Nikon SB-600 Minimum number of flashes and recycling times, Replacing/recharging the batteries

●●● 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)

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