Replacing/recharging the batteries – Nikon Speedlight SB-600 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.

200/6-30 sec.

Lithium

4.0 sec.

400/7.5-30 sec.

Nickel

2.5 sec.

180/6-30 sec.

NiCd (1000 mAh) (rechargeable)

2.9 sec.

90/4-30 sec.

Ni-MH (2000 mA) (rechargeable)

2.5 sec.

220/4-30 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

Ni-Cd (rechargeable)

More than 10 seconds

Recharge

Ni-MH (rechargeable)

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