Nikon SB-800 Troubleshooting, Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder, Problem, Cause

Troubleshooting

■■■ Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder

Problem	Cause	Ref.
		page
Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLRs cameras		p. 22
The ready-light blinks when pressing	The SB-800 is not correctly attached
the shutter release button slightly in the	to the camera.
TTL auto flash mode.
Cameras in Groups V and VI		—
The ready-light blinks when the power	• The ISO sensitivity set on the camera
is turned on in TTL auto flash mode.	is higher than the available range of
	the Speedlight.
	• The ISO sensitivity set on the camera
	is higher or lower than the available
	range for the FA camera.
Cameras in Group VI		p. 110
The ready-light blinks in the TTL auto	The shutter speed is set to M90, M250,
flash mode.	or B (bulb).
FM3A, New FM2 cameras		—
The ready-light blinks.	The shutter speed set is faster than the
	flash sync speed.
New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras.		p. 110
The ready-light blinks when the flash	The SB-800’s flash mode is set to TTL
mode is set to TTL auto flash.	auto flash.

Note

The SB-800 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the SB-800 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-800’s power is turned on.

Warning

•Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire, or the like.

•Dry batteries should never be recharged in a battery charger.

•Do not expose the SB-800 to water as this may result in an electric shock or cause the unit to catch on fire.

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