CONTENTS----------

FOREWORD ---------

NOMENCLATURE

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The Nikon Speedlight SB-14 is a compact and light-

FOREWORD

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weight electronic flash unit having a host of useful fea -

BASIC OPERATION

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tures.

CONTROLS IN DETAIL

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With coverage matching that of a 28mm wideangle lens,

Bracket SK-S

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this unit uses a silicon -controlled rectifier and series

Bracket Mounting Adapter

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circuitry to provide automatic control of the flash ex-

Shutter Speed Dial

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posure to match the camera-to-subject distance . In

Exposure Calculator Dial

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addition, the SB-14 is able to conserve its excess energy

Sensor Unit SU-2

. . .. IS for the next shot when shooting subjects at close range,

Ready-Light

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thus reducing recycling time and increasing the number

Open-Flash Button

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of flashes per battery set. When the optional TTL Sensor

Flash Head

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Cord SC-12 is used in conjunction with the Nikon F3 or F3

Sync/Multiple Flash Sockets

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High -Eyepoint camera, the SB-14 provides automatic

Wide-Flash Adapter SW -S

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through-the-lens control of flash exposure.

TIPS ON AUTOMATIC FLASH SHOOTING

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Moreover, the SB-14 allows complete creative control oj

ACCESSORIES

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bounce flash with its movable flash head which can be

DC Unit SD-7

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tilted back 120° and rotated 120° to the right and 120°

TTL Sensor Cord SC-12

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to the left; click-stops are provided at 30°, 60°, 90°, and

Sensor Remote Cord SC-13

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120 ° intervals for both the tilting and rotating move-

Sync Cord SC-lS

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ments.

"RED EYEH

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Even though the SB-14 is extremely easy to use, you

OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE

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should familiarize yourself with the unit's basic operation

SPECIFICATIONS

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as presented in the /irst section. For more detailed in-

 

 

formation , please refer to "Controls in Detail." A few

 

 

minutes Wisely invested now will payoff later in years of

 

 

rewarding photographic experiences.

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