> Terry Danks wrote: > > I have the need for fast recycle time but don't understand the advantage > > of this unit. It uses AA cells . . . just like the 550ex alone. What's > > the advantage? >> Martijn Stol wrote: > I think you mean the CP-E2. > It takes 6 aa cells, and has its own high-voltage generator built in. > These are used in addition to those already in the flash, so you're powering > your flash on 10 AA cells and 2 generators instead of 4 AA cels and 1 > generator.
Terry, in addition to what Martijn wrote, I used the CP-E2 (with 550EX) at an indoor 50th anniversary party for the in-laws a couple of months ago and until the 4th roll, all flash, my recycle time was almost instantaneous. I was very impressed with this inexpensive external power source. A nice thing too about the unit is if you remove it from it's case, it can be attached lying flat to the bottom of your camera (or BP-E1 in my case) via the tripod thread so it's super convenient to use. I use mine a lot when doing indoor shooting or outdoor hand held macro. I think they're a good investment. Gary Russell * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
