Custom functions | Nikon SB-800 specs

Custom functions

The SB-800 can easily set, activate, or cancel various operations using the Custom settings as shown below. Icons appearing on the LCD panel vary depending on the settings and the camera/lens combinations. No icon appears when the settings are not available.

For details on setting custom functions, see “Custom settings” (p. 68).

■■■ Available Custom functions and the icons

ISO sensitivity (p. 24)

Wireless flash mode (p. 72)

Sound monitor in the wireless flash mode (p. 89)

Non-TTL auto flash mode (p. 38)

Standby function (p. 21)

Selecting the distance unit of measure (m, ft)

Power zoom function (p. 26)

Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally (p. 117)

LCD panel illuminator (p. 119)

LCD panel brightness (p. 119)

Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 62)

Canceling flash firing (p. 62)

Other functions

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Available Custom functions and the icons

Contents

SB-800 For your safety Preparation Iii For your safety Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Basic operation PreparationDetailed operation Other functions Foreword Main features and functions of the SB-800Life-long learning Nikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual 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 Icons with multiple flash units Icons in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode PreparationHighlighted items CPU Nikkor lenses LensesNon-CPU Nikkor lenses Basic operation Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries Installing the batteriesUsable batteries Type of battery Recycling time Remedy External power sourcesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Replacing/recharging the batteries Test firing Test firing Confirming the exposureButton 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 Available ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation Setting the ISO sensitivityDigital data communication with the SB-800 Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to Power zoom function Adjust the zoom-head positionZoom-head position is indicated on the LCD panel Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome Set the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P Exposure mode and metering systemSet the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a mode Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S modeManual exposure M mode Metering system Selecting the flash mode Setting the SB-800’s flash modePress the a button to set the flash mode About the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode14 ∗ 17 ∗ 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 14∗3 Setting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operation105 Non-TTL auto a flash Non-TTL auto flash mode Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto a flash operation SB-800 features three manual modes Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft 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 Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual MFrequency Flash output level Press the g button Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operation Making sure the flash fires correctly before shootingSet the shutter speed Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Synchronization during continuous flash shootingMax. number of continuous firings Auto Aperture flash TTL auto flash modeNon-TTL auto 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 Setting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensLenses having a variable aperture Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction control Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain syncShooting data 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 Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Operation Advanced operations Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash shootingSetting up the master and remote flash units 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 Commander function Settings in Advanced Wireless LightingSpeedlight to be set Remarks 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 Maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Multiple flash shooting using cordsSpeedlight Coefficient Advanced operations Multiple flash shooting using cords Manual multiple flash System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords Remote flash unit Purpose Gel filter Adjust the camera’s white Balance to Using colored gel filters with digital camerasBalancing light from the flash Colored gel filters How to use colored gelsOptional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operationShooting data 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 Recycling Usable batteriesNiCd batteries Problems with the SB-800 TroubleshootingProblem Cause 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 Accessories WeightSupplied Index Symbol 125