Function Selector

The Function Selector is used in the ways described below.

C!l Standard flash photography

8tandard flash photography is possible

except for the following modes.

The following functions are also possible by sliding the selector from ~ to 11l .

~Test firing

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The 88-104's flash can be tested .

-Useful for test firing the flash before taking pictures.

Signal Flash

When the function selector is held in the test firing position for more than four seconds, it will begin firing a signal flash at 1/32 power approximately every two seconds.

-This is convenient when you are on the surface and wish to signal your location in the water to Others.

[0] Camera Slave (cordless remote photography)

When set to "Camera 8lave", the 88-104'sbuilt-in slave sensor can detect the flash of another 8peedlight, and as it flashes the 88-104 will signal the Nikonos R8 to release its shutter simultaneously, exposing the frame.

Cordless remote photography can be performed with another 8peedlight that can be flashed .

-It is effective up to a distance of 10 meters (32.8 feet) and can be performed only with the Nikonos RS.

(I)Flash Slave

The 88-104 can be fired simultaneously with other 8peedlights (88-104,

88-101,88-102 or 88-103) mounted on the Nikonos R8, V, or IV-A when its built-in slave sensor detects the flash of other 8peedlights.

-This is useful when you want to add more light to your scene or when you wish creative photographic lighting . When the SB-104 is set to " Flash Slave", it acts as a second light source for another primary camera and Speedlight.

• Important

Be sure to turn OFF the power before switching among ril ,[OJ ,and 11l pOSitions.

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Nikon 58-104 manual Function Selector, Standard flash photography, ~ Test firing, Camera Slave cordless remote photography