ST-E2 Batteries

[fmueller]

I am thinking about adding an ST-E2 wireless transmitter to my gear, and am

wondering how battery hungry these things are. Is it worth getting rechargeable

2CR5s and a matching charger, which seem to run around $20-$30?

 

Also, has anybody else noticed that Adorama sells the ST-E2 on their own site

for $209.95 plus $6.95 shipping (to Ohio) - a total of $216.90, while via

Amazon, but also from Adorama, you can have the very same item for $194.95 plus

$5.50 for shipping - a total of $200.45. I am always happy to save $16 by just

clicking on another link, but this doesn't seem to make sense to me.

[todd_masters]

It is moderately hungry, but that depends on how much you use it. When I used it fairly regularly it lasted about 2 months. Being a lithium battery going green with rechargeable is never a bad idea. Since I have changed the battery and have used it occasionally, it has been fine the last three months and am actually getting ready to sell it via ebay with some other stuff. Feel free to send me a note and I will send the nearly brand new unit with a fresh battery for cheaper than what you posted ;) Make an offer! todd@yourimagemasters.com

[jimstrutz]

"...but this doesn't seem to make sense to me."

 

Marketing never makes sense to me.

[fourfa]

I recall seeing some postings that the rechargeable 2CR5s didn't have enough voltage to actually run the ST-E2. best to google that.

[colinsouthern]

They're supposed to have a battery life of 1500 transmissions, but in my experience this is a bit "overly optimistic". They actually send via a small flash tube covered with a filter (not leds as many people think) - which makes them a little hungry.

[PuppyDigs]

I used my ST-E2 regularly for small product shoots and first 2CR5 mine lasted for years.

Besides the batteries are cheap if you order the bulk ones off ebay or B&H. Don't waste your

time with the rechargeable 2CR5. It won't even fire up the unit.

[savas_kyprianides]

My 2CR5 hasn't lost any juice yet.

[john_cottone]

I use the St-e2 professionally in an outdoor portrait studio inviroment. I photograph 5 HS seniors a day. I use the NIMH 2cr5 from http://thomasdistributing.com It needs a charge once every 20 sessions. Look at it his way purchase three 2cr5 lithiums or get a rechargeable that will last 100x the life for the same cost. If you do order from Thomas distributing do not order the model off the website. It does not supply the proper voltage. Call them and explain you need the 2cr5 that plugs directly in the wall and has a white battery with graphics. This one supplies the proper output but is not on the website. Send me an e-mail and I'll send you a PDF of my St-e2 outdoor setup. It works perfectly! jcottone@starband.net

[jun_young_hur]

 

<p>Hello~ John Cottone.<br>

Would you let us know about the brand name of the rechargeable 2CR5 battery and the charger?<br>

Thank you.</p>

 

[a_k20]

<p>I guess it is this charger:<br>

http://lenmar.com/Web/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=KIT2CR5<br>

there are other distributors too.</p>

<p>If anyone could confirm that these batteries are suitable for ST-E2 it would be very useful to all ST-E2 owners.. :)</p>

[jun_young_hur]

<p >I followed the lead of John Cottone and ordered one from Thomas Distributing in April, 2009. I've been using it since and it works as John described. Thank you very much John Cottone!</p>

<p > <br>

This is what I got from Eugene Thomas at Thomas Distributing back in April, 2009 when I asked them about the rechargeable battery and charger with John Cottone's posting.<br>

“The batteries have been changed and updated you can order these batteries and charger right from our website and receive the same quality batteries and charger John did.<br>

Eugene Thomas”</p>

<p>Here is the link that I ordered mine.<br>

< <a href="http://www.thomasdistributing.com/lenmar-2cr5-rechargeable-system.htm">http://www.thomasdistributing.com/lenmar-2cr5-rechargeable-system.htm</a> ><br>

* They still have the old pictures of the rechargeable battery and charger.</p>

<p>The actual kit I received was one that A K posted. I re-post the link.<br>

< <a href="http://lenmar.com/Web/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=KIT2CR5">http://lenmar.com/Web/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=KIT2CR5</a> ></p>

<p>I hope this helps to all ST-E2 owners. :D</p><div></div>

[jun_young_hur]

<p>* Updated links:<br>

< http://www.thomasdistributing.com/LENMAR-NoMEM-2CR5-Lithium-Rechargeable-Battery-Charger-System_p_505.html ><br>

< http://www.lenmar.com/Web/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=KIT2CR5 ></p>