Nikon SB-600 user manual Close-up flash operation, Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot

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Close-up flash operation

1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture- Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).

2 Set the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y or Center-Weighted Metering W.

3 Set the SB-600’s flash mode to TTL auto flash.

4 Gently pull out the built-in wide-flash adapter and position it over the flash head.

•The zoom-head position is automatically set at 14 mm when using the built-in wide-flash adapter.

•To slide the wide-flash adapter back into place, lift and push it into the flash head as far as it will go.

5 Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot.

• When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred, the ready-light on the SB-600 blinks for approx. 3 sec. To compensate, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.

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Contents SB-600 For your safety Preparation For your safety IiiPreparation For your safety Contents Contents Detailed operation PreparationBasic operation Other functionsMain features and functions of the SB-600 ForewordNikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Take trial shots Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly 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 lightType Nikkor lenses LensesCPU 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 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash mode D Standard TTL flash DManual mode LCD panel in the Manual modeTo calculate the correct aperture Guide number ISO 100, m/ftISO sensitivity factors 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 Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Flash mode Max. number of continuousSynchronization during continuous flash shooting 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 For the main subject only Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraBackground For the background onlyMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the background onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation For details, see your camera user’s manual Slow-sync flash Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control 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 Choosing the reflecting surface Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head 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 flashUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Optional accessoriesOther accessories Balancing light from the flashStorage CleaningTips on Speedlight care Operating locationUsable batteries NiCd batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinderSpecifications Bounce capability ON/OFF button SpecificationsBattery type Ready-lightH x D Weight SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions AccessoriesSymbol IndexRed-eye reduction with slow-sync

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