Not sure what the guy is on about to be honest. I am not sure which flash you are using but the following specs are listed for the Nikon SB-800 from their manual:
Based on M1/1 (full) Output
Alkaline: Using 4 Batteries
Minimum Recycling Time 6.0 seconds
Minimum Number of Flashes 130
Ni-MH (2000 mAh): Using 4 Batteries
Minimum Recycling Time: 4.0 Seconds
Minimum Number of Flashes 150
Alkaline: Using 5 Batteries
Minimum Recycling Time: 5.0 Seconds
Minimum Number of Flashes 130
Ni-MH (2000mAh): Using 5 Batteries
Minimum Recycling Time 2.9 Seconds
Minimum Number of Flashes 150
The Ni-MH batteries give a shorter minimum recycling time and a higher minimum flash capacity.
I use both the Eneloops and the Energizer E2 Rechargeable. The Eneloops have some advantages as far as long term storage goes, but Sanyo does not recommend the use of a quick charger (though they claim it is possible) so they take a couple of hours to charge.
With the Energizers I can charge them from flat to full in 18 mins. using the 2450 mAh rechargeables and the charger comes with an auto adapter. That can be handy if you need to recharge them in a hurry.
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Originally Posted by DameAgs
I was told by someone in a camera shop to use regular batteries instead of rechargeables...which is against what the documentation recommends...BECAUSE, he said, rechargeables never recharge to the exact same level and if your batteries have varying levels it will slow down the action....I am still using rechargeables...but wonder all the time if I should switch.....has anyone else ever heard this? regards, dame
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