Nikon SB-800 Repeating q flash, Manual mode, Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame

Manual mode

Repeating q flash

In Repeating flash operation, the SB-800 fires repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects. This operation is useful when shooting fast-moving subjects.

•In this operation, q appears on the LCD panel.

•Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries and allow enough time for the flash to recycle between each repeating flash session.

•Also, it is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera/flash shake, because slower shutter speeds are used.

■■■ Setting the flash output level, the frequency (Hz), and the number of repeating flashes per frame

•Frequency (Hz) represents the number of times the flash fires per second.

•The actual number of repeating flashes per frame becomes lower than the one set as the shutter speed increases or the number of flashes per second decreases, because the Speedlight fires during a single exposure.

•Referring to the table below, set the flash output level, the frequency, and the number of repeating flashes separately for each picture.

Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame

Frequency*			Flash output level
	1/8	1/16		1/32	1/64	1/128
1-2 Hz	14	30		60	90	90
3 Hz	12	30		60	90	90
4 Hz	10	20		50	80	80
5 Hz	8	20		40	70	70
6 Hz	6	20		32	56	56
7 Hz	6	20		28	44	44
8 Hz	5	10		24	36	36
9 Hz	5	10		22	32	32
10 Hz	4	8		20	28	28
20-100 Hz	4	8		12	24	24

* Frequency (Hz) represents the number of flashes per second.

1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual (M).

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