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Nikon SB-24 instruction manual Nikon

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Nikon SB-24 instruction manual Nikon

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Nikon CONTENTS------------------------------------~ Manual FLASH-You Make All The Decisions For Shooting with Varied Lens AperturesRepeating FLASH-For Multiple Exposure Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus 8peedlight FOREWORDI~~~~~Page NOMENCLATURE----------------------------~~~ Used for manual-exposure multiple flash operation see Sync/multiple flash terminalIillI 5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m Usable Flash Modes with Your CameraPa...ges25to49 ~tDS8-24 offers two types of flash synchronization, Rear NON-TTL Auto f!1Ready-light will blink before shooting READY·L1GHT Warning FunctionsOr move closer to the subject After shootingOn Position ···With Nikon FA, FE2 or FG Special Standby FunctionExposure compensation Exposure CompensationLighting Manipulation Camera Side CompensationInstalling Batteries For Nikon F3·series camera with DE·2 or DE·3 finder Attaching Flash Unit to Camera Accessory ShoeFirmly tighten the locking wheel Camera with other finders6 9 1318 mJ Inn60.8 1 1.5 ~t~191318m Adjusting Flash Head345 7101520304060ft With F4, F·801/N8008 or F·401s/N4004s Turn on the camen60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 346 91318mZoo?1 ~mm 811.52 3 4 6 91318m Setting Angle of CoverageFor other camerallens combinations 52 3 4 6 91318mPages 25 to Metering system CameraFILL-FLASH Photography Matrix Balanced FILL-FLASH Standard TTL Flash CENTER-WEIGHTED FILL-FLASHWith F·801/N8008 With F4Matrix Balanced FILL-FLASH Operation Set the S8-24s mode selector to TTL0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m For Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Operation Programmed Auto Exposure Mode Overexposure warning ~P~QtD,-F22 ~1I60.~~~+!318m Shutter·Priority Auto Exposure Mode FEE, but will fire With F4 camera Check the exposureWith F-801/N8008 camera ~ l.J Aperture·Priority Exposure Mode BJ-I Overexposure warning IDJ \£L.J,I FConfirm the ready-light and in-focus With other lensesManual Exposure Mode Desired value IIII~Confirm the shooting distance range in the S8-24s LCD panel For example With zoom setting at 35mmWith an AF Nikkor or Nikkor lens w/built·in CPU Aperture to your selected lens aperture60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m Flash Exposure Compensation4 5 7 1015 20 304060 ft 60.8 11.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m Illl~ l~...bn.....,JFront-curtain sync REAR-CURTAIN Sync FLASH-For Natural Light FlowsMatrix Metering with 50mm fl1.4 lens at ISO Exposure modeTTL Auto lIn Flash with Nikon F·401s/N4004s 4 5 7 10 1520304060 ft 60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318 mFor example 1318m4 5 7 1015 0304060ft Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm Ready-light and in-focus indicator are on0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 4 5 7 1015 20304060ft DidFor blinking ready-light warning, see pages 12 to FdJ Automatic Balanced FILL-FLASH501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 Set the cameras film advance mode to single-frame shootingFA, FE2 and FG ISO 25 to DUAL, P, or PHI. ForF-501/N2020 only For exampleSet the lens to its minimum aperture Highest f-number 4 5 7 TTL Auto Flash For blinking ready-light warning, see pages 12 to ~lF Exposure Compensation with Camerasexposure DialFILL-FLASH in TTL Auto iIll Flash Mode ~~~ For greater depth of field Aperture settingMaximum Lens aperture Lens only0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m LJI~For example Fully depress the shutler release button to take the picture Test Firing for Non-TTL Auto FlashISO film speed Shooting distance range 6 91318 m Level of flash power full power 111, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/1660.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m Zoom mm F MIII-D0.8 1 1.5 ~~\4 6 91318 m 4 5 7 10 h520304060 f t With other combinationsFully depress shutter release button to take the picture Batteries60.811.52 346 91318m 57101520304060ft Manual FILL-FLASH60.811.52 3 4 6 91318 m 4 5 7101520304060ftZoom I -=-mm e.LI MIl 60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m 4 5 7101520304060ft0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 345 7101520304060ft Select the desired shutter speed01520304060ft 101520 4060ftFor multiple flash exposures on one frame, use the S8-24 91318 m7101520304060ft 345 7101520304060ft 1520304060ft 60.811.52-3 4 6 91318m 4 6 91318m1Hz When using Nikon F4 or F·801191318m With other combinationsBackground brightness ZooM mm , MI USubject overlap Guide number at various film speeds See table for the guide numbers at various film speeds200 800 1600Diffusing LlGHT ~~~~ Rotation to right 900 -front-to left Bounce Flash Photography Procedure~ ~1 1b 52!i3t~060ft Using a Diffuser Multiple Flash PHOTOGRAPHY-----------~ As the master flash unit, use Nikon Speedlight S8-24, S8-23 TTL Multiple Flash PhotographyID---+ Sc-,a Tt~~--~ +~w~~~~lD~~~~~~~~~ SC-19 SC-18 Accessories for TTL Multiple FlashManual Multiple Flash Photography CLOSE·UP Flash Photography in TTL Auto Flash Mode Tips on Speedlight Care Page Battery brand TemperatureNew batteries Continuous useBalanced fill-flash operation Center-Weighted MeteringExposure control for available light Fill-flashMatrix Metering System HertzNon-TTL Auto Red-eyeConstruction ElectronicGuide number Zoom capabilityShooting distance 0.6-20m2-66ftrange in TTL mode Range in a mode ModeOther features DimensionsNikon 88-24 Meters Im~ Setting UP the 58·24Close the lid, then slide the cover back to close Check battery power Push the M button Confirm TTL ~ mark is on If ~ mark is blinkingConfirm subject is in focus Confirm the ready·light is on Released even with the ready-light on LCD panel display does not appearIncorrect display appears Ready-light does not light up