Nikon SB-600 instruction manual Control buttons

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Control buttons

ibutton/j button

Press to increase or decrease the values.

Press to choose the desired settings in the Custom Settings mode (p. 52).

Press to adjust the settings when setting the remote flash unit (p. 61).

FLASH button

Press to test fire the flash (p. 20).

ZOOM button

Press to change the zoom-head position (p. 40).

Press to adjust the settings in the Custom Settings mode (p. 52).

ON/OFF button

Press for approx. 0.3 second to turn the power on or off.

abutton

Press to set the flash mode (p. 26).

Press to adjust the settings in the Custom Settings mode (p. 52).

Press to choose the desired settings when setting the remote flash unit (p. 61).

Two-button control function

Press two buttons simultaneously to perform the following operations. Follow the procedures shown on the flash unit.

ZOOM

MODE

Recalling the underexposure value in the

TTL auto flash mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the s and a buttons simultaneously to

 

 

 

 

recall the underexposure value (p. 29).

MODE

 

 

 

Resetting the settings to default values

 

 

 

Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

approx. 2 seconds to reset all settings, including the

 

 

 

 

custom settings, to their default settings.

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

Button lock

 

 

 

Press the a and j buttons simultaneously for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

approx. 1 second to lock the functions of the control

 

 

 

 

buttons (except the b and FLASH buttons) to avoid

 

 

 

 

accidental malfunction. Press the buttons again to

 

 

 

 

release the lock.

ZOOM

 

 

 

Switching to Custom Settings

 

 

 

Press the s and j buttons simultaneously for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

approx. 2 seconds to enter the Custom Settings mode

 

 

 

 

(p. 52).

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents SB-600 SB-600 EnContents · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation · Multiple flash shooting using cords· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting · Flash Value Lock FV LockMain features and functions of the SB-600 ForewordCreative 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 regularlyGroup Camera name Manual mode Available Not available TTLSpeedlight 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 Basic operationTest firing Confirming the exposure Test firingButton Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyesStandby 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 Exposure mode and metering system Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto PSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M modeMetering system Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash modePress the a button to set the flash mode Flash 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 Confirm the camera’s sync modeDisplay of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with the Coolpix Using the SB-600 with Coolpix digital camerasDetailed operation Manual mode Manual flash No limitation SB-600s available flash modesAvailable flash modes and usable cameras Monitor PreflashesTTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash mode DAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash DManual mode LCD panel in the Manual modeDetermining the aperture and flash output level Manual mode Guide number ISO 100, m/ftTo calculate the correct aperture To calculate the guide numberManual mode Press the i or j button to increase or decrease the valuesSet the aperture on your camera or lens Setting the flash output level When you press the j button When you press the i buttonConfirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot Same flash Output levelFlash 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 Other functionsExposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera Manual flash mode Cameras in all groupsFor the main subject only For the background only SpeedsManual flash mode CompensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation Page 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 Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLSUsing the SB-600 off-camera For cameras having a built-in SpeedlightCustom Settings Setting Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Custom Settings Bold default setting Power zoom function pLCD panel illuminator p Advanced operations Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Possible withAdvanced 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 Lights up Blinks slowly One beep Ready to fire Multiple flash shooting using cords Manual MMaximum 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 Exposure mode Metering systemTTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens GroupCamera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 CPU*4/non-CPU 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 Li-ion batteriesTroubleshooting Problems with the SB-600Problem Cause Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinderSpecifications Specifications Battery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashesBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-lightSettings Flash adapter DimensionsH x D Weight AccessoriesSymbol IndexRed-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411
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