Reference information | Nikon SB-600 specification

Reference information

This section contains information on optional accessories, troubleshooting, Speedlight care and specifications.

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Nikon SB-600 instruction manual Reference information

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SB-600 En SB-600 Contents · Multiple flash shooting using cords · Confirming wireless multiple flash operation· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting · Flash Value Lock FV Lock Foreword Main features and functions of the SB-600 Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Group Camera name Available Manual modeNot 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 LCD panel Flash mode p Using the SB-600 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panel CPU lenses LensesType Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteries Minimum number of flashes and recycling times Type of battery Recycling time RemedyReplacing/recharging the batteries Basic operation Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyes Setting the standby function Standby function to conserve battery power 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 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 SB-600s available flash modes Manual mode Manual flash No limitationAvailable flash modes and usable cameras Monitor Preflashes TTL auto flash mode D TTL auto flash modeAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D LCD panel in the Manual mode Manual mode Guide number ISO 100, m/ft Determining the aperture and flash output level Manual modeTo 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 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 level Synchronization during continuous flash shooting Flash mode Max. number of continuousDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firings Other functions Power zoom function Setting the zoom-head position Canceling the power zoom function using Custom Settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter Other functions Manual flash mode Cameras in all groups Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraFor the main subject only For the background only Speeds Compensation Manual flash modeMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background only Canceling 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 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 For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the SB-600 off-camera 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 Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple 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 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 Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationChoosing the reflecting surface Shooting data Advanced operations Flash head tilting and rotating angles Setting the flash headBounce flash operation 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 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 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 Group 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 Other accessories Optional accessoriesUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flash Tips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating location Li-ion batteries Usable batteries Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-600 Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Troubleshooting Specifications Battery type Min. recycling Min. number of flashes SpecificationsBounce capability ON/OFF button Ready-light Flash adapter Dimensions SettingsH x D Weight Accessories Index Symbol Red-eye reduction with slow-sync 8MSA1411