Detailed operation | Nikon SB-800 instruction

Detailed operation

This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-800.

Be sure to refer to your camera’s instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions.

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Detailed operation

Contents

SB-800 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safety Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Basic operation PreparationDetailed operation Other functions Life-long learning Main features and functions of the SB-800Foreword Nikon Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly D2-Series, D200, D80, D70-Series Group Camera nameD50, D40-Series, F6 D1-Series, D100 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 Highlighted items Icons in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode PreparationIcons with multiple flash units Non-CPU Nikkor lenses LensesCPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Usable batteries Installing the batteriesObtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries Type of battery Recycling time Remedy External power sourcesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Replacing/recharging the batteries Button Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing 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 Digital data communication with the SB-800 Setting the ISO sensitivityAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to Zoom-head position is indicated on the LCD panel Adjust the zoom-head positionPower zoom function Using the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome Setting the zoom-head position manuallyCanceling the power zoom function using Custom settings Set the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Exposure mode and metering systemSet the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S modeManual exposure M mode Metering system Press the a button to set the flash mode Setting the SB-800’s flash modeSelecting the flash mode 14 ∗ 17 ∗ Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modeAbout the flash shooting distance range 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 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 Lock the CPU lens aperture at its minimum Non-TTL auto flash mode 105 Setting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operation14∗3 Non-TTL auto a flash Non-TTL auto flash mode Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto a flash operation Guide number ISO 100, m/ft Manual modeSB-800 features three manual modes To calculate the correct aperture ISO sensitivity factorsTo obtain the correct flash output level To calculate the shooting distance 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 Frequency Flash output level Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual MMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame Press the g button Set the shutter speed Making sure the flash fires correctly before shootingExposure compensation in Repeating flash operation Max. number of continuous firings Synchronization during continuous flash shootingDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Non-TTL auto flash TTL auto flash modeAuto Aperture 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 Lenses having a variable aperture Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensSetting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction Shooting data Rear-curtain syncRear-curtain sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras 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 SD-800 Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 SB-800 and attach the battery pack by sliding Align the index mark on the SD-800’s batteryDetaching the SD-800 It into place Modeling illuminator with cameras attached Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Available Custom functions and the icons Custom functions Setting Custom functions Custom settings Details on Custom settings Bold default setting Custom settings Advanced operations Multiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Overview of multiple flash operationMaster flash unit and remote flash units Advanced operations Setting up the master and remote flash units Wireless multiple flash shootingFlash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash only Using the Speedlight StandAttachment to the Speedlight Stand To 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 Advanced Wireless LightingCommander function Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting in the Repeating flash mode 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 Using the SB-800’s beeping sound in the wireless flash mode Speedlight Coefficient Multiple flash shooting using cordsMaximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Advanced operations Multiple flash shooting using cords Manual multiple flash System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Balancing light from the flash Using colored gel filters with digital camerasPurpose Gel filter Adjust the camera’s white Balance to Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 How to use colored gelsColored gel filters Shooting data Bounce flash operationTilting the flash head 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 operationISO sensitivity Coefficient m/ft When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ft 106 Reference information Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode 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 Information Tips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating location NiCd batteries Usable batteriesRecycling Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-800 117 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 Coverage AngleBounce Capability Specifications Supplied WeightAccessories Index Symbol 125