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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Multiple flash shooting using cords

Models: SB-800

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Multiple flash shooting using cords

Multiple flash shooting using cords

■■■ TTL multiple flash (not possible with digital SLRs and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL)

1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture- Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).

2 Attach the master flash unit to the camera, turn the power on, and set the flash mode to TTL auto flash.

• A flash mode, in which Monitor preflashes are fired, cannot be used.

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3 When using either the optional TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-27,SC-26, SC-19 or SC-18, turn off all flash units before connecting the master flash unit to the remote flash units.

4 Turn on all remote flash units and set the flash mode on all remote flash unit to TTL auto flash.

5 Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance as in normal TTL auto flash shooting, then shoot.

•See page 17 concerning the TTL auto flash mode.

•When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred, the ready-light on the SB-800 blinks for approx. 3 sec. To compensate, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Multiple flash shooting using cords

Contents

Instruction Manual SB-800Autofocus Speedlight For your safety Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countriesWARNINGS for Speedlights PreparationFor your safety CAUTIONS for SpeedlightsWARNINGS for Batteries CAUTION for Batteries For your safetyContents PreparationContents Detailed operation PreparationBasic operation Other functionsu Life-long learning Main features and functions of the SB-800Foreword http//nikonimaging.comNikon Creative Lighting System Marks used in this manual Supplied accessoriesForeword Take trial shots Tips on using the SpeedlightUsing your Speedlight correctly Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularlyCamera name Camera groups and available flash modesGroup Manual mode p Speedlight parts and their functions The SB-800 will not fire, while this button is pressed Wireless remote flash cancel button p16 Flash head tilting angle scale 18 Flash head rotating angle scale p 19 Terminal coverControl buttons Resetting the settingsPress to set the flash mode p Button lockMonitor Preflashes Icons on the LCD panelIcons with a single flash unit TTL modePower zoom Icons on the LCD panelPower zoom function illuminator is canceledWireless master Icons with multiple flash unitsHighlighted items Wireless remoteG-type Nikkor lenses LensesCPU lenses D-type Nikkor lensesBasic operation v Usable batteries 1 Installing the batteriest Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries Replacing/recharging the batteries t External power sourcesMinimum number of flashes and recycling times b button 2 Test firing Confirming the exposureTest firing t Standby function to conserve battery power Adjusting the time before the SB-800 goes into the standby mode3 Attach the SB-800 to the camera and v Turn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stopsadjust the flash head t Warning indicationAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation 4 Setting the ISO sensitivityu Notes on setting the Speedlight’s ISO sensitivity u Digital data communication with the SB-800Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups III to t When the SB-800 is used with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL 5 Adjust the zoom-head positionThe power zoom function t Using the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon Diffusion Dome Setting the zoom-head position manuallyt Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settings 6 Setting the camera’s exposure mode and t Exposure mode and metering systemIn Shutter-Priority Auto exposure S mode metering systemu Exposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure P In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure A mode7 Setting the SB-800’s flash mode Selecting the flash mode14 ∗ About the flash shooting distance rangeFlash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode 17 ∗8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash v Set the camera’s flash sync mode to Front-curtain syncDisplay of the amount of underexposure Pressing the a and g buttons simultaneously recalls this displayUsing the SB-800 with the COOLPIX Detailed operation u Monitor Preflashes Available flash modes Indicators, usable camerasSB-800’s available flash modes TTL auto flash modeTTL auto flash D t Notes on TTL mode indicatorsTTL auto flash mode t Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode F5 onlyNon-TTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture B flashSetting the aperture in Auto Aperture B flash operation u Notes on using a telephoto lens in the Non-TTL auto flash modeNon-TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto A flash14∗3 Setting the aperture in Non-TTL auto A flash operationUsable flash shooting distance ranges in Non-TTL auto flash operation Guide number ISO 100, m/ft Manual modeManual mode To obtain the correct flash output level ISO sensitivity factorsTo calculate the correct aperture To calculate the shooting distanceManual mode Distance-priority manual p flasht Beyond the flash-shooting distance range warning Distance values that can be entered when performingDistance-priority manual p flash operation Manual G flash Manual modeWhen you press the e button Setting the flash output levelWhen you press the f button Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame Repeating q flashManual mode Page Manual mode t Making sure the flash fires correctly before shootingt Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operation Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings Notes on continuous flash shootingSynchronization during continuous flash shooting Max. number of continuous firingsAuto Aperture flash Checking the correct exposure before shootingTTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto flashOther functions Detailed information on each function of the SB-800 is providedExposure compensation and flash output level In TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operationMaking exposure compensation for the background only compensationMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only In TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operationFlash output level compensation v Canceling flash output level compensationPress the g buttonExposure compensation and flash output level compensation u Lenses having a variable aperture Setting the aperture using the scale on the lensSetting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial Setting the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinderRed-eye reduction Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction controlSlow-sync flash Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash modeShooting data and 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 t For cameras compatible with CLSu Using the SB-800 off-camera v Notes on using the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminatort Activating and canceling the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator t For cameras having a built-in SpeedlightNotes on using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800Attaching the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 lock switch clicks into place Detaching the SD-800Be sure to slide the battery pack until the SD-800’s IndexModeling illuminator with cameras attached Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless LightingModeling illuminator in SU-4 type wireless multiple flash operation p v Do not release the shutter while the modeling illuminator is firingCustom functions Available Custom functions and the iconsCustom settings Setting Custom functionsSound monitor in the wireless flash mode p Details on Custom settings Bold default settingWireless flash mode p ISO sensitivity pCanceling flash firing p Custom settingsPower zoom function p Selecting the distance unit of measure m, ftAdvanced operations Multiple flash Overview of multiple flash operationt Master flash unit and remote flash units Usable camerasBe sure to cancel Monitor Preflashes in TTL multiple flash operation v Setting up the master and remote flash units Wireless multiple flash shootingFlash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting t To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Using the Speedlight StandAttachment to the Speedlight Stand Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash onlyFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting the SB-800 to Advanced Wireless LightingAdvanced operations Settings in Advanced Wireless Lightingu Commander function Speedlight to be setFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting u Setting in the Repeating flash mode Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash unitsv Notes on using camera’s built-in flash in Commander mode Shooting data Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless LightingFlash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting 1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture- Priority Auto A Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting come on13 Set the group of the remote flash units A and B Advanced operationsMaster flash and remote flash units SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shootingSetting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Notes on the master flash unitSetting the flash mode on the remote flash units SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Wireless multiple flash shooting in the A auto modeWireless multiple flash shooting in the M manual mode See page 46 for more information on Manual flashSU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Adjusting the flash output level manuallyUsing the SB-800’s beeping sound in the wireless flash mode Confirming flash operation using the ready-light or beeping soundSpeedlight Multiple flash shooting using cordsThe maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords CoefficientNotes on multiple flash shooting using cords Advanced operationsMultiple flash shooting using cords See page 46 for more information about the Manual flash mode Manual multiple flashRepeating flash is not possible Group System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cordsGroup GroupSB-800 Advanced operationsRemote flash unit SB-800v Notes on using colored gel filters Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras usingUsing colored gel filters with digital cameras Balancing light from the flashu Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 How to use colored gelscolored gel filters Bounce flash operation Tilting the flash head3 Set the flash mode to TTL or Auto Aperture or Non-TTL auto flash Bounce flash operation Setting the apertureSetting the flash head Flash head tilting and rotating anglesu Using the built-in bounce card u Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion DomeClose-up flash operation Example of close-up shooting with two flash units3 Set the SB-800’s flash mode to TTL auto flash Close-up flash operation Setting the apertureUse either the SC-29, SC-28 or SC-17 u When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m 2 ftAdvanced operations Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode F5 only Guide number m/ft. in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync modeReference information Exposure mode TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Metering systemMetering CameraTTL mode LensTTL mode TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800Camera MeteringOptional accessories Accessories for multiple flashOptional accessories Other accessoriesConnecting to an external power source Using external power sourcesSpecifications External powerStorage CleaningTips on Speedlight care Operating locationNotes on handling batteries Notes on batteriesUsable batteries Lithium 1.5V batteriesProblem TroubleshootingProblems with the SB-800 CauseProblem If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentallyWarning indications in the SB-800 CauseProblem TroubleshootingReady-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder CauseAdjusting the LCD panel brightness Characteristics of the LCD panelUsing the SB-800 in dim light About the LCD panelconstruction SpecificationsElectronic zoom-head positionBounce Angle ofcoverage capabilityDimensions Specificationssettings sourcesSpecifications and design are subject to change without notice WeightAccessories suppliedIndex Symbol