Nikon SB-600 instruction manual Canceling flash output-level compensation

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Exposure compensation and flash output-level compensation

●●● Flash output-level compensation

You can make exposure compensation for the flash-illuminated subject without affecting the background exposure by modifying the SB-600’s flash output level.

•Available in the TTL auto flash mode.

•Flash output-level compensation is only available with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, and cameras in Groups I to III.

•With F-601/N6006 and F-601M/N6000 cameras, make flash output-level compensation on the camera. Flash output-level compensation cannot be made on the SB-600.

The amount of compensation set on the camera does not appear on the SB-600’s LCD panel. For details, see your camera instruction manual.

•With SLR cameras that have a built-in Speedlight with an exposure compensation function, you can compensate the flash output level on either the camera or the SB-600. For details, see your camera instruction manual. If you use both controls, the exposure is modified by the sum total of both compensation values. In this case, the SB-600’s LCD panel shows only the compensation value set on the SB-600.

1 Press the i or j button to display the flash output-level compensation. The flash output-level compensation value blinks.

2 Press the i or j button to increase or decrease the compensation in 1/3 steps from –3.0 to +3.0 EV.

• The value can be quickly changed by continuously pressing the i or j button.

vCanceling flash output-level compensation

The flash output-level compensation cannot be canceled by turning the SB-600 off. To cancel, press the i or j button to return the compensation value to “0.0”.

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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 Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Tips on using the Speedlight Using your Speedlight correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyGroup Camera name Manual mode AvailableNot 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 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 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 numberSet the aperture on your camera or lens Manual modePress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values 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 reductionShooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync 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 SpeedlightNo 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 Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Possible withAdvanced 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 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 Flash head tilting and rotating angles Setting the flash headBounce flash operation Close-up flash operation Example of close-up shooting with two flash unitsClose-up flash operation Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shootISO 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 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 batteriesProblem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 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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