SB-600’s available flash modes, Monitor Preflashes | Nikon specs

SB-600’s available flash modes

The SB-600’s available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera’s exposure mode. Using the TTL auto flash mode is recommended for normal flash photography.

●●● Available flash modes and usable cameras

	Available flash mode		Usable cameras

		i-TTL mode	Cameras compatible with CLS, COOLPIX cameras
			compatible with i-TTL
	TTL auto flash mode	D-TTL mode	Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS
	TTL auto flash mode	TTL (film-based) mode	Cameras (film-based) in Groups I to VI (No o
		TTL (film-based) mode	Cameras (film-based) in Groups I to VI (No o
			appears with cameras in Groups III and IV while
			performing Balanced Fill-Flash)
	Manual mode	Manual flash	No limitation

uMonitor Preflashes

The SB-600 fires a series of imperceptible Monitor Preflashes just before the flash fires so that the camera can obtain necessary information on the subject. This applies to situations when the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, cameras in Group I with a CPU lens, and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL, and flash mode is set to TTL auto flash.

•Monitor Preflashes are fired instantaneously and cannot be differentiated from the main flash.

•When Monitor Preflashes are fired, H appears on the LCD panel (when using a single flash unit). For cameras in Group I, however, Monitor Preflashes are not fired when the

SB-600’s flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal/front position or the camera’s flash sync mode is set to rear-curtain sync, even when H appears on the LCD panel.

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Nikon user manual SB-600’s available flash modes, Available flash modes and usable cameras, Monitor Preflashes

Contents

SB-600 For your safety Preparation For your safety Iii Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Detailed operation PreparationBasic operation Other functions Main features and functions of the SB-600 Foreword Nikon Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Take trial shots Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Camera groups and available flash modes Group Camera name 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 Flash mode p LCD panel Characteristics of the LCD panel Using the SB-600 in dim light Type Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Installing the batteries Usable batteries Replacing/recharging the batteries Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Button Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing Standby function to conserve battery power Setting the standby function 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 Setting the camera’s exposure mode Exposure mode and metering system Metering system Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeManual exposure M mode Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash mode ISO sensitivity Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeAbout the flash shooting distance range Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain sync Compose the picture and shoot with flash 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 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash mode D Standard TTL flash D Manual mode LCD panel in the Manual mode To calculate the correct aperture Guide number ISO 100, m/ftISO sensitivity factors To obtain the correct flash output level Manual mode To calculate the shooting distance Same flash Output level Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Flash mode Max. number of continuousSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Max. number of continuous firings Other functions Setting the zoom-head position Power zoom function Using the built-in wide-flash adapter Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings For the main subject only Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraBackground For the background only Making exposure compensation for the main subject only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the background only Canceling flash output-level compensation For details, see your camera user’s manual Slow-sync flash Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction Shooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras 14*1 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 Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLS 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 Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Bold default setting Power zoom function p LCD panel illuminator 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 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-600 as a remote flash unit Settings on the remote flash units Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Examples of 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 Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Speedlight Coefficient System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Choosing the reflecting surface Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head Shooting data Advanced operations Flash head tilting and rotating angles Setting the flash headBounce flash operation Close-up flash operation Example of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operation Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot 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 Camera TTL mode Exposure Metering Lens CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 Metering Lens Optional accessories Accessories for multiple flash Using colored gel filters with digital cameras Optional accessoriesOther accessories Balancing light from the flash Storage CleaningTips on Speedlight care Operating location Usable batteries NiCd batteries Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Specifications Bounce capability ON/OFF button SpecificationsBattery type Ready-light H x D Weight SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions Accessories Symbol Index Red-eye reduction with slow-sync