SB900 queries

[VainKid]

Hi people actually was googling on sb900 before buying and I notice using 4aa battery it's drain 2.5x faster n refresh rate is 2-3s compare to SD-9 which is 1s rf rate. How did u guys manage the power source for sb900 or do u guys spend 300-400 on sd-9?

Pls advice

 

[geraldkhoo]

I always bring extra packs of batteries with me

 

[VainKid]

Rechargables? Is the rf rate a hindrance to you? Thanks

 

[geraldkhoo]

Rechargables? Is the rf rate a hindrance to you? Thanks

So far no. You can adjust the aperture / shutter speed / ISO so that less power is used from the flash for each shot.

 

[Squid]

... sb900 .... 4aa battery it's drain 2.5x faster n refresh rate is 2-3s compare to SD-9 which is 1s rf rate. How did u guys manage the power source for sb900 or do u guys spend 300-400 on sd-9?

Try keeping a lookout in BnS section for second hand SD-8A which is usable on SB-900.

 

[Numnumball]

How did u guys manage the power source for sb900 or do u guys spend 300-400 on sd-9?

Pls advice

Extra packs of enelops for me.. not a major concern.. Sd-9 is never essential unless u shoot events or weddings so as to speak.. i felt

 

[VainKid]

Gosh thank u guys cheerios

 

[PCYL]

diy battery pack

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189378

 

[pokiemon]

1) use external battery pack
2) go for 2700mAh batteries
3) depends on how u use ur flash e.g. bounce off ceilings use more battery

 

[VainKid]

1) use external battery pack
2) go for 2700mAh batteries
3) depends on how u use ur flash e.g. bounce off ceilings use more battery

Care to eleborate further? Sorry I'm noob