Nikon SB-600 Setting the zoom-head position manually, Using the built-in wide-flash adapter

●●● Setting the zoom-head position manually

When the SB-600 is used with cameras in Groups III to VII in combination with a non-CPU lens, or you want to change the zoom-head position to one that does not match the focal length, you should adjust the zoom-head position manually by pressing the s button.

•A small M above the “ZOOM” indication appears on the LCD panel while manually setting the zoom-head position.

•Every time you press the s button, the zoom-head position changes as follows:

•When the camera/lens combination is compatible with the power zoom function, the zoom-head position changes as follows when a 35mm lens is attached:

•As a general rule, set the zoom-head position to the focal length of the lens in use or to the closest wide-angle setting. For example, select the 50mm setting when using a 60mm lens.

tCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings

The power zoom function can be canceled in the Custom Settings mode (p. 52). When the power zoom function is canceled, the zoom head can be manually adjusted, but the zoom-head position indicator does not change even if the lens is zoomed, a lens is changed or the ON/OFF

button is pressed.

• When the power zoom function is canceled, a small M always blinks on the LCD panel.

• Every time you press the s button, the zoom-head position changes as follows:

Other functions

tUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter

Use the built-in wide-flash adapter when a 14mm to 23mm lens is mounted (p. 74).

•When using the wide-flash adapter, the zoom-head position is automatically set to 14mm and the power zoom function is deactivated.

•When using a 14mm or 17mm lens, the distance between the camera and subject generally differs greatly from the center of the frame to the periphery, so the peripheral area might not be sufficiently lit in some cases.

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