Nikon SB-600 user manual

Contents SB-600 For your safety Preparation For your safety IiiPreparation For your safety Contents Contents Preparation Basic operationDetailed operation Other functionsMain features and functions of the SB-600 ForewordNikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Tips on using the Speedlight Using your Speedlight correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyCamera groups and available flash modes Group Camera nameManual mode Speedlight parts and their functions Control buttons p Mounting-foot lock lever p Control buttons Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode Flash mode p LCD panelCharacteristics of the LCD panel Using the SB-600 in dim lightLenses CPU lensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lensesBasic operation Installing the batteries Usable batteriesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Type of battery Recycling time RemedyReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Standby function to conserve battery power Setting the standby functionAttach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops Flash headDigital data communication with the SB-600 Setting the camera’s exposure mode Exposure mode and metering systemManual exposure M mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeMetering system Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash modeAbout the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeISO sensitivity Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain sync Compose the picture and shoot with flashDisplay of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with the Coolpix Detailed operation Available flash modes and usable cameras SB-600’s available flash modesMonitor Preflashes TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash mode DAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash DManual mode LCD panel in the Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft ISO sensitivity factorsTo calculate the correct aperture To obtain the correct flash output levelManual mode To calculate the shooting distanceWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelSame flash Output level Flash mode Max. number of continuous Synchronization during continuous flash shootingDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firingsOther functions Setting the zoom-head position Power zoom functionCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera BackgroundFor the main subject only For the background onlyManual flash mode CompensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation For details, see your camera user’s manual Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reductionRear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras 14*1Factors Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ftZoom-head position mm Level Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLSAutofocus flash operation in dim light Using the SB-600 off-cameraFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Setting Custom Settings Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default settingBold default setting Power zoom function p LCD panel illuminator pPage Advanced operations Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Advanced operations Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash shootingSetting up the master and remote flash units Attachment to the Speedlight Stand Using the Speedlight StandTo prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-600 as a remote flash unitSettings on the remote flash units Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash unitsFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingSet the group of the remote flash units a and B Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode Speedlight condition Ready Auxiliary Beeping Master Remote flash unitReady-light Sound Multiple flash shooting using cords Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Speedlight CoefficientSystem chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash headChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting dataAdvanced operations Bounce flash operation Setting the flash headFlash head tilting and rotating angles Close-up flash operation Example of close-up shooting with two flash unitsClose-up flash operation Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shootWhen shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ft Setting the apertureISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1000 Coefficient m/ft 4.6 ISO Reference information Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera TTL mode Exposure Metering Lens CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 Metering LensOptional accessories Accessories for multiple flashOptional accessories Other accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flashCleaning Tips on Speedlight careStorage Operating locationUsable batteries NiCd batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinderSpecifications Specifications Battery typeBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-lightSettings Flash adapter DimensionsH x D Weight AccessoriesSymbol IndexRed-eye reduction with slow-sync