Canon 580 EXII - Batteries?

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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...

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

<serious mode> just Duracell ones tbh </serious mode>
 
I use rechargeable. But like everything in life you get what you pay for.
Buy good quality and you shouldn't have a problem.
 
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!
 
I use 7dayshop 2700mAh and Tronic :shrug: 2500mAh ones both work fine with the 580 II
 
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.
 
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.
 
Energizer with Energizer 15minute quick charger
 
whiteflyer said:
I use 7dayshop 2700mAh and Tronic :shrug: 2500mAh ones both work fine with the 580 II
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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!!
 
Doubt it!! but gotta give em a try at that price!! but they;ll lalst a dozen shots and die!! lol..
 
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.
 
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