Nikon SB-80DX - Manual (Page 17)

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Basic operation
nMinimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries.
nThe data was measured without using AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head position
adjustment, or LCD panel illumination.
nThe above data may vary due to variations in battery performance.
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Replacing / recharging the batteries
m Refer to the following table to determine when to replace or recharge your
batteries‚ if the ready-light takes a long time to light up.
Minimum number of flashes and recycling times
m When using four fresh batteries of the same type, after the Speedlight fires at
M1/1 output.
Batteries Min. recycling time Min. number of flashes/
(approx.) recycling time
Alkaline-manganese 6.0 sec. 150 / 6 – 30 sec.
Lithium 7.5 sec. 190 / 7.5 – 30 sec.
NiCd (1000 mAh) 4.0 sec. 90 / 4 – 30 sec.
Ni-MH (1600 mA) 4.0 sec. 110 / 4 –30 sec.
Type of battery Recycling time Remedy
Alkaline-manganese More than 30 seconds
Replace
Lithium More than 10 seconds
Ni-Cd (rechargeable)
More than 10 seconds Recharge
Ni-MH(rechargeable)
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External power sources
m Using an external power source increases the number of flash firings and
provides faster recycling times (p. 94).
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If extremely exhausted batteries are used, a strange sound can be heard caused by
the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-80DX is turned off. In this
case, replace the SB-80DX’s batteries even if an external battery source is used.