Basic operation | Nikon SB-600 specs

Basic operation

In this section, basic procedures are illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography in the TTL auto flash mode.

You can easily perform flash photography by following Steps 1-6 on the left-hand pages.

The procedures are based on the use of a CPU lens mounted on cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in Groups I to II. The SB-600’s functions and the LCD display vary depending on the camera/lens combination used.

*CLS: Nikon Creative Lighting System (p. 5)

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Basic operation

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 Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword 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 Replacing/recharging the batteries Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Button Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing Setting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery power Attach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust Digital data communication with the SB-600 Flash headTurn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops Exposure mode and metering system Setting the camera’s exposure mode Metering system Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeManual exposure M mode Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash mode ISO sensitivity Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeAbout the flash shooting distance range 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 Monitor Preflashes SB-600’s available flash modesAvailable flash modes and usable cameras 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 Same flash Output level Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the j button When you press the i button 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 Using the built-in wide-flash adapter Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings 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 Shooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync 14*1 Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras Zoom-head position mm Level Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ftFactors Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the SB-600 off-cameraAutofocus flash operation in dim light No item appears when the settings are not available Custom SettingsSetting Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Custom Settings LCD panel illuminator p Bold default setting Power zoom function pPage Advanced operations Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Advanced operations Setting up the master and remote flash units Wireless multiple flash shootingFlash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Using the Speedlight StandAttachment to the Speedlight Stand 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 Ready-light Sound Master Remote flash unitSpeedlight condition Ready Auxiliary Beeping 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 Flash head tilting and rotating angles Setting the flash headBounce flash operation 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 ISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1000 Coefficient m/ft 4.6 Setting the apertureWhen shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ft 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 Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 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