Chuck wrote:
Hello,
I have a EOS A2e with a 550ex and several lens. I use my Canon
24-85mm a lot. In mid-September I plan to shoot bicycle racers
(including Lance Armstrong) at the San Francisco Grand Prix. I look
forward to using my new flash. Last year I didn't have the flash and
many racer's faces had shadows.
My question is, how much time will my flash need to recharge
inbetween shots and how much can I improve this by getting a power
booster? What kind (brand and model) of power pack do you recommend?
Thanks very much.
Chuck
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Hi Chuck,
I use my flash quite a bit and here are two options.
You can use 1800 mah NiMH AA batteries that are rechargeable and will
provide a fast recycle (faster than alkaline) of about 1-2 seconds. They
will last about 70-100 shots outdoors. The good part is that they are
relatively inexpensive and you can carry two sets to be sure you have power.
I use these often when I want to travel light. Much much better than
alkalines.
Option 2: Use an external battery like a Quantum Turbo and you will have
almost instant recylcing and will last
several hundred shots. This is the way to go if you ablsolutely do not want
to be without flash power. The downside is the extra weight and you will
have a cord that runs from battery to Flash. Also $$$ not cheap.
Peter K
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