Nikon sb700 flash
May 20, 2013 08:55:11 #
I am an amateur photographer, I have a Nikon sb 700 flash and it takes for ever to recharge for the next shot! It is my first experience with an external flash, do I need a battery pack? Please help I am missing so many shots!
May 20, 2013 08:59:21 #
I am very interested in this flash unit so I will be very interested to hear what other owners have to say about it.
Rich
Rich
May 20, 2013 09:03:37 #
I don't know how 2.5 seconds can be described as forever, as far as flashguns go it is a good gun, for the price.
The only way you will get a faster recycle is to use the Quantum packs.
http://qtm.com/index.php/products/help-finding-products/what-works-with-my-gear
BUT I don't think they do a turbo for basic guns
Recycle Time
2.5s with Ni-MH or Alkalines.
3.5s with lithium.
(SB-600 is 3.5s, and rated for 200 full-power pops per set.)
In the old days, flashes said that batteries were still good until the recycling time was 30 seconds. Today, the SB-700 says give up if it takes any more than 10 seconds.
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb700.htm
The only way you will get a faster recycle is to use the Quantum packs.
http://qtm.com/index.php/products/help-finding-products/what-works-with-my-gear
BUT I don't think they do a turbo for basic guns
Recycle Time
2.5s with Ni-MH or Alkalines.
3.5s with lithium.
(SB-600 is 3.5s, and rated for 200 full-power pops per set.)
In the old days, flashes said that batteries were still good until the recycling time was 30 seconds. Today, the SB-700 says give up if it takes any more than 10 seconds.
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb700.htm
May 20, 2013 09:07:45 #
mherman wrote:
I am an amateur photographer, I have a Nikon sb 700 flash and it takes for ever to recharge for the next shot! It is my first experience with an external flash, do I need a battery pack? Please help I am missing so many shots!
Hello mherman,
I would recommend a battery pack very much so, not only does it keep batteries going in flash but helps with recycle times. I use the YN series flashes and have the battery packs for them too.
May 20, 2013 09:08:39 #
It will take a long time if:
a. You are using a small aperture
b. using a low iso
c. are a long distance from your subject.
d. any combination of the above.
Not sure if the SB700 will take a battery pack, but I second the Quantum, however they can be expensive.
I got a Bolt battery pack for my SB800 that takes 8 AA batteries.
Nikon makes one that's twice the price, but it was not available. I liked the Bolt pack so much I got a second for my other shooter. I'm not finding that option for the SB 700 though.
a. You are using a small aperture
b. using a low iso
c. are a long distance from your subject.
d. any combination of the above.
Not sure if the SB700 will take a battery pack, but I second the Quantum, however they can be expensive.
I got a Bolt battery pack for my SB800 that takes 8 AA batteries.
Nikon makes one that's twice the price, but it was not available. I liked the Bolt pack so much I got a second for my other shooter. I'm not finding that option for the SB 700 though.
May 20, 2013 09:29:38 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
GoofyNewfie wrote:
It will take a long time if: br a. You are using a... (show quote)
SB700 No PC Jack, No external Battery pack. Need to go SB800, SB900 or SB910 for Battery Pack. Agree Bolt works great at 1/2 the price of Nikon
May 20, 2013 10:32:34 #
sbesaw wrote:
SB700 No PC Jack, No external Battery pack. Need to go SB800, SB900 or SB910 for Battery Pack. Agree Bolt works great at 1/2 the price of Nikon
You DO NOT need an external socket OR a pc socket for quantum
May 20, 2013 11:36:51 #
mherman wrote:
I am an amateur photographer, I have a Nikon sb 700 flash and it takes for ever to recharge for the next shot! It is my first experience with an external flash, do I need a battery pack? Please help I am missing so many shots!
Hey mherman, I must agree with JR, not always the faster is better, you can melt down a flash with turbo recycle times lol. But true you can melt down a flash from its heat.
May 20, 2013 11:42:38 #
sportyman140 wrote:
Hey mherman, I must agree with JR, not always the faster is better, you can melt down a flash with turbo recycle times lol. But true you can melt down a flash from its heat.
That is something you are 100% correct on and I forget, using hammerheads built for hard use I don't worry but even they are supposed to be used only a certain amount, I have seen to pro models with melted fronts.
May 20, 2013 11:49:25 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
sportyman140 wrote:
Hey mherman, I must agree with JR, not always the faster is better, you can melt down a flash with turbo recycle times lol. But true you can melt down a flash from its heat.
:thumbup: Agreed, good info.
May 20, 2013 12:21:42 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
JR1 wrote:
You DO NOT need an external socket OR a pc socket for quantum
and be prepared to void your warranty when it overheats....
May 20, 2013 14:44:56 #
sbesaw wrote:
and be prepared to void your warranty when it overheats....
Not all flashguns are in guarantee
May 20, 2013 14:47:37 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
JR1 wrote:
Not all flashguns are in guarantee
Please accept my apology. I had forgotten that you are always right. My bad. Please and thank you
May 20, 2013 14:50:42 #
sbesaw wrote:
Please accept my apology. I had forgotten that you are always right. My bad. Please and thank you
Just a fact, unless I am missing the fact that in the USA all flashguns ARE guaranteed for LIFE. If not then you have not guarantee to worry about.
May 20, 2013 15:23:38 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
JR1 wrote:
Just a fact, unless I am missing the fact that in the USA all flashguns ARE guaranteed for LIFE. If not then you have not guarantee to worry about.
Now I know you're just kidding because we all know you are not missing the facts anywhere on the planet. Please and thank you
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