Nikon SB-5000 User Manual

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Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information
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 External power source
Use of an optional external power source provides a stable power supply, 
increases the number of flashes and shortens recycling time.
Nikon High-
performance 
Battery Pack SD-9
Power Bracket Unit 
SK-6/SK-6A
Nikon DC 
Unit SD-7
Nikon High-
performance 
Battery Pack 
SD-8A
•  Batteries are required in the SB-5000 body even when an external power 
source is used.
•  Use of other external power source brands may cause accidents, or 
could damage the Speedlight components. Nikon cannot guarantee the 
Speedlight performance when used with non-Nikon products.
•  The flash panel and flash head may become hot if the flash is fired 
multiple times in quick succession.
•  When the SB-5000 is used with the SK-6/SK-6A, autofocus operation 
with the SB-5000’s AF-assist illumination is not possible.
•  When used with the SD-8A or SK-6/SK-6A, the SB-5000 may fire using 
power provided only by the batteries in the SB-5000 and not from the 
SD-8A or SK-6/SK-6A. This is not a malfunction.