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SDJNJ
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Jun 12, 2005 09:54 |  #1

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!


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Jun 12, 2005 15:33 |  #2

You can't beat a Quantum battery for recycle time. (Turbo, Bantam)
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Jun 12, 2005 18:18 |  #3

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?


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Jun 13, 2005 04:40 |  #4

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


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Jun 13, 2005 10:39 |  #5

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.

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Jun 14, 2005 08:31 |  #6

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


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Jun 14, 2005 10:35 as a reply to  @ dphotomania's post |  #7

dphotomania wrote:
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?!


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