Bolt battery pack
Nov 26, 2014 02:29:02 #
do any of you fine folks use a Bolt battery pack, as opposed to a Nikon one. The Bolt is on sale at B&H for $60 right now, so it is much less than the Nikon version at $200. I was thinking of purchasing one and wanted the thoughts of others. Thanks!
Nov 26, 2014 05:09:44 #
I have one that came with one of my SB910....and with fresh battery's its very nice recycle time and extended my shots from just under 300 to over 600 shots. Think I mite order 2 more at this sale price.
Nov 26, 2014 06:30:42 #
Nov 26, 2014 06:36:31 #
Hi Chris. I have 2 of these I use for weddings when I do second shooter. You can't go wrong at the price!!
Erv
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cjc2 wrote:
do any of you fine folks use a Bolt battery pack, as opposed to a Nikon one. The Bolt is on sale at B&H for $60 right now, so it is much less than the Nikon version at $200. I was thinking of purchasing one and wanted the thoughts of others. Thanks!
Nov 26, 2014 07:03:08 #
Also on sale
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/840795-REG/Bolt_CBP_C1_Compact_Battery_Pack.html/prm/alsVwDtl
Years ago, I used nicads but did not like the performance and went back to alkaline batteries. I have never used lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries. How good are these?
As for the Bolt, do the flash still use or need to have batteries in it? How does the Bolt work? I presume it is still putting 6 V into flash but with more current. At that price, I doubt if it has much of a storage circuit or am I wrong?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/840795-REG/Bolt_CBP_C1_Compact_Battery_Pack.html/prm/alsVwDtl
Years ago, I used nicads but did not like the performance and went back to alkaline batteries. I have never used lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries. How good are these?
As for the Bolt, do the flash still use or need to have batteries in it? How does the Bolt work? I presume it is still putting 6 V into flash but with more current. At that price, I doubt if it has much of a storage circuit or am I wrong?
Nov 26, 2014 07:50:05 #
I bought a couple of the Bolt units for my SB800 flashes when the Nikon pack was unavailable. The one made by Bolt met my needs well. I wouldn't hesitate buying another.
I use Eneloop NiMH batteries in them and yes, you still have to have a set in he flash.
I use Eneloop NiMH batteries in them and yes, you still have to have a set in he flash.
Nov 26, 2014 15:11:49 #
I bought two off brand units on eBay for $39.00 each and they work great on my Canon flashes. I have had them for about 6 months now and no problems.
Nov 26, 2014 15:19:56 #
Thanks all. I ordered a bolt from B&H an hou ago - and more batteries to go with it!
Nov 27, 2014 08:02:57 #
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