580 & battery pack [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

SDJNJ

12th of June 2005 (Sun), 09:54

With the speedlite, I didn't use a battery pack for a wedding that I just did, and I was disappointed in the recycle time. My question is: Is the Canon battery pack for the speedlite the way to go? Or has any one had better experience with off-name brands and where to look for them? Thanks!

scottbergerphoto

12th of June 2005 (Sun), 15:33

You can't beat a Quantum battery for recycle time. (Turbo, Bantam)
www.qtm.com

SDJNJ

12th of June 2005 (Sun), 18:18

Thanks, Scott! I did a search & found some great info. I probably should have done that before asking. Most are saying Quantum is the best. I also was wondering if anyone had heard of the Digital Camera Battery & how that would compare to the Quantum?

Streetshooter

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 04:40

I use the canon pack.....even after 450 exposures at a wedding the batteries are still good and still has fast recycle times.....don

dphotomania

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 10:39

I use the canon pack, and I took over 1500 pictures at a wedding and it still have some juice at the end. But I didnt take all the pictures using the flash.

HTH

SDJNJ

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 08:31

How was the recycle time with the Canon? That's my biggest concern. Thanks!

Todd Jacobsen

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 10:35

I use the canon pack, and I took over 1500 pictures at a wedding and it still have some juice at the end. But I didnt take all the pictures using the flash.

HTH

Umm, you making a still movie?!