Nikon SB-600 user manual Optional accessories, Accessories for multiple flash

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Optional accessories

●●● Accessories for multiple flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Remote Cord SC-29/28/17 (approx. 1.5m or 4.9 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Remote Cord SC-24(approx. 1.5m or 4.9 ft)

 

 

 

 

SC-29

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Remote Cords SC-29/SC-28/SC-17/SC-24 provide TTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

auto flash operation when the SB-600 is used off-camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their flash shoes come with one tripod socket and two TTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multiple flash terminals. The TTL Remote Cord SC-24 is for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use with F5 cameras mounted with a High-Magnification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finder DW-30 or DW-31, or F4 cameras having a High-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magnification Finder DW-20 or DW-21. The SC-29 features an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF-assist illuminator function. (The SC-29 is not equipped

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a TTL multiple flash terminal.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-26/18 (approx. 1.5 m or 4.9 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-27/19 (approx. 3 m or 9.8 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Flash Sync Cords SC-18/SC-19/SC-26/SC-27 are useful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for connecting the SB-600 to the multiple flash terminal of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC-28, SC-17 or AS-10 for TTL multiple flash operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 when connecting more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

than three flash units together for TTL multiple flash operation,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or if the remote flash units are not equipped with multiple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flash terminals. The AS-10 comes with one tripod socket and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

three TTL multiple flash terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated adapter for F3-Series cameras providing TTL flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operation with Nikon Speedlights such as the SB-600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

featuring an ISO-type mounting foot (not designed for the F3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bracket SK-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A metal plate with attachment screws allowing the camera

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Speedlight to be positioned side by side. Use the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

optional TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 to attach the SB-600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to Bracket SK-7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(One AS-E900 Multi-Flash Adapter is included with the SK-E900)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SB-600 can be used as a multiple flash unit with Nikon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOLPIX 900-series digital cameras by attaching the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOLPIX to Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connecting the SB-600 to the multi-flash terminal of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOLPIX using the Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900 (p. 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference information

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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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