Optional accessories, Other accessories | Nikon SB-800 specification

Optional accessories

TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras

Dedicated adapter for F3-Series cameras providing TTL flash operation with Nikon Speedlights such as the SB-800 featuring an ISO-type mounting foot (not designed for the F3).

Bracket SK-7

A metal plate with attachment screws allowing the camera and Speedlight to be positioned side by side. Use the optional TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 to attach the SB-800 to Bracket SK-7.

Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900

(One AS-E900 Multi-Flash Adapter is included with the SK-E900)

Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900

The SB-800 can be used as a multiple flash unit with

Nikon COOLPIX 900-series digital cameras by attaching the COOLPIX to Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 and connecting the SB-800 to the multi-flash terminal of the COOLPIX using the Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900 (p. 34).

■■■ Other accessories

Speedlight Stand AS-19

Same as that provided with this SB-800.

Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1

A total of 20 filters in 8 models are provided.

Colored gel filters are consumable items and subject to a gradual deterioration in color due to the heat generated when the flash fires. Therefore, it is recommended to check and replace these filters when necessary.

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Optional accessories, Other accessories

Contents

SB-800 Contents 107 Foreword Main features and functions of the SB-800Life-long learning Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Tips on using the Speedlight Using your Speedlight correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Group Camera name D1-Series, D100New FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series F55-Series/N55-Series Digital Manual mode p Available Not available Speedlight parts and their functions Control button quick reference Flash head p Wireless remote flash cancel button p Flash button Icons on the LCD panel Icons with a single flash unit Icons on the LCD panel Icons with multiple flash units Icons in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode PreparationHighlighted items CPU Nikkor lenses LensesNon-CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries Installing the batteriesUsable batteries External power sources Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Replacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton Standby function to conserve battery power Adjust this duration using Custom settings p Basic operation Attach the SB-800 to the camera Turn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stops Adjust the flash head Available ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation Setting the ISO sensitivityDigital data communication with the SB-800 Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to Power zoom function Adjust the zoom-head positionZoom-head position is indicated on the LCD panel Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P Exposure mode and metering systemSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a modeManual exposure M mode Metering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-800’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 mode17 ∗ 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-800 with the Coolpix Using the SB-800 with Coolpix digital cameras Detailed operation TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto flash modeManual mode SB-800’s available flash modes TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash DAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D Non-TTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture B flash Setting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operation 105 Non-TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto a flash Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto a flash operation SB-800 features three manual modes Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft To calculate the guide number To calculate the correct apertureISO sensitivity factors Manual mode Set the aperture Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Manual G flash Setting the flash output level Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual MFrequency Flash output level Press the g button Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operation Making sure the flash fires correctly before shootingSet the shutter speed Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Synchronization during continuous flash shootingMax. number of continuous firings Auto Aperture flash TTL auto flash modeNon-TTL auto flash Other functions TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operation Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraBackground For the main subject only Manual flash mode CompensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background only Canceling flash output level compensationPress the g button Setting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensLenses having a variable aperture Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for cameras compatible with CLS Flash Value Lock FV Lock for cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLS Using the SB-800 off-camera For cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Attaching the quick recycling battery pack Detaching the quick recycling battery pack Align the index on the quick recycling batteryPack with the battery chamber lid attachment By sliding it into place Modeling illuminator with cameras attached Custom functions Available Custom functions and the icons Custom settings Setting Custom functions Details on Custom settings Bold default setting Custom settings Advanced operations Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Set the wireless flash mode Set the flash mode to Standard TTL flashTilt the flash head up Use a non-CPU lens Speedlight and camera placement 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 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-800 to Advanced Wireless Lighting Settings in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Speedlight to be set Remarks Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Advanced operations Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Set the group of the remote flash units a and B Setting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Master flash and remote flash units Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units Manual mode SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Wireless multiple flash shooting in the a auto mode Wireless multiple flash shooting in the M manual mode Adjusting the flash output level manually Does not Come on Not blinking Blinks for Beeps for Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Multiple flash shooting using cordsSpeedlight Coefficient Advanced operations Multiple flash shooting using cords Manual multiple flash System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Purpose Gel filter Adjust the camera’s white Balance to Using colored gel filters with digital camerasBalancing light from the flash How to use colored gels Colored gel filtersOptional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 Camera, then shoot Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationShooting data Refer to page 100 for setting the aperture Setting the aperture Setting the flash headBounce flash operation Flash head tilting and rotating angles Using the built-in bounce card Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome Close-up flash operation 102 103 100 200 400 800 1000 Close-up flash operationCoefficient m/ft When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ft 106 Reference information Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Reference information Non-CPU lens ∗ TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800 III Optional accessories Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessories Other accessories Specifications Using external power sourcesConnecting to an external power source Cleaning Tips on Speedlight careStorage Operating location Usable batteries Used rechargeable batteries yourself. Instead Problems with the SB-800 TroubleshootingProblem Cause 117 Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Characteristics of the LCD panel Using the SB-800 in dim lightAdjusting the LCD panel brightness About the LCD panel Specifications Control set on CameraAngle Coverage Specifications Accessories WeightSupplied Symbol Index 125 8MSA0611