SB-600s available flash modes, Monitor Preflashes | Nikon specification

SB-600's available flash modes

The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode. Using the TTL auto flash mode is recommended for normal flash photography.

●●● Available flash modes and usable cameras

Available flash mode		Usable cameras

	i-TTL mode	Cameras compatible with CLS
	D-TTL mode	Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS

TTL auto flash mode	TTL (film-based) mode	Cameras (film-based) in Groups I to VI (No o
		appears with cameras in Groups III and IV while
		performing Balanced Fill-Flash)
Manual mode	Manual flash	No limitation

uMonitor Preflashes

The SB-600 fires a series of imperceptible Monitor Preflashes just before the flash fires so that the camera can obtain necessary information on the subject. This applies to situations when the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Group I with a CPU lens, and the flash mode is set to TTL auto flash.

•Monitor Preflashes are fired instantaneously and cannot be differentiated from the main flash.

•When Monitor Preflashes are fired, H appears on the LCD panel (when using a single flash unit). For cameras in Group I, however, Monitor Preflashes are not fired when the

SB-600's flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal/front position or the camera's flash sync mode is set to rear-curtain sync, even when H appears on the LCD panel.

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Nikon instruction manual SB-600s available flash modes, Available flash modes and usable cameras, Monitor Preflashes

Contents

SB-600 SB-600 En Contents · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation · Multiple flash shooting using cords· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting · Flash Value Lock FV Lock Main features and functions of the SB-600 Foreword Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Tips on using the Speedlight Using your Speedlight correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Group Camera name Manual mode AvailableNot available TTL 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 Lenses CPU lensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Installing the batteries Usable batteries Type of battery Recycling time Remedy Minimum number of flashes and recycling timesReplacing/recharging the batteries Basic operation Test firing Confirming the exposure Test firingButton Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyes 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 Set the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Exposure mode and metering systemSet the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P Metering system Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeManual exposure M mode Press the a button to set the flash mode Setting the SB-600’s flash modeSelecting 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 Confirm the camera’s sync mode Display of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-600 with the Coolpix Using the SB-600 with Coolpix digital cameras Detailed operation Manual mode Manual flash No limitation SB-600s available flash modesAvailable flash modes and usable cameras Monitor Preflashes TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash mode DAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D Manual mode LCD panel in the Manual mode Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual mode Guide number ISO 100, m/ftTo calculate the correct aperture To calculate the guide number Set the aperture on your camera or lens Manual modePress the i or j button to increase or decrease the values Setting the flash output level When you press the j button When you press the i buttonConfirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot Same flash Output level Flash mode Max. number of continuous Synchronization during continuous flash shootingDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firings Other functions Setting the zoom-head position Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head position manually Canceling the power zoom function using Custom SettingsUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Other functions Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera Manual flash mode Cameras in all groupsFor the main subject only For the background only Speeds Manual flash mode CompensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background only Canceling flash output-level compensation Page Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode Slow-sync flash mode, red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction Shooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLS Using the SB-600 off-camera For cameras having a built-in Speedlight No item appears when the settings are not available Custom SettingsSetting Custom Settings Details on Custom Settings Bold default setting LCD panel illuminator p Custom SettingsBold default setting Power zoom function p Advanced operations Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Possible with 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 Lights up Blinks slowly One beep Ready to fire Multiple flash shooting using cords Manual M Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Speedlight Coefficient System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash headChoosing the reflecting surface 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 Exposure mode Metering systemTTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens Group Camera TTL mode Current TTL Exposure Metering Lens CPU lens Non-CPU lens*1 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 CPU*4/non-CPU lens Optional accessories Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessories Other accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flash Cleaning Tips on Speedlight careStorage Operating location Usable batteries Li-ion batteries Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Specifications Specifications Battery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashesBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-light Settings Flash adapter DimensionsH x D Weight Accessories Symbol Index Red-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411