Detailed operation | Nikon SB-800 manual

Detailed operation

This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-800.

Be sure to refer to your camera’s instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions.

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Detailed operation

Contents

SB-800 Contents 107 Life-long learning Main features and functions of the SB-800Foreword Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword 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 Highlighted items Icons in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode PreparationIcons with multiple flash units Non-CPU Nikkor lenses LensesCPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesObtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries Replacing/recharging the batteries External power sourcesType of battery Recycling time Remedy Minimum number of flashes and recycling times Button Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing 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 Digital data communication with the SB-800 Setting the ISO sensitivityAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to Zoom-head position is indicated on the LCD panel Adjust the zoom-head positionPower zoom function Using the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom settings 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 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S modeAperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M mode Press the a button to set the flash mode Setting the SB-800’s flash modeSelecting the flash mode 17 ∗ 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-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 Guide number ISO 100, m/ft Manual modeSB-800 features three manual modes ISO sensitivity factors To calculate the correct apertureTo calculate the guide number 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 Frequency Flash output level Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual MMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame Press the g button Set the shutter speed Making sure the flash fires correctly before shootingExposure compensation in Repeating flash operation Max. number of continuous firings Synchronization during continuous flash shootingDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Non-TTL auto flash TTL auto flash modeAuto Aperture 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 Lenses having a variable aperture Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensSetting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction control Slow-sync flash Shooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync 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 Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Use a non-CPU lens Set the wireless flash modeSet the flash mode to Standard TTL flash Tilt the flash head up Setting up the master and remote flash units Wireless multiple flash shootingSpeedlight and camera placement To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Using the Speedlight StandAttachment to the Speedlight Stand 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 Speedlight Coefficient Multiple flash shooting using cordsMaximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Advanced operations Multiple flash shooting using cords Manual multiple flash System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Balancing light from the flash Using colored gel filters with digital camerasPurpose Gel filter Adjust the camera’s white Balance to Camera, then shoot How to use colored gelsColored gel filters Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 Shooting data Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head 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 Coefficient m/ft Close-up flash operation100 200 400 800 1000 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 Connecting to an external power source Using external power sourcesSpecifications Operating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care Storage Used rechargeable batteries yourself. Instead Usable batteries Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-800 117 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 Supplied WeightAccessories Index Symbol 125 8MSA0611