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Bolt P12 Compact Battery Pack for Canon Flashes

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Bolt P12 Compact Battery Pack for Canon Flashes
Key Features
  • For Select Canon Flashes
  • Holds 12 AA Batteries
  • Extends Shooting Times
  • 800 Full-Power Flashes
Power up your on-camera flash with the P12 Compact Battery Pack from Bolt which promises faster recycle times of just one second and vastly improves battery life. This model has an integrated cable with a weather-sealed connector for select Canon flashes, along with select compatible third-party products. This solidly built battery pack will deliver 800 flashes when operating at full power. This is possible through the use of 12 AA batteries in a quick-loading tray that can be rapidly swapped out when working on location. Users can easily determine how much power is left thanks to the implementation of power indicator lights. For protection, the pack is equipped with a thermal switch that prevents overheating and electrical surges. It comes with a soft case with a loop that can be used to attach it to a belt or for mounting to a light stand.
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Bolt P12 Overview

Power up your on-camera flash with the P12 Compact Battery Pack from Bolt which promises faster recycle times of just one second and vastly improves battery life. This model has an integrated cable with a weather-sealed connector for select Canon flashes, along with select compatible third-party products. This solidly built battery pack will deliver 800 flashes when operating at full power. This is possible through the use of 12 AA batteries in a quick-loading tray that can be rapidly swapped out when working on location. Users can easily determine how much power is left thanks to the implementation of power indicator lights. For protection, the pack is equipped with a thermal switch that prevents overheating and electrical surges. It comes with a soft case with a loop that can be used to attach it to a belt or for mounting to a light stand.

Compatible with:
  • Canon: Speedlite 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, 580EX, 580EX II, 550EX, 540EZ, 430EZ, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
  • Bolt: VX-710N, VX-710C, VX-760N, VX-760C
  • Godox: TT685 (all camera versions)
  • Nissin: Di700 for Canon, Di866 for Canon, Di866 Mark II for Canon, MG8000 for Canon
  • Yongnuo: YN685 (all camera versions)
UPC: 847628001107

Bolt P12 Specs

Battery Type
12x AA
Carrying Options
Belt Loop
Dual Flash Capability
No
Recycle Time
0.01 to 1 Sec
Number of Flashes
800
Outputs
No
LED Power Indicator
Multiple
Maximum Output Voltage
20.0 VDC
Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.39 x 7.72 x 1.3" / 8.6 x 19.6 x 3.3 cm
Weight
11.51 oz / 326.4 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.583 x 4.252 x 3.465"

Bolt P12 Reviews

Great, except not durable

By Paul
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-10

I shoot dog portraits in a pop up studio, so I need a fast recycle time on my strobes. These battery packs really did the trick, giving me the fastest possible recycle time on my SB-5000, and allowing me to capture the micro-moments that make a dogs personality come out. That said, I’ve already had to replace at least a couple of them because the connection from the wire to the box is not rugged enough to withstand regular use, transport, packing and unpacking, etc. The rubber housing breaks, the wires become exposed, and then the wires break as well. Expect to get a few months of useful life, up to maybe a year if you’re lucky. The product team should address this design flaw and make them commercial grade. Meantime this seems to be the only option, so I just have to keep replacing them when they break.

Wonderful Power Pack for Canon Flashes

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-04

So much better than the Canon version! More batteries, battery status indicator, and flexible attachment options!

See any errors on this page?

Is this product (BH #BOCBP12C MFR #CBP-12C) ...

Is this product (BH #BOCBP12C MFR #CBP-12C) compatible with the Bolt VX-760N flash?
Asked by: Jon
If the bolt flash has an external port provision for a battery pack it is likely that it will take the Bolt P12.
Answered by: Peter
Date published: 2021-06-18

Has anyone used this with the Godox V1 Pro? The ...

Has anyone used this with the Godox V1 Pro? The flash has the external battery slot that would allow this to plug in directly.
Asked by: Jason
I contacted the manufacturer concerning your inquiry. According to Bolt Flashes, the Bolt P12 Compact Battery Pack for Canon Flashes has been tested and found to be compatible for use with the Godox V1Pro C Flash for Canon. The battery pack will reduce the recycle time by approximately 50% when the flash is set to full power.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2024-07-09

Would this work the the Canon 430EX speedlight??

Would this work the the Canon 430EX speedlight??
Asked by: Catherine
My 430EX II has a small port on the side opposite the battery compartment. The input device has to be round in shape as the hole in the port is round. That tells me that at some point, some manufacturer made something to fit into the port. Maybe it was a battery pack, or maybe it was an "extension" to trigger another flash unit. Anybody on the B&H staff know?
Answered by: Robert
Date published: 2021-06-29

Do you need to have all the 12 batteries in? Or ...

Do you need to have all the 12 batteries in? Or can you put 4 or 8 batteries?
Asked by: Carlos
You must use a total of 12 AA batteries for this Bolt P12 Compact Battery to function.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-11-17

Does it work with canon 600ex RT II?

Does it work with canon 600ex RT II?
Asked by: Jeremy
Yes, it will work with a 600 RT II Flash unit.
Answered by: Peter
Date published: 2021-09-04

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Does the Bolt P12 work with a Bolt VM-110? Is there another cable required?
Asked by: Kim K.
The Bolt VM-110 does not accept an external power supply, the P12 or any other.
Answered by: Gradus Support
Date published: 2019-05-17

Is it compatible with the Canon EL-1?

Is it compatible with the Canon EL-1?
Asked by: Raul
Yes, the Bolt P12 Compact Battery Pack for Canon Flashes is compatible with the Canon Speedlite EL-1. The cable attached to the battery pack comes with the proprietary plugs for the compatible Canon Speedlite.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-05-15

Can Lithium-ion batteries by used in this product ...

Can Lithium-ion batteries by used in this product and does this product come with batteries?
Asked by: jamal
Unfortunately, this Bolt P12 can only accept Alkaline AA and Nickel Metal Hydride AA batteries.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-07-26
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