· Flash Value Lock FV Lock | Nikon SB-600 specs

· Flash Value Lock (FV Lock)
(for compatible cameras)	49
· Autofocus flash operation in dim light	50-51
· Custom Settings	52-54
• Advanced operations	55
· Overview of multiple flash operation	56-57
· Wireless multiple flash shooting	58-59
· Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting ...	60-64
· Confirming wireless multiple flash operation
using the ready-light or the beeping sound	65
· Multiple flash shooting using cords	66-67
· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting
using cords	68-69
· Bounce flash operation	70-72
· Close-up flash operation	73-75
Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed
Flash sync mode (F5 only)	76
• Reference information	77
· TTL auto flash modes available
with the SB-600	78-80
· Optional accessories	81-82
· Tips on Speedlight care	83
· Notes on handling batteries	84
· Troubleshooting	85-86
· Specifications	87-89
· Index	90-91

Preparation

This section provides preliminary information on using the SB-600.

Basic operation

Basic procedures to take simple, properly exposed flash photographs in the TTL auto flash mode.

Detailed operation

A variety of flash modes available with the SB-600 are explained.

Other functions

Detailed information on each function of the SB-600 is provided.

Advanced operations

Information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB-600 is described.

Reference information

Optional accessories, Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, Specifications, etc. are presented in this section.

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Nikon SB-600 · Flash Value Lock FV Lock, · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation, · TTL auto flash modes available

Contents

SB-600 En SB-600 Contents · Flash Value Lock FV Lock · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation· Multiple flash shooting using cords · System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting Foreword Main features and functions of the SB-600 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 TTL Manual modeAvailable Not available 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 Basic operation Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Replacing/recharging the batteries Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyes Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing Button 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 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto PSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M modeMetering system Setting the SB-600’s flash mode Selecting the flash modePress the a button to set the flash mode Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode About the flash shooting distance rangeISO sensitivity Confirm the camera’s sync mode Set the camera’s flash sync mode to front-curtain sync Display of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with Coolpix digital cameras Using the SB-600 with the Coolpix Detailed operation Monitor Preflashes Manual mode Manual flash No limitationSB-600s available flash modes Available flash modes and usable cameras 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 calculate the guide number Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft To calculate the correct aperture Manual mode Press the i or j button to increase or decrease the valuesSet the aperture on your camera or lens Same flash Output level Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the j button When you press the i button Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot 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 Other functions Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Using the built-in wide-flash adapter For the background only Speeds Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraManual flash mode Cameras in all groups 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 Page 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 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 light For cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the SB-600 off-camera Custom Settings Setting Custom SettingsNo item appears when the settings are not available Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting Custom Settings Bold default setting Power zoom function pLCD panel illuminator p Advanced operations Possible with Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Multiple 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 Lights up Blinks slowly One beep Ready to fire Manual M 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 Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens Group Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modeExposure mode Metering system TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens CPU*4/non-CPU 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 Li-ion batteries Usable batteries Troubleshooting Problems with the SB-600Problem Cause Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Troubleshooting Specifications Ready-light SpecificationsBattery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashes Bounce capability ON/OFF button Accessories SettingsFlash adapter Dimensions H x D Weight Index Symbol Red-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411