Rechargable batteries in triggers.

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Hi all,

I bought some modestly priced flash triggers RF603 II and RF605 and am having a great time with them, this lighting business is really starting to come together.

One small thing that I cannot find a reference to in the little booklets that came with them so help would be appreciated, can I use rechargeable AAA batteries with them or must I use ordinary 1.5 volt AAAs.
 
Rechargeable is fine, can't remember the last time i used a non-rechargeable AA / AAA cell.
 
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This, Andrew, if you have no instructions, is something you may have to test.
For electro-mechanic operations, it is not a problem but the radio waves trans-
mission and this may require a higher output voltage from the batteries. The
rechargeable ones have a nominal value of 1,2 V.
 
I've had a number of yongnuo flashes and triggers and have always used rechargeables. Hadn't even thought of the the voltage differences but never had no problems with them.
 
studioworks said:
Hadn't even thought of the the voltage differences but
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I think it is important to be aware of that difference though
it is not too often an issue but when there could be one…
 
I use the 7dayshop Good to go rechargables in my triggers, 603's, 622's
 
I seem to recall it being suggested not to use them on some Pocketwizards as the battery level could be wrong but I like to use rechargeables just because they don't leak and I've seen way too many devices ruined by leaky batteries.
 
Kodiak Qc said:
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I think it is important to be aware of that difference though
it is not too often an issue but when there could be one…
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No argument from me, one of those things many myself included often over look.
It should say on most instructions or items themselves the voltage range their ok with so I'll bare it mind in the future.
 
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Thank you for all the replies, I will give the rechargable AAAs a go when I have aquired some. I have always been happy to use them where the manufactures instructions say it is OK. When the instructions make no mention of them I usually ask folks that may be using them for their experiences. Yes Kodiac, as an old radio ham I am well aware of the effects reduced voltage supplies can have on transmitters and recievers, I think that was what you were refering to.
Cheers all.
 
Cannyekerslike said:
I am well aware of the effects reduced voltage supplies can have on transmitters and recievers, I think that was what you were refering to.
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Yes, it was!
 
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Davince said:
I did notice more misfires / no fires when using them in the sam
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Many thanks that is very helpfull as I will be mostly using them with film cameras and a misfire is a wasted frame and on MF that costs money.
 
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