Nikon SB-600 Autofocus flash operation in dim light, For cameras compatible with CLS

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Autofocus flash operation in dim light

When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation, the SB-600’s Wide- Area AF-Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography.

In dim light, the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator turns on automatically when the camera’s shutter release button is lightly pressed, if an

AF lens is mounted and the camera’s focus mode is set to S (Single Servo AF with focus priority), AF, or A.

• The effective shooting distance with the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator is approx. 1m to 10m (3.3 to 33 ft.) with a 50mm f/1.8 lens or less, depending on the lens in use.

Usable lens focal length: 24mm to 105mm (35 to 105mm for F-501/N2020 cameras).

• Use the center focus area in your camera’s viewfinder when using the wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator

(for cameras not compatible with CLS).

tFor cameras compatible with CLS

The SB-600’s Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator supports the dynamic-area AF system of cameras compatible with CLS.

With a D2H camera, for example:

A total of 11 focus areas are usable at lens focal lengths of 35mm to 85mm as shown in the figure below.

A total of 9 focus areas excluding the extreme right- and left-hand ones are usable at lens focal lengths of 24mm to 85mm.

With AF cameras such as the D2H, the effective shooting range of the wide-area AF-assist Illuminator is approx. 1m to 10m (3.3 to 33 ft.) or less in the mid portion of the frame, and 1m to 7m (3.3 to 23 ft.) or less at the periphery (with a 50mm f/1.8 lens). These ranges may vary depending on the lens in use.

For details, see your camera’s instruction manual.

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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 Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword 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 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 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 numberSet the aperture on your camera or lens Manual modePress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values 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 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 Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units 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 Choosing the reflecting surface Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head 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 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 batteriesProblem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 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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