Nikon SB-102 instruction manual Tips on Speedlight Photography

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TIPS ON SPEEDLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

1.The flash -to-subject coupling distances and use- able apertures indicated by the exposure calcula- tion dial are for clear-water shooting . Therefore, the correct exposure will be different if the water is muddy or has floating particles, and some expo- sure compensation must be made.

2.In shallower depths with natural lighting, overex- posure may occur when shooting in the automatic mode. To prevent this, use the smallest aperture (the numerically largest f-number) possible or turn off the speedlight and use only natural lighting. When shooting with the Nikonos-V, the correct shutter speed for the lighting conditions is dis- played in the viewfinder. (For more information, refer to the camera'sinstruction manual.)

3.When the bracket and arm are attached to the Nikonos IV-A, certain optical finder models for older UW-Nikkor 15mm fl2.B lenses cannot be attached. If this presents a problem for you , authorized Nikon dealers and service centers can perform the necessary modifications.

4.One of the benefits of using a speedlight under- water is that it restores natural colors to subjects by removing the water'sbluish cast. Occasionally, though , you may want to include that bluishness in your photos . Normally, this is rather difficult to do because the flash unit renders the background either too light or too dark. To capture the bluish- ness, you must eliminate the difference in light levels between the subject (illuminated by the speedlight) and the background (illuminated by natural light}-a difficult task in the manual flash mode. The easiest way to balance the light levels is to use the Nikonos-V and the 88-102 in the TTL automatic mode and follow the procedures explained in " Daylight Fill-In Flash Photogra- phy" (page 30).

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Contents Nikon Exposure calculation dial NomenclatureContents Preparation ForewordPreparation O-rings and their sealing method PreparationTips on Speedlight Care Basic OPERATI,O..N~S.... =======~===~=----==-= Install the batteriesLock the buckles Replace the battery chamber capLock the buckle lockl Release latches Loosen the joint KnobBasic OPERATIONS-confinued Remove Camerasflash sync socket cover Loosen the arm Knob @Attach the cord Fastening hanger to the bracket Attach the bracket To the armRemove the synchro Socket cover Set the shutter Speed on the camera Set the ASA/ISO film speedNon-TTL. Automatic Operation Wait for the ready Light to light Turn on the flash unitTurn off the flash unit Take the pictureBracket Controls in DETAIL~~-=~ksens~orun~itSU----101Controls in Detail Close-Up Shooting in the Non-TTL Automatic ModeJoint @ Sensor Socket Synchro SocketSynchronization Speed Sensor Unit SU-101 OptionalShooting Mode Selector TTL Automatic Flash Control Exposure Calculation DialTTL Auto Shooting Range Example Non-TTL Automatic Flash ControlManual Flash Control Guide Numbers in the Manual Mode Ready-Light Other Warning Functions Test FiringTarget-Light Function Cord Fastening Hanger @Attaching the SW-102 Wide-Flash Adapter SW-102Multiple Flash Photography Replacing the Target-lightDaylight Fill-In Flash Photography Tips on Speedlight Photography New batteries Polarity Optimum Battery PerformanceAccessories Mark AccessoriesModes SpecificationsNlro