Index, Symbol | Nikon SB-600 specs

Index

•Refer to the Speedlight parts and their functions (p. 10) and Icons on the LCD panel (p. 14) for each part name and display indications.

Symbol
i/j button	12
i-TTL mode	32
A
AF-ILL	51
Accessories	83
Advanced Wireless Lighting	62
Aperture-priority auto exposure (A)	25
Auto FP High-Speed sync	48
Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash	33
B
Batteries	18, 86
Bounce flash operation	72
Built-in wide-flash adapter	76
Button lock	12
C
CLS	5
COOLPIX	30
CPU Nikkor lenses	16
Camera groups	8
Channel	63
Close-up flash operation	75
Colored gel filters	84
Communication channel	63
Compatible with CLS	8
Continuous flash shooting	38
Control buttons	12
Custom Settings	53

E
Exposure compensation	42
Exposure mode	24
F
FLASH button	12
FV Lock flash	50
Flash Color Information
Communication	5
Flash head	74
Flash head tilting/rotating lock release
button	22
Flash modes	32
Flash output level	35
Flash output level compensation value ...	44
Flash shooting distance range	27
Flash sync mode	28
Front-curtain sync	28
G
G-type Nikkor lenses	16
Group	8
Guide number	35
I
ISO sensitivity	27
ISO sensitivity factors	35
L
LCD panel illuminator	15
LCD panel	14

D
D-TTL mode	32
D-type Nikkor lenses	16
Default settings	6
Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS	8

M
MODE button	26
Manual exposure (M) mode	25
Manual flash	36
Manual mode	34
Master flash unit	58

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Nikon SB-600 user manual Index, Symbol

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