i to know what type batteries this flash uses ,also can you use rechargeable batteries.
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I said it probably damaged my camera! Why would you worry about the batteries? It uses 4 AA batteries
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Uses AA batteries. You can buy the rechargeable ones, and use. Just get them recharged after each use.
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Honestly I doubt you can. They are pretty specific as to what they can be used on. I've tried them on several different flash units and from what I can tell, they only work on the units specified.
101013
Yes, you can use batteries. That's all I've ever used. They last pretty long. When the battery is getting low, there is a tendency for the red flashing light to stay on. This device actually works well
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are you using eTTL? if your flash is set to manual mode and full power, "+3" then it will use batteries very fast. if the 4AA batteries that power the flash are rechargeable, then you need to charge them right up until you put them into your flash, otherwise they will not have full power. and yes, you will need batteries within the 2400-2700 mAh range, otherwise batteries do not have enough power. also consider a power supply for faster recycle times. also note that lithium-ion batteries get too hot when in constant use and can damage the flash.
98724
It uses AAA batteries, i'm not sure if you can find rechagable batteries that can be used instead of the AAA batteries.
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I use rechargeable AA batteries. ..I picked up whatever was cheap at the local store.They work just fine...if you keep four in the camera and four charging, you'll never run out!
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It does not come with any batteries. How every it does run on ether type. Really great flash light.
480401
You can use rechargeable batteries, BUT ONLY if they are ALKALINE Batteries. This is what I was told, so best to do what they say. Good Luck!!!!!
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its difficult to say how long batteries last, as it can be variable and dependent upon the number of shots requiring flash, the number of times you turn on-off the camera between shots, and the amount of focusing and telephoto activities. I do use rechargeable batteries (I'm currently using 4-year old 2450 mAH NiMH batteries and easily shoot 150+ pics). With good new batteries, one should get considerably more battery life!
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I have had very good success with the chargeable batteries. I really like the flash lights I have two and a charger.
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Regular Lithium Ion batteries might be ok, but I would check with Canon first; they don't mention those in their manual and definitely do not use rechargeable Lithium ion batteries in this camera unless Canon says it's ok to do so. I was looking at a Nikon camera where they specifically mentioned that you can use regular Lithium ion batteries but not rechargeable Lithium ion batteries.
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The issue I had was the camera didn't recognize the battery anymore and I can't prove it but my flash stopped working also. I wouldn't purches this item.
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It depends on too many factors such as: What is the brand/model of your speedlite? How many batteries does it take? How often do you shoot with flash? Do you fire full-power blast with each flash? etc. So the answer could be anywhere between 200 to 2000 flashes. By the way, instead of using those low-capacity (1400mAh) batteries, get some decent batteries with 2000mAh of higher for your flash.
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Yes, you can use any brand of rechargeable batteries. I have used Sanyo, Amazon, Eveready, and others.
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It comes with a battery for the camera, not the flash, it takes 4 - AA batteries. Would suggest buying an extra battery for the camera. Orvill
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The two I ordered came with batteries but one of the flashlites did not work. We spent a lot of time trying to make it work---no luck. I wrote to the company but got no response at all.