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Nikon SB-600 user manual Detailed operation

Models: SB-600

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Detailed operation

This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-600. Be sure to refer to your camera’s user’s manual for specific information on camera settings and functions.

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Detailed operation

Contents

SB-600 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safetyPreparation For your safety Contents Contents Basic operation PreparationDetailed operation Other functionsForeword Main features and functions of the SB-600Nikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyGroup Camera name Camera groups and available flash modesManual 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 pUsing the SB-600 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panelCPU lenses LensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lensesBasic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesMinimum 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 powerAttach 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 modeManual exposure M mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeMetering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash modeAbout 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 syncDisplay 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 TTL auto flash mode D TTL auto flash modeAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash DLCD panel in the Manual mode Manual modeISO sensitivity factors Guide number ISO 100, m/ftTo calculate the correct aperture To obtain the correct flash output levelTo calculate the shooting distance Manual modeWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelSame flash Output level Synchronization during continuous flash shooting Flash mode Max. number of continuousDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firingsOther functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head positionCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Background Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraFor the main subject only For the background onlyCompensation Manual flash modeMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background onlyCanceling 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 reductionRear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data 14*1 Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible camerasFactors 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 lightAutofocus 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 SettingsLCD 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 LightingSetting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Settings on the remote flash unitsExamples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingSet 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 cordsSystem chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting dataAdvanced 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 operationConfirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Close-up flash operationWhen 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 LensMetering Lens TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Optional accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flashTips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating locationNiCd batteries Usable batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder TroubleshootingSpecifications Battery type SpecificationsBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-lightFlash adapter Dimensions SettingsH x D Weight AccessoriesIndex SymbolRed-eye reduction with slow-sync