Flash battery pack

snappyantz · 2nd December 2008

Wondering have anyone used the Flash battery pack SHV-1 or the third party one available by East Gear ( http://www.eastgear.com/store/charge...set-p-102.html )?

microcosm · 3rd December 2008

I have tested the Eastgear CD 2X2 and it is an excellent power pack. The FL-50 became a totally new piece of gear altogether.

snappyantz · 3rd December 2008

great...to hear that.
Thanks

thomaschen · 7th January 2009

i have this flash pack from JL Photo..

http://www.jl-photo.net/products/flash-pack-adapter

it's only $90 and working great.. highly recommended..

francis79 · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by thomaschen

i have this flash pack from JL Photo..

http://www.jl-photo.net/products/flash-pack-adapter

it's only $90 and working great.. highly recommended..

hi, is there a specific model for the Oly fl50r, because it does not say in the page.

because it says in the page:

Models
Nikon
SB-11, SB-20, SB-22, SB-24, SB-25, SB-26, SB-27, SB-28, SB-28DX, SB-80DX, SB800
Canon
580 EXII, 580 EX, 550 EX, MR-14EX, MT-24EX
Sony / KM / Minolta
HVL-F56AM & HVL-F58AM

cater · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by thomaschen

i have this flash pack from JL Photo..

http://www.jl-photo.net/products/flash-pack-adapter

it's only $90 and working great.. highly recommended..

Eastgear is selling $69 for this. But I dont think is for Olympus Flash.

thomaschen · 7th January 2009

from the specification..Eastgear version only have 4400 mAh.. where as for JL Photo's set, you can insert 10 AA batteries.. if 1 AA battery is 2200 mAh, then 10 batteries will be 22k mAh.. which is 5 times more than Eastgear version..

and believe me, the flash pack will make recharge intervals shorter and more consistant even at full blast..

ya, but sadly currently they do not come with olym set.. guess in time to come, they will have..

Benares · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by thomaschen

from the specification..Eastgear version only have 4400 mAh.. where as for JL Photo's set, you can insert 10 AA batteries.. if 1 AA battery is 2200 mAh, then 10 batteries will be 22k mAh.. which is 5 times more than Eastgear version..

and believe me, the flash pack will make recharge intervals shorter and more consistant even at full blast..

ya, but sadly currently they do not come with olym set.. guess in time to come, they will have..

Sounds good, but to be honest, 10 AA batts can weigh quite a bit... and sure is a hassle to charge 10 AAs separately as compared to the CD 2x2. A cheaper alternative definitely but unfortunately, not for 4/3 users (at least for now)...

egnaro · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by thomaschen

from the specification..Eastgear version only have 4400 mAh.. where as for JL Photo's set, you can insert 10 AA batteries.. if 1 AA battery is 2200 mAh, then 10 batteries will be 22k mAh.. which is 5 times more than Eastgear version..

and believe me, the flash pack will make recharge intervals shorter and more consistant even at full blast..

ya, but sadly currently they do not come with olym set.. guess in time to come, they will have..

alamak... u posted here and say it work great!!! i thot ho seh liao!!! end up u say it is not for Olympus system.

Sianz 1/2... lol

thomaschen · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by egnaro

alamak... u posted here and say it work great!!! i thot ho seh liao!!! end up u say it is not for Olympus system.

Sianz 1/2... lol

pai sei pai sei.. i was looking for threads which says about flash pack, thought can find members who's using the same thing as me.. then came across this thread.. haha.. post without knowing it's olym sub-forum.. pai sei.. =)

egnaro · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by thomaschen

pai sei pai sei.. i was looking for threads which says about flash pack, thought can find members who's using the same thing as me.. then came across this thread.. haha.. post without knowing it's olym sub-forum.. pai sei.. =)

it okie!!!

thomaschen · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by Benares

Sounds good, but to be honest, 10 AA batts can weigh quite a bit... and sure is a hassle to charge 10 AAs separately as compared to the CD 2x2. A cheaper alternative definitely but unfortunately, not for 4/3 users (at least for now)...

ya true.. actually the JL Photo flash pack is very light (it's basically a casing that holds 6 AA batteries up), it also have smart machenism to cut power when over heating..

but normally when i shoot i just throw it into my bag, and the coiled cable is long enough for you (the photographer) to move around as you shoot.. i have no concert about the weight..

you may see the site, there have the picture.. http://www.jl-photo.net/products/flash-pack-adapter

pic speaks louder than me.. =p

cater · 7th January 2009

Originally Posted by thomaschen

from the specification..Eastgear version only have 4400 mAh.. where as for JL Photo's set, you can insert 10 AA batteries.. if 1 AA battery is 2200 mAh, then 10 batteries will be 22k mAh.. which is 5 times more than Eastgear version..

and believe me, the flash pack will make recharge intervals shorter and more consistant even at full blast..

ya, but sadly currently they do not come with olym set.. guess in time to come, they will have..

http://www.eastgear.com/store/camera...pe4-p-311.html

http://www.jl-photo.net/products/flash-pack-adapter

Read the Spec from JL Photo net. Insert 6 batts. I believe is the same item from Eastgear.

thomaschen · 7th January 2009

it's YongNuo branded.. the same brand as the famous JL Photo tripods.. great warranty coverage, service and product.. =)

francis79 · 24th January 2009

What powerpack is compatible for the Metz 58 af-1 for olympus (except the p76 powerpack of metz)

the one that is not too expensive

cater · 24th January 2009

Originally Posted by francis79

What powerpack is compatible for the Metz 58 af-1 for olympus (except the p76 powerpack of metz)

the one that is not too expensive

Nope, its not.

wrx_sti_22b · 25th January 2009

Chey, beside the expensive $599 one... the cheaper ones not for Olympus at all...

2nd December 2008	#1
snappyantz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 187	Flash battery pack Wondering have anyone used the Flash battery pack SHV-1 or the third party one available by East Gear ( http://www.eastgear.com/store/charge...set-p-102.html )?

3rd December 2008	#2
microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,024	Re: Flash battery pack I have tested the Eastgear CD 2X2 and it is an excellent power pack. The FL-50 became a totally new piece of gear altogether. __________________ Discuss and Share on Facebook

3rd December 2008	#3
snappyantz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 187	Re: Flash battery pack great...to hear that. Thanks

7th January 2009	#4
thomaschen Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 208	Re: Flash battery pack i have this flash pack from JL Photo.. http://www.jl-photo.net/products/flash-pack-adapter it's only $90 and working great.. highly recommended..

7th January 2009	#7
thomaschen Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 208	Re: Flash battery pack from the specification..Eastgear version only have 4400 mAh.. where as for JL Photo's set, you can insert 10 AA batteries.. if 1 AA battery is 2200 mAh, then 10 batteries will be 22k mAh.. which is 5 times more than Eastgear version.. and believe me, the flash pack will make recharge intervals shorter and more consistant even at full blast.. ya, but sadly currently they do not come with olym set.. guess in time to come, they will have..

7th January 2009	#14
thomaschen Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 208	Re: Flash battery pack it's YongNuo branded.. the same brand as the famous JL Photo tripods.. great warranty coverage, service and product.. =)

24th January 2009	#15
francis79 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11	Re: Flash battery pack What powerpack is compatible for the Metz 58 af-1 for olympus (except the p76 powerpack of metz) the one that is not too expensive

25th January 2009	#17
wrx_sti_22b Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: where Bill is... Posts: 3,627	Re: Flash battery pack Chey, beside the expensive $599 one... the cheaper ones not for Olympus at all...