Nikon SB-600 Setting Custom Settings, No item appears when the settings are not available

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Custom Settings

The SB-600 can easily set, activate or cancel various operations using the Custom Settings shown on the opposite page. The displays on the LCD panel vary depending on the settings and the camera/lens combinations used.

No item appears when the settings are not available.

●●● Setting Custom Settings

1 Press the s and j buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds to display the Custom Settings mode.

2 Press the i or j button to choose the desired custom settings.

3 Press the s or a button to display the preferred setting.

4 Press the s and j buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds or press the b button to return to the normal setting mode.

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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 Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual 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 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 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 numberPress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values Manual modeSet the aperture on your camera or lens 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 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 Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation 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 Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash headChoosing the reflecting surface 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 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 batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause 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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