Nikon FAA350NA manual Using the Speedlight, Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system

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Using the Speedlight

 

•Operation described in this section applies when the SB-80DX, SB-50DX,

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SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 or SB-25 Speedlight and D- or G-type Nikkor

 

 

are attached, and Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor is

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

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Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system.

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• Set the metering system to Matrix or Center-Weighted Metering.

 

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Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed

 

 

 

 

and aperture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When using Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync or Slow Sync, set the

 

 

 

 

exposure mode to Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto.

 

 

 

• Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure mode

Available shutter speed

Available aperture

 

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Programmed Auto

Automatically set

Automatically set

 

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Shutter-Priority Auto

1/250-30 sec.*

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Aperture-Priority Auto

Automatically set

Desired setting

 

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Manual

1/250-30 sec.*, Bulb

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*Shutter speed changes automatically to 1/250 sec. when the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or faster as soon as the attached optional Speedlight is turned on.

3 Set the flash sync mode.

•Red-Eye Reduction and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync can only be set with the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-27 and SB-26.

•With the SB-26 and SB-25, Front- and Rear-Curtain Sync settings on the Speedlight override the setting on the camera body.

4 Set the power switch of the Speedlight to ON (or STBY) and set the flash mode selector (MODE button on the SB-80DX/SB-50DX/SB-28/28DX) for TTL auto flash mode.

•Set TTL with the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-26 or SB-25 and AUTO with SB-27.

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5

Set the Speedlight’s flash sync mode selector and

 

check the display in the LCD panel.

 

 

• With the SB-26 or SB-25, the flash sync mode setting on the Speedlight

 

 

overrides the setting on the camera body.

 

 

• With the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX or SB-27, set the flash sync

 

 

mode on the camera body since the Speedlight has no flash sync mode

 

 

selector.

 

 

• Confirm that the indicators ˆ and ø for Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash

 

 

with TTL Multi Sensor appear in the LCD panel. If these indications do not

Flash

 

appear in the LCD panel, press the M button (MODE button with SB-80DX/

 

 

 

SB-50DX/SB-28/28DX) until ˆ and ø appear.

 

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Compose picture, focus and confirm the indication in

 

 

the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready-light fi appears in the viewfinder.

7 Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot.

• If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again.

• When using a Speedlight, make sure to read its instruction manual as well.

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesAbout LCD illuminator panel LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysLCD panel Viewfinder DisplayCommand Dials Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Take trial shotsContents Lens Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery PowerSet Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area Mode Load FilmBasic Operation Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the camera Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerLightly press the shutter release button to activate Exposure meterMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Press the shutter release button. Film automatically Load FilmAdvances to the first frame Rotate the focus area selector lock release Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Shooting characteristics of exposure modesCamera controls exposure automatically Camera shake and shutter speed Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, seeHold Camera and Focus Hold the camera properlyRemove film cartridge Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed Photographic expression About Metering System and ExposureMetering System ExposureLens Compatibility Lenses give you access to all available functionsWhen a non-CPU lens is attached Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessoriesFilm AF start button Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationAutofocus Focus AreaAutofocus modes AF Area ModeRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject PriorityPress the shutter release button Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusSituations where autofocus may not work as expected Focus LockManual Focus Exposure Metering System Compose picture, focus and shoot ¡ Programmed AutoShutter-Priority Auto Shooting in Each Exposure ModeLocking shutter speed £ Aperture-Priority Auto Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressingExposure mode ∆ button to select £ Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command DialExposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens Adjusting the exposure. Long Time¢ Manual Electronic analog exposure displayMetering system selector lock release to select Center-Weighted or Spot MeteringPicture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual Auto Exposure LockAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Panel is illuminated in green Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ ManualLong Time Exposure A tripod is recommendedThrough the viewfinder see Changing Focusing ScreensUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Upward until it clicks into placeChanging Camera Back Data Back MF-29 Self-Timer OperationDepth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Button · Command Dial while pressing the Custom SettingCreating Custom Setting Select a menu number by rotating the MainFilm advance in multiple exposure Switching Command Dial operations pagesAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Easy Exposure CompensationAperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pages Delay time for auto meter-switch offDelay time for self-timer operation Shutter release confirmation with self-timer LEDPress the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously, Two-Button ResetOriginal default settings Canceling Custom Setting Types of TTL Auto Flash Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-LightFlash Sync Mode Features Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses Usable Optional SpeedlightsAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Using the SpeedlightSet the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed Aperture Set the flash sync modeCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Filters Focusing ScreensRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7Speedlight SB-27 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Data Back MF-29 Speedlight SB-80DXSoft case CF-57/CF-58 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalNeckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Keep batteries out of children’s reach TroubleshootingTurn the camera power off when changing batteries Use fresh batteries at low temperaturesOverexposure may BuLb in S modeReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye Battery power With new onesSpecifications SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialEquipped Exposure +20C 68F BatteryAA-type lithium Time BulbIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation
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