Nikon SB-24 NON-TTL Auto f!1, S8-24 offers two types of flash synchronization, Rear

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NON-TTL AUTO f!1

In this mode, light is read through the light sensor on the front of the S8-24, instead of being measured through the lens. Exposure control requires that you manually adjust the lens aperture. For non-TTL auto flash mode, see pages 66 to 68.

MANUALli!il

Lets you select flash power from full power of 1/16 power and set aperture according to flash-to-subject distance. Indicated on the LCD panel.

For manual flash , see pages 70 to 76.

REPEATING FLASH lillI

This mode lets you flash a subject two or more times consecutively in the same frame. It enables you to select the number of flashes, flash speed (Hz) and power-either 1/8 or

1/16.

For detailed instructions on repeating flash, see pages 77 to 80.

FLASH SYNC MODE SEl.!ECTOR-

The S8-24 offers two types of flash synchronization, REAR and

NORMAL.

NORMAL synchronization, the way virtually all other systems operate, fires the flash at the beginning of the exposure. REAR synchronization, available with the Nikon F4 or F-8011N8008, fires the flash at the end of the exposure.

For short exposure (speeds up to 1/250 second) you can barely tell the difference between the two methods. For longer expo- sures, however, when subject movement during the exposure becomes evident, you can clearly see the difference.

Rear synchronization tends to give a more natural effect, making the blur of subject movement appear to emanate from the back for a more comfortable visual effect.

For details, see page 48.

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Contents Nikon CONTENTS------------------------------------~ Repeating FLASH-For Multiple Exposure For Shooting with Varied Lens AperturesManual FLASH-You Make All The Decisions Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus 8peedlight FOREWORDI~~~~~Page NOMENCLATURE----------------------------~~~ Used for manual-exposure multiple flash operation see Sync/multiple flash terminalIillI 5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m Usable Flash Modes with Your CameraPa...ges25to49 ~tDS8-24 offers two types of flash synchronization, Rear NON-TTL Auto f!1Ready-light will blink before shooting READY·L1GHT Warning FunctionsOr move closer to the subject After shootingOn Position ···With Nikon FA, FE2 or FG Special Standby FunctionExposure compensation Exposure CompensationLighting Manipulation Camera Side CompensationInstalling Batteries Camera with other finders Attaching Flash Unit to Camera Accessory ShoeFor Nikon F3·series camera with DE·2 or DE·3 finder Firmly tighten the locking wheel~t~1 Inn6 9 1318 mJ 60.8 1 1.5With F4, F·801/N8008 or F·401s/N4004s Turn on the camen Adjusting Flash Head91318m 345 7101520304060ftZoo?1 ~mm 346 91318m60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 811.52 3 4 6 91318m Setting Angle of CoverageFor other camerallens combinations 52 3 4 6 91318mPages 25 to Metering system CameraFILL-FLASH Photography Matrix Balanced FILL-FLASH Standard TTL Flash CENTER-WEIGHTED FILL-FLASHWith F·801/N8008 With F40.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m Set the S8-24s mode selector to TTLMatrix Balanced FILL-FLASH Operation For Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Operation Programmed Auto Exposure Mode Overexposure warning ~P~QtD,-F22 ~1I60.~~~+!318m Shutter·Priority Auto Exposure Mode FEE, but will fire With F-801/N8008 camera Check the exposureWith F4 camera ~ l.J Aperture·Priority Exposure Mode BJ-I Overexposure warning IDJ \£L.J,I FConfirm the ready-light and in-focus With other lensesManual Exposure Mode Desired value IIII~Aperture to your selected lens aperture For example With zoom setting at 35mmConfirm the shooting distance range in the S8-24s LCD panel With an AF Nikkor or Nikkor lens w/built·in CPU4 5 7 1015 20 304060 ft Flash Exposure Compensation60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m 60.8 11.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m Illl~ l~...bn.....,JFront-curtain sync REAR-CURTAIN Sync FLASH-For Natural Light FlowsMatrix Metering with 50mm fl1.4 lens at ISO Exposure modeTTL Auto lIn Flash with Nikon F·401s/N4004s 4 5 7 10 1520304060 ft 60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318 m4 5 7 1015 0304060ft 1318mFor example Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm Ready-light and in-focus indicator are on0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 4 5 7 1015 20304060ft DidFor blinking ready-light warning, see pages 12 to FdJ Automatic Balanced FILL-FLASHFA, FE2 and FG ISO 25 to Set the cameras film advance mode to single-frame shooting501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 Set the lens to its minimum aperture Highest f-number For exampleDUAL, P, or PHI. ForF-501/N2020 only 4 5 7 TTL Auto Flash For blinking ready-light warning, see pages 12 to ~lF Exposure Compensation with Camerasexposure DialFILL-FLASH in TTL Auto iIll Flash Mode ~~~ Lens only Aperture settingFor greater depth of field Maximum Lens aperture0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m LJI~For example Fully depress the shutler release button to take the picture Test Firing for Non-TTL Auto FlashISO film speed Shooting distance range 6 91318 m Level of flash power full power 111, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/1660.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m Zoom mm F MIII-D0.8 1 1.5 ~~\4 6 91318 m 4 5 7 10 h520304060 f t With other combinationsFully depress shutter release button to take the picture Batteries4 5 7101520304060ft Manual FILL-FLASH60.811.52 346 91318m 57101520304060ft 60.811.52 3 4 6 91318 mSelect the desired shutter speed 60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m 4 5 7101520304060ftZoom I -=-mm e.LI MIl 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 345 7101520304060ft01520304060ft 101520 4060ft7101520304060ft 91318 mFor multiple flash exposures on one frame, use the S8-24 345 7101520304060ft 1520304060ft 60.811.52-3 4 6 91318m 4 6 91318mWith other combinations When using Nikon F4 or F·80111Hz 91318mSubject overlap ZooM mm , MI UBackground brightness 800 1600 See table for the guide numbers at various film speedsGuide number at various film speeds 200Diffusing LlGHT ~~~~ Rotation to right 900 -front-to left Bounce Flash Photography Procedure~ ~1 1b 52!i3t~060ft Using a Diffuser Multiple Flash PHOTOGRAPHY-----------~ As the master flash unit, use Nikon Speedlight S8-24, S8-23 TTL Multiple Flash PhotographyID---+ ~~~~~~~~ Tt~~--~ +~w~~~~lD~Sc-,a SC-19 SC-18 Accessories for TTL Multiple FlashManual Multiple Flash Photography CLOSE·UP Flash Photography in TTL Auto Flash Mode Tips on Speedlight Care Page Continuous use TemperatureBattery brand New batteriesFill-flash Center-Weighted MeteringBalanced fill-flash operation Exposure control for available lightRed-eye HertzMatrix Metering System Non-TTL AutoZoom capability ElectronicConstruction Guide numberDimensions Range in a mode ModeShooting distance 0.6-20m2-66ftrange in TTL mode Other featuresNikon 88-24 Meters Im~ Setting UP the 58·24Close the lid, then slide the cover back to close Check battery power Push the M button Confirm TTL ~ mark is on If ~ mark is blinkingConfirm subject is in focus Confirm the ready·light is on Ready-light does not light up LCD panel display does not appearReleased even with the ready-light on Incorrect display appears