EOS 1 PB-E1 booster, Err bc query

[mike_s10]

Hi all,

 

Newbie on here and a bit of a naff first post but here goes:

 

I recently acquired a PB-E1 booster for my EOS 1 film body and have noticed a

problem obviously stemming from it.

I first tried it with some generic everready AA's whilst awaiting the arrival of

my NiMh (2000 MaH, Eneloop).

After installing and running off a few test shots and playing with the buttons

to check the increase in FPS etc I packed my camera away, I took it out the

following day to shoot a couple rolls of film and got a flashing 'bc' error

almost straighaway, I assumed it to be the cheapie everready's and took them out

to be donated to my wee boy for his toys.

I received my Eneloops a few days ago and promptly fitted them, OK at first then

within a minute or two 'bc' again, checking the manual it states, (as I thought)

this occurs due to depleted batteries OR internal fault, the batteries were fine

in my flash unit recycling quickly but I charged them anyway.

Refitted after charging and exactly the same, battery reads good (three bars)

but after half press 'bc' appears and stays there flashing until I remove the

battery tray.

It seems that the booster is at fault but I wondered if any of you guys had

experienced anything similar and had any idea regarding a resolution?

 

Hopefully,

 

Mike