Nikon SB-600 user manual Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode

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Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting

7 Confirm that all the ready-lights of the master and remote flash units are on, then press the h button on the master flash unit to test fire the units.

• The master flash unit fires first, then the remote flash units in group A fire, followed by those in group B.

• If a certain remote flash unit does not fire, change the setup by moving the remote unit closer to the subject or redirect its light sensor window toward the master flash unit, then test fire the new setup.

•You can check the illumination before actually taking pictures using the Modeling illuminator (p. 45).

8 Finally confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance just as in TTL flash shooting, then shoot.

•Refer to page 17 for TTL flash shooting.

•Flash operation can be confirmed by the ready-light or the beeping sound (p. 67).

tModeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode

When the Modeling illuminator button of the master flash unit (featuring CLS) is pressed, the Modeling illuminator of all remote flash units set on the Master flash unit will fire. Further, when the compatible camera’s Modeling illuminator button is pressed, the Modeling illuminator of the master flash unit and all other remote flash units fire.

•The Modeling illuminator function operates for 1 second.

•Both the master and remote flash units fire at the flash output level compensation value as set.

•Refer to your compatible camera user’s manual for details on the camera’s Modeling illuminator.

tPerforming wireless multiple flash shooting with the COOLPIX P6000

•With the COOLPIX P6000, wireless multiple flash shooting is possible when the SB-800, SB-900 or Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is used as a master flash unit and the SB-600, SB-800 or SB-900 as remote flash unit(s). Set the flash mode of the master flash unit to “Commander” and remote flash unit(s) to “Remote”. The SB-800 or SB-900 used as a master flash unit and set to “Commander” cannot be fired. The COOLPIX P6000’s built-in flash cannot be used as a master flash unit.

•Set the group of remote flash unit(s) to “A” (other groups cannot be used).

	Set the flash mode of flash unit(s) in group A to TTL, and the master and
66	remote flash unit(s) in groups B and C to “ ” (flash cancelled).
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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 Supplied accessories ForewordMarks 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 batteriesType of battery Recycling time Remedy Minimum number of flashes and recycling timesReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Confirming the exposure Test firingButton Standby function to conserve battery power Setting the standby functionAttach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust Flash head Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stopsDigital data communication with the SB-600 Setting the camera’s exposure mode Exposure mode and metering systemAperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M modeMetering system Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash modeFlash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode About the flash shooting distance rangeISO 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 SB-600’s available flash modes Available flash modes and usable camerasMonitor 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 distanceSetting the flash output level When you press the j button When you press the i buttonSame 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 functionSetting the zoom-head position manually Canceling the power zoom function using Custom SettingsUsing 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*1Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ft FactorsZoom-head position mm Level Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLSUsing the SB-600 off-camera Autofocus flash operation in dim lightFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Custom Settings Setting 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 Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Advanced operations Wireless multiple flash shooting Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless LightingSetting up the master and remote flash units Using the Speedlight Stand Attachment to 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 Master Remote flash unit Speedlight condition Ready Auxiliary BeepingReady-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 Setting the flash head Bounce flash operationFlash 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 shootSetting the aperture When shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ftISO 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 batteriesTroubleshooting Problems with the SB-600Problem 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

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