Contents | Nikon SB-800 specs

Contents

· Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode	60
· Flash Value Lock (FV Lock)	61
· Autofocus flash operation in dim light	62-63
· Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800	64-65
· Checking the illumination before actually
taking the picture (Modeling illuminator)	66
· Custom functions	67
· Custom settings	68-70
• Advanced operations	71
· Overview of multiple flash operation	72-73
· Wireless multiple flash shooting	74-75
· Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting	76-83
· SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting	84-88
· Confirming wireless multiple flash operation
using the ready-light or the beeping sound	89
· Multiple flash shooting using cords	90-93
· System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting
using cords	94-95
· Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras
using colored gel filters	96-97
· Bounce flash operation	98-101
· Close-up flash operation	102-105
Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed
Flash sync mode (F5 only)	106
• Reference information	107
· TTL auto flash modes available
with the SB-800	108-110
· Optional accessories	111-113
· Tips on Speedlight care	114
· Notes on batteries	115
· Troubleshooting	116-118
· About the LCD panel	119
· Specifications	120-123
· Index	124-125

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Contents

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SB-800 For your safety Preparation For your safety Iii Preparation For your safety Contents Contents Preparation Basic operationDetailed 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 Tips on using the Speedlight Using your Speedlight correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Group Camera name D2-Series, D200, D80, D70-SeriesD50, D40-Series, F6 D1-Series, D100 Manual mode p Available Not available Speedlight parts and their functions Control button quick reference Flash head p Wireless remote flash cancel button p Flash button Icons on the LCD panel Icons with a single flash unit 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 External power sources Type of battery Recycling time RemedyMinimum number of flashes and recycling times Replacing/recharging the batteries Button Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing Standby function to conserve battery power Adjust this duration using Custom settings p Basic operation Attach the SB-800 to the camera Turn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stops 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 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure a 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 Set the camera’s flash sync mode to Front-curtain sync Confirm the camera’s sync mode Display of the amount of underexposure Using the SB-800 with the Coolpix Detailed operation TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto flash modeManual mode SB-800’s available flash modes TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash DAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash Do Standard TTL flash D Non-TTL auto flash mode Lock the CPU lens aperture at its minimum 105 Setting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operation14∗3 Non-TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto a flash Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto a flash operation Guide number ISO 100, m/ft Manual modeSB-800 features three manual modes ISO sensitivity factors To calculate the correct apertureTo obtain the correct flash output level To calculate the shooting distance Manual mode Set the aperture Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot Manual G flash Setting the flash output level Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot 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 TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operation Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable cameraBackground For the main subject only Manual flash mode CompensationMaking 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 Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction controlSlow-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 Autofocus flash operation in dim light For cameras compatible with CLS Using the SB-800 off-camera For cameras having a built-in Speedlight Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Attaching the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Align the index mark on the SD-800’s battery SB-800 and attach the battery pack by slidingDetaching the SD-800 It into place Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Modeling illuminator with cameras attached Custom functions Available Custom functions and the icons Custom settings Setting Custom functions 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 Using the Speedlight Stand Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash onlyAttachment to the Speedlight Stand To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-800 to Advanced Wireless Lighting Speedlight to be set Remarks Settings in Advanced Wireless LightingCommander function Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Setting in the Repeating flash mode 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 Setting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Master flash and remote flash units Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units Manual mode SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Wireless multiple flash shooting in the a auto mode 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 aperture Setting the flash headBounce flash operation Flash head tilting and rotating angles Using the built-in bounce card Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome Close-up flash operation 102 103 Close-up flash operation 100 200 400 800 1000ISO 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 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800 III Optional accessories Accessories for multiple flash Optional accessories Other accessories Using external power sources SpecificationsConnecting to an external power source Information Cleaning Tips on Speedlight careStorage Operating location NiCd batteries Usable batteriesRecycling Problem Cause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-800 117 Troubleshooting Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder Characteristics of the LCD panel Using the SB-800 in dim lightAdjusting the LCD panel brightness About the LCD panel Specifications Angle CoverageBounce Capability Specifications Supplied WeightAccessories Symbol Index 125