Nikon SB-24 instruction manual TTL Multiple Flash Photography

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TTL MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

As the master flash unit, use Nikon Speedlight S8-24, S8-23,

S8-22, S8-218, S8-20, S8-18, S8-168 or S8-15 connected to an F4, F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2 or FG camera, and for the slave flash unit(s), use the S8-24, S8-22, S8-218, S8-20, S8-18, S8-17, S8-16A, S8-168 andlor S8-15. Up to 5 flash units can be used.

For TTL multiple flash photography, connect the flash units via the speedlight'sTTL multiple flash terminal using optional TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-18 (1 .5m) andlor SC-19 (3m).

Because S8-23, S8-22, S8-218, S8-20, S8-18 and S8-15 do not have a TTL multiple flash terminal, it is necessary to use TTL Remote Cord SC-17 or SC-24* when using these flash units as a master flash unit. To use S8-22, S8-218, S8-20, S8-18 andlor

S8-15 as slave flash units, use TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-l0. When using S8-140, S8-14 andlor S8-11 for TTL multiple flash photography, you should also use TTL Remote Cord SC-23.

* Used for F4 with DW-20 or DW-21 attached.

TTL auto flash is not possible when using Nikon F-401s/N4004s with S8-11/14/140(even with SC-23) or S8-218. These speed- lights cannot be used for TTL multiple flash either, even as slave flash units.

See system chart on the following pages.

•Set the power switch of slave flash units at ON position, not at ST8Y. When using S8-24,S8-22or S8-20as a slave unit with the power switch at ST8Y position, lightly pressing the shutter release button does not activate them. The same thing also happens when you set S8-23to TTL (ST8Y); do not use S8-23as a slave flash unit.

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Contents Nikon CONTENTS------------------------------------~ For Shooting with Varied Lens Apertures Manual FLASH-You Make All The DecisionsRepeating FLASH-For Multiple Exposure 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 7101520304060ft346 91318m 60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 mZoo?1 ~mm 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 F4Set the S8-24s mode selector to TTL Matrix Balanced FILL-FLASH Operation0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 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 Check the exposure With F4 cameraWith F-801/N8008 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 CPUFlash Exposure Compensation 60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m4 5 7 1015 20 304060 ft 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 m1318m For example4 5 7 1015 0304060ft 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-FLASHSet the cameras film advance mode to single-frame shooting 501/N2020 and F-301/N2000FA, FE2 and FG ISO 25 to For example DUAL, P, or PHI. ForF-501/N2020 onlySet the lens to its minimum aperture Highest f-number 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 4060ft91318 m For multiple flash exposures on one frame, use the S8-247101520304060ft 345 7101520304060ft 1520304060ft 60.811.52-3 4 6 91318m 4 6 91318mWith other combinations When using Nikon F4 or F·80111Hz 91318mZooM mm , MI U Background brightnessSubject overlap 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