Canon 430EXII Flash

Dogdots

Can the Canon 430EXII be used on the 5DMKii?

divamum

Sure can

Dogdots

divamum wrote: »

Sure can

Thanks D

Dogdots

Another question .. What's the difference between these two ... just a charger?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/571297-USA/Canon_2805B002_430EX_II_Speedlite_TTL.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/571295-REG/Canon_2805B002Q_430EX_II_Speedlite_TTL.html

divamum

Yes. The second one comes with rechargeable batteries and a charger. Save your money and invest in some eneloop or tenergy batteries, and a LaCrosse or Maha charger (assuming you don't already have batteries/charger).

Dogdots

divamum wrote: »

Yes. The second one comes with rechargeable batteries and a charger. Save your money and invest in some eneloop or tenergy batteries, and a LaCrosse or Maha charger (assuming you don't already have batteries/charger).

Thank-you

BradfordBenn

Okay Divamum. My interest is Piqued, can you explain more about the battery options? I am going through them faster than I thought and want faster cycle times... so since I am using a 430EXII I figured I would ask here.

divamum

Nothing special, BB - I've just found the Tenergy and Eneloops seem to hold their charge better during use as well as between uses. The Maha and LaCrosse chargers keep them in decent condition and charge pretty quickly, and the batteries and they just *work*. YMMV, but it works for me!

cmason

+1 on Eneloop. The Eneloop batteries are rechargable NiMH batteries that keep their charge in storage, so that you can charge them and toss them in the bag, and they will be ready to go when you need them. They don't hold a charge quite as well as a new pack of alkaline batteries, but far better than older NiMH batteries that were dead the next day.

Just about every battery brand now makes similar batteries, just look for the label that says 'precharged', and they are like the Eneloops. If they don't say 'precharged' they are the older kind. The older kind are usually much cheaper as well (and rare these days). I have Duracell Rechargeable Precharged, Rayovac Precharged, and the Eneloops. I find the Eneloops at Costco for a good deal. I also have, and recommend the LaCrosse BC-900.

Its not often listed, but if you can, purchase the battery with the highest listed mAh (my Eneloops are 1900 mAh, Duracell are 2000 mAh, and Rayovac are 2100 mAh).

BradfordBenn

Thanks