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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units

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Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units

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1 Detach the SB-800, which is already set to the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash mode, from the camera body.

2 The flash mode on the remote flash unit toggles between PA (auto) and PM (manual) every time you press the a button.

A (auto) mode

•In the A (auto) mode, the remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the master flash unit.

•The maximum shooting distance of the SB-800’s light sensor is approx. 7m (23 ft.).

M (manual) mode

•In the M (manual) mode, the remote flash units only start firing in sync with the master flash unit.

•The maximum shooting distance of the SB-800’s light sensor is approx. 40m (131 ft.).

•The flash output level can be set from M1/1 to M1/128.

Advanced operations

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Setting the flash mode on the remote flash units

Contents

Autofocus Speedlight SB-800Instruction 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 Other functions PreparationBasic operation Detailed operationhttp//nikonimaging.com Main features and functions of the SB-800Foreword u Life-long learningNikon Creative Lighting System Foreword Supplied accessoriesMarks used in this manual Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Take trial shotsGroup Camera groups and available flash modesCamera name Manual mode p Speedlight parts and their functions 18 Flash head rotating angle scale p 19 Terminal cover Wireless remote flash cancel button p16 Flash head tilting angle scale The SB-800 will not fire, while this button is pressedButton lock Resetting the settingsPress to set the flash mode p Control buttonsTTL mode Icons on the LCD panelIcons with a single flash unit Monitor Preflashesilluminator is canceled Icons on the LCD panelPower zoom function Power zoomWireless remote Icons with multiple flash unitsHighlighted items Wireless masterD-type Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses G-type Nikkor lensesBasic operation t Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries 1 Installing the batteriesv Usable batteries Minimum number of flashes and recycling times t External power sourcesReplacing/recharging the batteries Test firing 2 Test firing Confirming the exposureb 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 Digital data communication with the SB-800 4 Setting the ISO sensitivityu Notes on setting the Speedlight’s ISO sensitivity Available ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operationSetting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to The power zoom function 5 Adjust the zoom-head positiont When the SB-800 is used with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL t Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settings Setting the zoom-head position manuallyt Using the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome t Exposure mode and metering system 6 Setting the camera’s exposure mode andIn Aperture-Priority Auto exposure A mode metering systemu Exposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure P In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S modeSelecting the flash mode 7 Setting the SB-800’s flash mode17 ∗ About the flash shooting distance rangeFlash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode 14 ∗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 TTL auto flash mode Available flash modes Indicators, usable camerasSB-800’s available flash modes u Monitor Preflashest Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode F5 only t Notes on TTL mode indicatorsTTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash DAuto 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 modeUsable flash shooting distance ranges in Non-TTL auto flash operation Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto A flash operation14∗3 Manual mode Manual modeGuide number ISO 100, m/ft To calculate the shooting distance ISO sensitivity factorsTo calculate the correct aperture To obtain the correct flash output levelDistance-priority manual p flash Manual modeDistance-priority manual p flash operation Distance values that can be entered when performingt Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Manual mode Manual G flashWhen you press the f button Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the e button Manual mode Repeating q flashMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame Page t Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operation t Making sure the flash fires correctly before shootingManual mode Max. number of continuous firings Notes on continuous flash shootingSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firingsNon-TTL auto flash Checking the correct exposure before shootingTTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture 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 levelIn TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operation compensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background onlyExposure compensation and flash output level compensation v Canceling flash output level compensationPress the g buttonFlash output level compensation Setting the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinder Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensSetting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial u Lenses having a variable apertureRed-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reductionRear-curtain sync and 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 For cameras having a built-in Speedlight v Notes on using the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminatort Activating and canceling the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator u Using the SB-800 off-cameraAttaching the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800Notes on using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Index Detaching the SD-800Be sure to slide the battery pack until the SD-800’s lock switch clicks into placev Do not release the shutter while the modeling illuminator is firing Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless LightingModeling illuminator in SU-4 type wireless multiple flash operation p Modeling illuminator with cameras attachedAvailable Custom functions and the icons Custom functionsSetting Custom functions Custom settingsISO sensitivity p Details on Custom settings Bold default settingWireless flash mode p Sound monitor in the wireless flash mode pSelecting the distance unit of measure m, ft Custom settingsPower zoom function p Canceling flash firing pAdvanced operations Usable cameras Overview of multiple flash operationt Master flash unit and remote flash units Multiple flashBe sure to cancel Monitor Preflashes in TTL multiple flash operation Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash shootingv Setting 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 t To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentallySetting the SB-800 to Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingSpeedlight to be set Settings in Advanced Wireless Lightingu Commander function Advanced operationsFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting v Notes on using camera’s built-in flash in Commander mode Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash unitsu Setting in the Repeating flash mode Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Examples of 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 BNotes on the master flash unit SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shootingSetting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Master flash and remote flash unitsSetting 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 modeCoefficient Multiple flash shooting using cordsThe maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords SpeedlightAdvanced operations Notes on multiple flash shooting using cordsMultiple flash shooting using cords Repeating flash is not possible Manual multiple flashSee page 46 for more information about the Manual flash mode Group System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cordsGroup GroupSB-800 Advanced operationsRemote flash unit SB-800Balancing light from the flash Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras usingUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras v Notes on using colored gel filterscolored gel filters How to use colored gelsu 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 Flash head tilting and rotating angles Setting the apertureSetting the flash head Bounce flash operationu 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 operationAdvanced operations u When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ftUse 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 Metering system TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Exposure modeLens CameraTTL mode MeteringMetering TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800Camera TTL modeAccessories for multiple flash Optional accessoriesOther accessories Optional accessoriesExternal power Using external power sourcesSpecifications Connecting to an external power sourceOperating location CleaningTips on Speedlight care StorageLithium 1.5V batteries Notes on batteriesUsable batteries Notes on handling batteriesCause TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-800 ProblemCause If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentallyWarning indications in the SB-800 ProblemCause TroubleshootingReady-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder ProblemAbout the LCD panel Characteristics of the LCD panelUsing the SB-800 in dim light Adjusting the LCD panel brightnesszoom-head position SpecificationsElectronic constructioncapability Angle ofcoverage Bouncesources Specificationssettings Dimensionssupplied WeightAccessories Specifications and design are subject to change without 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