Nikon SB-24 instruction manual Manual Multiple Flash Photography

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MANUAL MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Connect S8-24 and other flash units via the S8-24'smultiple flash terminal, using optional Nikon Sync Cord SC-11 or SC-15. For correct exposure in manual multiple flash operation, be sure all flash units are set at manual flash mode.

Caution: To avoid damage to flash units or incorrect operation, never mix Nikon Speedlights with flash units of other manufacturers.

For multiple flash photography using Nikon F4 or F-801/N8008,if the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, you may not be able to take a second shot after taking the first shot. Take care that the combined total of the coefficients (numbers shown in parenthesis below) for all speedlight'sused at anyone time does not exceed 20 at 20°C/68°F (13 at 40°C/104°F).

S8-24 (1) S8-23 (4) S8-22 (6) S8-21 (4) S8-20 (9) S8-19 (2) S8-18 (16) S8-17 (4) S8-16 (4) S8-15 (4) S8-14 (1) S8-12 (1) S8-11 (1)

If you are unable to take a second shot, disconnect the master speedlight from the camera, or turn each of the speedlights off and on once. This resets the circuits so you can resume shooting.

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Contents Nikon CONTENTS------------------------------------~ Manual FLASH-You Make All The Decisions For Shooting with Varied Lens AperturesRepeating 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 7101520304060ft60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 346 91318mZoo?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 F4Matrix Balanced FILL-FLASH Operation Set the S8-24s mode selector to TTL0.8 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 With F4 camera Check the exposureWith 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 CPU60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m Flash Exposure Compensation4 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 mFor example 1318m4 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-FLASH501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 Set the cameras film advance mode to single-frame shootingFA, FE2 and FG ISO 25 to DUAL, P, or PHI. ForF-501/N2020 only For exampleSet 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 4060ftFor multiple flash exposures on one frame, use the S8-24 91318 m7101520304060ft 345 7101520304060ft 1520304060ft 60.811.52-3 4 6 91318m 4 6 91318mWith other combinations When using Nikon F4 or F·80111Hz 91318mBackground brightness ZooM mm , MI USubject 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---+ Sc-,a Tt~~--~ +~w~~~~lD~~~~~~~~~ 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