Nikon SB-600 user manual Guide number ISO 100, m/ft, ISO sensitivity factors

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Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft)

Flash output

 

 

Zoom-head position (mm)

 

 

level

14*

24

28

35

50

70

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/1

14.0/45.9

26.0/85.3

28.0/91.9

30.0/98.4

36.0/118.1

38.0/124.7

40.0/131.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/2

9.9/32.5

18.4/60.4

19.8/65.0

21.2/69.6

25.5/83.7

26.9/88.3

28.3/92.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/4

7.0/23.0

13.0/42.7

14.0/45.9

15.0/49.2

18.0/59.1

19.0/62.3

20.0/65.6

M1/8

4.9/16.1

9.2/30.2

9.9/32.5

10.6/34.8

12.7/41.7

13.4/44.0

14.1/46.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/16

3.5/11.5

6.5/21.3

7.0/23.0

7.5/24.6

9.0/29.5

9.5/31.2

10.0/32.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/32

2.5/8.2

4.6/15.1

4.9/16.1

5.3/17.4

6.4/21.0

6.7/22.0

7.1/23.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/64

1.8/5.9

3.3/10.8

3.5/11.5

3.8/12.5

4.5/14.8

4.8/15.7

5.0/16.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*With the wide-flash adapter in place

ISO sensitivity factors

For sensitivities other than ISO 100, multiply the guide number by the factors shown in the table below.

ISO

25

50

100

200

400

800

1600

Factors

x0.5

x0.71

x1

x1.4

x2

x2.8

x4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To calculate the correct aperture

Calculate the correct aperture by using this equation and the guide number table, according to the ISO sensitivity, shooting distance, flash output level and zoom-head position that are set:

f/stop (aperture) = Guide number (GN at ISO 100; m/ft.) ⋅ ISO sensitivity factor ÷ Shooting distance (m/ft)

For example, for the ISO sensitivity of 400 (or ISO sensitivity factor: 2), with the zoom-head position adjusted to 28mm, and the flash output level set to M1/1:

•Referring to the guide number table, determine the guide number as 28/91.9 (m/ft.). When the shooting distance is 3.5m (11.5 ft.), the correct aperture value is:

28/91.9 (GN at ISO 100, m/ft) ⋅ 2 (ISO sensitivity factor for ISO 400) ÷ 3.5/11.5 (shooting distance; m/ft.) = 16 (aperture)

•Set the aperture value 16 on both the SB-600 and the camera or lens.

To obtain the correct flash output level

Calculate the guide number (GN at ISO 100; m/ft.) by using this equation, according to the shooting distance and aperture required.

Guide number (GN at ISO 100; m/ft.) = Shooting distance (m/ft) ⋅ Aperture (f/) ÷ ISO sensitivity factor

Referring to the guide number table, determine an appropriate flash output level corresponding to the guide number obtained above, then set the same value on the SB-600.

For example, for the ISO sensitivity of 400 (or ISO sensitivity factor: 2) and the shooting distance of 3.5m (11.5 ft) with an aperture of f/8:

3.5/11.5 (shooting distance; m/ft.) ⋅ 8 (aperture value)

÷ 2 (ISO sensitivity factor of ISO 400) = 14/45.9 (GN at ISO 100; m/ft.)

Detailed operation

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Contents SB-600 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safetyPreparation For your safety Contents Contents Basic operation PreparationDetailed operation Other functionsForeword Main features and functions of the SB-600Nikon Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyGroup Camera name Camera groups and available flash modesManual 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 LCD panel Flash mode pUsing the SB-600 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panelCPU lenses LensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lensesBasic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesReplacing/recharging the batteries Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Button Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing Setting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery powerAttach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust Digital data communication with the SB-600 Flash headTurn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops Exposure mode and metering system Setting the camera’s exposure modeMetering system Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeManual exposure M mode Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash modeISO sensitivity Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeAbout the flash shooting distance range Compose the picture and shoot with flash Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain syncDisplay of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with the Coolpix Detailed operation Monitor Preflashes SB-600’s available flash modesAvailable flash modes and usable cameras TTL auto flash mode D TTL auto flash modeAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash DLCD panel in the Manual mode Manual modeISO sensitivity factors Guide number ISO 100, m/ftTo calculate the correct aperture To obtain the correct flash output levelTo calculate the shooting distance Manual modeSame flash Output level Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Synchronization during continuous flash shooting Flash mode Max. number of continuousDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firingsOther functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head positionUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Background Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraFor the main subject only For the background onlyCompensation Manual flash modeMaking 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 Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash Red-eye reductionShooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync 14*1 Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible camerasZoom-head position mm Level Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ftFactors Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim lightFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the SB-600 off-cameraAutofocus flash operation in dim light No item appears when the settings are not available Custom SettingsSetting Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Custom SettingsLCD panel illuminator p Bold default setting Power zoom function pPage Advanced operations Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Advanced operations Setting up the master and remote flash units Wireless multiple flash shootingFlash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Using the Speedlight StandAttachment to the Speedlight Stand Setting the SB-600 as a remote flash unit Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingSetting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Settings on the remote flash unitsExamples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingSet the group of the remote flash units a and B Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode Ready-light Sound Master Remote flash unitSpeedlight condition Ready Auxiliary Beeping Multiple flash shooting using cords Speedlight Coefficient Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cordsSystem chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting dataAdvanced operations Flash head tilting and rotating angles Setting the flash headBounce flash operation Example of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operationConfirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Close-up flash operationISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1000 Coefficient m/ft 4.6 Setting the apertureWhen shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ft ISO Reference information Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 Camera TTL mode Exposure Metering LensMetering Lens TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Optional accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flashTips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating locationNiCd batteries Usable batteriesProblem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder TroubleshootingSpecifications Battery type SpecificationsBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-lightFlash adapter Dimensions SettingsH x D Weight AccessoriesIndex SymbolRed-eye reduction with slow-sync
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