Nikon 58-104 manual Main Features

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Main Features

•Matrix Balanced Fill·Flash Photography (Nikonos

RS only)

Brightness of flash exposure on the foreground subject is automatically balanced with the ambient light of the background.

•Camera Slave (Nikonos RS only)

Cordless remote photography. The Nikonos R8's shutter release is triggered when the 8B·104's built·in slave sensor detects the flash from another speedlight.

•Flash Slave

The 8B·104fires simultaneously when another speed light is fired through its built·in slave sensor.

•Signal Flash

The 8B·104fires at 1/32 power approximately every two seconds to signal your location on the surface to others.

•Alert Signal Display

The 8peedlight is automatically monitored for moisture, overheating, and proper electronic functioning.

•High Power Manual Flash Operation

Full power guide number (underwater) for 180 100 in meters is 16 (53 in feet). 1/4 power and 1/16 power are also available. Fast recycling time of 3 seconds at full power.

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Contents ·58-104 Foreword Switch · Speedlight PartsBattery chamber Buckle hookSync cord Standard bracketMain Features Details on Preparations for Taking Pictures Basic ShootingDetails on the SpeedlightsParts Basic Applications Other ItemsTips on Speedlight Care Be sure to take trial shots firstChecking O-rings Be sure to check the O-rings before useRing areas to check Removing and Reseating O-rings +Note Reseat the O-ring into their 4channelsPage Page Open the battery chamber cap by 3lifting it up 5Raise the buckle6Lock the releasellock buckle Connecting the S8-104 to the Camera and Making Settings 4Remove the sync socket cap on the camera 10Insert the arm Cord fastening hanger~ ~rJ~ OFFo ~ Test firing Function SelectorStandard flash photography Camera Slave cordless remote photography~ ~6~ Page Basic Flash Photography with the Nikonos RS 2Set the camerassync mode to any desired mode ~ ~rlQ6Set the focus mode on the Nikonos RS to S or C Set exposure mode to aperture Priority auto exposure a~~~~~~h~~~~ Pressing the shutter release button slightlyPage TTL AI! SOrS.b Possible Shooting Modes wHh the S8-104 and Nikonos 1000500 250 30 ~ OFF Do not let water get into the sockets Caring for the 88-104 After UseWash the Speedlight with fresh water Drying the SpeedlightBe sure that all water has been removed Also dry the battery chamberIf switch or selector movements become rough Disconnect the sync cord from the socket and attach the capPage When the Standby switch is on Standby SwnchWhen the Standby switch is OFF +Note Alert SignalReady-light blinks Moisture alert light blinksHeat alert light blinks Distance scale chart Aperture scale chartTTL flash mode When taking pictures with the arm removed from the bracketManual flash mode 4, and M 1/16Guide number at various film speed Light OutputPage Role of the Speedlight Taking photographs highlighting the blue of the seaWhen shooting brightly shining fish When sand has been stirred up in the water~I\ .~ ~ JeJtfj oom·i Flash Slave ~·i Release the shutter on the cameraRear-Curtain Sync Photography OFF0l!i2JSet the f/stop and shutter speed on 3the camera Using the Flash Signal Function ··ePage Optional Accessories Extension Arm SK·104EPage Using the SK·104C arm for the S8·102 and S8·103 Arm 5K·104C for 5peedlights 58·102, 58·103Using the SK·104W Double Bracket Double Bracket SK·104WDouble Sync Cord SC·100 NiCd Battery Unit SN·104 Quick Charger SH·104·Ring and Screw Set Details on NiCd Battery Unit SN-104 When recharging the SN·104 battery pack Tips on carrying and storing the SN·104Do not jump into the water while holding the Speedlight Tips on 88-104 CareDo not subject the Speedlight to vibrations or shock Do not subject the Speedlight to excessive heatIf the Speedlight gets soiled Never disassemble the Speedlight58·104 Safekeeping the S8·104 Remove the NiCd battery When storing the 58·104Test fire the 5peedlight about once a month Specifications Page Nikon Correction BerichtigungCorreccion Jjtojj 5fjT jE l I.L1-to