Nikon N6000 Flash synchronization, Number, Guide number, Film speed, Manual flash

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Fill-flash

A method of flash photography which combines flash illumina- tion and ambient light, but does not necessarily attempt to balance the two types of illumination.

Flash synchronization

The timing of the flash so it fires coincident with the operation of the camera'sshutter. There are two types of synchron ization: Normal Sync which fires the flash at the start of the exposure, and Rear Sync which fires the flash at the end of the exposure.

f-number

Number which indicates brightness of film plane image. In- creasing/decreasing f-number is opening/stopping down lens aperture. The f-number series is equivalent to 1.4, 2, 2.S, 4, 5.6, S, 11 , 16, 22, 32, etc. Changing one step to the next larger number (i.e., from 111 1 to 1116) decreases image brightness by 1/2; moving to nearest lower number doubles the brightness.

Guide number

The number given to a flash bulb or electronic flash unit to indicate its power. A guide number may be quoted in meters or feet, and depends on the speed of the film being used. Guide numbers quoted assumi ng a relatively efficient reflector surrounds the flash source, e.g., an average-sized room.

150 film speed

The international standard for representing film sensitivity (speed with which it reacts to light). The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa. A film speed of ISO 200 is twice as fast as ISO 100, and half the speed of ISO 400 film.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. For the N6000, used on the panel on top of camera body and inside viewfinder.

Manual flash

Flash output is fixed in manual flash mode, while flash output power varies according to selected aperture in auto flash mode. Some Speed lights including SB-20 and SB-24 provide selectable manual output (fu ll, 1/2, 1/4, 1/S, 1/16, etc.) and some provide full output only.

Matrix metering system

An advanced camera light metering system using a mUlti- segment sensor and computer; avai lable in Nikon SLR models F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000, F4 and F-S01/NSOOS. A basic versin is used with the Nikon F401/N4004 and F401s/N4004s models. Matrix metering is an exclusive Nikon feature.

Non-TTL auto flash

A sensor measures illumination without viewing through camera'slens.

5LR

Single Lens Reflex. A type of camera in which you look through the camera'slens as you view through the camera finder. Other camera functions, such as light metering and flash control, also operate through the camera'slens.

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Contents Nikon Contents Foreword Nomenclature Pages 50 to Command input control dial Button With Command Dial Command dial/shift button functions15 16 LCD panel indications L-t--11Viewfinder indications Basic Operation To remove Mounting the LensInstalling Battery ===~ Rn 25 F5.b Insert film cartridge ~ =l- E Basic Shooting Page =1 c5 Fs If shutter speed indicator blinks Picture blur alertRewinding Film Page ~~~ FS.o Manual Film Speed Setiing If Err, 150 symbol and OX symbol are blinkingPage 2S FS.b When using a zoom lens Split-image focusingMicroprism focusing Matte-field focusingPage Matrix Metering CENTER-WEIGHTED MeteringSlide main switch to on Metering System SettingScene containing the sun Scene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivityOutdoor backlit subject Front-lit subject against dark backgroundOutdoor backlit subject Front-lit subject Small dark subjects against a bright background ~ ...,-~Sunset scenes Exposure Mode ~ ! IJ Exposure Mode SettingProgrammed PM and P Auto Operation in programmed auto exposure mode Program ChartsFlexible Program SHUTTER-PRIORITY Auto Exposure Mode ESc, FS Operation in Shutter Priority Auto Exposure ModeIf Lo blinks in the aperture position Underexposure alert If HI appears in the aperture position Overexposure alertAPERTURE-PRIORITY Auto Exposure Mode = c· 5 F5 If shutter speed indicator blinks Picture blur alert Manual Exposure Mode Operation in Manual Exposure Mode · bet FE 1111III To GET Exposure Meter Reading for a Main Subject OFF Center ~, t b FS AE Auto Exposure Lock Lever Exposure CompensationPage Compensation value from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 steps Exposure Compensation Button~ Examples Auto Exposure Bracketing FJt Page With film advance mode set at CL or CH With film advance mode set at SF5. E SELF-TIMEROPERATION TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMER Accessories Lens COMPATIBILlTV Lens Compatibility ChartReflex 1000mm 1111No to 143000 e Reflex 2000mm 1111 No to Accessories Auto Extension Rings Close-Up Attachment Lenses No , 1, 2, 3T, 4T, 5T and 6TNikon Bellows Attachment PB-6 71m 2 .B4 ttOG-2 Eyepiece Adapter Eyepiece correction lensesEyepiece Magnifier OG-2 Nikon Eyepiece AdapterFilters Lens HoodsTion Nikon FiltersSemi-Soft camera Cases Miscellaneous Camera Care Tips Page Receiver Picture format Type of cameraManual exposure ControlAccessory shoe Focusing screenFilm speed setting Self-timerNumber of film rolls per fresh battery· OX code Center-Weighted meteringBalanced fill-flash operation Depth of fieldFilm speed Flash synchronizationNumber Guide numberTTL auto flash TTLShuHer Cause and remedy LCD panelRn 25 F OF22 Nikon