TR POWER PACK 3 FOR AF-540FGZ - DIY or alternate

CypherOz · 07-08-2016, 08:48 PM

Hi
Has anyone made a DIY version of some sort of external hi-capcity battery for their flash?

Some ideas...

https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157603251201052/?search=battery+pack+DIY

How To Build A Battery Pack For Your Flash | Shutterbug

$25 DIY battery pack for flash - Photo.net Lighting Equipment and Techniques Forum

Brooke Meyer · 07-08-2016, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by CypherOz

Hi
Has anyone made a DIY version of some sort of external hi-capcity battery for their flash?

Some ideas...

https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157603251201052/?search=battery+pack+DIY

How To Build A Battery Pack For Your Flash | Shutterbug

$25 DIY battery pack for flash - Photo.net Lighting Equipment and Techniques Forum

Why not just buy extra sets of good rechargeables like Eneloops or Powerex? Less than $25 and foolproof.

CypherOz · 07-09-2016, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

Why not just buy extra sets of good rechargeables like Eneloops or Powerex? Less than $25 and foolproof.

Event shoots. Don't want to be changing batteries; also external packs are faster cycle time.

Oldbayrunner · 07-09-2016, 06:53 AM - **1 Like**

I have two of the JJC FB-4(II)I use with my AF540fgz's. So far I have found they have worked really well using re-chargable AA's. The recycle time is around 1 sec or possibly less, I haven't timed them I just know it's a heck of a lot less than the 540's alone. Even though they can be mounted on the bottom via the tripod screw I find that isn't very convenient so if I am using one on camera I either attach it to my belt or my vest, off camera to a light stand. I will say they are much cheaper than the Pentax TR lll but difficult to find now. You might try Cowboy Studio (around $40) or the JJC web site if your interested.

Last edited by Oldbayrunner; 07-09-2016 at 06:59 AM.

CypherOz · 07-09-2016, 09:05 PM

Not sure where to souce JJC FB-4(II) online to Australia. Googled and eBayed without luck.

Help? -- Thanks!

Oldbayrunner · 07-10-2016, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by CypherOz

Not sure where to souce JJC FB-4(II) online to Australia. Googled and eBayed without luck.

Help? -- Thanks!

Two possible links;
Flash Battery Pack replaces Pentax TR Power Pack III. - JJC
FB-4

asp1880 · 07-10-2016, 04:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CypherOz

Event shoots. Don't want to be changing batteries; also external packs are faster cycle time.

If you want an external battery back for the faster cycle time, it'll have to be a high voltage power supply, not a 4xAA 6 volt DIY solder and gaffa tape job that connects to the battery compartment contacts.

I also recommend the JJC power pack, from personal experience.

Regards,
--Anders.

07-08-2016, 08:48 PM	#1
CypherOz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 246	TR POWER PACK 3 FOR AF-540FGZ - DIY or alternate Hi Has anyone made a DIY version of some sort of external hi-capcity battery for their flash? Some ideas... https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157603251201052/?search=battery+pack+DIY How To Build A Battery Pack For Your Flash \| Shutterbug $25 DIY battery pack for flash - Photo.net Lighting Equipment and Techniques Forum

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07-08-2016, 11:00 PM	#2
Brooke Meyer Guest	Originally posted by CypherOz Hi Has anyone made a DIY version of some sort of external hi-capcity battery for their flash? Some ideas... https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157603251201052/?search=battery+pack+DIY How To Build A Battery Pack For Your Flash \| Shutterbug $25 DIY battery pack for flash - Photo.net Lighting Equipment and Techniques Forum Why not just buy extra sets of good rechargeables like Eneloops or Powerex? Less than $25 and foolproof.

07-09-2016, 12:14 AM	#3
CypherOz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 246 Original Poster	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer Why not just buy extra sets of good rechargeables like Eneloops or Powerex? Less than $25 and foolproof. Event shoots. Don't want to be changing batteries; also external packs are faster cycle time.

07-09-2016, 06:53 AM - 1 Like	#4
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	I have two of the JJC FB-4(II)I use with my AF540fgz's. So far I have found they have worked really well using re-chargable AA's. The recycle time is around 1 sec or possibly less, I haven't timed them I just know it's a heck of a lot less than the 540's alone. Even though they can be mounted on the bottom via the tripod screw I find that isn't very convenient so if I am using one on camera I either attach it to my belt or my vest, off camera to a light stand. I will say they are much cheaper than the Pentax TR lll but difficult to find now. You might try Cowboy Studio (around $40) or the JJC web site if your interested. Last edited by Oldbayrunner; 07-09-2016 at 06:59 AM.

07-09-2016, 09:05 PM	#5
CypherOz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 246 Original Poster	Not sure where to souce JJC FB-4(II) online to Australia. Googled and eBayed without luck. Help? -- Thanks!

07-10-2016, 04:06 AM	#6
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by CypherOz Not sure where to souce JJC FB-4(II) online to Australia. Googled and eBayed without luck. Help? -- Thanks! Two possible links; Flash Battery Pack replaces Pentax TR Power Pack III. - JJC FB-4

07-10-2016, 04:43 AM - 1 Like	#7
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	Originally posted by CypherOz Event shoots. Don't want to be changing batteries; also external packs are faster cycle time. If you want an external battery back for the faster cycle time, it'll have to be a high voltage power supply, not a 4xAA 6 volt DIY solder and gaffa tape job that connects to the battery compartment contacts. I also recommend the JJC power pack, from personal experience. Regards, --Anders.