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Reference information
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Using external power sources
Connecting to an external power source
To use an external power source, remove the cover
and connect its power cord to the SB-800’s external
power source terminal.
• Do not use the power cord SC-16 when connecting the
SB-800 to the Nikon DC Unit SD-7; use the SC-16A instead.
• Using external power sources made by another
manufacturer is not recommended.
Specifications
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1 With AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries in the SB-800.
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2 With the same type of batteries in both the external power source and the SB-800.
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3 When fired at an interval of 120 seconds.
• The above data may vary due to variations in performance or whether fresh or old
batteries are used.
• In rare cases, when firing the modeling illuminator with the SD-8A or SK-6/SK-6A
attached, the SB-800 may be powered by its own batteries, and the external power
source does not operate. This is not a malfunction.
Power Bracket Unit
SK-6/SK-6A
Nikon High-Performance
Battery Pack SD-8A
Nikon DC Unit SD-7
External power
source
DC Unit SD-7
∗1
High-
Performance
Battery Pack
SD-8A
∗2
Power Bracket
Unit SK-6/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 (2000mA) (x 6)
AA-type lithium (x 6)
∗3
AA-type alkaline-manganese (x 4)
AA-type NiCd (1000mAh) (x 4)
AA-type Ni-MH (2000mA) (x 4)
AA-type lithium (x 4)
∗3
2.5 sec.
2.5 sec.
2 sec.
2 sec.
3.5 sec.
3 sec.
2.5 sec.
2.5 sec.
3.5 sec.
350 times/2.5-30 sec.
320 times/2.5-30 sec.
190 times/2-30 sec.
AA-type Nickel (x 6)
2.5 sec.
380 times/2-30 sec.
300 times/2-30 sec.
310 times/3.5-30 sec.
230 times/3-30 sec.
150 times/2.5-30 sec.
AA-type Nickel (x 4)
3 sec.
280 times/3-30 sec.
230 times/2.5-30 sec.
260 times/3.5-30 sec.
Battery type required
Min. recycling
time (approx.)
Min. number of
flashes/recycling
time (approx.)
