Foreword, Marks used in this manual | Nikon SB-600 specification

Foreword

●●● Notes

•Default: Functions and flash modes preset when shipped from the factory are referred to as “Default” settings in this manual.

•CLS: Hereafter, Nikon’s new Speedlight system “Nikon Creative Lighting System” is abbreviated “CLS.”

●●● Marks used in this manual

•v: Denotes important points to prevent malfunction or shooting failure.

•t: Useful points that should be remembered for better usage of the SB-600.

•u: Provides convenient reference information when using the SB-600.

●●● Supplied accessories

Speedlight Stand	Soft Case
AS-19	SS-600

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Foreword, Marks used in this manual, Supplied accessories

Contents

SB-600 For your safety Preparation For your safety Iii Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Preparation Basic operationDetailed operation Other functions Main features and functions of the SB-600 Foreword Nikon Creative Lighting System Supplied accessories ForewordMarks used in this manual Tips on using the Speedlight Using your Speedlight correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Camera groups and available flash modes Group Camera name Manual mode Speedlight parts and their functions Control buttons p Mounting-foot lock lever p Control buttons Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode Flash mode p LCD panel Characteristics of the LCD panel Using the SB-600 in dim light Lenses CPU lensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Installing the batteries Usable batteries Type of battery Recycling time Remedy Minimum number of flashes and recycling timesReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Confirming the exposure Test firingButton Standby function to conserve battery power Setting the standby function Attach 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 Setting the camera’s exposure mode Exposure mode and metering system Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M modeMetering system Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash mode Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode About the flash shooting distance rangeISO sensitivity Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain sync Compose the picture and shoot with flash Display of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with the Coolpix Detailed operation SB-600’s available flash modes Available flash modes and usable camerasMonitor Preflashes TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash mode DAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D Manual mode LCD panel in the Manual mode Guide number ISO 100, m/ft ISO sensitivity factorsTo calculate the correct aperture To obtain the correct flash output level Manual mode To calculate the shooting distance Setting the flash output level When you press the j button When you press the i buttonSame flash Output level Flash mode Max. number of continuous Synchronization during continuous flash shootingDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firings Other functions Setting the zoom-head position Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head position manually Canceling the power zoom function using Custom SettingsUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera BackgroundFor the main subject only For the background only Manual flash mode CompensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background only Canceling flash output-level compensation For details, see your camera user’s manual Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras 14*1 Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ft FactorsZoom-head position mm Level Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLS Using the SB-600 off-camera Autofocus flash operation in dim lightFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Custom Settings Setting Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Bold default setting Power zoom function p LCD panel illuminator pPage Advanced operations Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Advanced 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 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-600 as a remote flash unit Settings on the remote flash units Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Set the group of the remote flash units a and B Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode Master Remote flash unit Speedlight condition Ready Auxiliary BeepingReady-light Sound Multiple flash shooting using cords Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Speedlight Coefficient System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash headChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting data Advanced operations Setting the flash head Bounce flash operationFlash head tilting and rotating angles Close-up flash operation Example of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operation Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Setting 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 Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera TTL mode Exposure Metering Lens CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 Metering Lens Optional accessories Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessories Other accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flash Cleaning Tips on Speedlight careStorage Operating location Usable batteries NiCd batteries Troubleshooting Problems with the SB-600Problem Cause Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Specifications Specifications Battery typeBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-light Settings Flash adapter DimensionsH x D Weight Accessories Symbol Index Red-eye reduction with slow-sync