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Nikon SB-600 instruction manual Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode

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Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode

Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds to reset all settings, including the custom settings, to their default settings.

Press these buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds.

While the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to II in combination with a CPU lens, the optimum TTL auto flash mode available with that combination will be performed when you set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto (P), and turn on the SB-600 to execute “Resetting the settings to default values.”

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Nikon SB-600 instruction manual Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode

Contents

SB-600 En SB-600Contents · Multiple flash shooting using cords · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting · Flash Value Lock FV LockForeword Main features and functions of the SB-600Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyGroup Camera name Available Manual modeNot available TTLSpeedlight 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 pUsing the SB-600 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panelCPU lenses LensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lensesBasic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Type of battery Recycling time RemedyReplacing/recharging the batteries Basic operationTest firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyesSetting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery powerAttach 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 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P Exposure mode and metering systemSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Manual exposure M mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeMetering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash modePress the a button to set the flash mode About the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeISO sensitivity Confirm the camera’s sync mode Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain syncDisplay of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with Coolpix digital cameras Using the SB-600 with the CoolpixDetailed operation SB-600s available flash modes Manual mode Manual flash No limitationAvailable flash modes and usable cameras Monitor PreflashesTTL auto flash mode D TTL auto flash modeAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash DLCD panel in the Manual mode Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual modeTo calculate the correct aperture To calculate the guide numberPress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values Manual modeSet the aperture on your camera or lens When you press the j button When you press the i button Setting the flash output levelConfirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot Same flash Output levelSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Flash mode Max. number of continuousDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firingsOther functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head positionCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Other functionsManual flash mode Cameras in all groups Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraFor the main subject only For the background only SpeedsCompensation Manual flash modeMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background onlyCanceling flash output-level compensation Page Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash Red-eye reductionRear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim lightFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the SB-600 off-cameraSetting Custom Settings Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Bold default setting Power zoom function p Custom SettingsLCD panel illuminator p Advanced operations Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Possible withAdvanced 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 Setting the SB-600 as a remote flash unit Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingSetting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Settings on the remote flash unitsExamples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingSet the group of the remote flash units a and B Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode Lights up Blinks slowly One beep Ready to fire Manual M Multiple flash shooting using cordsSpeedlight Coefficient Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cordsSystem chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting dataAdvanced operations Bounce flash operation Setting the flash headFlash head tilting and rotating angles Example of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operationConfirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Close-up flash operationWhen 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 Exposure mode Metering system Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modeTTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens GroupCPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering LensCPU*4/non-CPU lens TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Optional accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flashTips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating locationLi-ion batteries Usable batteriesProblems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem Cause Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder TroubleshootingSpecifications Battery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashes SpecificationsBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-lightFlash adapter Dimensions SettingsH x D Weight AccessoriesIndex SymbolRed-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411