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Re: [OM] Strobist: New NiZn Batteries Offer Lightning Fast Recycle

Subject: Re: [OM] Strobist: New NiZn Batteries Offer Lightning Fast Recycle
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:47:53 -0500
But I'd be willing to risk the sacrifice of an old T32.  :-)

Chuck Norcutt


Moose wrote:
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> <http://strobist.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-nizn-batteries-offer-lightning-fast.html>
>>
>> This is pretty cool.  These NiZn batteries are recycling a Nikon SB-900 in 
>> approximately 2 seconds.  That's almost as fast as a Quantum Turbo. I don't 
>> know yet where you get them or what they cost but I think I'm gonna get 
>> some.  A lot less weight and cost than a Turbo.
>>   
> 
> NLee the engineer has done his usual through testing and review. 
> <http://www.amazon.com/review/RQFY1NUK4L58V/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#RQFY1NUK4L58V>
> 
> Looks like the only standard use for which they may be indicated is flash.
> 
> At that, I'd probably stay away from cheaper/older flashes, where 
> inadequate regulation might overcharge the flash capacitor at a fully 
> charged voltage of over 1.8v. With low internal resistance and that 
> voltage, it might cause problems with other parts of a flash.
> 
> Turbo battery packs powering a flash through circuitry designed for them 
> may be a different kettle of fish from dropping these babies in an old 
> flash with already aged capacitor and/or charging circuit designed for 
> much lower voltage.
> 
> Moose

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