Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting | Nikon SB-600 manual

Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting

●●● Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting

Wireless multiple flash (three flash units)

On-camera single flash

The master flash unit M illuminates the subject while the light from the remote flash unit A is bounced off the ceiling to illuminate the background and create a more natural-looking picture. Remote flash unit B is used with a colored gel filter to create the warmth feeling of a fireplace.

Shooting data

	• Camera:	D2H
	• Focal length: 25 mm		Remote flash
	• Master flash		Remote flash
	unit M:	SB-800 (D, +1/3 flash	unit A
	unit M:	SB-800 (D, +1/3 flash
	• Remote flash	output level compensation)
	• Remote flash
	unit A:	SB-600 (D, +1/3 flash
	• Remote flash	output level compensation)
	• Remote flash		Remote flash
	unit B:	SB-600 (G, 1/16 flash	Remote flash
	unit B:	SB-600 (G, 1/16 flash	unit B
			unit B

output level)

Master flash unit M

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Nikon SB-600 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting, Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting

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 Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual 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 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 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 When you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelSame flash Output level 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 Canceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter 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 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 Choosing the reflecting surface Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head 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 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 Problems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause 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