Samsung Battery Pack SBP-3605

[dhani2489]

Hi,
Has any member here ever used this battery pack? It's compatable with S2 Pro / 5V 3600 mA

if so, how is it, in Bangkok the price is around 60 US $

cheers

dhani

[hotatl]

I would love to know how it works out for you.

[okidoki]

I got another similar thing planned as a purchase:

http://www.s2pro.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1936

Found online here:

http://www.ritzcamera.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=9621132&cmCat=SEARCH

Timo

[hotatl]

Is it working out ok for you?

[okidoki]

I'll let you know.
BDay coming up you see....

:)

Timo

[dhani2489]

I have no idea 'cause I've changed my mind to MB16 which is more practical.

:) :)
dhani

[hotatl]

If your not going to use your on camera flash, do you even need to instal batteries in the mb-16.

Without the mb-16 installed will your other 4 aa's drain faster?

Thanks

[killians913]

Yes, you need to load batteries into the MB-16 even if you don't use the built-in flash. The MB-16 replaces the CR123's and provides the power to autofocus and a few other functions which are pretty important to the overall operation of the S2.

Without either the CR123's or a loaded MB-16 with batteries, your regular AA's will drain very quickly.

[hotatl]

My Mb-16 is on the way from B&H.

[CWS]

I own two S2 Pro's and have purchased one of these Samsung packs for each of them. Compared to the Nikon MB16, the Samsung isn't the prettiest - bright silver and 'curly' lead - but it does the job very well indeed. Personally, I use the cradle and mount the battery pack via the tripod screw but it comes with a leatherette pouch that can clip onto a belt, shirt pocket and even a tripod.

Performance is excellent. I photograph motor racing events and have filled a 1GB MicroDrive (340 images at 6 Megapixal) two days in a row, without recharging and using auto focus practically all the time.

If you want to use the onboard flash, you will need to have CR-123's installed - but normally I'd use an external 'Speedlight'.

You can check it out at http://www.digital-cameras.com/Camera_Accessories-6_sc/Batteries-31/Samsung_Universal_Digimax_Batt_Pack_5V-977.html

Ignore the fact that the S1 and S2 are not metioned in the compatability chart - there is printed proof inside the box that states this SBP-3605 works with both S1 and S2.

It's the best 50 quid I've spent.