Another way to extend battery life is to use the 1500mA AA Ni-MH batteries,
a much easier way. It costs around US$20 for 4 pcs here in Hong Kong.
C.H.Ling
> >
> >Hi Frank,
> >Well, leave it to you to keep us straight. I thought for a long time
that the
> >280 would not charge up from the bounce grip's C batteries because I did
not
> >see any increase or decrease in charge up time. But, a few weeks ago
someone
> >said he used the 280 on his bounce grip. So, I thought I was mistaken
and
> >would wait until I had some dead AA's on hand to check it out. So, as
usual
> >you have saved us some time.
> >The more I think about it. This really P***s's me off. The reputation
of the
> >280 as a battery hog in Super FP mode is real enough. I think OLY could
have
> >at least added the "3-fold" plugs to allow the use of the bounce grip's
> >battery power to reduce charge up time and extend battery life as it
does with
> >the T32.
> >Anyway, thanks again for the bad news!
> >One more OLY BUBBLE BUSTED!!!!!
> >BW
>
> The high voltage needed by the T-series flashes is different than the
> one generated inside the F-280. Therefore the F-280 cannot work from
> the BG-II power source, although the empty hole where the 3-pin plug
> should have been is only there for use on the grip (still giving you
> bounce capacity).
> Naturally you could always connect another 6 volt power source to the
> battery compartment of the F-280. E.g. Quantum makes special batteries
> (rechargeable lead gel cells) with adapters that fit into the battery
> compartments of different brand flashguns. The one which fits into the
> T-32 is also suited for the F-280.
> Now I come to think of it, it shouldn't be too difficult to make a
> connection between the (loaded) battery compartment of the BG-II and
> the (empty!) one of the F-280. Maybe that would help...
>
> Frank van Lidnert.
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