Nikon SB-700, SB 700 user manual Thermal cut-out

Flash Photography Support Functions

Thermal cut-out

Functions

The SB-700 features a function that offers protection against damage to the flash panel and body from overheating. This function does not stop the flash head temperature rising. Be careful not to let the SB-700 overheat during continuous flash use.

•A temperature warning indicator appears when the temperature of the flash panel and body rises as a result of the flash being fired numerous times in quick succession.

•If the temperature continues to rise, the thermal cut-out indicator appears and all operations are suspended before the heat can damage the flash panel and body.

Indicator at normal	Temperature	Thermal cut-out
temperature	warning indicator	indicator

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•Wait until the SB-700 cools down.

•Operation can be resumed once the warning is no longer displayed.

•On rare occasions, the thermal cut-out indicator might appear or disappear without the temperature changing depending on the zoom head position. This is not a malfunction.

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