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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Preparation, Basic operation, Detailed operation, Other functions

Models: SB-800

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Preparation

Preparation

This section provides preliminary information on using the SB-800.

Basic operation

Basic procedures to take simple, properly exposed flash photographs in the TTL auto flash mode.

Detailed operation

A variety of flash modes available with the SB-800 are explained.

Other functions

Detailed information on each function of the SB-800 is provided.

Advanced operations

Information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB-800 is described.

Reference information

Optional accessories, Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, Specifications, etc. are presented in this section.

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Nikon SB-800 Preparation, Basic operation, Detailed operation, Other functions, Advanced operations, Reference information

Contents

SB-800 Autofocus SpeedlightInstruction Manual Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries For your safetyPreparation WARNINGS for SpeedlightsCAUTIONS for Speedlights For your safetyWARNINGS for Batteries For your safety CAUTION for BatteriesPreparation ContentsContents Basic operation PreparationDetailed operation Other functionsForeword Main features and functions of the SB-800u Life-long learning http//nikonimaging.comNikon Creative Lighting System Supplied accessories ForewordMarks used in this manual Using your Speedlight correctly Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyCamera groups and available flash modes GroupCamera name Manual mode p Speedlight parts and their functions 16 Flash head tilting angle scale Wireless remote flash cancel button pThe SB-800 will not fire, while this button is pressed 18 Flash head rotating angle scale p 19 Terminal coverPress to set the flash mode p Resetting the settingsControl buttons Button lockIcons with a single flash unit Icons on the LCD panelMonitor Preflashes TTL modePower zoom function Icons on the LCD panelPower zoom illuminator is canceledHighlighted items Icons with multiple flash unitsWireless master Wireless remoteCPU lenses LensesG-type Nikkor 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 Adjusting the time before the SB-800 goes into the standby mode t Standby function to conserve battery powerv Turn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stops 3 Attach the SB-800 to the camera andt Warning indication adjust the flash headu Notes on setting the Speedlight’s ISO sensitivity 4 Setting the ISO sensitivityAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation 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 t Exposure mode and metering system 6 Setting the camera’s exposure mode andu Exposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure P metering systemIn Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S mode In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure A modeSelecting the flash mode 7 Setting the SB-800’s flash modeFlash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode About the flash shooting distance range14 ∗ 17 ∗v Set the camera’s flash sync mode to Front-curtain sync 8 Compose the picture and shoot with flashPressing the a and g buttons simultaneously recalls this display Display of the amount of underexposureUsing the SB-800 with the COOLPIX Detailed operation SB-800’s available flash modes Available flash modes Indicators, usable camerasu Monitor Preflashes TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash mode t Notes on TTL mode indicatorsTTL auto flash D t Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode F5 onlyAuto Aperture B flash Non-TTL auto flash modeu Notes on using a telephoto lens in the Non-TTL auto flash mode Setting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operationNon-TTL auto A flash Non-TTL auto flash modeSetting 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 calculate the correct aperture ISO sensitivity factorsTo obtain the correct flash output level To calculate the shooting distanceDistance-priority manual p flash Manual modeDistance values that can be entered when performing Distance-priority manual p flash operationt Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Manual mode Manual G flashSetting 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 Synchronization during continuous flash shooting Notes on continuous flash shootingDo not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Max. number of continuous firingsTTL auto flash mode Checking the correct exposure before shootingAuto Aperture flash Non-TTL auto flashDetailed information on each function of the SB-800 is provided Other functionsIn TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operation Exposure compensation and flash output levelMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only compensationMaking exposure compensation for the background 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 Setting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensu Lenses having a variable aperture Setting the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinderSlow-sync flash Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction controlRed-eye reduction 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 t For cameras compatible with CLS Autofocus flash operation in dim lightt Activating and canceling the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator v Notes on using the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminatoru Using the SB-800 off-camera 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 Be sure to slide the battery pack until the SD-800’s Detaching the SD-800lock switch clicks into place IndexModeling illuminator in SU-4 type wireless multiple flash operation p Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless LightingModeling illuminator with cameras attached v Do not release the shutter while the modeling illuminator is firingAvailable Custom functions and the icons Custom functionsSetting Custom functions Custom settingsWireless flash mode p Details on Custom settings Bold default settingSound monitor in the wireless flash mode p ISO sensitivity pPower zoom function p Custom settingsCanceling flash firing p Selecting the distance unit of measure m, ftAdvanced operations t Master flash unit and remote flash units Overview of multiple flash operationMultiple flash 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 Attachment to the Speedlight Stand Using the Speedlight Standt To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash onlySetting the SB-800 to Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lightingu Commander function Settings in Advanced Wireless LightingAdvanced operations 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 come on Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingAdvanced operations 13 Set the group of the remote flash units A and BSetting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shootingMaster flash and remote flash units Notes on the master flash unitSetting the flash mode on the remote flash units Wireless multiple flash shooting in the A auto mode SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shootingSee page 46 for more information on Manual flash Wireless multiple flash shooting in the M manual modeAdjusting the flash output level manually SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shootingConfirming flash operation using the ready-light or beeping sound Using the SB-800’s beeping sound in the wireless flash modeThe maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords Multiple flash shooting using cordsSpeedlight CoefficientAdvanced operations Notes on multiple flash shooting using cordsMultiple 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 GroupRemote flash unit Advanced operationsSB-800 SB-800Using colored gel filters with digital cameras Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras usingv Notes on using colored gel filters Balancing light from the flashHow to use colored gels colored gel filtersu Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 Tilting the flash head Bounce flash operation3 Set the flash mode to TTL or Auto Aperture or Non-TTL auto flash Setting the flash head Setting the apertureBounce flash operation Flash head tilting and rotating anglesu Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome u Using the built-in bounce cardExample of close-up shooting with two flash units Close-up flash operation3 Set the SB-800’s flash mode to TTL auto flash Setting the aperture Close-up flash operationu When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ft Advanced operationsUse either the SC-29, SC-28 or SC-17 Guide number m/ft. in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode F5 onlyReference information Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800Exposure mode Metering systemTTL mode CameraMetering LensCamera TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800TTL mode MeteringAccessories for multiple flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Optional accessoriesSpecifications Using external power sourcesConnecting to an external power source External powerTips on Speedlight care CleaningStorage Operating locationUsable batteries Notes on batteriesNotes on handling batteries Lithium 1.5V batteriesProblems with the SB-800 TroubleshootingProblem CauseWarning indications in the SB-800 If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentallyProblem CauseReady-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder TroubleshootingProblem CauseUsing the SB-800 in dim light Characteristics of the LCD panelAdjusting the LCD panel brightness About the LCD panelElectronic Specificationsconstruction zoom-head positioncoverage Angle ofBounce capabilitysettings SpecificationsDimensions sourcesAccessories WeightSpecifications and design are subject to change without notice suppliedSymbol Index