First flash unit advice?

[Rienzphotoz]

good point,
what about betteries? any good AA rechargeables will be ok?

Sanyo eneloop AA batteries are very reliable and they hold their charge for a very long time (the eneloops I bought about 4 years ago and last recharged about a year ago still worked yesterday in my 600 EX-RT)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/758662-REG/Sanyo_SEC_HR3U8BPN_Eneloop_AA_Rechargeable_Ni_MH.html

 

[simonbratt99]

thanks, just ordered this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AYXK6MU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Rienzphotoz]

thanks, just ordered this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AYXK6MU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That Technoline BL-700 battery charger looks good, wanted to buy something similar but never got around to it ... I use Energizer V-629B-1-EU, although it is not as advanced as the one you ordered, it works well for my needs. Congrats on your purchase.

 

[simonbratt99]

thanks, yet another gadget im going to have to learn to use!!
Anyone know some standard settings?