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Connecting to an external power source
m To use an external power source, remove the cover
and connect its power cord to the SB-80DX’s
external power source terminal.
m Using external power sources made by another
manufacturer is not recommended.
Nikon DC Unit
SD-7
Nikon High-Performance
Battery Pack
SD-8A
Power Bracket Unit
SK-6A
∗1 With AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries in the SB-80DX.
∗2With the same type of batteries in both the external power source and the SB-80DX.
∗3 When fired at an interval of 120 seconds.
nThe above data may vary due to variations in performance or whether fresh or old
batteries are used.
nIn rare cases, when firing the modeling illuminator with the SD-8A or SK-6A attached, the
SB-80DX may be powered by its own batteries, and the external power source does not
operate. This is not a malfunction.
lUsing external power sources
Optional accessories
External power
source
DC Unit SD-7
∗1
High-
Performance
Battery Pack
SD-8A
∗2
Power Bracket
Unit SK-6A
∗1
C-type alkaline-manganese (x 6)
AA-type alkaline-manganese (x 6)
AA-type NiCd (1000mAh) (x 6)
AA-type Ni-MH (x 6)
AA-type lithium (x 6)
∗3
AA-type alkaline-manganese (x 4)
AA-type NiCd (1000mAh) (x 4)
AA-type Ni-MH (x 4)
AA-type lithium (x 4)
∗3
2.5 sec.
2.5 sec.
2 sec.
2 sec.
2 sec.
3 sec.
2.5 sec.
2.5 sec.
3.5 sec.
430 times/2.5-30 sec.
400 times/2.5-30 sec.
190 times/2-30 sec.
300 times/2-30 sec.
300 times/2-30 sec.
300 times/3-30 sec.
150 times/2.5-30 sec.
250 times/2.5-30 sec.
330 times/3.5-30 sec.
Battery type required
Min. recycling
time (approx.)
Min. number of
flashes/recycling
time (approx.)
Specifications