SPEEDLITE ACCESSORIES

POWER SUPPLIES

engaged and provides shooting speeds with continuous AI Servo autofocus as fast as 7 fps with the EOS-3, and 9 fps with the EOS-1v and EOS-1v HS (10 fps for EOS-1v in One-Shot AF or in manual focus modes).

CONTROLS

EOS CAMERAS

EF LENSES

Compact Battery

Pack CP-E2

550EX 540EZ 430EZ MR-14EXMT-24EX

Weight: 155g

The CP-E2 is a modified version of the original Compact Battery Pack E. This new version accepts six AA-size lithium batteries, as well as alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH or Ni-Cd.

Battery Magazine TP

This magazine holds six commonly available C-size alkaline batteries. Connecting Cord ET is also available separately.

TS-E 90mm f/2.8 • 1/15 • f/8 • ISO 50

Power Drive Booster PB-E2

1V/1V HS

1N

1

3

Weight: 484g (without batteries)

Developed together with the Canon EOS-3 camera to boost its motor drive performance and attain maximum shooting speed, Canon’s Power Drive Booster PB-E2 has been uniquely designed with a comfortable grip and controls for both horizontal and vertical shooting. While most effective with the Canon EOS-1v and EOS-3,

Ergonomically designed vertical grip controls include a shutter button, AE Lock button,

FE Lock/multi-spot metering button, Main Dial, and focusing point selector.

One Moment in Ten Shot at 10 fps. • EF 300mm f/2.8L USM lens

Battery Magazine BM-E2

SPEEDLITESSPEEDLITES

Transistor Pack E

550EX 540EZ 430EZ MR-14EXMT-24EX480EG

Weight: 29.8oz/530g (without batteries)

Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2

ALL

except

RT

630

This useful accessory maintains all on-camera flash functions for a Canon Speedlite used off-camera, at distances up to 2ft/60cm. Moving the Speedlite off-camera results in better control over lighting angle. The Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 is not compatible with the EOS RT.

TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3*

ALL

 

 

 

except

1Ds

1D Mark II

1D

 

10D

 

 

or

300D

D60

D30

Placed in the EOS camera’s accessory shoe, this adapter controls up to four off-camera Speedlites.

Connecting Cord 60*

ALL

 

 

 

except

1Ds

1D Mark II

1D

 

10D

 

 

or

300D

D60

D30

This 2ft/60cm coiled cord has connections on both ends.

it can be attached to the EOS-1 and EOS-1N cameras.

PERFORMANCE

With shooting speeds up to 7 fps (10 fps for EOS-1v), the PB-E2 exceeds the performance of anything else in its class. It offers two gear trains, Hi/Lo, and adds a powerful third motor dedicated to high-speed mirror and shutter control. When used with the optional

POWER OPTIONS

Besides the Ni-MH battery pack NP-E2, the PB-E2 will also accept Canon’s battery magazine BM-E2 which holds 8 AA alkaline,

Power Drive Booster E2

Weight: 50g (without batteries)

Provided with Power Drive Booster

PB-E2, this magazine holds eight

AA-size alkaline, lithium, Ni-Cd or

Ni-MH batteries.

Ni-MH Charger NC-E2

Ni-MH Pack NP-E2

Ni-MH Pack NP-E3

POWERPOWER SUPPLIESSUPPLIES

Transistor Pack E can be used with a choice of power supplies, including Battery Magazine TP which holds six

Connecting Cord 300*

Ni-MH battery pack NP-E2, the hi-speed gear train is automatically

lithium rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.

Ni-MH Pack NP-E2

Power Drive Booster E2

Weight: 320g

Weight: 354g

This charger is dedicated to both the NP-E3 Battery Pack for the

ACCESSORIES

DIGITAL

C-size alkaline-manganese batteries or with the sealed rechargeable Ni-Cd Pack TP. (Includes Battery Magazine TP and Connecting Cord ET)

Off-Camera Shoe Adapter OA-2*

ALL

 

 

 

except

1Ds

1D Mark II

1D

 

10D

 

 

or

300D

D60

D30

ALL

 

 

 

except

1Ds

1D Mark II

1D

 

10D

 

 

or

300D

D60

D30

This 9.8ft/3m straight cord has

connections on both ends.

*These accessories provide TTL or manual flash control, but are not compatible with E-TTL and

Power Drive Booster PB-E2 Compatibility

EOS-1v/ EOS-1N EOS-1 EOS-3

1v HS

Power Drive Booster PB-E2:

with AA Alkaline batteries in Magazine BM-E2

with AA Lithium Batteries in Magazine BM-E2— with Ni-MH rechargeable pack NP-E2

Note: Ni-MH pack NP-E2 must NEVER be used in New Booster PB-E2 on either EOS-1N or original EOS-1 –AA Magazine BM-E2 only.

PB-E2 Performance:

The NP-E2 is a powerful battery pack dedicated to the Power Drive Booster PB-E2. The rated voltage is 12V. It can be recharged over 500 times. When fully charged,

it has enough power for 70 rolls of 36-exposure film at 68°F/20°C.

Note: Power Drive Booster PB-E2 with NP-E2

EOS-1Ds/1D, and the rechargeable NP-E2 Pack for the Power Drive Booster E2. Two packs can be attached at once. The discharge feature (taking up to 8.5 hours) cancels the pack’s memory effect. It runs on 100-240v AC, so it’s ideal for international travel.

ACCESSORIES

SHOOTING

Recycling Times and Shooting Capacities (540EZ, 550EX, 430EZ & 480EG)

 

With the 540EZ

With the 550EX

 

Recycling

Shooting

Recycling

Shooting

 

Time

Capacity

Time

Capacity

 

(sec)

(Number of Flashes)

(sec)

(Number of Flashes)

Compact Battery Pack CP-E2

0.2~5

400~2,500

0.1~5

350~2,200

Transistor Pack E

0.2~5

400~2,500

0.1~5

350~2,200

Transistor Pack E Ni-Cd Set

0.2~3

350~2,000

0.1~3

300~1,800

 

 

 

 

With the 430EZ

With the 480EG

 

Recycling

Shooting

Recycling

Shooting

 

Time

Capacity

Time

Capacity

 

(sec)

(Number of Flashes)

(sec)

(Number of Flashes)

Compact Battery Pack CP-E2

0.2~5

400~2,500

Transistor Pack E

0.2~5

400~2,500

0.2~17

100~700

Transistor Pack E Ni-Cd Set

0.2~3

350~2,000

0.2~6

90~600

 

 

 

 

 

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For off-camera applications of Speedlite flash units, this adapter will accept one Speedlite and a connecting cord to the camera.

TTL Distributor*

ALL

 

 

 

except

1Ds

1D Mark II

1D

 

10D

 

 

or

300D

D60

D30

This system connector accepts up to four connecting cords.

will not support automatic flash on digital SLRs.

Maximum fps, One-Shot AF or Manual focus:

with AA batteries (Alkaline or Lithium)

6 fps

6 fps

5.5 fps

6 fps

with Ni-MH rechargeable pack NP-E2

10 fps

 

 

7 fps

Maximum fps, AI Servo AF:

 

 

 

 

with AA batteries (Alkaline or Lithium)

5 fps

5 fps

4.5 fps

5 fps

with Ni-MH rechargeable pack NP-E2

9 fps

 

 

7 fps

Battery Pack cannot be used with EOS-1 and EOS-1N. Not compatible with EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II and EOS-1D.

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