Nikon SB-600 Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual mode, ISO sensitivity factors

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●●● Determining the aperture and flash output level in the

Manual mode

In the Manual mode, use the guide number table and the following equation to calculate the aperture, flash output level and shooting distance to obtain the correct exposure.

•The guide number (GN at ISO 100; m/ft) indicates the amount of light generated by the flash. The larger the number, the greater the flash output.

Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft)

Flash output

 

 

Zoom-head position (mm)

 

 

level

14*

24

28

35

50

70

85

M1/1

14.0/45.9

26.0/85.3

28.0/91.9

30.0/98.4

36.0/118.1

38.0/124.7

40.0/131.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/2

9.9/32.5

18.4/60.4

19.8/65.0

21.2/69.6

25.5/83.7

26.9/88.3

28.3/92.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/4

7.0/23.0

13.0/42.7

14.0/45.9

15.0/49.2

18.0/59.1

19.0/62.3

20.0/65.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/8

4.9/16.1

9.2/30.2

9.9/32.5

10.6/34.8

12.7/41.7

13.4/44.0

14.1/46.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/16

3.5/11.5

6.5/21.3

7.0/23.0

7.5/24.6

9.0/29.5

9.5/31.2

10.0/32.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/32

2.5/8.2

4.6/15.1

4.9/16.1

5.3/17.4

6.4/21.0

6.7/22.0

7.1/23.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1/64

1.8/5.9

3.3/10.8

3.5/11.5

3.8/12.5

4.5/14.8

4.8/15.7

5.0/16.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*With the wide-flash adapter in place

To calculate the correct aperture

Calculate the correct aperture by using this equation and the guide number table, according to the flash output level, zoom-head position and ISO sensitivity set on the camera:

f/stop (aperture) = guide number (GN) x ISO sensitivity factor ÷ Shooting distance (m/ft)

• Set this aperture on the camera or lens.

To calculate the guide number

Calculate the guide number by using this equation, according to the shooting distance and aperture required.

Guide number (GN) = Shooting distance (m/ft) x Aperture ÷ ISO sensitivity factor

•Referring to the guide number table, determine an appropriate flash output level corresponding to the guide number obtained above, then set the same value on the SB-600.

ISO sensitivity factors

For sensitivities other than ISO 100, multiply the guide number by the factors shown in the table below.

ISO

25

50

100

200

400

800

1600

Factors

x0.5

x0.71

x1

x1.4

x2

x2.8

x4

Detailed operation

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Contents SB-600 En SB-600Contents · Flash Value Lock FV Lock · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation· Multiple flash shooting using cords · System chart for TTL multiple flash shootingForeword Main features and functions of the SB-600Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Take trial shotsGroup Camera name TTL Manual modeAvailable Not availableSpeedlight 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 Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses Type Nikkor lensesBasic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesBasic operation Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Replacing/recharging the batteriesDo not test fire the Speedlight near your eyes Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing ButtonSetting 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 Set the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Exposure mode and metering systemSet the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P Metering system Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeManual exposure M mode Press the a button to set the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash modeSelecting the flash mode ISO sensitivity Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeAbout the flash shooting distance range Confirm the camera’s sync mode Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain syncDisplay of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with Coolpix digital cameras Using the SB-600 with the CoolpixDetailed operation Monitor Preflashes Manual mode Manual flash No limitationSB-600s available flash modes Available flash modes and usable camerasStandard TTL flash D TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash mode D Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash DoLCD panel in the Manual mode Manual modeTo calculate the guide number Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft To calculate the correct apertureSet the aperture on your camera or lens Manual modePress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values Same flash Output level Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shootMax. number of continuous firings Flash mode Max. number of continuousSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firingsOther functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head positionOther functions Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Using the built-in wide-flash adapterFor the background only Speeds Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraManual flash mode Cameras in all groups For the main subject onlyMaking exposure compensation for the background only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the main subject onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation Page Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Slow-sync flashShooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras 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-cameraNo item appears when the settings are not available Custom SettingsSetting Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting LCD panel illuminator p Custom SettingsBold default setting Power zoom function p Advanced operations Possible with Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights OperationAdvanced 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 Lights up Blinks slowly One beep Ready to fire Manual M Multiple flash shooting using cordsSpeedlight Coefficient Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cordsSystem chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Shooting data Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head Choosing the reflecting surfaceAdvanced 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 Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens Group Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modeExposure mode Metering system TTL/D-TTL auto flash modeCPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering LensCPU*4/non-CPU lens TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessoriesBalancing light from the flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Using colored gel filters with digital camerasOperating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care StorageLi-ion batteries Usable batteriesProblem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder TroubleshootingSpecifications Ready-light SpecificationsBattery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashes Bounce capability ON/OFF buttonAccessories SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions H x D WeightIndex SymbolRed-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411
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