Batteries for 430EX ii flash

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I just got my first speedlite, a 430 EX ii, to try and get into some portrait photography. I was just wondering what batteries people use with their speedlites. Should I use rechargable ones or do they lack enough power?

Can someone recommend a good battery for me. :thumbs:
 
Use rechargeable. You'll save yourself a small fortune.

i've got 4 x GP 2700 batteries in mine. It will do several hundred cycles over the course of a weekend without a recharge.
 
I must be missing something... the Sanyo Eneloops are only rated at 2000 mAh's for AA's or so the internet says?

I use Duracell 2650 mAh and Uniross 2700 mAh batteries with a 15 min charge (for those emergency charges!) and a Technoline (Intelligent Charger) for slower charging and refreshing knackered batteries.

I got the Duracell jobbies for about £5 per pack from BatteryStation.
 
EMA747 said:
Looks like a good price. The only problem is I could really do with them by Saturday to take on holiday.
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7dayshop are very slow so they won't be any good.....:thinking:.....I did see some for sale in Asda and I think they were really cheap too, so it might be worth a look in there if you have one nearby! :thumbs:
 
Another here for Eneloops. They are fully charged when you receive them so can be used immediately, they retain their charge for months, so stick them/flash/whatever in the camera bag and you know they will work! They give full power almost right up to discharge and last for ages...and ages....and ages, well, you get the picture! (pun intended!)

By the way, if you order them from Amazon, they usually arrive in 2/3 days, but if in a hurry, specify next day delivery!
 
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I like the sound of the Eneloops. I'll go into Nottingham tomorrow and see if I can track any down. Might be a long shot though......
 
I use some Duracell rechargeables.. once did two whole weddings on one set! :) They were dying towards the end of the 2nd one, so swapped out for fresh ones for the first dance.. but I was impressed :)
 
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I must be missing something... the Sanyo Eneloops are only rated at 2000 mAh's for AA's or so the internet says?
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The Eneloops are I think 2100mAh, the big advantage of them is they retain the charge (over 80%) in 12months time due to the different chemistry they use. The advantage of this is you can keep them in the flash for a long time without the need to re-charge them. The normal NmH chemistry has a much larger self discharge rate and you could not rely on them to have retained the charge.

It depend on how you use batteries. If you discharge several packs of cells each time you shoot there is nothing to be gained from the Eneloops. The Eneloops really give you the longer shelf life of alkaline cells with the re-chargeability and higher output current of the NmH chemistry.

Personally I find them the best option for me.
 
EMA747 said:
I like the sound of the Eneloops. I'll go into Nottingham tomorrow and see if I can track any down. Might be a long shot though......
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You won't regret it! I have replaced all my rechargables with Eneloops. (or will have when the last two sets give up the ghost!)
 
Anyone know off-hand which of the major highstreet shops might sell Eneloops? John Lewis migth be worth a look and how about Dixons/Crurrys/PC World/Maplins?
 
Encore 2700 mAh

I have 12 of these that I use consistently at weddings for all my flashes. Excellent set of batteries, cannot fault them in any way.
 
seltechpc said:
The Eneloops are I think 2100mAh, the big advantage of them is they retain the charge (over 80%) in 12months time due to the different chemistry they use. The advantage of this is you can keep them in the flash for a long time without the need to re-charge them. The normal NmH chemistry has a much larger self discharge rate and you could not rely on them to have retained the charge.

It depend on how you use batteries. If you discharge several packs of cells each time you shoot there is nothing to be gained from the Eneloops. The Eneloops really give you the longer shelf life of alkaline cells with the re-chargeability and higher output current of the NmH chemistry.

Personally I find them the best option for me.
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Ah! cheers for the info, that'll explain the relatively low capacity of them then - not that that's a bad thing just differing requirements or priorities from a set of AA's that's all.

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Yep I use Sanyo eneloops for the 430 ex ii, does the job fabulously!
 
Depends on the charger!

I use my 430EX so rarely, but the Eneloops always seem full and I never seem to have to charge them! I think they were tested thoroughly on here somewhere and after like a year still had 90odd% charge or something... what I'm trying to say is:

ENELOOPS +another1 :D:thumbs:
 
Im wary of the charger that 7day provide with the eneloops. The batteries get really hot when using it.
 
I'd like to put in a recommendation for:

1. http://www.component-shop.co.uk as a supplier - used them for years, quick delivery and cheap with it.

2. The low self discharge 'eneloop type' batteries that the above sell. Click on Batteries > Std Rechargeable > AA, for batteries for the 430.

-Rob
 
EMA747 said:
How long do the Eneloops take to fully charge?
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I use a 7dayshop 1 hour charger and they charge in ........................1 hour :D
 
Duracell rechargables do the job for me, couple of quid in Tescos with the charger...
 
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