Canon 580 EXII - Batteries?

[Freester]

Hi,

I am on the verge of purchasing a Canon 580 EXII speedlite.

I was just wondering what batteries people are using. I've read varying reports on the success of rechargeable batteries? Any advice or experience really appreciated...

TIA

Mark F

[markta]

Sanyo Eneloops are used in mine.

Ultra reliable :thumbs:

[68lbs]

AA's ...any other size won't fit :D

<serious mode> just Duracell ones tbh </serious mode>

[grumpybadger]

Another vote for Eneloops. Rechargables that retain their charge for a very long time. Great for occassional use...

[Gerods]

I use rechargeable. But like everything in life you get what you pay for.
Buy good quality and you shouldn't have a problem.

[admirable]

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/-/248/328/-/5891456/Uniross-U0105453-Ultra-Fast-Sprint-1-Hour-Charger/Product.html?searchtype=genre&P36=BERFK5

[DeadlySmurf]

AA's ...any other size won't fit :D

<serious mode> just Duracell ones tbh </serious mode>

What he said :wave:

[Trifid]

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/-/248/328/-/5891456/Uniross-U0105453-Ultra-Fast-Sprint-1-Hour-Charger/Product.html?searchtype=genre&P36=BERFK5

Are these any good? I need a new charger and would like another 4 batteries for my 430EX II. Currently have Energizer 2450mAh ones that seem OK but yet to run them down.

[admirable]

I use them on a 580EX II, I think Uniross is a good brand name for batts :shrug: and they are 2700's so they should be good on the face of things. In the real world they have never let me down but I don't do weddings etc and the only time I have pushed them was last weekend when I had a go at taking motox enduro pics in a dense wood. The flash was working hard and every now and then would 'miss' a flash due to the recharge rate.

The charger is great and comes with a 12v ciggy adapter for the car if you get stuck. :thumbs:

I've heard peeps say this isn't good for the batts as it cooks them but I have read a bit on this and never seen any proof or facts.

I would say these would suit most togs unless you're work involves mainly using the flash!

[Byker28i]

I use Ansmann same technology as the eneloops. They hold charge for ever and recharge in about 3 hours and seem to last well as well.

I get mine from Tantronics

http://www.tantronics.co.uk/acatalog/Ansmann.html

[whiteflyer]

I use 7dayshop 2700mAh and Tronic :shrug: 2500mAh ones both work fine with the 580 II

[Ant]

TBH, i bought 48 duracell plus AA batteries for the same price of a set of 2600mah batteries and a charger.

Made sense to me financially.

[Freester]

Thanks for the replies - I think I will just try normal AA batteries. If things start getting expensive look at investing in a quality set of rechargeables + charger.

[malla1962]

I use Energizer Ultimate litheum in mine and seem to last a age.:thumbs:

[strobemonkey]

Energizer with Energizer 15minute quick charger

[fraggle101]

I use 7dayshop 2700mAh and Tronic :shrug: 2500mAh ones both work fine with the 580 II


Im quite a heavy flash used for work! and iv done the Duracells!! they arnt a patch on these 7 day shop re-chargers!!

I must get at least a 10-20% faster recycle time with them!! and im normally a big fan of the copper tops!!

[Oakey22]

will those ones from poundland be anygood? you know the packs of about 24 for £1?

[fraggle101]

Doubt it!! but gotta give em a try at that price!! but they;ll lalst a dozen shots and die!! lol..

[pearce_jj]

they'll last a dozen shots and die...

... and leak and/or catch fire ...

[Bobby Canon]

Uniross hybrio and a 15 minute charger. Keep their charge for up to a year. No complaints yet. Always 4 in flashgun and 2 spare sets (of 4) in camera bag.