I don't really have an answer to your question since, although I've got
a PBG2, I've never filled it with batteries so don't have a base to draw
on. However, after having just looked up the tech data on Varta
"Superlife" batteries I think you've been drawn into a bit of marketing
hype without paying close attention to the specs. The "Superlife"
battery is a normal zinc chloride battery. Nothing at all "super" about
it. If you're going to use C batteries you should be using alkaline
rather than older style zinc chemistry or NiMH for the greatest life and
rechargeability. I suspect that 4 AA NiMH batteries in the T32 will
last much longer than the larger zinc C batteries in the PGB2.
One other point. When using the T-32 in manual you're either at full
power or 1/4 power. In TTL or auto mode the power level is only what's
needed. So, manual mode too can be a cause of using more power than you
might have expected. Perhaps you found yourself at full power and
smaller apertures than usual.
Chuck Norcutt
priit@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I was recently using the Power Bounce Grip 2 with the T32 attached. After
> about 15-20 flashes on full manual power (GN32) in relatively short time,
> I suddenly noticed that the "flash ready" light was not coming on. After a
> few seconds of confusion, I realized that the fresh set of 4 "C" cells was
> already getting quite low on output.
>
> I somehow managed to get about 50 photos done by waiting and switching to
> lower power for a while, that was all I needed at the time. I'm still
> wondering though, is that really all one should expect from a freshly
> loaded PBG2? What's everyone's experience there?
>
> I've used PBG2 earlier and I think I've at least shot a roll a time
> without the recycle time becoming noticeably longer, although I can't
> recall for sure. The only thing I did differently this time was to connect
> the flash using the PC cord (with an extension even) - normally I've used
> the TTL cords. The brand of batteries I've been using is Varta "Superlife"
> C.
>
> priit.
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