Nikon Essential Operations for the os SB-102 Speedlight

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BASIC OPERATIONS-confinued____

With a set of fully recharged NiCd batteries, the ready-light will light in approximately 5

seconds; with a fresh set of alkaline· manganese batteries, it wiff light in approxi· mately 14 seconds.

. If either the S8 -102's or the camera's ready· light does not light, check that: the batteries are properly installed, the camera, sensor unit, and ffash unit are securely connected, and the shutter speed/shooting mode and ASAIISO film speed setting on the camera are correctfy set.

·See pages 27 to 28 for information about ready-light exposure warning information.

31 Take the picture .

When the shutter is re- leased, the speedlight fire s. After you take the picture, watch either the ready-light inside the camera 's viewfinder or the one on the 88-102 . Afte r a few seconds, it will light again to indicate tile flash unit is fully recycled and ready for the next shot.

·If the ffash unit fires at its maximum output, its ready-light will blink for approximately 2 seconds after the shutter is released to warn that the shot may have been under- exposed. In this case, recheck the shooting distance/aperture combination selected and use the wide-ffash adapter or move closer to the subject, if necessary. This warning is also indicated by the viewfinder ready-lights of the Nikonos-V and Nikonos IV-A.

32 Turn off the flash unit.

To conserve battery power between shooting sessions, turn the power switch on the speedlight to "OFF."

Turning the pcwer switch off between ses - sions will also help prevent battery leakage.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Exposure calculation dialContents Foreword PreparationPreparation Preparation O-rings and their sealing methodTips on Speedlight Care Install the batteries Basic OPERATI,O..N~S.... =======~===~=----==-=Replace the battery chamber cap Lock the buckle lockl Release latchesLoosen the joint Knob Lock the bucklesBasic OPERATIONS-confinued Loosen the arm Knob @ Attach the cord Fastening hanger to the bracketAttach the bracket To the arm Remove Camerasflash sync socket coverRemove the synchro Socket cover Set the ASA/ISO film speed Set the shutter Speed on the cameraNon-TTL. Automatic Operation Turn on the flash unit Wait for the ready Light to lightTake the picture Turn off the flash unitControls in DETAIL~~-=~ksens~orun~itSU----101 BracketControls in Detail Close-Up Shooting in the Non-TTL Automatic ModeJoint @ Synchro Socket Sensor SocketSensor Unit SU-101 Optional Synchronization SpeedShooting Mode Selector Exposure Calculation Dial TTL Automatic Flash ControlTTL Auto Shooting Range Non-TTL Automatic Flash Control ExampleManual Flash Control Guide Numbers in the Manual Mode Ready-Light Test Firing Other Warning FunctionsCord Fastening Hanger @ Attaching the SW-102Wide-Flash Adapter SW-102 Target-Light FunctionMultiple Flash Photography Replacing the Target-lightDaylight Fill-In Flash Photography Tips on Speedlight Photography Optimum Battery Performance New batteries PolarityAccessories Accessories MarkSpecifications ModesNlro