SB800 quick recycling accessory

[beno_t_marchal]

<p>I'm trying to install the SD800, the quick recycling accessory for the SB800. I can't

remove the battery chamber lid. The manual is not very clear and I'm reluctant to force it

in any direction for fear of breaking it.

<p>If you know how it should work, please share your experience.

<p>Thanks

<p>--ben<br><a href="http://www.marchal.com">marchal.com</a>

[Ed_Ingold]

It won't break if you follow Nikon's directions. However, it requires more force than I find comfortable. You can open the cover about 45 degrees, grasp the cover near the pivots, push it to one sice and pop other pin out of it's socket.

[beno_t_marchal]

<p>Edward

<p>It works! Thank you very much and thanks for the speedy answer.

<p>--ben<br><a href="http://www.marchal.com/">marchal.com</a>

[armando_roldan]

How quick is "quick recycling"? ....I understand it takes 2.7 seconds for the SB-800 to be ready to fire again.

[beno_t_marchal]

<p>I have not made any measurements yet but the manual quote 2.9s with five fresh

rechargeable Ni-MH batteries as the fastest option.

<p>However that's a worst case scenario after firing at full power.

<p>My limited experience suggests it is faster in real use. I have been able to fire

continuously for 4-5 images with bounce on the ceiling, the subject about 10 ft away

(3m). The batteries had been in use for a day already, f/4.5.

<p>--ben<br><a href="http://www.marchal.com/">marchal.com</a>

[peter_ho1]

I have to take off some of the screws last time....it worked, I removed the lid after a lot of guess.

[beno_t_marchal]

<p>Using Edward solution works well.

<p>--ben<br><a href="http://www.marchal.com/">marchal.com</a>

[ronald_erdrich]

The 45-degree tilt answer worked perfectly and was a lot less stressful (on me and the flash door) than Nikon's idea on how to remove it.

 

Thanks!

 

-Ron-