Dec 30, 2011 17:16 | #1 Just ordered a Speedlite, and was wondering what batteries people are using. Sharon
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Gizmo1137 Senior Member  960 posts Likes: 9 Joined Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ More info | Dec 30, 2011 17:34 | #2 Enloops seem to work well. Other notable batteries I am aware of are Powerex & Imedion. Best, Bruce
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OneJZsupra Goldmember  2,378 posts Joined Aug 2009 Location: Guam More info | Dec 30, 2011 17:35 | #3 Eneloops are what I use, a lot of people use/say that powerex are good for quick flash recycling Gear List | Feed Back | My Site
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mrrikki Senior Member  909 posts Likes: 1 Joined Nov 2010 Location: Bristol, UK More info | Dec 30, 2011 17:43 | #4 Another Eneloops user here! GEAR: Canon 7D Mark II, 7D & 6D Lenses: Canon 300 f2.8 L IS, 70-200 f2.8 L, 24-105 L, Canon 50mm f1.8 & Sigma 1.4x Converter.
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Jim06GTO Member 92 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: San Diego, CA More info | Dec 30, 2011 17:46 | #5 I'm very happy with my Eneloops
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Stone13 Goldmember  1,690 posts Likes: 8 Joined Aug 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC More info | Dec 30, 2011 19:17 | #7 eneloops FTW!! Ken
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Mark1 Cream of the Crop  6,725 posts Likes: 7 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Maryland More info | Dec 30, 2011 20:42 | #8 I started with eneloops, but now I buy cheaper ones. But I don't try to wring out every last recharge from them. If I can get 4 recharges out of them, they are now cheaper than disposable ones. If I had to buy them that fast I would still be ahead of the game. Obviously they last longer than that, but at that point I'm breaking even. When they don't last long enuf they get tossed and I get new ones. While the eneloops are without a doubt better, I'm spending a lot less and getting satisfactory results.
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SYS Cream of the Crop  More info | Dec 30, 2011 21:03 | #9 sharod wrote in post #13622214  Also, approximately how many times can it fire before needing to change the batteries. Instead of how many flash pops you can get out of a set of batteries before needing to change the set, it's more significant to know which batteries would give you the fastest recycle time while giving you the most flash pops before changing out the batteries. If you don't mind charging your batteries shortly before the shoot, my number one recommendation is Powerex 2700. If you're a casual flash user and don't want to charge your batteries right before the shoot, then the low self-discharging eneloops would do.
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Bob_A Cream of the Crop  More info | Dec 30, 2011 21:08 | #10 I only use eneloops. Very good batteries that hold their charge for a very long time. It's nice to be able to pull your flash out of the bag after not using it for a month or so and be able to fire away. Bob
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Tyler'sMom Senior Member  345 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2009 Location: Goldsboro, NC More info | Dec 30, 2011 21:10 | #11 Ok I'll be the odd ball overhere and say Duracell :lol I've never had a problem I also don't shoot with it nearly as much as other photographers maybe ounce a month. I'm a natural light junkie Canon 50D, Nifty Fifty, 430 EXii
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SYS Cream of the Crop More info | Dec 30, 2011 21:31 | #12 Tylers Mom wrote in post #13623147 =Tyler's Mom;13623147]Ok I'll be the odd ball overhere and say Duracell :lol I've never had a problem I also don't shoot with it nearly as much as other photographers maybe ounce a month. I'm a natural light junkie Actually, Duracell (with white top) is almost identical to eneloop so you're right on. The advantage of Duracell over eneloop is that it's more widely accessible.
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starkyrulz Senior Member  561 posts Joined Oct 2011 Location: Calcutta, India More info | Dec 30, 2011 21:48 | #13 Sanyo eneloops. I also have the older Sony 2500mAH cycle energy AA batteries and they also rock the 430 exiI while shooting but don't have a very nice shelf life. | 5D Mark III | T3i | 24-70 f2.8 MK II L | 70-200 f2.8 IS mk II L | 18-200 f3.5-5.6 | Σ 30mm f1.4 | 50 f1.8 | 430exII | YongnouYN560 | YongnouRF603 | Vangaurd 263AT |
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CliveyBoy R.I.P. He will be missed  3,272 posts Likes: 42 Joined Nov 2005 Location: Tauranga, NZ More info | Dec 30, 2011 22:47 | #14 Powerex 2700 mAh. Eneloops are the refuge of the penniless! Clive, and Great G/D Abbie
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OneJZsupra Goldmember 2,378 posts Joined Aug 2009 Location: Guam More info | Dec 30, 2011 23:30 | #15 CliveyBoy wrote in post #13623489 Powerex 2700 mAh. Eneloops are the refuge of the penniless!  Even more important - a VERY good charger, like the Maha Powerex MH-C9000. Then mark any cells that are slow to recharge, and dispose of them if they do not come right. Lol so true Gear List | Feed Back | My Site
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