Advanced operations | Nikon SB-800 instruction

■■■ Notes on multiple flash shooting using cords

•Be sure to see the instruction manuals of your cameras, Speedlights, and accessories.

•Refer to “System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords” (p. 94) and your cameras and Speedlights instruction manuals for proper connection.

•Use the optional TTL Remote Cords SC-27, SC-26, SC-19 or SC-18 to connect the SB-800 to more than one remote flash unit.

•Use the optional Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10, if the remote flash units are not equipped with multiple flash terminals.

•Use the optional Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 to attach the remote flash unit(s) to a tripod.

•Be sure to cancel the master flash unit’s Monitor Preflashes.

•Multiple flash shooting using cords can be performed in two modes: (1) TTL multiple flash; and (2) Manual multiple flash. Performing multiple flash shooting in the Manual mode, however, is not recommended, since it is difficult to obtain the correct exposure. Use the TTL auto flash mode with cameras compatible with TTL auto flash.

•To ensure proper exposure, make test shots before shooting important events.

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Advanced operations

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 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 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 Replacing/recharging the batteries External power sourcesType of battery Recycling time Remedy Minimum number of flashes and recycling times 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 Metering system Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S modeAperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Manual exposure M mode 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 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 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 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 on the camera’s aperture dial Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensLenses 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 Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple 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 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 Camera, then shoot How to use colored gelsColored gel filters Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationShooting 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 103 100 200 400 800 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 Operating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care Storage Used rechargeable batteries yourself. Instead Usable batteries Problems with the SB-800 TroubleshootingProblem 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 Accessories WeightSupplied Index Symbol 125 8MSA0611