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From: yoonkim@sun.uucp (Yoon Kim)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Of nicads and flashes...
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Date: Mon, 25-Mar-85 13:52:26 EST
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> I have the Vivitar 5600 flash system (really nice -- have a bare bulb
> for it that puts out ~67 wsec !!), and I'm not rich enough to buy
> batteries every 3 rolls, so I bought a nc-3 battery and the charge 12/20,
> which charges the pack (4 AA) in 12 hours (low power) or 20 minutes
> (high power - thus the name 12/20). Anyways, when I put a charged battery
> in, I can't seem to get refresh times of any quicker than 10 seconds,
> until about 10-15 shots later, when it becomes ~8 sec. 50 full power
> flashes later, it's still ~12 sec, but then dies rapidly. 
> 
> My question is this : are these unreasonable times to expect from this 
> size battery, and what can be done to save the packs during their
> life time. ANy suggestions and/or experiences greatly appreciated.
> 
> /jordan

One suggestion I can give is to make sure your Nicad batteries are com-
pletely drained before recharging.  The way I do this is to connect a
flashlight bulb (would be 6v for you right?) and let it drain.  But I
must say, though, that these Nicads run out real fast -- faster than
you want it to be anyways....
-- 
yOOn
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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