topic Re: Canon EOS Flashlight in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Canon EOS Flashlight

nvora — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:31:02 GMT

Can you please let me know whether "Canon EOS Flashlight" is rechargeable battery operated?

Re: Canon EOS Flashlight

ScottyP — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:43:15 GMT

Are you talking about a Speedlite? An external flash you mount on top of the camera is called a Speedlite, and it takes AA size batteries.

I bought rechargeable batteries for mine, though, so in a way it is sort of rechargeable.

Re: Canon EOS Flashlight

nvora — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:51:27 GMT

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/product-accessories/canon-gear/canon-eos-flashlight#.Uel8YY2cdqU

I am askign about this one.

Thanks for the reply

Re: Canon EOS Flashlight

hsbn — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:01:00 GMT

NO description, but it looks like it takes AAA battery. I've seen a flashlight like this with a built-in battery. So it's pretty safe to assume that it will take rechargeable battery.

Re: Canon EOS Flashlight

amfoto1 — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:31:09 GMT

Man! You've got to be a serious Canon Fanboy to need one of those! (Okay, I'm pretty bad... I've got Canon straps, fanny pack, lens cloths, calendars and more... but mostly from my CPS membership ).

I agree... it looks to take either AAA or AA batteries. You can buy rechargealbe versions of those. I use them in Speedlights and some other accessories. They give faster recycling and last longer than AA alkalines, at least they when they are fairly new. Cost more than alkalines initially, but are good for any number of recharges, so save money in the long run.

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Re: Canon EOS Flashlight

ScottyP — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:04:22 GMT

Meh. It doesn't have a red ring so it can't be very good. 🙂