Nikon SB-600 Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords, Speedlight Coefficient

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●●● The maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords

•Up to five units including the master flash unit can be used for multiple flash photography at a total cable length of 10m (33 ft.).

•Make sure the combined total of the coefficients in the table below for all flash units used together does not exceed 20 at 20°C (68°F) or 13 at 40°C (104°F).

•If it exceeds these figures, you may not be able to take a second shot after the first one. In this case, turn off the power of all flash units and reduce the total number of flash units connected.

Speedlight

Coefficient

 

 

SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29, SB-29s, SB-28,

1

SB-28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s, SB-14, SB-11, SB-140

 

 

 

SB-23, SB-21, SB-17, SB-16, SB-15

4

 

 

SB-22

6

 

 

SB-20

9

●●● Notes on multiple flash shooting using cords

•Be sure to see the instruction manuals of your cameras, Speedlights, and accessories.

•Use the optional Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10, if the remote flash units are not equipped with multiple flash terminals.

•Use the optional Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 to attach the remote flash unit(s) to a tripod.

•Use the optional TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cords SC-27, SC-26, SC-19 or SC-18 to connect the SB-600 to more than one remote flash unit.

•Multiple flash shooting using cords can be performed in two modes: (1) TTL multiple flash; and (2) Manual multiple flash. Performing multiple flash shooting in the Manual mode, however, is not recommended, since it is difficult to obtain the correct exposure. Use the TTL auto flash mode with cameras compatible with TTL auto flash.

•To ensure proper exposure, make test shots before shooting important events.

Advanced operations

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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 Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual 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 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 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 aperturePress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values Manual modeSet the aperture on your camera or lens 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 flashRear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data 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-cameraSetting 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 Possible with Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights OperationAdvanced 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 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 Bounce flash operation Setting the flash headFlash head tilting and rotating angles Example of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operationConfirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Close-up flash operationWhen 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 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 batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause 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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