Suitable Batteries; Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries - Nikon Speedlight SB-700 User Manual

Basic Operations

Suitable batteries

When replacing batteries, use four fresh AA-type batteries of the same
brand from any of the following types:
B
1.5 V alkaline AA battery
1.5 V lithium AA battery
Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA battery
• For minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each battery
type, refer to "Specifications." (0H-27)
• Alkaline battery performance may vary greatly depending on the
manufacturer.
• 1.5 V carbon-zinc AA batteries are not recommended.
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Additional precautions regarding batteries

• Read and follow battery warnings and cautions (
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on the
section, "Notes on Batteries" (0H-9), before using the battery.
• The recycling time can be longer when lithium AA batteries are used
because they incorporate a function that suppresses the output
current when heat is generated in the batteries.
B–9
0A-19 – A-22).