Canon 430ex flashgun

TonyGribben | 22:31 Sat 19th Nov 2011 | Technology

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Can anybody tell me if it is safe to use rechargeable batteries in a Canon 430ex speedlite flashgun.
Thanks in advance

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4candles

According to page 8 here -

http://www.google.co....5bsZh7MrnuFF6U5XeAxiQ

AA NiMH are OK to use.

TonyGribben

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Thanks

mjwman

Rechargeables are the only way to go in this sort of equipment. They last a lot longer than ordinary cells. Not good for holding charge long term but in use they are far superior.
I am a pro doinb weddings with Nikon gear and I use flash all the time for fill in and balance etc and I get at least 350 to 400 shots out of one set.
I use Aldi's cheap and work fine.
Get the highest powered ones as they do differ. Mine are 2300mah.

TonyGribben

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Thanks mjwman, thought it would be O.K just needed confirmation.

4candles

"Standard" NiMHs do lose charge fairly quickly, but newer types are available which retain 75 - 85% of charge after 12 months. Which type to go for depends on usage patterns.

http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/aa.html

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