Better solutions other than CP-E3?

[707_FIRER]

Hi Canonites,

Wonder if u peeps have any other recommendations for battery packs rather CP-E3.
As i am using a CP-E3 realise its sucks my 8 Sanyo 2500mh btys like mad...
Need to change another set of 8 btys every 2 hrs...
How many bty should i carry then is enuff??? Gosh....

Do help me by suggesting the better models of battery pack and where can i get them.
Thank you a million!

[frostyIntrepid]

hmm I am using CP-E3 with Powerex 2700mah. so far it's good for me.

you might want to try Quantum if the CP-E3 is not good enough.

[FilterFunk]

Quantum is a very powerful and refreshes faster than CP-E3. definitely recommeded if you have the budget.

[Denosha]

Eh.. I think its ur Sanyos that are acting up? The Powerex batts i'm using holds charge A LOT better than my Sanyo 2300s and 2500s. In fact, the set of Powerex batts I have in my cp-e3 has only been charged once and I've had them in there for like dunno how many months and have fired at least a few hundred flash shots without 'em running flat.

[KHC]

How about sony cycleEnergy 2700mAh or GP 2700 mAh with CP-E3?
Any advise ,which is much better compare to powerex bat 2700?

[+evenstar]

u use flash a lot that 12 batts can only last u 2hrs??

[Denosha]

Originally Posted by KHC How about sony cycleEnergy 2700mAh or GP 2700 mAh with CP-E3? Any advise ,which is much better compare to powerex bat 2700?

Sony batteries are actually made by Sanyo (at least last time, not so sure about the current batch). The Powerex batts are already very good, how to find something that is "much better"? The way you put it is as though Powerex batts CMI or something. Try 'em. You won't regret.

[jlchong]

Even the sanyo batts last for ages in my CP E3. definitely more than a day. i think its ya batteries that give u problems

[707_FIRER]

Sorry i think you got me wrong...
I was saying that 8 Bty onli lasted me 2hrs....
When i am covering an event.... easily 2000 shots per event...
so definitely need to change after around 2hrs...
If u ask me how do i tell that the CP-E3 is getting weaker...
I tell by the number of continuous burst ... Example, initially 8 burst continuous then when its weak it will onli drop to 4 in a row... .

Originally Posted by +evenstar u use flash a lot that 12 batts can only last u 2hrs??

[707_FIRER]

I ruled that out cos... i just got my Sanyo bty replaced from their service centre , behind heerens a few months ago...

Originally Posted by jlchong Even the sanyo batts last for ages in my CP E3. definitely more than a day. i think its ya batteries that give u problems

[707_FIRER]

Btw do you have any recommendation abt which Quantum power pack is suitable...
Boy... me here know nuts abt quantum.... or where can i get them... how about the cable???

Originally Posted by FilterFunk Quantum is a very powerful and refreshes faster than CP-E3. definitely recommeded if you have the budget.

[707_FIRER]

Thanks for yr reply... hows many continuous shots can yr Powerex 2700mah hold until it gets weaker(or cant have the initial performance)?

Originally Posted by frostyIntrepid hmm I am using CP-E3 with Powerex 2700mah. so far it's good for me. you might want to try Quantum if the CP-E3 is not good enough.

[EastGear]

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[jlchong]

eastgear>> ooh.. how much is that?

[+evenstar]

Originally Posted by 707_FIRER Sorry i think you got me wrong... I was saying that 8 Bty onli lasted me 2hrs.... When i am covering an event.... easily 2000 shots per event... so definitely need to change after around 2hrs... If u ask me how do i tell that the CP-E3 is getting weaker... I tell by the number of continuous burst ... Example, initially 8 burst continuous then when its weak it will onli drop to 4 in a row... .

ok you're a heavy flash user

[+evenstar]

Originally Posted by EastGear

how long can the batt last on standby mode? (ie self-discharge)

[Ivan11]

A nice product, can be a good alternative to Quantum

[scud]

i assuming u are using CPE3 with 580EX.
there is a C.Fn 07 on the flash, related to the method of flash recycling. it will drain the ext power source if you choose setting 1.

[CYRN]

Originally Posted by scud i assuming u are using CPE3 with 580EX. there is a C.Fn 07 on the flash, related to the method of flash recycling. it will drain the ext power source if you choose setting 1.

He flashes 2000 times in 2 hours... sure batt flat one.

Use Quantum loh... but then the one to suffer will be the flash bulb.