Speedlight external battery pack

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I had a quick search but couldn't find anything.

I have a Nikon SB600 and need to increase the life of the batteries - what are my options? Ideally I'd like something that can attach to the unit so it's compact-ish.
 
The SB600 doesn't have an external battery connector :thumbsdown:
 
That settles that then! I guess I'll just get more rechargable batteries and swap them more often..
 
There's always the option of modifying the flash to take a lead to an external power pack. With some fabrication, the mod could be done so the connector fits in the flash's battery compartment and the lead exits through a slot cut in the door.

As always though, be very careful when fiddling inside flashguns - they can hold nasty big charges in their capacitors and can deliver a nasty belt! The concept I've described doesn't need the flash to be opened and the only permanent mod to the unit is the slot in the door. Even that might not be necessary if some other method can be found to keep the adaptor in place such as a Velcro strap or tape.
 
As Tommy Cooper would have said, "Jus' like that!"
 
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