Detailed operation | Nikon SB-600 specification

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 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 Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual 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 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 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 When 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 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 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 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 Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting data 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 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 Problems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause 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