Nikon SB-24 instruction manual

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•Keep the 88-24 away from high temper- atures and never store in a damp place.

•When not using the 88-24, remove batteries to avoid damage due to battery leakage. If leakage occurs, take the 88-24 to your nearest authorized Nikon dealer.

When not using the 88-24, perform the following once a month :

1.Install batteries, then turn on the 88-24.

2.Wait until the ready-light comes on.

3.Turn off the 88-24, then remove the batteries.

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Contents Nikon CONTENTS------------------------------------~ Manual FLASH-You Make All The Decisions For Shooting with Varied Lens AperturesRepeating FLASH-For Multiple Exposure FOREWORDI~~~~~ Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus 8peedlightPage NOMENCLATURE----------------------------~~~ Sync/multiple flash terminal Used for manual-exposure multiple flash operation seeIillI Usable Flash Modes with Your Camera 5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m~tD Pa...ges25to49NON-TTL Auto f!1 S8-24 offers two types of flash synchronization, RearREADY·L1GHT Warning Functions Ready-light will blink before shootingAfter shooting Or move closer to the subjectSpecial Standby Function On Position ···With Nikon FA, FE2 or FGExposure Compensation Exposure compensationCamera Side Compensation Lighting ManipulationInstalling Batteries Firmly tighten the locking wheel Attaching Flash Unit to Camera Accessory ShoeFor Nikon F3·series camera with DE·2 or DE·3 finder Camera with other finders60.8 1 1.5 Inn6 9 1318 mJ ~t~1345 7101520304060ft Adjusting Flash Head91318m With F4, F·801/N8008 or F·401s/N4004s Turn on the camen60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 346 91318mZoo?1 ~mm Setting Angle of Coverage 811.52 3 4 6 91318m52 3 4 6 91318m For other camerallens combinationsPages 25 to Camera Metering systemFILL-FLASH Photography Matrix Balanced FILL-FLASH CENTER-WEIGHTED FILL-FLASH Standard TTL FlashWith F4 With F·801/N8008Matrix 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 ~P~QtD,-F22 ~1I Overexposure warning60.~~~+!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 IDJ \£L.J,I F Overexposure warningWith other lenses Confirm the ready-light and in-focusManual Exposure Mode IIII~ Desired valueWith an AF Nikkor or Nikkor lens w/built·in CPU For example With zoom setting at 35mmConfirm the shooting distance range in the S8-24s LCD panel Aperture to your selected lens aperture60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m Flash Exposure Compensation4 5 7 1015 20 304060 ft Illl~ l~...bn.....,J 60.8 11.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 mREAR-CURTAIN Sync FLASH-For Natural Light Flows Front-curtain syncExposure mode Matrix Metering with 50mm fl1.4 lens at ISOTTL Auto lIn Flash with Nikon F·401s/N4004s 60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318 m 4 5 7 10 1520304060 ftFor example 1318m4 5 7 1015 0304060ft Ready-light and in-focus indicator are on Lightly press the shutter release button and confirmDid 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 4 5 7 1015 20304060ftFor blinking ready-light warning, see pages 12 to Automatic Balanced FILL-FLASH FdJ501/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 Exposure Compensation with Camerasexposure Dial ~lFFILL-FLASH in TTL Auto iIll Flash Mode ~~~ Maximum Lens aperture Aperture settingFor greater depth of field Lens onlyLJI~ 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318mFor example Test Firing for Non-TTL Auto Flash Fully depress the shutler release button to take the pictureISO film speed Shooting distance range Level of flash power full power 111, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 6 91318 mZoom mm F MIII-D 60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 mWith other combinations 0.8 1 1.5 ~~\4 6 91318 m 4 5 7 10 h520304060 f tBatteries Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture60.811.52 3 4 6 91318 m Manual FILL-FLASH60.811.52 346 91318m 57101520304060ft 4 5 7101520304060ft0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 345 7101520304060ft 60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m 4 5 7101520304060ftZoom I -=-mm e.LI MIl Select the desired shutter speed101520 4060ft 01520304060ftFor multiple flash exposures on one frame, use the S8-24 91318 m7101520304060ft 60.811.52-3 4 6 91318m 4 6 91318m 345 7101520304060ft 1520304060ft91318m When using Nikon F4 or F·80111Hz With other combinationsBackground brightness ZooM mm , MI USubject overlap 200 See table for the guide numbers at various film speedsGuide number at various film speeds 800 1600Diffusing LlGHT ~~~~ Bounce Flash Photography Procedure Rotation to right 900 -front-to left~ ~1 1b 52!i3t~060ft Using a Diffuser Multiple Flash PHOTOGRAPHY-----------~ TTL Multiple Flash Photography As the master flash unit, use Nikon Speedlight S8-24, S8-23ID---+ Sc-,a Tt~~--~ +~w~~~~lD~~~~~~~~~ Accessories for TTL Multiple Flash SC-19 SC-18Manual Multiple Flash Photography CLOSE·UP Flash Photography in TTL Auto Flash Mode Tips on Speedlight Care Page New batteries TemperatureBattery brand Continuous useExposure control for available light Center-Weighted MeteringBalanced fill-flash operation Fill-flashNon-TTL Auto HertzMatrix Metering System Red-eyeGuide number ElectronicConstruction Zoom capabilityOther features Range in a mode ModeShooting distance 0.6-20m2-66ftrange in TTL mode DimensionsNikon 88-24 Setting UP the 58·24 Meters Im~Close the lid, then slide the cover back to close Check battery power Confirm TTL ~ mark is on If ~ mark is blinking Push the M buttonConfirm subject is in focus Confirm the ready·light is on Incorrect display appears LCD panel display does not appearReleased even with the ready-light on Ready-light does not light up