Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units | Nikon SB-800

Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units

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1 Detach the SB-800, which is already set to the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash mode, from the camera body.

2 The flash mode on the remote flash unit toggles between PA (auto) and PM (manual) every time you press the a button.

A (auto) mode

•In the A (auto) mode, the remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the master flash unit.

•The maximum shooting distance of the SB-800’s light sensor is approx. 7m (23 ft.).

M (manual) mode

•In the M (manual) mode, the remote flash units only start firing in sync with the master flash unit.

•The maximum shooting distance of the SB-800’s light sensor is approx. 40m (131 ft.).

•The flash output level can be set from M1/1 to M1/128.

Advanced operations

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units, Manual mode

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 Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly D1-Series, D100 Group Camera nameNew FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series F55-Series/N55-Series Digital 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 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 Type of battery Recycling time Remedy External power sourcesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Replacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton 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 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 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S 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 ∗ 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 Non-TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash modeManual mode SB-800’s available flash modes TTL auto flash D TTL auto flash modeAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D 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 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 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 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 Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operationBackground For the main subject only Compensation Manual flash modeMaking 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 Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-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 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 Align the index on the quick recycling battery Detaching the quick recycling battery packPack with the battery chamber lid attachment By sliding it into place 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 Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Set the flash mode to Standard TTL flash Set the wireless flash modeTilt 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 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 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 Colored gel filters How to use colored gelsOptional 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 flash head Setting the apertureBounce flash operation Flash head tilting and rotating angles Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome Using the built-in bounce card 102 Close-up flash operation 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 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 Specifications Using external power sourcesConnecting to an external power source Tips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating location Used rechargeable batteries yourself. Instead Usable batteries Problems with the SB-800 TroubleshootingProblem Cause 117 Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Troubleshooting Using the SB-800 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panelAdjusting the LCD panel brightness About the LCD panel Specifications Camera Control set onAngle Coverage Specifications Accessories WeightSupplied Index Symbol 125 8MSA0611