On Fri, 17 Jan 2003 18:47:29 +0000 (UTC), glhansen@steel.ucs.indiana.edu (Gregory L. Hansen) wrote:

>I've seen some external battery packs and flash connectors on on-line

>sellers. The plug looks like four AA batteries. Will one of those plugs

>fit into any flash unit? Or only certain flash units, with compatibility

>issues like matching a clip to the case? Is the plug on the other end,

>that attaches to the battery, an industry standard, or does a coupler need

>to be matched with a specific battery pack?

I think a better solution for many flashes (certainly the

Nikon shoe-mount flashes) is to use sets of nickel metal

hydride batteries internally. These recycle faster than

alkalines, especially toward exhaustion, and last about

as long. Why put up with cords and external packs when

a neat solution exists, with no extras or modifications?

BTW, a set of good rechargeables runs my flashes for

10-15 rolls of 36-exp film, all with quick recycle...