Did anybody used this pack with 600 EX flash, what is the recycle time?
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I have 3 600 EX's and 3 CP-E4's. I use NiMH batteries in both the flash units and packs. As a professional, I have shot with these in many different scenarios, with various lenses and ISO's, and have never felt frustrated waiting for recycling. They are not quite as fast as Quantum lead-acid packs, but I am very happy.
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I have not used this flash but can verify that these units are effective. When we shoot without them the batteries in our flashes overheat and this drains them prematurely. With this unit, you are adding 8 batteries to the system which greatly extends the shoot time and quickens the recovery.
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I use them with 580 EXII and they are excellent. I'd contact Pixel Power through their website and ask them directly about compatibility with the 600 EX-RT. Saying that I just found out that it is comparable according to Flash Zebra's website. http://flashzebra.com/products/0265/index.shtml
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I used it for a week, shooting mostly stills, but some video and only then did it show as low battery. Of course, if you shoot a lot of video, the battery life will probably plummet (but I don't know that for sure). Did not use the flash much at all (so I don't know how that affects it). For normal shooting, you can probably get by with the included battery and one spare.
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Thank you for your inquiry. In regards to your question, the recycle time of the DSLR400v is 1-6 seconds. Actual weight of the flash is 0.58 lbs (without batteries). If you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact us directly at 800-991-3350.
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The SB800 holds enough power for 3 auto TTL flashes. However final recycling can be 3 seconds once it has used up stored energy after 3 shots.Add the 5th battery with extended compartment or hook up to external power source and fires and recycles faster. Find specifications on Nikon site, or google the specifications of this flash. If you are taking photos at higher iso like 1200 or 1600 iso, it will not use as much flash power.
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I took photos in rapid succession with the flash always on and it lasted between 260-280 photos before I changed it out, only because it was on the last bar. It recharges very fast in an hour or two. I have done this numerous times with similar results. They are a notch below the Nikon batteries as far as how many photos could be taken on a single charge, but they are still very good and way cheaper. I used them more than the Nikon battery, because they are cheaper to replace.
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Kevin, I wish I had the definitive answer. However, the power pack does work with the 430, 550 EZ, 550 EXII, and 580 EXII, and I doubt they all of a sudden changed the external power connection on the side of the unit. Also, the Canon CP-E4 external power pack does work with the 580 EX II and their website says it also works with the 600 EX-RT. So that would seem to indicate they use the same external connections and voltages. Bill
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The Canon Speedlight 600 EX Flash is excelente, I used it with my Canon 7D.
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Yup, 4 AAs just like the previous models. You can use your preferred type of battery of course , but that's the size. Side note/update that I may post later: You are paying big bucks for only a little bit more power and recycle time and built in radio transmitter. If you really know how to make the most of your flash, you can get the same results using much cheaper flashes. Worthwhile reference: Scott Robert Lim courses.Sorry, prob more info than you asked for!
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Not as quick as my Sony 700 but recycle time is acceptable for what I need the camera for. I would say that it is about 2 to 3 seconds.
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I use two of them constantly and they have never failed. It's also one of the few at this price to go down to 1/32nd power, most only go 1/16th. Flash bulbs are replaceable for around $30. Just don't plug them both into the same outlet if you want decent and predictable recycle times.
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check out the manual, its doing both (charging flash and writing cached buffer on the memory), meaning i may well need an external (ohh gooding!!!! more stuff for my camera) so for such a case, what external flash unit would you recommend, cause i've been looking at the at different ones, and the one that fits my needs the best according to what i've seen is the 430EX II by canon, what your insight is it to much to little?
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I have had substantially better battery life than that with my copy and Eneloop NiMH batteries. However the flash will definitely not work in TTL mode except with a Fuji camera. Slave mode will definitely work fine, and probably manual mode as well.
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I have rechargeable AA's but its not a pack. They lasted over 300 pics though!
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Depending on how much you use flash, delve frequently into menus, etc., you can usually expect pretty decent battery life. I've gone a whole day shooting over 200 exposures without depleting the battery entirely.
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No sure but online had some great videos of it being used for acrobatic ski jumpers and was very fast. Also i have a brand new 600 ex in the box if you want it $400.00 never used it. Also have canon 5d mark iii nice brand new must sell. 786-514-8082 Ask for Art
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I use rechargeable AA's. I buy either Duracell or energizer, and depending on how much I zoom or use the special filters, I get around 200-250 pictures per charge. I keep two sets charged when I'm on vacation, one in the camera and one in my bag, just in case I need extras. I haven't taken any video, so I can't help with that. I've used photo lithiums in another Fuji and gotten pretty good results as well. I wouldn't recommend using just basic batteries unless it was an emergency because you don't get a whole lot of photo time with regular AA's.