The Nikon Speedlight SB-16 is a direct-mounting elec - tronic flash unit, providing automatic through-the-Iens (TTL) control of the flash exposure when used with Nikon cameras having TTL flash capability. Through the use of an interchangeable mounting foot , the SB -16 can be at - tached to the special accessory shoe of all Nikon F3 - series cameras, as well as the standard ISO-type shoe of the Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 and FG camera, or the V-type Sync Cord for the Nikonos-V. Because light is measured through the picture-taking lens, you are assured of just the right exposure with a variety of lenses and accessory attachments at any aperture from f/2 to f/22 . Programmed TIL auto flash photography can be performed by using the SB-16 with the Nikon F-501/N2020 or F-301/N2000 via the AS-g. In programmed TIL auto flash photography, the proper aperture is automatically set for correct exposure according to the film speed in use. It is not necessary to change the lens setting from the minimum aperture used for non-flash programmed shooting.
Thanks to the incorporation of a front -mounted light sensor, the SB-16 is also compatible with all other Nikon cameras for automatic, but not through -the -Iens, flash output control. In the non -TTL automatic mode, you have a choice of two apertures. With a silicon -controlled rect i- fier and series circuitry, the SB-16 is able to conserve energy when shooting subjects at close range ; thus re - cycling times are shorter and the number of flashes per battery set is greater.
For truly creative bounce flash photography, the Nikon Speedlight SB-16 has two separate flash heads-a combination of tilting and rotating main flash head with zooming capability and a sma ller secondary flash head which faces straight ahead to fi ll in the shadows in the eye sockets and provide a small catchlight for the eyes . Moreover, a special MD setting allows the SB-16 to synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing at 4 frames per second for shooting 8 pictures in series.
Even though the SB-16 is extremely easy to use, you should familiarize yourse lf with its " Basic Operation" as presented in the first section. For more detailed infor- mation , please refer to "Controls in Detail " and " Photo- graphic Techniques. " A few minutes wisely invested now wi ll payoff later in years of rewarding photographic experiences.
To insure proper service, make sure the Nikon Warranty Card is enclosed in the speedlight box.
