Nikon SB-600 user manual Setting the flash output level, Same flash Output level

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6 Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot.

Setting the flash output level

The flash output level changes every time you press the j or i button, as shown below.

When you press the j button:

When you press the i button:

• The numbers in parentheses represent the adjustable flash output level in 1/3 step except between 1/1 and 1/2. Therefore, 1/2 (-0.7) and 1/4 (+0.3) represent the same flash output level.

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The same flash

output level

To extend the flash shooting distance, choose a flash output level close to M1/1.

The value can be quickly changed by continuously pressing the i or j button.

The decimal place blinks during adjustment.

Detailed operation

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Contents SB-600 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safetyPreparation For your safety Contents Contents Other functions PreparationBasic operation Detailed operationForeword Main features and functions of the SB-600Nikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Take trial shotsGroup 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 Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses Type Nikkor lensesBasic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Type of battery Recycling time RemedyReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Setting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery powerAttach 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 Exposure mode and metering system Setting the camera’s exposure modeManual exposure M mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeMetering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash modeAbout the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeISO sensitivity 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 Available flash modes and usable cameras SB-600’s available flash modesMonitor Preflashes Standard TTL flash D TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash mode D Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash DoLCD panel in the Manual mode Manual modeTo obtain the correct flash output level Guide number ISO 100, m/ftISO sensitivity factors To calculate the correct apertureTo calculate the shooting distance Manual modeWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelSame flash Output level Max. number of continuous firings Flash mode Max. number of continuousSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firingsOther functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head positionCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter For the background only Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraBackground For the main subject onlyMaking exposure compensation for the background only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the main subject onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation For details, see your camera user’s manual Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Slow-sync flashRear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data 14*1 Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible camerasFactors Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ftZoom-head position mm Level Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim lightAutofocus 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 Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Custom SettingsLCD panel illuminator p Bold default setting Power zoom function 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 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 Speedlight condition Ready Auxiliary Beeping Master Remote flash unitReady-light Sound 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 Shooting data Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head Choosing the reflecting surfaceAdvanced operations Bounce flash operation Setting the flash headFlash head tilting and rotating angles Example of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operationConfirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Close-up flash operationWhen 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 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 accessoriesBalancing light from the flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Using colored gel filters with digital camerasOperating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care StorageNiCd batteries Usable batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder TroubleshootingSpecifications Ready-light SpecificationsBattery type Bounce capability ON/OFF buttonAccessories SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions H x D WeightIndex SymbolRed-eye reduction with slow-sync
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