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Nikon SB-800 Specifications, Electronic, construction, zoom-head position, 20C/68F, Nikon, System

Models: SB-800

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Specifications

Specifications

Electronic			Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)
construction			and series circuitry
Guide number (at 35mm			38/125 (ISO 100, m/ft), 53/174 (ISO 200, m/ft)
zoom-head position,
20°C/68°F)
Flash shooting distance			0.6m to 20m (2 to 66 ft.) (varies depending on the
range (TTL auto flash/			ISO sensitivity, zoom-head position, and lens aperture
Auto Aperture flash/			in use)
Non-TTL auto flash)
Flash exposure control

	Indicator	Available flash mode		Usable camera
	D	i-TTL mode		Cameras compatible with CLS, COOLPIX cameras
				compatible with i-TTL
	D	D-TTL mode		Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS
	D	TTL (film based) mode		Cameras in Groups I to VI (film based cameras)
	o (appears	Balanced Fill-Flash		Cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible
	with D)			with CLS, cameras in Groups I to IV (No o appears with
				cameras in Groups III to IV)
	B	Auto Aperture flash		Cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible
				with CLS, cameras in Groups I to II and COOLPIX cameras
				compatible with i-TTL

	A	Non-TTL auto flash		No limitation
	p	Distance-priority		Except D1X and D1H digital cameras
		manual flash
	G	Manual flash		No limitation
	q	Repeating flash		No limitation

Other available functions Test firing, Monitor Preflashes, AF-assist illuminator, and Modeling illuminator

Nikon		A variety of flash operations are available with compatible
Creative		cameras: i-TTL mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lock
Lighting		flash, Flash color information communication, Auto FP
System		High-Speed sync, and Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator

Multiple flash
Multiple flash		Available multiple flash	Usable camera
operation
operation		Advanced Wireless Lighting	Cameras compatible with CLS
		Advanced Wireless Lighting	Cameras compatible with CLS

		SU-4 type wireless multiple flash	No limitation

		Multiple flash shooting using cords	No limitation


Flash exposure		Slow-sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction in
control set on		slow-sync, Rear-curtain sync flash, Auto FP High-Speed
the camera		sync, FV Lock flash

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Nikon SB-800 Specifications, Electronic, construction, zoom-head position, 20C/68F, Auto Aperture flash, Nikon, Creative

Contents

SB-800 Autofocus SpeedlightInstruction 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 Supplied accessories ForewordMarks used in this manual Take trial shots Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyCamera groups and available flash modes GroupCamera 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 1 Installing the batteries t Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteriesv Usable batteries t External power sources Minimum number of flashes and recycling timesReplacing/recharging the batteries 2 Test firing Confirming the exposure Test firingb 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 5 Adjust the zoom-head position The power zoom functiont When the SB-800 is used with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL Setting the zoom-head position manually t Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settingst 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 flashSetting the aperture in Non-TTL auto A flash operation Usable flash shooting distance ranges in Non-TTL auto 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 values that can be entered when performing Distance-priority manual p flash operationt Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Manual G flash Manual modeSetting the flash output level When you press the f buttonWhen you press the e button Repeating q flash Manual modeMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame Page t Making sure the flash fires correctly before shooting t Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operationManual 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 operationv Canceling flash output level compensationPress the g button Exposure compensation and flash output level compensationFlash 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 modeand Rear-curtain sync 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 SpeedlightUsing the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Attaching 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 Wireless multiple flash shooting Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lightingv 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 Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash units v Notes on using camera’s built-in flash in Commander modeu Setting in the Repeating flash mode Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting 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 Manual multiple flash Repeating flash is not possibleSee 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 flashHow to use colored gels colored gel filtersu 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 apertureu When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ft Advanced operationsUse 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