Olympus E3 and FL50 Flash working with Charger Devices CD-2X2 Power Pack

[EastGear]

Olympus E3 and FL50 Flash working with Charger Devices CD-2X2 Power Pack

[kenjii]

can consider

cheers

[Esnap]

If can give more info, like flash recycle time? no. of fire per full charge..and so... think will draw more customer

[VSonic06]

as well as how much?

[EastGear]

Hi Guys,

EastGear has launched the CD-2X2, a lithium ploymer battery pack capable of powering more than 1200 full flash on Olympus FL50 with a recycle time of around 1s.
RRP is S$799 (US$530) and includes cable.

We apologise that we have limited Olympus cables (2 sets).

The promotional launch price is S$699 including the Cable for FL50 Flash.

User Guide and Specifications

Warranty is 6 months for the battery.

[selamatlzh]

Full power recycle 1s ?

[drakon09]

Ah... beautifully done!

[EastGear]

Yes, M mode 1/1 at 1s - 1.2s

Originally Posted by selamatlzh Full power recycle 1s ?

[drakon09]

1 sec?

Ok peeps, prudence needed here - or else it'll be multiple trips to the service centre to replace the blown bulb!

[EastGear]

Yes the Charger Devices CD-2X2 Power Pack has the Horse Power to fire the Flash on M mode 1/1 at every 1s – 1.2s.

Then again, that doesn’t means you should or will use M mode 1/1 every time.

The likely time you will use at Full Power is during Group Shots, but then again, it is very unlikely that you will fire your Flash like machine guns.

Let say you are covering an events or wedding, with TTL or M mode 1/8+ -, you will not loose any shots due to lack of constant supply of battery power to your flash.

Originally Posted by drakon09 1 sec? Ok peeps, prudence needed here - or else it'll be multiple trips to the service centre to replace the blown bulb!

[drakon09]

Originally Posted by EastGear Yes the Charger Devices CD-2X2 Power Pack has the Horse Power to fire the Flash on M mode 1/1 at every 1s – 1.2s. Then again, that doesn’t means you should or will use M mode 1/1 everytime. The likely time you will use at Full Power is during Group Shots, but then again, it is very unlikely that you will fire your Flash like machine guns.

It's the curse of digital - there will be those who will machine gun, just because they can (but normally a bulb replacement will straighten them out).

Still, it's great performance at a great price!

[selamatlzh]

Originally Posted by EastGear Yes the Charger Devices CD-2X2 Power Pack has the Horse Power to fire the Flash on M mode 1/1 at every 1s – 1.2s. Then again, that doesn’t means you should or will use M mode 1/1 every time. The likely time you will use at Full Power is during Group Shots, but then again, it is very unlikely that you will fire your Flash like machine guns. Let say you are covering an events or wedding, with TTL or M mode 1/8+ -, you will not loose any shots due to lack of constant supply of battery power to your flash.

Can you do me a favour ? On M mode, zoom the flash all the way then full power cycle and time the recycle time. If this is what you have tested then is fine.

[EastGear]

This is how we have tested the flash.

Originally Posted by selamatlzh Can you do me a favour ? On M mode, zoom the flash all the way then full power cycle and time the recycle time. If this is what you have tested then is fine.

[troyjbon]

Wow. Finally someone came up to offer us this in front of our door step. No need to look around. hehe

[artfakeme]

Bought it, used it. All I can say that its 5 thumbs up! Awsum!!! Shot in a CC for 5 hours with bounce flash accessorised with flip it, and the 5 green light still remain 5 at the end of the day.

[troyjbon]

Wish they could like sell a similiar stuff but cheaper like the Canon flash battery pack. Only $200++

[drakon09]

Originally Posted by troyjbon Wish they could like sell a similiar stuff but cheaper like the Canon flash battery pack. Only $200++

Well, you get what you pay for.

Sure there are cheaper battery packs out there, but this is currently the cheapest 2x2 out there (I think).

[bernards]

Originally Posted by drakon09 Well, you get what you pay for. Sure there are cheaper battery packs out there, but this is currently the cheapest 2x2 out there (I think).

Hi drakon09, just curious, what does the 2x2 mean?

[cyrilng]

Originally Posted by bernards Hi drakon09, just curious, what does the 2x2 mean?

Think it means can power 2 flashes at one time.

Very tempted to go back to using battery pack for my flash.