Speedlight Coefficient | Nikon SB-600 manual

●●● The maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords

•Up to five units including the master flash unit can be used for multiple flash photography at a total cable length of 10m (33 ft.).

•Make sure the combined total of the coefficients in the table below for all flash units used together does not exceed 20 at 20°C (68°F) or 13 at 40°C (104°F).

•If it exceeds these figures, you may not be able to take a second shot after the first one. In this case, turn off the power of all flash units and reduce the total number of flash units connected.

	Speedlight	Coefficient

	SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29, SB-29s, SB-28,	1
	SB-28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s, SB-14, SB-11, SB-140	1


	SB-23, SB-21, SB-17, SB-16, SB-15	4

	SB-22	6

	SB-20	9

●●● Notes on multiple flash shooting using cords

•Be sure to see the user’s manuals of your cameras, Speedlights, and accessories.

•Use the optional Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10, if the remote flash units are not equipped with multiple flash terminals.

•Use the optional Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 to attach the remote flash unit(s) to a tripod.

•Use the optional TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cords SC-27, SC-26, SC-19 or SC-18 to connect the SB-600 to more than one remote flash unit.

•Multiple flash shooting using cords can be performed in two modes: (1) TTL multiple flash; and (2) Manual multiple flash. Performing multiple flash shooting in the Manual mode, however, is not recommended, since it is difficult to obtain the correct exposure. Use the TTL auto flash mode with cameras compatible with TTL auto flash.

•To ensure proper exposure, make test shots before shooting important events.

Advanced operations

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords, Speedlight Coefficient

Contents

SB-600 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safety Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Other functions PreparationBasic operation Detailed operation Foreword Main features and functions of the SB-600 Nikon Creative Lighting System Supplied accessories ForewordMarks used in this manual Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Take trial shots 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 Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses Type Nikkor lenses Basic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteries Type of battery Recycling time Remedy Minimum number of flashes and recycling timesReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Confirming the exposure Test firingButton Setting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery power Attach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust Flash head Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stopsDigital data communication with the SB-600 Exposure mode and metering system Setting the camera’s exposure mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M modeMetering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode About the flash shooting distance rangeISO 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 SB-600’s available flash modes Available flash modes and usable camerasMonitor Preflashes Standard TTL flash D TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash mode D Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do LCD panel in the Manual mode Manual mode To obtain the correct flash output level Guide number ISO 100, m/ftISO sensitivity factors To calculate the correct aperture To calculate the shooting distance Manual mode Setting the flash output level When you press the j button When you press the i buttonSame flash Output level Max. number of continuous firings Flash mode Max. number of continuousSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Other functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head position Setting the zoom-head position manually Canceling the power zoom function using Custom SettingsUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter For the background only Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraBackground For the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the main subject only Canceling flash output-level compensation For details, see your camera user’s manual Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Slow-sync flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data 14*1 Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync ISO 100, m/ft FactorsZoom-head position mm Level Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim light Using the SB-600 off-camera Autofocus flash operation in dim lightFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Custom Settings Setting 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 Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Advanced operations Wireless multiple flash shooting Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless LightingSetting up the master and remote flash units Using the Speedlight Stand Attachment to 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 Master Remote flash unit Speedlight condition Ready Auxiliary BeepingReady-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 Shooting data Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head Choosing the reflecting surface Advanced operations Setting the flash head Bounce flash operationFlash 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 Setting the aperture When shooting subjects closer than 0.6 m 2 ftISO 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 Balancing light from the flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Using colored gel filters with digital cameras Operating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care Storage NiCd batteries Usable batteries Troubleshooting Problems with the SB-600Problem Cause Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Troubleshooting Specifications Ready-light SpecificationsBattery type Bounce capability ON/OFF button Accessories SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions H x D Weight Index Symbol Red-eye reduction with slow-sync