Nikon SB-16 instruction manual Exposure Calculator Dial @, MD synchronization with motor drive

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MD (synchronization with motor drive)

At the motor drive (MD) setting , the S8 -16 is able to recycle fast enough to synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing continuously up to four frames per second . It is possible to take up to eight flash pictures in rapid succession in this way. At the MD setting , only the main flash head fires and the light output is approx. one- sixteenth that of the flash unit'smaximum power. Like the M setting , this setting is also for manual operation; therefore, the exposure should be calculated manually using the exposure calculator dial or guide number equation shown on page 30.

Note: As sufficient power is required for the flash unit to synchronize with a motor drive, use the newest and freshest batteries whenever possible. For the same reason, avoid tripping the shutter immediately after the ready-light comes on. but wait for at least 30 seconds before beginning the motor drive sequence.

Exposure Calculator Dial @

The exposure calculator dial on the back of the S8 -16 helps you select the aperture you must set on the lens depending on the camera-to-subjectlflash-to-subject distance. To use the dial, follow these steps:

1) Set the film speed

To set the ASAIISO film speed, turn the ASA/ISO fi lm speed setting ring until the number corresponding to the speed of your film is opposite the ASA/ ISO film speed index. Dots between the numbers on the film speed scale represent intermediate settings .

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Contents Nikon Speedlight Nomenclature Page Contents TTL Foreword Basic Operation Remove the Battery Holder MS·5 @ Lock the flash unit CouplerLoad the batteries into Holder Replace the holderClose the lid Attach the flash unit to Camerasaccessory shoe Page Tilt the flash head to Normal shooting position Set Asaiiso film speedSet the zoom head j Calculator dial CameraBasic Operation 14Set the S8·16smode Selector 45 to TTL16Set the lens aperture Ring to the appro· priate fI stop 14Set the exposure 15.S~t ,lens to Wait for the ready·light @ tocomeon Take the pictureTurn off the flash unit Controls in Detail Flash Unit Couplers AS·S @ and AS·9Synchronization Speed Controls in DETAll Shooting Mode Selector @l TTL through-the-Iens automatic operationExposure Calculator Dial @ MD synchronization with motor driveSet the zoom setting knob For through·the·lens TTL operation Unit m ft For non-TTL automatic a operation Unit mtt For manual M operation For motor drive MD operation Unit·mtt Exposure compensation Asajiso film speed to set for TTL exposure compensation Non-TTL automatic exposure compensation Ready·Light @ Page With the SB·16A Eo.. not With the SB-16B MOO. B Open- Flash Button @ Page Tilting/Rotating Flash Head Secondary Flash Head Wide -Flash Adapter SW-7 CD TTL Multiple Flash Terminal @ Sync/Multiple Flash Terminal @Photographic Techniques Page Manual mode Photographic TECHNIQUES-confinuedTTL-automatic mode Non-TTL automatic modePhotographic Techniques Synchronization with slow shutter speedsPage Diffusing the Light Page Choose the bounce surface Using a diffuser Multiple Flash Photography TTL multiple flash photography FfiOfJ SE? ~SB-18 Manual multiple flash photography Sync Cords 10, 11 , TTL Remote Cord SC-14TTL Remote Cord SC-17 Flash Tripod Adaptor AS·11 TTL Multi·Flash Adaptor AS·10Flash Unit Couplers AS·1, 4, 5, 6, RED EYE Soft Flash Unit Case 55·16Tips on Speedlight Care Page Optimum Battery Performance Specifications SPECIFICATIONS-confinued Page 1IIIro