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From: Chip Louie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 1:56 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: EOS Extra power for 550ex
>
> 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
>
Hey Chuck,
I like the Quantum Turbo or Turbo Z for this application. I shoot mostly
motor sports, yacht racing and portraits and use 540EZ's with my EOS 1n's
and 1nRS bodies. They cycle my 540EZ's at full output in about 1-2 seconds
and almost instantly when used as daylight fill in A-TTL mode. When I use a
540EZ flash as daylight fill on an EOS 1n w/booster with film advance speed
set to high (6FPS), I find I can shoot nearly continuously! The Quantum
Turbo Batteries are the fastest cycling portable external high voltage
battery packs available and work great for the 550EX and 540EZ Canon
flashes.
I have a couple of good used Turbos and find that I don't really need two of
them so I'd be interested in selling one for about half what B&H sells them
for though you'll need a cable for it. I bought the second one while
getting the first one a new battery. Email me if you have an interest.
Cheers/Chip
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