Detailed operation | Nikon SB-600 instruction

Detailed operation

This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-600. Be sure to refer to your camera's instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions.

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Nikon SB-600 instruction manual Detailed operation

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 Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks 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 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 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 Press the i or j button to increase or decrease the values Manual modeSet 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 Setting 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 Possible with Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Multiple 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 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 Bounce flash operation Setting the flash headFlash 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 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 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 Problems with the SB-600 TroubleshootingProblem 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