Which external battery pack is the best for this flash?
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I use both the Canon & Bolt battery pack with eneloop batteries. I also use the quantum turbo sc but you'll have to buy a special quantum cable.
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Yes! That is the flash we use it on and it works great! You need to remember to have 4 batteries in the flash as well though or else this pack will not work!
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I haven't really gauged how long the battery lasts; much depends on flash usage, video vs. stills, etc. But, the battery in my new camera out lasts its predecessor, and I don't even give battery life a second thought. If you're worried, get a second, back-up battery.
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yes, you would do well to purchase a separate flash device for better battery life
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It charges pretty fast-like an hour or so,but if you're planning to shoot more than 200 photos at one try,I'd get another battery- there are bunch of them on eBay for $5-8,any would work.
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I am sorry...I do not know which camera this is, but I can assure you that this flash can produce a great deal of light and syncs very nicely with Canon cameras. I love this flash and I love being able to charge the batteries quickly. The little case to store that battery is awesome as well. Every time I use this flash (if for a short time) I always remove the batteries and I have enjoyed a long life on the batteries! I can say, you will not find a better deal this this!
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Yes. I just used it. I have about 50 hours on it and it has been reliable and produces a very controlled flash.
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I bought the extra battery. The original sent with the Birb Elite package lasts about 65% of the time the after market one on amazon does. I charge both and have the spare ready for when either dies. Its little cost compared to missing a video or great picture shorts that come once in a life time. When only taking 16 mp pictures the battery goes forever. When on Wide angle video I get about 3 plus hours on the packaged battery and almost 4.5 on the aftermarket.
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This is not an external battery pack for your camera. It is exclusive to 5xx and 6xx flashes.Edit: reading @seldom satisfied's answer, it makes me think you might have had a different use intended for this. If you wanted to make this battery pack attach to your camera, then as @seldom said, it's going to be difficult. You should have the battery pack (if you have a compatible flash and want to use it for that purpose) either strapped to your person (it has a belt strap that works great) or strapped to your light stand, if you take that approach. You could loop it around your neck using any sort of supplementary strap, strap it to your arm, put it in a large pocket, whatever. This is not an external battery pack for your camera. It is exclusive to 5xx and 6xx flashes.Edit: reading @seldom satisfied's answer, it makes me think you might have had a different use intended for this. If you wanted to make this battery pack attach to your camera, then as @seldom said, it's going to be difficult. You should have the battery pack (if you have a compatible flash and want to use it for that purpose) either strapped to your person (it has a belt strap that works great) or strapped to your light stand, if you take that approach. You could loop it around your... » Read More This is not an external battery pack for your camera. It is exclusive to 5xx and 6xx flashes.Edit: reading @seldom satisfied's answer, it makes me think you might have had a different use intended for this. If you wanted to make this battery pack attach to your camera, then as @seldom said, it's going to be difficult. You should have the battery pack (if you have a compatible flash and want to use it for that purpose) either strapped to your person (it has a belt strap that works great) or strapped to your light stand, if you take that approach. You could loop it around your neck using any sort of supplementary strap, strap it to your arm, put it in a large pocket, whatever. « Show Less
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You must use AAA batteries with the flash. It does not use the camera battery.
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I agree with earlier answers. The external battery charger from Amazon has worked well for me for the several months I've owned the camera. I keep a battery charging so that I can swap in a fresh battery at the beginning of a day of heavy shooting, or carry it as a spare if the battery in the camera dies. The external charger that I purchased came with two batteries, so that means I have three batteries to play with.
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The one that I use is the Sony DCR-VX2000 Camcorder Battery Lithium-Ion (6900 mAh) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00301UMEK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If the light is not on full blast I can get over 4 hours out of it. At full, maybe three. there are some disadvantages to the size of this battery...namely the weight. at times it is too heavy for the light mount and (unless screwed in tight) can tip over. my suggestion get one large battery and one regular battery. the more varied your bag the less likely you will be in a pinch. either way, great light! all my friends in NYC were floored about how good it is compared to the competition
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HVLF20M is what I own. I highly recommend it. it's relatively compact, inexpensive and a great flash. I love the bounce feature that allows you to bounce the flash off the ceiling for those indoor shots. Makes those indoor pictures PERFECT!
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I'm using Powerex 2700 mAh rechargeables (which even after breakin are more in the 2400-2500 mAh range) and get over 400 shots easily, however that's with minimal use of the flash.Sanyo Eneloops would also be excellent batteries for this camera.I would never consider using nonrechargeables in a digital camera. If you take a lot of photos then rechargeables will more than pay for themselves.
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YONGNUO YN560 IV YN-560IV Wireless Flash Speedlite Master + Slave Flash + Built-in Trigger System for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Fujifilm Panasonic Digital CamerasI used this one as a flash driven slave. Half the price and accepts external battery packs!
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Thanks for the rundown and for the tip. SterlingTek SterlingTek's POWWER brand Canon Powershot SD790 NB-5L battery 1400mAH would be the way to go, but I'm penny-pinching, and 14. + 8. (shipping) for the SterlingTek is 12. more than the Lenmar, so I think I'll have to spin the wheel and hope I receive a non-dud from them. SterlingTek make a sweet little car charger for that battery also (15. + 8.) that would be very handy, but now we're talking fantasy purchases. I shouldn't be shopping, I should be digging myself out of debt.
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I'm not an expert about this. You mean how many seconds after it flashes? I got timed 3 seconds [per cycle] depending on your battery. I used a rechargeable battery that is specific for the external flash. I compared disposable batteries and rechargeable batteries for this camera flash, I find the latter more to it than the disposable ones. I hope this helps.