Batteries in your Speedlite!
Oct 27, 2014 12:09:04 #
Madman wrote:
I would not suggest using vinegar to clean anything electronic. It is an acid and any residue will cause corrosion on it's own. WD40 is a safer choice or Contact Cleaner.
I would not suggest using vinegar to clean anything electronic. It is an acid and any residue will cause corrosion on it's own. WD40 is a safer choice or Contact Cleaner.
Yes, vinegar has acidic properties, which is why I cleaned everything off well with alcohol. Instead of WD40, I would recommend either silicon or electric spray.
Oct 27, 2014 12:14:02 #
nimbushopper wrote:
FWIW I have eneloop rechargeables in my SB600 for years and have never had any corrosion. They hold their charge very well too.
Eneloop? What are they?
ronny
Oct 27, 2014 12:18:01 #
LFingar wrote:
I have had Energizer Ultimate Lithium (non-rechargable) in my 430EXII for about 2 1/2 yrs now. I never take them out. Can't seem to wear them out either. Never even checked or replaced them before going on vacation a few weeks ago. Just stuck the flash in my bag. Took a whole bunch of interior shots of the USS Missouri with no problem. It still test fires and recycles as quickly as when I first put them in. I've never used a rechargable that lasts as long as these things have.
One set of non-rechargeable batteries last for years? How much do they cost and where can I buy them?
ronny
Oct 27, 2014 12:21:24 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
I agree, Eneloops are great batteries.
Yep Eneloops technology is the best out there. They can hold a charge for several years and give you several thousand recharges.
Generally it the rechargeable does not give you the mAh s on the package don't buy it. AA should be up around 2500 and AAA around 800.
Also a good charger would help and extend the life.
We are slowly eliminating all our alkaline batteries.
Oct 27, 2014 12:27:35 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Well, thought I'd post this: Normally, when done ... (show quote)
How old were the batteries?
Oct 27, 2014 13:23:55 #
davidheald1942 wrote:
One set of non-rechargeable batteries last for years? How much do they cost and where can I buy them?
ronny
ronny
Just about any big box store. Just look for Energizer Ultimate Lithium on the battery rack. Not cheap, and I can't guarantee you the same results that I get. I tend to go months without using my flash, but when I do I shoot quite a bit, then put it away again. Your results could very well be much different from mine. They have a 15 yr shelf life so I don't worry much about leaving them in my flash.
Oct 27, 2014 14:00:06 #
Thanks for the reminder! I always remove the batteries from my 430 Speedlite before putting it away, but in the event I forget, I now know a quick fix!
Oct 27, 2014 16:57:56 #
banjonut wrote:
How old were the batteries?
They were about 6 months old, so I was really surprised to see the corrosion on the one. Plus they were Duracell.
I have used eneloops on some of my RC equipment as well as Li ions. Never had a problem with either.
I will be upgrading those batteries to eneloops.
Oct 27, 2014 17:23:51 #
davidheald1942 wrote:
One set of non-rechargeable batteries last for years? How much do they cost and where can I buy them?
ronny
ronny
You can find Eneloop batteries at Batteries Plus Bulbs. They usually have them in stock. If not, have them order them for you. A set of 4 is $24.99 (2500mAh version) plus tax. B&H also stocks them. The older version (2000mAh) sells for $19.99 with the charger or $24.11 for an 8 pack without the charger. They also have the 2500mAh version for $41.65 for a 4 pack without a charger. You don't have to use their charger.
Oct 27, 2014 23:19:52 #
Oct 27, 2014 23:35:02 #
I use alkaline batteries in my Canon Speedlites. Typically, I leave the batteries in the Speedlites. So far I have not experienced any battery corrosion.
The OP did not specify what kind of batteries he used. El cheapo batteries my lie at fault here.
The OP did not specify what kind of batteries he used. El cheapo batteries my lie at fault here.
Oct 28, 2014 06:50:20 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
I also use NimH some of them are Eneloops. Have found that my SB600 switch can easily be moved to ON, so I take one battery out and fasten to the outside of the flash-gun with a rubber band. No danger of discharging the batteries when SB600 is in my camera bag. I use WD40 for cleaning, and a pencil graphite on the battery ends / Hot shoe contacts etc.
Oct 28, 2014 06:56:29 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
Thanks for the advice and recommendation about procedure. I haven't trashed a Speedlite yet with leaked batteries, but I have inadvertently trashed other battery-powered devices. I'll remember your method next time it happens, and I'll try to always remember to remove batteries from devices being stored.
Oct 28, 2014 07:24:37 #
LFingar wrote:
I have had Energizer Ultimate Lithium (non-rechargable) in my 430EXII for about 2 1/2 yrs now. I never take them out. Can't seem to wear them out either. Never even checked or replaced them before going on vacation a few weeks ago. Just stuck the flash in my bag. Took a whole bunch of interior shots of the USS Missouri with no problem. It still test fires and recycles as quickly as when I first put them in. I've never used a rechargable that lasts as long as these things have.
Thanks, I'll have to try those out for a few things.
Oct 28, 2014 07:39:11 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Well, thought I'd post this: Normally, when done ... (show quote)
I use eneloop. Never had a problem even with leaving them in the flash.
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