107 | Nikon SB-800 specs

· Autofocus flash operation in dim light	62-63
· Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack
SD-800	64-65
· Checking the illumination before actually
taking the picture (Modeling illuminator)	66
· Custom functions	67
· Custom settings	68-70
• Advanced operations	71
· Overview of multiple flash operation	72-73
· Wireless multiple flash shooting	74-75
· Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting ...76-83
· SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting	84-88
· Confirming wireless multiple flash operation
using the ready-light or the beeping sound	89
· Multiple flash shooting using cords	90-93
· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting
using cords	94-95
· Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras
using colored gel filters	96-97
· Bounce flash operation	98-101
· Close-up flash operation	102-105
Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed
Flash sync mode (F5 only)	106
• Reference information	107
· TTL auto flash modes available
with the SB-800	108-110
· Optional accessories	111-113
· Tips on Speedlight care	114
· Notes on batteries	115
· Troubleshooting	116-118
· About the LCD panel	119
· Specifications	120-123
· Index	124-125

Preparation

This section provides preliminary information on using the SB-800.

Basic operation

Basic procedures to take simple, properly exposed flash photographs in the TTL auto flash mode.

Detailed operation

A variety of flash modes available with the SB-800 are explained.

Other functions

Detailed information on each function of the SB-800 is provided.

Advanced operations

Information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB-800 is described.

Reference information

Optional accessories, Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, Specifications, etc. are presented in this section.

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Contents

SB-800 Contents 107 Main features and functions of the SB-800 ForewordLife-long learning Creative Lighting System Supplied accessories ForewordMarks used in this manual Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Take trial shots Digital Group Camera nameD1-Series, D100 New FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series F55-Series/N55-Series Available Not available Manual mode p Control button quick reference Flash head p Speedlight parts and their functions Wireless remote flash cancel button p Flash button Icons with a single flash unit Icons on the LCD panel Icons on the LCD panel Icons in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode Preparation Icons with multiple flash unitsHighlighted items Lenses CPU Nikkor lensesNon-CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Installing the batteries Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteriesUsable batteries Replacing/recharging the batteries External power sourcesType of battery Recycling time Remedy Minimum number of flashes and recycling times Test firing Confirming the exposure Test firingButton Adjust this duration using Custom settings p Basic operation Standby function to conserve battery power Turn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stops Attach the SB-800 to the camera Adjust the flash head Setting the ISO sensitivity Available ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operationDigital data communication with the SB-800 Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to Adjust the zoom-head position Power zoom functionZoom-head position is indicated on the LCD panel Setting the zoom-head position manually Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settingsUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome Exposure mode and metering system Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto PSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Metering system Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S modeAperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M mode Setting the SB-800’s flash mode Selecting the flash modePress the a button to set the flash mode Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode About the flash shooting distance range17 ∗ 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-800 with Coolpix digital cameras Using the SB-800 with the Coolpix Detailed operation SB-800’s available flash modes TTL auto flash modeNon-TTL auto flash mode Manual mode Standard TTL flash D TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash D Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Auto Aperture B flash Non-TTL auto flash mode 105 Setting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operation Non-TTL auto a flash Non-TTL auto flash mode Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto a flash operation Manual mode SB-800 features three manual modesGuide number ISO 100, m/ft To calculate the correct aperture To calculate the guide numberISO sensitivity factors Set the aperture Manual mode Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Manual G flash Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot Setting the flash output level Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual M Maximum number of repeating flashes per frameFrequency Flash output level Press the g button Making sure the flash fires correctly before shooting Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operationSet the shutter speed Synchronization during continuous flash shooting Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firingsMax. number of continuous firings TTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture flashNon-TTL auto flash Other functions For the main subject only TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operationExposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera Background Making exposure compensation for the background only Manual flash modeCompensation Making exposure compensation for the main subject only Canceling flash output level compensationPress the g button Setting the aperture using the scale on the lens Setting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dialLenses having a variable aperture 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 cameras compatible with CLS Flash Value Lock FV Lock for cameras compatible with CLS For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the SB-800 off-camera Attaching the quick recycling battery pack Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 By sliding it into place Detaching the quick recycling battery packAlign the index on the quick recycling battery Pack with the battery chamber lid attachment Modeling illuminator with cameras attached Available Custom functions and the icons Custom functions Setting Custom functions Custom settings Details on Custom settings Bold default setting Custom settings Advanced operations Overview of multiple flash operation Master flash unit and remote flash unitsMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Use a non-CPU lens Set the wireless flash modeSet the flash mode to Standard TTL flash Tilt the flash head up Wireless multiple flash shooting Speedlight and camera placementSetting up the master and remote flash units Using the Speedlight Stand Attachment to the Speedlight StandTo prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Setting the SB-800 to Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Speedlight to be set Remarks Settings in the Advanced Wireless Lighting 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 Master flash and remote flash units Setting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Manual mode Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units Wireless multiple flash shooting in the a auto mode SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting 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 Multiple flash shooting using cords Maximum number of flash units to be connected 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 Using colored gel filters with digital cameras Purpose Gel filter Adjust the camera’s white Balance toBalancing light from the flash Camera, then shoot How to use colored gelsColored gel filters Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash headShooting data Refer to page 100 for setting the aperture Flash head tilting and rotating angles Setting the apertureSetting the flash head Bounce flash operation Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome Using the built-in bounce card 102 Close-up flash operation 103 Close-up flash operation 100 200 400 800 1000Coefficient m/ft When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ft 106 Reference information Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Non-CPU lens ∗ Reference information III TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800 Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessories Other accessories Optional accessories Using external power sources SpecificationsConnecting to an external power source Operating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care Storage Used rechargeable batteries yourself. Instead Usable batteries Troubleshooting Problems with the SB-800Problem Cause 117 Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Troubleshooting About the LCD panel Characteristics of the LCD panelUsing the SB-800 in dim light Adjusting the LCD panel brightness Specifications Coverage Control set onCamera Angle Specifications Weight AccessoriesSupplied Index Symbol 125 8MSA0611