faster recharge rate and extended juice for my flash. Does the EP-2 improves charging time significantly? I understand that it's powered by 6xAA batteries, so is it used in conjuction with the flash's own 4xAA cells? I understand that there are other external power solutions as well, can anyone suggest other power packs compatible with the 5600 HS (D), Charging rate improvement is the piority over juice duration... I could always swap the flash's own batt... But recharging rate is another thing...

And the bounce reflector set, anyone has any experience? Thinking about it as i think it'll be a more elegant way to bringing out on the field compared to white umbrellas taped to a tripod ;p
Anyone knows where it may be available in Singapore?

Or can someone recommend me a means to hold a reflector in place so that I can bounce my flash(s)of it? It's going to be brought out onto the street and hope that it won't be too much of a chore to set up... I know I'm going to look like an idiot setting up lighting and shooting in the middle of town... So I hope I could minimize the idiot part... not that I really mind... And nah, I don't think I can ask my GF to hold the reflector and let me shoot her at the same time...

TIA!!!

here is my 2kbs worth of opinion. I have been using the EP-2 for almost a year and all I can say that without it I could use up to 6 sets of 4 AA alkaline on a 8 hour basis. I'm using the EP-2 with my 5400hs and 5600 D.

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

how much does the EP-2 cost?

 

[Drudkh]

anyone uses Metz Flash here? does it has (D) or have to use TTL or manual?

 

[deslim27]

anyone uses Metz Flash here? does it has (D) or have to use TTL or manual?

Metz doesn't have a suitable adapter for 7D yet.. I'm look at it with interest too!

 

[Drudkh]

there isn't? check this out. http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost.php?p=966088&postcount=4

 

[deslim27]

there isn't? check this out. http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost.php?p=966088&postcount=4

I checked from Metz site.. :sweat:

Probably Ax adapter will work with 7D, but I want full compatiblity.. :bsmilie:

 

[Drudkh]

I checked from Metz site.. :sweat:

Probably Ax adapter will work with 7D, but I want full compatiblity.. :bsmilie:

but that Metz was used with A2, i think it should flash when triggered and work with 7D? but full compatibility :dunno:

 

[deslim27]

but that Metz was used with A2, i think it should flash when triggered and work with 7D? but full compatibility :dunno:

Correct lah! May be you try visit Metz site, when I select camera - 7D, it stated that they are working on new flash and adapter for it..

 

[Drudkh]

Correct lah! May be you try visit Metz site, when I select camera - 7D, it stated that they are working on new flash and adapter for it..

For this camera a new flash and a new adapter is still in planning. We will inform you as soon as the adapter and the flash is available.

damn!!!! but sounds like they make a new flash just for 7D! :bigeyes:

 

[deslim27]

damn!!!! but sounds like they make a new flash just for 7D! :bigeyes:

hehehe.. I wonder what good stuff is coming up

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

wonder if this 'new' flash will out perform the 5600hs... if it is, i'll be damned..

 

[Drudkh]

wonder if this 'new' flash will out perform the 5600hs... if it is, i'll be damned..

think i read somewhere KM coming out with 2 new flashes. 5700 & 5800? can't remember.

 

[deslim27]

think i read somewhere KM coming out with 2 new flashes. 5700 & 5800? can't remember.

the rumor should be 6000 and 7000 mah.. and the 7000 suppose to be big gun.. :sweat:

Still just rumor..

 

[Drudkh]

the rumor should be 6000 and 7000 mah.. and the 7000 suppose to be big gun.. :sweat:

Still just rumor..

anyway, even if there's new flash coming out, should be around mid-2005 i think.

 

[deslim27]

anyway, even if there's new flash coming out, should be around mid-2005 i think.

More lenses, more flashes!!! Hurry!! :bsmilie:

 

[hellrock]

how much does the EP-2 cost?

bought it $200 a year ago from nelson. the old man now at TCW....

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

bought it $200 a year ago from nelson. the old man now at TCW....

so whats the diff between a EP-1 & EP-2?

btw if you use a 5600, do you still use a omnibounce? i find that putting on a omnibounce makes the picture become darker even with TTL... the flash output is incorrect.

 

[Flare]

Was thinking about it at work today... Think I'll skip on the bounce reflector... Just go get a cheapo reflector from east gear and a holder/stand from CP... No idea how much tho...

 

[Flare]

so whats the diff between a EP-1 & EP-2?

btw if you use a 5600, do you still use a omnibounce? i find that putting on a omnibounce makes the picture become darker even with TTL... the flash output is incorrect.

Think 5600 only accept the EP-2? I guess Ep-1 is for older flash? :dunno: