Open-Flash Button ®
The red open-flash button is used to fire the flash unit manually without having to trip the camera's shutter. In this manner, you can create multiple-exposure "strobo- scopic" effects or paint the scene with light by firing the flash repeatedly with the camera set to "B ." However, with the SB-14 connected via a sync cord to the camera set at "B," the flash will not go off even when the open- flash button is pushed. So, make sure to remove the con- necting cord from the camera before using the open- flash button.
The open-flash button is also used in conjunction with the ready-light to determine if you can get the correct ex- posure when shooting on automatic. This is especially useful when doing bounce flash. After setting up the shot, push the open-flash button. If the ready-light does not blink, you can take the picture. If it does blink, try moving the flash closer to the subject or bounce surface,
