With the addition of the Speedlite 580EX it occured to me that we needed more power to unleash the full potential of our new toy, I mean tool.
The new external Compact Battery Pack CP-E3 improves flash recycle times significantly and increases the number of firings before batteries need to be replaced.
The pack takes optional rapid-change magazines that can be loaded with 8 AA-size batteries prior to a shoot to ensure fast, smooth transitions from one battery set to the next – important in critical shooting situations or to keep up momentum in the studio.
The Speedlite 430EX does not have a high voltage port, required for the CP-E3. High voltage packs (Turbo, Jackrabit, CP-Ex) all require the high voltge port found on the older 430EZ & 540EZ, as well as the newer 550EX & 580EX. This battery pack reduces full power recycling time from about six to 1.7 seconds and increases the number of full-power flashes per charge from approximately 100 to 432. this is one of the reasons we went with the 580EX instead of the less expensive 450EX.
Soon we’ll be able to charge for our services $$$
Currently, it’s only been as favors to friends who typically give us a “Thank You” gift certificate.
You have to love photography because you invest a lot into your equipment before you start getting paid.
I’ve already spent $2,100 on our gear and we’ve earned a whopping $50, tickets to the aquarium and one spa-massage.
This makes a lot of sense, especially for a wedding or equiv. project. It’s like, pro or something.
;-)