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Flash batteries
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I have just obtained two second hand SB-28DX flash guns and I have found they seem to prefer duracell alkaline batteries (other alkaline brands are available) when i use my rechargeables NiMH the flashes charging sound is more of a bup bup bup rising in tone untill charged.
Is there a particular brand of rechargeable to use with flash or does the sound matter just worried incase it damages the flash guns? or am i worrying about nothing?
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I have just obtained two second hand SB-28DX flash guns and I have found they seem to prefer duracell alkaline batteries (other alkaline brands are available) when i use my rechargeables NiMH the flashes charging sound is more of a bup bup bup rising in tone untill charged.
Is there a particular brand of rechargeable to use with flash or does the sound matter just worried incase it damages the flash guns? or am i worrying about nothing?
2000 milli amp NiMH rechargeable batteries should be fine, actually better than alkaline performance-wise. NiMH should allow the flashes to recycle faster, if that’s not the case, there could be a prolbem with your batteries.
edit: check this post on Strobist: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/09/feed.html
I always use Sanyo Eneloop batteries and find them wonderful.
I’d certainly recommend NiMH rechargable batteries (2000-2700mA) rather than using alkaline batteries. It will really depend on your flash, as to what amps (mA) it wants.
Ironically enough I have to get some batteries tomorrow. I’m thinking to get those Duracell rechargeable ones (with the quick chargers) in Argos? Anyone have any other recommendations? J
I use NiMH rechargable batteries 2700mA with no issues, fast recycle time
and seem to last for ages. Will check the brand tonight…NiMH batteries can work ok wih your flash unit, but each battery is rated at 1.2 volts as opposed to 1.5 volts on normal batteries. This means you will lose out on 1.2 volts = 1 battery’s power in a set of four Also the current will increase because of this and depending on the tolerance of the components in the flash could be damaged, but this would be unlikely as when the voltage drops naturally due to battery use, the equipment can normally cope. The higher rated 2000+mA should be fine.
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