Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode | Nikon SB-600

Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode

Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds to reset all settings, including the custom settings, to their default settings.

Press these buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds.

While the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to II in combination with a CPU lens, the optimum TTL auto flash mode available with that combination will be performed when you set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto (P), and turn on the SB-600 to execute “Resetting the settings to default values.”

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode

Contents

SB-600 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safety Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Other functions PreparationBasic operation Detailed operation Foreword Main features and functions of the SB-600 Nikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Take trial shots Group Camera name Camera groups and available flash modes 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 LCD panel Flash mode p Using the SB-600 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panel CPU Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses Type Nikkor lenses Basic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteries Minimum number of flashes and recycling times Type of battery Recycling time RemedyReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Setting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery power Attach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops Flash headDigital data communication with the SB-600 Exposure mode and metering system Setting the camera’s exposure mode Manual exposure M mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeMetering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash mode About the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeISO sensitivity Compose the picture and shoot with flash Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain sync Display of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with the Coolpix Detailed operation Available flash modes and usable cameras SB-600’s available flash modesMonitor Preflashes Standard TTL flash D TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash mode D Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do LCD panel in the Manual mode Manual mode To obtain the correct flash output level Guide number ISO 100, m/ftISO sensitivity factors To calculate the correct aperture To calculate the shooting distance Manual mode When you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelSame flash Output level Max. number of continuous firings Flash mode Max. number of continuousSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Other functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head position Canceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter For the background only Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraBackground For the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the main subject only Canceling flash output-level compensation For details, see your camera user’s manual Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Slow-sync flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data 14*1 Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras Factors Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ftZoom-head position mm Level Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim light Autofocus flash operation in dim light Using the SB-600 off-cameraFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Setting Custom Settings Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Custom Settings LCD panel illuminator p Bold default setting Power zoom function pPage Advanced operations Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Advanced operations Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash shootingSetting up the master and remote flash units Attachment to the Speedlight Stand Using the Speedlight StandTo prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Setting the SB-600 as a remote flash unit Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Settings on the remote flash units Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting 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 Speedlight condition Ready Auxiliary Beeping Master Remote flash unitReady-light Sound Multiple flash shooting using cords Speedlight Coefficient Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Shooting data Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head Choosing the reflecting surface Advanced operations Bounce flash operation Setting the flash headFlash head tilting and rotating angles Example of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operation Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Close-up flash operation When shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ft Setting the apertureISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1000 Coefficient m/ft 4.6 ISO Reference information Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 Camera TTL mode Exposure Metering Lens Metering Lens TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessories Balancing light from the flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Using colored gel filters with digital cameras Operating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care Storage NiCd batteries Usable batteries Problems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Troubleshooting Specifications Ready-light SpecificationsBattery type Bounce capability ON/OFF button Accessories SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions H x D Weight Index Symbol Red-eye reduction with slow-sync