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SB-80DX instruction manual
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Instruction Manual
Autofocus Speedlight
SB-80
DX
SB-80DX
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Contents
Main
Foreword
Tips on using the Speedlight
Camera groups and available flash modes
Camera name
Group
TTL auto flash (p. 35)
D-TTL auto flash
Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flashfor Digital SLRs
(p. 35) Manual mode Group
Contents
Preparation
Basic operation
Detailed operation
Advanced operation
Technical operation/ Effective Speedlight placement
Reference information
Speedlight parts
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LCD panel
Control buttons
Custom settings
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Lenses
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lUsable batteries
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lReplacing / recharging the batteries
lExternal power sources
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lTest firing
lb button
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lStandby function to conserve battery power
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adjust the flash head
lWarning indication
lThe ready-light only inside the cameras viewfinder blinks after the power is turned on:
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Digital data communication with the SB-80DX
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lAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL/D-TTL auto flash operation
Notes on setting the Speedlights ISO sensitivity
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lThe power zoom function
lSetting the zoom-head position manually
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lExposure mode and metering system
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metering system
lExposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure (P)
lTTL/D-TTL auto flash mode (p. 35)
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Basic operation
Flash shooting distance range in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modes
lAbout the flash shooting distance range
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lSet the cameras flash sync mode to Front-curtain sync.
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Using the SB-80DX with the COOLPIX
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SB-80DX available flash modes
(for Digital SLRs cameras)
TTL auto flash mode (p. 35)
(for film-based SLRs cameras)
TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode
lBalancing the exposure for the main subject and background
lMonitor Preflashes
Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL
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Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode
auto flash mode
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Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode
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Digital data communication with the SB-80DX
lFlash shooting distance range in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode (F5 only)
Non-TTL auto flash Amode
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is on, then shoot.
Usable flash shooting distance ranges in Non-TTL auto flash and Auto Aperture flash mode
lSetting the aperture in the Non-TTL auto flash Amode
mSet the aperture within the available range as shown in the table below.
Auto Aperture AA flash mode
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is on, then shoot.
lSetting the aperture in Auto Aperture AA flash mode
Manual G mode
lDetermining the aperture and flash output level in the Manual mode
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lManual flash operation
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Setting the flash output level
lRepeating flash mode
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lFP High-Speed Flash sync Kmode
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Notes on continuous flash shooting
lMaximum number of continuous firings
lSynchronization during continuous flash shooting
Checking the correct exposure before shooting
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Exposure compensation and flash output level
lMaking exposure compensation for both the main subject and background
compensation
lMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only
lMaking exposure compensation for the background only
Exposure compensation and flash output level compensation
lFlash output level compensation
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The flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable aperture
lReading the aperture on the cameras LCD panel or in the viewfinder
lReading the aperture using the scale on the lens
lReading the aperture using the cameras aperture dial
lSlow-sync flash
Slow-sync flash mode/Red-eye reduction control
lRed-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode
Rear-curtain sync and Modeling illumination
lRear-curtain sync
lModeling illumination
Autofocus flash operation in dim light
lActivating and canceling the AF-Assist illuminator using Custom settings
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lFor cameras having a built-in Speedlight
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Bounce flash operation
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Bounce flash operation
lSetting the aperture
lSetting the flash head
lUsing the built-in bounce card
lShooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome
Close-up flash operation
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lSetting the aperture
lSetting the built-in wide-flash adapter and adjusting the zoom-head position
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Close-up flash operation
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lWhen shooting subjects closer than 0.6m (2 ft)
Multiple flash operation
lNotes on performing multiple flash (common to both operations)
effects by using more than one Speedlight)
lAvailable flash modes for multiple flash shooting using cords
Multiple flash shooting using cords
lConnecting the master and slave flash units
lThe maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords
lTTL multiple flash
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Multiple flash shooting using cords
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System chart for TTL multiple flash
Group I
Group V
Group III
Group II
Technicaloperation/Effective Speedlight placement
Slave flash unit
Wireless multiple flash shooting
Notes on setting the slave flash units.
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lWireless master flash unit
lWireless slave flash unit
How to prevent accidental flash firing
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Adjusting the flash output level in M (manual) mode
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Wireless multiple flash shooting
Confirming flash operation using the ready-light or beeping sound
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Optional accessories
lAccessories for multiple flash
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lUsing external power sources
Specifications
Nikon DC Unit SD-7 Nikon High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A
Power Bracket Unit SK-6A
Optional accessories
Tips on Speedlight care
lCleaning
lStorage
lOperating location
WARNING
Notes on batteries
Warning
lUsable batteries
lNotes on handling batteries
Problems with the SB-80DX
Troubleshooting
Warning indicators in the SB-80DX
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Troubleshooting
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If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally
Ready-light warning inside the cameras viewfinder
Specifications
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Specifications
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Index
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