Nikon SB-600 instruction manual LCD panel in the Manual mode

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Manual mode

Manual mode

In Manual flash photography, you select the aperture and flash output level. This allows you to control the exposure and flash shooting distance when the correct exposure is difficult to obtain in the TTL auto flash mode. The flash output level can be set from M1/1 (full output) to M1/64 to suit your creative preferences.

You can calculate the correct aperture by using the guide number table and the shooting distance. Then, set the same aperture manually on the lens. In this case, set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).

No limitation on usable cameras.

Refer to your camera’s instruction manual for details on camera and lens aperture settings.

The shutter might not be released if the camera's exposure mode is at a setting other than Aperture-Priority (A) or Manual (M) and the SB-600 is in Manual mode, depending on the camera in use. For details, refer to your camera's instruction manual.

In the Manual mode, there is no warning ready-light to indicate that the light may have been insufficient to obtain a correct exposure.

LCD panel in the Manual mode

Manual flash

Flash output level in Manual flash

 

 

 

 

 

Represents the flash output level in fractions and

 

 

 

 

 

decimal places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD panel when a camera compatible with CLS is used.

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Contents SB-600 SB-600 EnContents · System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation· Multiple flash shooting using cords · Flash Value Lock FV LockMain features and functions of the SB-600 ForewordCreative 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 regularlyGroup Camera name Not available Manual modeAvailable 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 lightType Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses CPU Nikkor lensesBasic operation Installing the batteries Usable batteriesReplacing/recharging the batteries Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Basic operationButton Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing 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 Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops Flash headDigital data communication with the SB-600 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P Exposure mode and metering systemSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Manual exposure M mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeMetering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash modePress the a button to set the flash mode About 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 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 cameras Detailed operation Available flash modes and usable cameras Manual mode Manual flash No limitationSB-600s available flash modes Monitor PreflashesAutomatic 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 Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft To calculate the guide numberPress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values Manual modeSet the aperture on your camera or lens Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Same flash Output levelDo 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 functionUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Other functionsFor the main subject only Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraManual flash mode Cameras in all groups For the background only SpeedsMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the background onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation Page 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 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 SpeedlightSetting Custom Settings Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Bold default setting Power zoom function p Custom SettingsLCD panel illuminator p Advanced operations Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Possible withAdvanced 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 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 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 TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modeExposure mode Metering system 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 flashUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Optional accessoriesOther accessories Balancing light from the flashStorage CleaningTips on Speedlight care Operating locationUsable batteries Li-ion batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinderSpecifications Bounce capability ON/OFF button SpecificationsBattery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashes Ready-lightH x D Weight SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions AccessoriesSymbol IndexRed-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411
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