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Preparations<br />
Power supply<br />
Suitable disposable / rechargeable batteries<br />
The LEICA <strong>SF</strong> <strong>58</strong> can optionally be operated with:<br />
• 4 NC rechargeable batteries 1.2 V, type IEC KR6 (AA / mignon). They provide very<br />
fast recycling times and are economical in operation as they are rechargeable.<br />
• 4 nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries type IEC 1.2 V (AA / mignon),<br />
significantly higher capacity than NC batteries and less harmful to the environment<br />
than the NC batteries as they are cadmium-free.<br />
• 4 alkali manganese disposable batteries 1.5 V type IEC LR6 (AA / mignon),<br />
non-rechargeable power source for moderate power requirements.<br />
• 4 lithium batteries 1.5 V, type IEC FR6 (AA / mignon), non-rechargeable power<br />
source with high capacity and low self-discharge rate.<br />
Notes:<br />
• New and used batteries or batteries of different capacities or from different<br />
manufacturers should not be used together.<br />
• Cold reduces the power of disposable and rechargeable batteries. In the event<br />
of low temperatures, the flash unit should consequently be carried as close to<br />
the body as possible and used with fresh batteries.<br />
• The batteries are empty or dead if the recycling time (time from the triggering<br />
of a full-power flash, e.g. in the M mode, to the moment the flash-ready indicator<br />
(1.16) lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.<br />
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• If the batteries are partially discharged, the time for renewed readiness can be<br />
a little longer after a series of several flash exposures in a row. After a brief<br />
pause, once the batteries have “recovered”, it is normally possible to continue<br />
shooting.<br />
• If you do not use the flash unit for a prolonged period, remove the batteries<br />
from the device.<br />
Insertion and replacement of disposable / rechargeable batteries<br />
1. Switch off flash unit with the main switch (1.17) (for this see “Switching the<br />
flash unit on and off“, p. 44).<br />
2. Slide the battery compartment cover (1.3) downwards and fold open.<br />
3. Insert the batteries lengthwise according to the symbols on the inside of the<br />
battery compartment cover.<br />
Important:<br />
Incorrect polarity, i.e. incorrectly inserted batteries can result in the destruction<br />
of the device! Risk of explosion in the event of improper replacement of disposable<br />
/ rechargeable batteries!<br />
4. Close the battery compartment cover by folding it back and sliding it<br />
upwards.
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