The flash needs AAs inside it to power its internal electronics. They don't recharge the flash capacitors when you have a HV input, but run the computer/lcd/indicator lights, etc. Good luck.
Mike "K. Michael Rose" wrote: > > Can anyone tell me if the 550 requires batteries to be fresh in the > internal holder while using an external pack (such as the Transistor > Pack E)? Or is there something wrong with my pack and or flash? I've > asked a few of the other photographers and they all think the same thing > - that the HV input should bypass the internal power...however, to be > honest, we all have never given this much thought before. > > As I'm covering the Moscow situation, I'd appreciate a quick reply... > > Thanks -- Michael Shupe M.J.Shupe Photography Michigan Tech University www.northernlightsgallery.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
