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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Optional accessories, Other accessories

Models: SB-800

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Optional accessories

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

Autofocus Speedlight SB-800Instruction Manual For your safety Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countriesWARNINGS for Speedlights PreparationFor your safety CAUTIONS for SpeedlightsWARNINGS for Batteries CAUTION for Batteries For your safetyContents PreparationContents Detailed operation PreparationBasic operation Other functionsu Life-long learning Main features and functions of the SB-800Foreword http//nikonimaging.comNikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Take trial shots Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyGroup Camera groups and available flash modesCamera name Manual mode p Speedlight parts and their functions The SB-800 will not fire, while this button is pressed Wireless remote flash cancel button p16 Flash head tilting angle scale 18 Flash head rotating angle scale p 19 Terminal coverControl buttons Resetting the settingsPress to set the flash mode p Button lockMonitor Preflashes Icons on the LCD panelIcons with a single flash unit TTL modePower zoom Icons on the LCD panelPower zoom function illuminator is canceledWireless master Icons with multiple flash unitsHighlighted items Wireless remoteG-type Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses D-type Nikkor lensesBasic operation t Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries 1 Installing the batteriesv Usable batteries Minimum number of flashes and recycling times t External power sourcesReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing 2 Test firing Confirming the exposureb button t Standby function to conserve battery power Adjusting the time before the SB-800 goes into the standby mode3 Attach the SB-800 to the camera and v Turn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stopsadjust the flash head t Warning indicationAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation 4 Setting the ISO sensitivityu Notes on setting the Speedlight’s ISO sensitivity u Digital data communication with the SB-800Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to The power zoom function 5 Adjust the zoom-head positiont When the SB-800 is used with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL t Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyt Using the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome 6 Setting the camera’s exposure mode and t Exposure mode and metering systemIn Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S mode metering systemu Exposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure P In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure A mode7 Setting the SB-800’s flash mode Selecting the flash mode14 ∗ About the flash shooting distance rangeFlash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode 17 ∗8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash v Set the camera’s flash sync mode to Front-curtain syncDisplay of the amount of underexposure Pressing the a and g buttons simultaneously recalls this displayUsing the SB-800 with the COOLPIX Detailed operation u Monitor Preflashes Available flash modes Indicators, usable camerasSB-800’s available flash modes TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash D t Notes on TTL mode indicatorsTTL auto flash mode t Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode F5 onlyNon-TTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture B flashSetting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operation u Notes on using a telephoto lens in the Non-TTL auto flash modeNon-TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto A flashUsable flash shooting distance ranges in Non-TTL auto flash operation Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto A flash operation14∗3 Manual mode Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft To obtain the correct flash output level ISO sensitivity factorsTo calculate the correct aperture To calculate the shooting distanceManual mode Distance-priority manual p flashDistance-priority manual p flash operation Distance values that can be entered when performingt Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Manual G flash Manual modeWhen you press the f button Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the e button Manual mode Repeating q flashMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame Page t Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operation t Making sure the flash fires correctly before shootingManual mode Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Notes on continuous flash shootingSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Max. number of continuous firingsAuto Aperture flash Checking the correct exposure before shootingTTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto flashOther functions Detailed information on each function of the SB-800 is providedExposure compensation and flash output level In TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operationMaking exposure compensation for the background only compensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only In TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operationExposure compensation and flash output level compensation v Canceling flash output level compensationPress the g buttonFlash output level compensation u Lenses having a variable aperture Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensSetting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial Setting the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinderRed-eye reduction Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeRear-curtain sync and Rear-curtain syncShooting data Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras Autofocus flash operation in dim light t For cameras compatible with CLSu Using the SB-800 off-camera v Notes on using the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminatort Activating and canceling the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator t For cameras having a built-in SpeedlightAttaching the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800Notes on using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 lock switch clicks into place Detaching the SD-800Be sure to slide the battery pack until the SD-800’s IndexModeling illuminator with cameras attached Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless LightingModeling illuminator in SU-4 type wireless multiple flash operation p v Do not release the shutter while the modeling illuminator is firingCustom functions Available Custom functions and the iconsCustom settings Setting Custom functionsSound monitor in the wireless flash mode p Details on Custom settings Bold default settingWireless flash mode p ISO sensitivity pCanceling flash firing p Custom settingsPower zoom function p Selecting the distance unit of measure m, ftAdvanced operations Multiple flash Overview of multiple flash operationt Master flash unit and remote flash units Usable camerasBe sure to cancel Monitor Preflashes in TTL multiple flash operation Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash shootingv Setting up the master and remote flash units t To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Using the Speedlight StandAttachment to the Speedlight Stand Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash onlyFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-800 to Advanced Wireless LightingAdvanced operations Settings in Advanced Wireless Lightingu Commander function Speedlight to be setFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting v Notes on using camera’s built-in flash in Commander mode Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash unitsu Setting in the Repeating flash mode Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingShooting data 1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture- Priority Auto A Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting come on13 Set the group of the remote flash units A and B Advanced operationsMaster flash and remote flash units SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shootingSetting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Notes on the master flash unitSetting the flash mode on the remote flash units SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Wireless multiple flash shooting in the A auto modeWireless multiple flash shooting in the M manual mode See page 46 for more information on Manual flashSU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Adjusting the flash output level manuallyUsing the SB-800’s beeping sound in the wireless flash mode Confirming flash operation using the ready-light or beeping soundSpeedlight Multiple flash shooting using cordsThe maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords CoefficientNotes on multiple flash shooting using cords Advanced operationsMultiple flash shooting using cords Repeating flash is not possible Manual multiple flashSee page 46 for more information about the Manual flash mode Group System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cordsGroup GroupSB-800 Advanced operationsRemote flash unit SB-800v Notes on using colored gel filters Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras usingUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flashcolored gel filters How to use colored gelsu Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash head3 Set the flash mode to TTL or Auto Aperture or Non-TTL auto flash Bounce flash operation Setting the apertureSetting the flash head Flash head tilting and rotating anglesu Using the built-in bounce card u Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion DomeClose-up flash operation Example of close-up shooting with two flash units3 Set the SB-800’s flash mode to TTL auto flash Close-up flash operation Setting the apertureAdvanced operations u When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ftUse either the SC-29, SC-28 or SC-17 Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode F5 only Guide number m/ft. in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync modeReference information Exposure mode TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Metering systemMetering CameraTTL mode LensTTL mode TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800Camera MeteringOptional accessories Accessories for multiple flashOptional accessories Other accessoriesConnecting to an external power source Using external power sourcesSpecifications External powerStorage CleaningTips on Speedlight care Operating locationNotes on handling batteries Notes on batteriesUsable batteries Lithium 1.5V batteriesProblem TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-800 CauseProblem If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentallyWarning indications in the SB-800 CauseProblem TroubleshootingReady-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder CauseAdjusting the LCD panel brightness Characteristics of the LCD panelUsing the SB-800 in dim light About the LCD panelconstruction SpecificationsElectronic zoom-head positionBounce Angle ofcoverage capabilityDimensions Specificationssettings sourcesSpecifications and design are subject to change without notice WeightAccessories suppliedIndex Symbol