Nikon SB-600 instruction manual Remote flash unit

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Remote flash unit

SB-16B SB-24 SB-25 SB-26 SB-28/28DX

SB-29/29s

SB-80DX

SB-800

 

AS-10

SB-14

SB-11 SB-140

SC-23

SC-18/26

AS-10

SC-18/26

SC-19/27

(1.5m)

 

SB-15 SB-20 SB-21B SB-22 SB-22s SB-27 SB-30 SB-600

 

SC-19/27

 

 

 

(3m)

 

 

Advanced operations

SB-16B

SB-24

SB-25

SB-26

SB-28/

28DX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AS-10

SB-16A

SB-17

SB-21A

AS-11

AS-11

AS-11

SB-29/29s

SB-80DX

SB-800

 

 

SC-18/26

SC-19/27

Using SC-18/26 or SC-19/27, up to five flash units can be used for multiple flash photography at a total cable length of 10m (33 ft.).

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Contents SB-600 En SB-600Contents · Multiple flash shooting using cords · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting · Flash Value Lock FV LockForeword Main features and functions of the SB-600Creative Lighting System Supplied accessories ForewordMarks used in this manual Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyGroup Camera name Available Manual modeNot 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 LCD panel Flash mode pUsing the SB-600 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panelCPU lenses LensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lensesBasic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Type of battery Recycling time RemedyReplacing/recharging the batteries Basic operationTest firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyesSetting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery powerAttach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust Flash head Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stopsDigital data communication with the SB-600 Exposure mode and metering system Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto PSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M modeMetering system Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash modePress the a button to set the flash mode Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode About the flash shooting distance rangeISO 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 SB-600s available flash modes Manual mode Manual flash No limitationAvailable flash modes and usable cameras Monitor PreflashesTTL auto flash mode D TTL auto flash modeAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash DLCD panel in the Manual mode Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual modeTo calculate the correct aperture To calculate the guide numberManual mode Press the i or j button to increase or decrease the valuesSet the aperture on your camera or lens When you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelConfirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot Same flash Output levelSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Flash mode Max. number of continuousDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firingsOther functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head positionCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Other functionsManual flash mode Cameras in all groups Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraFor the main subject only For the background only SpeedsCompensation Manual flash modeMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation Page Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-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 For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim lightFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the SB-600 off-cameraCustom Settings Setting Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Custom Settings Bold default setting Power zoom function pLCD panel illuminator p Advanced operations Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Possible withAdvanced operations Wireless multiple flash shooting Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless LightingSetting up the master and remote flash units Using the Speedlight Stand Attachment to 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 Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting dataAdvanced operations Setting the flash head Bounce flash operationFlash 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 operationSetting the aperture When shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ftISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1000 Coefficient m/ft 4.6 ISO Reference information Exposure mode Metering system Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modeTTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens GroupCPU 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 accessoriesOther accessories Optional accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flashTips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating locationLi-ion batteries Usable batteriesTroubleshooting Problems with the SB-600Problem Cause Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder TroubleshootingSpecifications Battery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashes SpecificationsBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-lightFlash adapter Dimensions SettingsH x D Weight AccessoriesIndex SymbolRed-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411
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