Flash head | Nikon SB-600 guide

the flash head.

vTurn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops.

To lock the Speedlight in place, turn the lock lever approx. 90° clockwise until it stops. To unlock, turn the lever counter-clockwise until it stops.

Basic operation

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tDigital data communication with the SB-600

Digital data communication is performed when the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to II. With a CPU lens, data such as focal length are automatically transferred to the SB-600.

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Flash head, Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops

Contents

SB-600 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safety Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Basic operation PreparationDetailed operation Other functions Foreword Main features and functions of the SB-600 Nikon Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly 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 lenses LensesType Nikkor lenses CPU 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 TTL auto flash mode D TTL auto flash modeAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D LCD panel in the Manual mode Manual mode ISO sensitivity factors Guide number ISO 100, m/ftTo calculate the correct aperture To obtain the correct flash output level 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 Synchronization during continuous flash shooting Flash mode Max. number of continuousDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. 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 Background Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraFor the main subject only For the background only Compensation Manual flash modeMaking 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 Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction 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 Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting data 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 Other accessories Optional accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flash Tips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating location NiCd batteries Usable batteries Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Troubleshooting Specifications Battery type SpecificationsBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-light Flash adapter Dimensions SettingsH x D Weight Accessories Index Symbol Red-eye reduction with slow-sync