Nikon SB-600 Camera Flash User Manual


 
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Minimum number of flashes and recycling times
The following data are based on a situation in which four fresh batteries of the
same type are used and the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output.
Batteries
Min. recycling time Min. number of flashes/
(approx.)* recycling time*
Alkaline-manganese 3.5 sec. 200/3.5-30 sec.
Lithium 4.0 sec. 400/4.0-30 sec.
Nickel 2.5 sec. 180/2.5-30 sec.
NiCd (1000 mAh) (rechargeable) 2.9 sec. 90/2.9-30 sec.
Ni-MH (2000 mA) (rechargeable) 2.5 sec. 220/2.5-30 sec.
* With fresh batteries
These data were measured without using the wide-area AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head
position adjustment or LCD panel illumination.
The above data may vary due to variations in battery performance.
Replacing/recharging the batteries
Refer to the following table to determine when to replace or recharge your
batteries, if the ready-light takes a long time to come on.
Type of battery Recycling time Remedy
Alkaline-manganese More than 30 seconds
Lithium More than 10 seconds Replace
Nickel More than 10 seconds
NiCd (rechargeable)
More than 10 seconds Recharge
Ni-MH (rechargeable)
Basic operation