[Cuchulainn]

I didn't realize you only had a few posts. Welcome to DPS!!

If I understand what you are saying the guy at the camera store suggested you should use Alkaline throw away batteries instead of niMH rechargeable. The reason he gives is because they don't recharge evenly and will "slow down the action." Is that correct?

If so, I disagree with him. With those comparison charts what I was attempting to point out is that according to benchmarks by Nikon for the SB-800 the NiMH batteries will recycle faster than the Alkaline Batteries and will provide a higher minimum flash count. The charts show the statistics for a full discharge/recharge cycle. I have found them to be significantly faster than Alkaline batteries in "real world" usage as well. I started off using Alkaline , until I tried the NiMH rechargeable batteries. Now I have several sets of them (rechargeable) and only carry the Alkaline as emergency spares.

Even if you give the guy at the camera store "partial credit" for being correct that uneven charging can cause a loss of performance with NiMH batteries, I don't agree that they will fall below the slower performance of Alkaline batteries.

In other words, I think you are better off staying with the NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Originally Posted by DameAgs

Cuchulainn, thank you for your response....you are the first person to speak to me in DPS. Looking back at my note I realize it was not fully informative. By rechargeables I was referring to NIMH.batteries...as opposed to Regular..alkaline batteries. The camera store person recommended alkaline rather than NIMH rechargeables, because he says they recharge unevely. Currently I am using a PF30X Sunpak speedlight, but for Christmas I will get a nikon SB600. I should have gotten that one the first time but my frugal soul rebelled...The PF30X is perfectly fine but the SB600 has more features. I agree with you and am happy with the NIMH batteries..regards, dame