I made myself a 4D batterypack with parts from RadioShack. The total was
perhaps around $4 (ex batteries). Works fine. I then purchased a LowePro
bag (Sliplock 10 if I remember correctly) which is perfect for the battery
holder - even comes with a shoulder strap. I think that was around $10 on
oBoy. Nice addition but not necessary. I am in the progress of making a
'control box' so I can easily switch the lights off, both or independently,
but have not had the time to do the soldering yet.
J
> I've just read through this thread, and I'm amazed.
>
> $39, $50, $75 - to power a few little incandescent bulbs? For normal
> use, you can just take a clue from the Oly 6V Power Pack 2, a simple
> holder for 4 batteries with a cord on it to attach to the flash head(s)
>
> This RS enclosed battery holder with switch for 4 AA batteries costs all
> of $1.89, with free "ship to store" for you to pick it up locally. Add a
> bit of wire and a plug or two, and you're all set for what, maybe $3?
>
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062253&cp=&sr=1&origkw=battery+holder&kw=battery+holder&parentPage=search
>
<http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062253&cp=&sr=1&orig
kw=battery+holder&kw=battery+holder&parentPage=search>
> There must be similar things available in other parts of the world, too.
>
> I'm assuming here that you flash hounds have lots of rechargeable AA
> cells, so battery cost would be nil.
>
> And I can't be the only one here with a variable DC power supply with
> volt and amp meter and with clip leads and a multi miniplug cord on it
> sitting by my desk, can I? Any use of modeling lights in the
> study/junk/work room is ismply powered by that.
>
> Moose
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