Nikon SB-16 instruction manual

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Warning functions

In the TTL or non -TTL automatic mode, both the ready- lights on the flash unit and in the camera'sviewfinder blink for 3 seconds after the flash unit fired at its maxi- mum output, indicating that the light might have been insufficient for correct exposure. In this case, check the subject distance and if it is out of the automatic shooting range, use a wider aperture if possible or move closer to the subject. Because the voltage of batteries decreases with use, the guide number might also be reduced slightly. The flash output of the 88-16 depends on the available ambient light and the reflectivity of the subject. Note that , because of these factors, the ready-light may blink to indicate that the light output was insufficient for correct exposure, even if the subject is within the auto shooting range.

Other warnings shown by the ready-light'sblinking vary according to the type of flash unit and the camera in use. (For more detailed information, refer to the tables on the following pages .)

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Contents Nikon Speedlight Nomenclature Page Contents TTL Foreword Basic Operation Lock the flash unit Coupler Remove the Battery Holder MS·5 @Replace the holder Load the batteries into HolderClose the lid Attach the flash unit to Camerasaccessory shoe Page Set Asaiiso film speed Tilt the flash head to Normal shooting positionSet the zoom head j Camera Calculator dial14Set the S8·16smode Selector 45 to TTL Basic Operation16Set the lens aperture Ring to the appro· priate fI stop 14Set the exposure 15.S~t ,lens to Take the picture Wait for the ready·light @ tocomeonTurn off the flash unit Flash Unit Couplers AS·S @ and AS·9 Controls in DetailSynchronization Speed Controls in DETAll TTL through-the-Iens automatic operation Shooting Mode Selector @lMD synchronization with motor drive Exposure Calculator Dial @Set 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 Sync/Multiple Flash Terminal @ TTL Multiple Flash Terminal @Photographic Techniques Page Photographic TECHNIQUES-confinued Manual modeNon-TTL automatic mode TTL-automatic modeSynchronization with slow shutter speeds Photographic TechniquesPage 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 TTL Remote Cord SC-14 Sync Cords 10, 11 ,TTL Remote Cord SC-17 TTL Multi·Flash Adaptor AS·10 Flash Tripod Adaptor AS·11Flash Unit Couplers AS·1, 4, 5, 6, Soft Flash Unit Case 55·16 RED EYETips on Speedlight Care Page Optimum Battery Performance Specifications SPECIFICATIONS-confinued Page 1IIIro