Overview of multiple flash operation | Nikon SB-600 guide

Overview of multiple flash operation

Multiple flash photography allows you to create more natural-looking pictures by using several flash units to emphasize the subject’s shape or eliminate shadows. The following wireless multiple flash operations are available:

Multiple flash	Usable cameras	Usable Speedlights
operation
Advanced Wireless	Cameras	Only those featuring CLS
Lighting (p. 62)	compatible with	such as SB-800 and SB-600.
	CLS	• The SB-600 can be used as a
		remote flash unit only.
Multiple flash	No limitation	Speedlights compatible with
operation using	(TTL multiple flash	the TTL mode.
cords (p. 68)	operation is not	• Speedlights SB-11, SB-14,
	possible with	SB-140, and SB-21B cannot be
	possible with	used with the F-401/ N4004 or
	digital SLRs)	used with the F-401/ N4004 or
	digital SLRs)	F-401s/N4004s as either master
		F-401s/N4004s as either master
		or remote flash units.

•It’s not possible to use different types of multiple flash operations together.

•Wireless multiple flash operation using Speedlights featuring CLS is called “Advanced Wireless Lighting”.

•It is only possible to conduct multiple flash shooting in M (manual) mode using cords when using cameras compatible with CLS and digital SLRs not compatible with CLS.

tMaster flash unit and remote flash unit(s)

In this user’s manual, the flash unit mounted on the camera or the one directly connected to the camera via a remote cord, such as the SC-17, SC-28 or SC-29, is called the master flash unit. All other flash units are called the remote flash units.

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Overview of multiple flash operation, Master flash unit and remote flash units

Contents

SB-600 For your safety Preparation For your safety Iii Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Preparation Basic operationDetailed operation Other functions Main features and functions of the SB-600 Foreword Nikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Tips on using the Speedlight Using your Speedlight correctlyTake trial shots 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 Lenses CPU lensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Installing the batteries Usable batteries Minimum number of flashes and recycling times Type of battery Recycling time RemedyReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Standby function to conserve battery power Setting the standby function 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 Setting the camera’s exposure mode Exposure mode and metering system Manual exposure M mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeMetering system Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash mode About the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeISO sensitivity 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 Available flash modes and usable cameras SB-600’s available flash modesMonitor Preflashes TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash mode DAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D Manual mode LCD panel in the Manual mode Guide number ISO 100, m/ft ISO sensitivity factorsTo calculate the correct aperture To obtain the correct flash output level Manual mode To calculate the shooting distance When you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelSame flash Output level Flash mode Max. number of continuous Synchronization during continuous flash shootingDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firings Other functions Setting the zoom-head position Power zoom function Canceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera BackgroundFor the main subject only For the background only Manual flash mode CompensationMaking 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 Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras 14*1 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 Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLS 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 Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Bold default setting Power zoom function p LCD panel illuminator 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 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 Speedlight condition Ready Auxiliary Beeping Master Remote flash unitReady-light Sound 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 Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash headChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting data Advanced operations Bounce flash operation Setting the flash headFlash head tilting and rotating angles 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 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 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 Optional accessories Other accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flash Cleaning Tips on Speedlight careStorage Operating location Usable batteries NiCd batteries Problems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Specifications Specifications Battery typeBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-light Settings Flash adapter DimensionsH x D Weight Accessories Symbol Index Red-eye reduction with slow-sync