Nikon SB 22 instruction manual Preparation, TTL Auto Flash t Mode, Manual Flash ƒ Mode

SPEEDLIGHT SB-22s

SPEEDLIGHT SB-22s

M TTL

A

SPEEDLIGHT SB-22s

M TTL

Autofocus Speedlight

SB-22s

Instruction Manual

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T1F1000601(S855)11

Foreword

Congratulations. You are now the proud owner of the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-22s, a flash unit offering compact design and easy operation. With a powerful flash output (GN 28 at ISO 100, m), the SB-22s can be used not only for shooting in dimly lit interiors or outside at night, but for daylight fill-in flash. The SB-22s features three flash modes: TTL Auto, Non-TTL Auto, and Manual. In the Non-TTL Auto mode, you have a choice of four shooting apertures at A1, A2, A3 and A4. Other advanced flash capabilities include Bounce, Close-up, and Multiple Flash. To get the most out of your new flash unit, please read this manual before use.

●Make some test shots

Before taking important flash photographs, make some test shots to ascertain the SB-22s is working properly.

●Use only Nikon-approved equipment

The SB-22s is designed for use with Nikon cameras, lenses, and accessories.

－Using cameras or accessories other than those specified by Nikon may damage the SB-22s.

－Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the SB-22s in ways not specified in this manual, or using the SB-22s with a camera made by another manufacturer.

Preparation

1 Set the SB-22s’s POWER switch to OFF, then slide down the battery chamber lid in the direction of the arrow and lift it off.

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	ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15	20	30	40
								N		35 mm
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2 Install four penlight batteries following the + and - symbols inside the chamber. Reattach the battery chamber lid by aligning the indices on the lid and flash unit and sliding it up as far as it will go.

●Four penlight batteries of any of the following types may be used:

①AA-type zinc-carbon ② AA-type alkaline-manganese ③ AA-type NiCd (rechargeable) ④ AA-type Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) (rechargeable)

⑤AA-type (1.5V) lithium

For more information on batteries, refer to “Notes on Batteries.”

CAUTION

●When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries at the same time, do not mix battery types or brands, do not use old with new batteries, and never reverse the polarity of the batteries when installing. Otherwise, the batteries may catch on fire or explode, due to the possible leakage of corrosive liquids.

●In the event that corrosive liquids do seep from the batteries, avoid touching the liquids. Certain types of batteries contain strong alkaline liquids. If the alkaline liquids stick to your skin or clothes, wash immediately with running water.

3 Loosen the SB-22s’s mounting foot lock nut ①. Slide the SB-22s into the camera’s accessory shoe ② and tighten the lock nut ③.

TTL Auto Flash t Mode

The built-in TTL auto flash sensor in cameras so equipped measures the illumination provided by the SB-22s that is reflected back from the subject. This measurement is made through-the-lens and when the light is sufficient to ensure proper exposure, the camera sends a signal to the SB-22s to stop firing. TTL Auto Flash TTL mode* provides simple and effective flash operation, recommended for users with little experience with flash.

Cameras usable in the TTL Auto Flash mode

F5	F4-Series	F100	F90X/N90s*1	F90-Series/N90*1	F80-Series/N80-Series*1
F70-Series/N70*1	F65-Series/N65-Series*1	F60-Series/N60*1	F50-Series/N50*1	F-801s/N8008s*1	F-801/N8008*1
F-601/N6006*1	F-601M/N6000*1	F-501/N2020*2	F-401x/N5005*1	F-401s/N4004s*1	F-401/N4004*1
F-301/N2000*2	FM3A	FA	FE2	FG	Pronea 600i/6i*1
					Nikonos V

*1 Sold exclusively in the USA. *2 Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada.

•TTL Auto Flash TTL mode is not possible with Nikon F3-Series except with the AS-17 attached, New FM2, FM10, FE10 and D1 Series cameras. Use the Non-TTL Auto Flash A mode or Manual M Flash mode instead.

•If camera’s ready-light LED keeps blinking, the camera is not ready for TTL Auto Flash mode. Confirm that the shutter speed is not set to M250, M90, or B).

*Depending on the Nikon camera and lens, or finder in use, either one of the following TTL flash operations is possible: Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill- Flash/Spot Fill-Flash, Programmed TTL Auto Flash, or Standard TTL Flash. For more details on TTL flash operation, refer to your camera’s instruction manual. 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is not possible, because the SB-22s has no Monitor Preflash function.

1 Set the flash mode selector on the SB-22s to TTL.

Set your camera. (Refer to your camera							A
2 instruction manual for details.)
● Set your camera’s exposure mode to Programmed		I SO	2
		50	2.8
auto (P), Aperture-priority auto (A), or Manual (M) mode.		100	4
(Shutter-priority auto (S) mode is not recommended,		200	5.6
			8
because setting an appropriate aperture to match the			11
shooting distance is difficult.)			16
			22
● Set your camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering,
			m
				0.6	0.9	1.3	2	3		5	7	10
			ft	2	3	4	6	8		12 15	20	30 40
Center-Weighted Metering, or Spot Metering.
											N		35 mm
● The shutter speed is automatically set to the flash	BOUNCE		OFF		ON	STBY			FLASH		READY
sync speed. (Or you can intentionally set the shutter
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speed to one slower than the flash sync speed.)

●Because the SB-22s features the same TTL flash operations as those of the SB-15 and SB-22, refer to those items corresponding to SB-15 or SB-22 in the flash photography section of your camera’s instruction manual, if the SB-22s is not listed.

3 Wait for the ready-light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture.

●If the ready-light blinks for approx. 3 seconds after shooting, this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. In this case, use a wider aperture (smaller f-number) or move closer to the subject. You can also check if the subject will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-22s. Refer to “Checking the Correct Exposure.”

Checking the Correct Exposure

Non-TTL Auto Flash ˙ Mode

The SB-22s’s built-in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected back from the subject, automatically controlling the flash output to give you the correct exposure. This is called the Non-TTL Auto Flash A mode. A choice of four shooting apertures at A1 to A4 are available, covering a variety of shooting distances.

1 Set your camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-priority auto (A) or Manual (M).

●Set your camera’s metering system to any setting.

●For Nikon FM3A, New FM2 and FM10 cameras, manually set the shutter speed to the flash sync shutter speed or slower.

For other cameras, the shutter speed is automatically set to the flash sync speed. (You can intentionally set the shutter speed to one slower than the flash sync speed.) Refer to your camera’s instruction manual for details.

2 Set the SB-22s’s mode selector to either A1, A2, A3 or A4 depending on the aperture selected that brings the subject within the flash shooting distance range. The illuminated f-number shown in the window at left is the aperture you should use.

	SPEEDLIGHT SB-22s		A1	A2	A3		A4
	M	TTL
	A			A	A	A	A
I SO	2		2	2	2		2
50	2.8		2.8	2.8	2.8		2.8
100	4		4	4	4		4
200	5.6		5.6	5.6	5.6		5.6
	8		8	8	8		8
	11		11	11	11		11
	16		16	16	16		16
	22		22	22	22		22

	m	0.6	0.9	1.3	2	3	5	7	10
	ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15	20	30	40
								N		35 mm
BOUNCE	OFF	ON		STBY		FLASH		READY
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●For example, if the flash-to-subject distance is 5m (16.4 ft.), set the flash mode selector to A4 (f/2.8), A3 (f/4) or A2 (f/5.6) when using ISO 100 film with the angle of coverage adjusted to N-35mm. Underexposure may occur if A1 (f/8) is selected.

●Using an aperture wider than the maximum aperture of the lens in use is not recommended.

●To determine the correct flash shooting distance range and aperture, refer to “Checking the Correct Exposure.”

3 Set the same aperture as indicated on the aperture/shooting distance range panel on your camera or lens aperture ring.

●To set the aperture on Zoom-Nikkor lenses having variable maximum apertures, refer to “Setting Apertures on Zoom-Nikkor Lenses having Variable Maximum Apertures.”

4 Wait for the ready-light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture.

● If the ready-light blinks for approx. 3 seconds after shooting, this indicates the

light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. In this case, use a wider

aperture (smaller f-number) or move closer to the subject. You can also check if

the subject will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-22s. Refer to

“Checking the Correct Exposure.”

Manual Flash ƒ Mode

In this mode, the flash always fires at full output. Manual flash photography is recommended when shooting subjects in which the correct exposure is difficult to obtain in the TTL or Non-TTL Auto Flash mode or when you want to exercise your creative preferences.

1 Set your camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-priority auto (A) or Manual (M). ● Set your camera’s metering system to any setting.

● For Nikon FM3A, New FM2 and FM10 cameras, manually set the shutter speed to the flash sync shutter speed or slower.

For other cameras, the shutter speed is automatically set to the flash sync speed. (You can intentionally set the shutter speed to one slower than the flash sync speed.) Refer to your camera’s instruction manual for details.

2 Set the flash mode selector to M.

3 Determine the shooting distance and follow the appropriate vertical line upward from the shooting distance on the distance scale until it meets one of the distance range indicators. Then follow the flash shooting distance range indicator horizontally and you will find the appropriate apertures. Set the appropriate aperture on the camera or lens aperture ring.

SPEEDLIGHT SB-22s

					A		M	TTL
I SO	2
50	2.8
100	4
200	5.6
	8
	11
	16
	22
	m 0.6		0.9	1.3	2	3	5	7	10
	ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15	20	30	40
								N		35 mm
BOUNCE	OFF	ON		STBY		FLASH		READY
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●For example, when shooting with ISO 100 film, with the angle of coverage adjusted to N-35mm, selecting f/5.6 lets you take pictures of subjects at a distance of approx. 5m (16.4 ft.) away, while f/2.8 lets you take pictures of subjects approx. 10 m (32.8 ft.) away.

●To determine the correct aperture, use the equation and guide number table:

guide number

f/stop (aperture) = ――――――――――――――

flash-to-subject distance (m/ft)

Guide numbers (m/ft) in M mode at 20˚C/68˚F

Film speed (ISO)	25	50	100	200	400	800	1600
Normal 35mm	14/45.9	20/65.6	28/91.9	40/131.2	56/183.7	80/262.5	110/360.9
Wide 28mm	10/32.8	14/45.9	20/65.6	28/91.9	40/131.2	56/183.7	080/262.5

For example, when shooting a subject at a distance of 5m (16.4 ft.) using ISO 100 film with the angle of coverage adjusted to N-35mm (no wide flash adapter),

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f/stop = ――― (in meters) = 5.6 5

Speedlight parts

Note: Setting positions and scales shown on the aperture/shooting distance range panel below may differ from those in actual operation.

4	Set the SB-22s’s POWER switch to ON or STBY (standby) position.
		11									● If both the SB-22s and camera are not used
		16									for after approx. 80 seconds, the SB-22s shuts
		22
		m									off automatically and the ready-light goes out
			0.6	0.9	1.3	2	3	5	7	10
		ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15	20	30 40

Determining an appropriate flash shooting distance range in the TTL Auto Flash “TTL” mode

1 Check the aperture set on the camera or lens. ● In the TTL Auto Flash mode, you can set any

Camera and film speed combinations

Because the flash output is automatically controlled by the SB-22s, any Nikon camera/film speed combination can be used. Correct exposure is obtained by

91.9

f/stop = ――― (in feet) = approx. 5.6 16.4

Therefore f/5.6 is the correct aperture.

● To set the aperture on Zoom-Nikkor lenses having variable maximum apertures, refer

45 60

75 0

1

6

7

N	35 mm	to conserve battery power. This is called the
BOUNCE OFF ON STBY FLASH	READY
GN(ISO100) 28(m)／92(ft)	JAPAN	standby function. To turn the SB-22s on again
		after it enters the standby mode, you can
		lightly press the shutter release button or
		press the FLASH button once.

Ready-light comes on.

NOTE

aperture value on the camera or lens aperture ring.

Check the shooting distance range	I SO	2
	50	2.8
2 represented by the flash shooting distance	100	4
range indicator which matches the f-number	200	5.6
		8
		11
in the aperture scale window.
		16
		22
● For example, selecting f/4 lets you get the
		m
			0.6	0.9	1.3	2	3	5	7	10
flash shooting distance range from 0.9m to		ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15	20	30	40
												mm

setting the same aperture (obtained from the aperture/shooting distance range panel) as set on the camera or lens aperture ring. Exposure compensation is easy to achieve by intentionally changing the aperture on the camera or lens aperture ring.

to “Setting Apertures on Zoom-Nikkor Lenses having Variable Maximum Apertures.”

4 Wait for the ready-light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture.

2

3

8

Do not use the standby function:

● If the SB-22s is mounted on Nikon F3-series, New FM2, FM10 or FE10 cameras.

● If the SB-22s is mounted on Nikon FA or FE2 cameras and the shutter speed is

set to M250 or B (bulb).

7.0m (3 ft. to 23 ft.) with angle of coverage at				N 35
	BOUNCE	OFF ON STBY	FLASH
				READY

N-35mm and a film speed of ISO 100.

In this case, underexposure may occur when	GN(ISO100) 28(m)／92(ft)	JAPAN
the subject is more than 7.0 m (23 ft.) away.

Setting Apertures on Zoom-Nikkor Lenses having Variable Maximum Apertures

● If the SB-22s is mounted on Nikon FG or Nikonos V cameras and the shutter

● For other shooting distance ranges, apertures, and ISO film speeds, refer to

the table below.

Setting the aperture using the camera aperture dial:

For other camera/lens combination:

4 9

5 10

13

14

ISO

11

12

SPEEDLIGHT SB-22s		24
15	M TTL
A		4
16		5.6	A4
		8	A3

speed is set to M90 or B (bulb).

● If the SB-22s is mounted on a Nikonos V with an optional sync cord for land use

connected and the shutter speed is set to M90 or B (bulb).

● If the SB-22s is mounted on a Nikon FM3A camera and the shutter speed is set

to B (bulb).

The standby function does not work:

●If the SB-22s is mounted on Nikon FA or FE2 cameras with Motor Drive MD-12 attached and Remote Code MC-4A (or MC-10) is connected.

5				11
	Adjust the flash head to the front position.
				16
		90		22
				m 0.6		0.9	1.3	2	3	5	7	10
				ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15	20	30	40
	45										N		35 mm
			BOUNCE	OFF	ON		STBY		FLASH		READY
	0
	6
	75		GN(ISO100) 28(m)／92(ft)										JAPAN
	90

-7

●The BOUNCE indicator LED blinks when the flash head is tilted down to the -7˚ or tilted up. Make sure the LED is not blinking. For more details, refer to “Bounce Flash.”

●The SB-22s comes with a wide flash adapter to increase the angle of coverage to match a 28mm focal length lens. Refer to “Setting the Built-In Wide Flash Adapter.” When no wide flash adapter is set, the SB-22s provides an angle of coverage to match a 35mm or longer focal length lens.

6 Slide the film speed (ISO) selector to align film speed (ISO) in use with the film speed (ISO) index.

Determining an appropriate flash shooting distance range and apertures in the Non-TTL Auto Flash “A” mode

1 Determine the shooting distance.

Follow the appropriate vertical line upward							A		M	TTL
2 from the shooting distance on the distance
scale until it meets one of the flash
		I SO	2
shooting distance range indicators. Then		50	2.8
		100	4
follow the flash shooting distance range		200	5.6
			8
indicator horizontally and you will find the			11
			16
appropriate apertures.			22
			m
				0.6	0.9	1.3	2	3	5	7	10
● In Non-TTL Auto Flash A mode, you can			ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15	20	30 40
select A1, A2, A3, or A4 only.										N		35 mm
	BOUNCE		OFF		ON	STBY		FLASH		READY
● For example, when shooting a subject located
at 5m (16.4 ft.) with the angle of coverage at	GN(ISO100) 28(m)／92(ft)											JAPAN

N-35mm and a film speed of ISO 100, the

available apertures are f/2.8, f/4 or f/5.6. Selecting f/2.8 lets you take pictures of subjects approx. 1.3m to 10.0m (4.3 ft. to 32.8 ft.) away from the SB-22s. If you choose f/4, you can take pictures of subjects approx. 0.9m to 7.0m (3 ft. to 23 ft.) Underexposure may occur when the subject is more than 10m (32.8 ft.) away when f/2.8 is selected, or more than 7m (23 ft.) away when f/4 is selected.

●For other shooting distance ranges, apertures, and ISO film speeds, refer to the table below.

●Available apertures possible at A1 to A4 vary according to the setting of the film speed (ISO) scale. Correct exposures cannot be obtained if the same aperture as indicated by the illuminated f-number is not set on your camera or lens aperture ring.

For example, F5, F100, F80-Series/N80-Series, F65-Series/N65-Series, F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005, F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004, Pronea 600i/6i, D1 Series cameras with Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU*: First set the lens to its minimum aperture (largest f-number) (except G-type Nikkor lenses**), then set the aperture on the camera using the aperture dial or button after zooming in or out to determine the focal length setting. In this way, the variable aperture will be automatically compensated by the camera.

Setting the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel using the lens aperture ring:

For example, F4-Series, F90X/ N90s, F90-Series/ N90, F70-Series/ N70, F-801s/ N8008s, F-801/N8008, F-601/N6006, F-601M / N6000 cameras with Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU*

Check and set the aperture on the LCD panel after zooming in or out to determine the focal length setting. In this way, the variable aperture will be automatically compensated by the camera.

*Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU incorporate CPU contacts. (See the figure on the right.)

**G-type Nikkor lenses have no aperture ring.
The aperture should therefore be selected	CPU contacts
from the camera body. Unlike other CPU
Nikkor lenses, the aperture does not need to
be set to its minimum.

For example, F-501/ N2020, F-301/N2000, FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V,

F3-Series, New FM2, FM10, FE10 with all other Nikkor and Nikon lenses except G-type Nikkor lenses.

(Use the following method for cameras listed on the left when combined with Nikkor lenses without a built-in CPU.)

Align the aperture ring between the green and yellow aperture indexes after zooming in or out to determine the focal length setting.

●If the zoom lens has a maximum aperture difference of approx. 1 or more f/stop between the longest and shortest focal length positions (see the figures below), align the aperture ring with the green aperture index for a wide setting, and align the aperture with the yellow aperture index for a telephoto setting. For intermediate focal length settings, set the aperture ring somewhere between the green and yellow aperture indexes depending on the focal length in use.

Setting the aperture to f/5.6 on the AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

Yellow aperture index	Close to yellow	Close to green	Green aperture index
	aperture index	aperture index

At 120mm focal	At 100mm focal	At 50mm focal	At 24mm focal
length setting	length setting	length setting	length setting

17	I SO	4										11	A2
												16	A1
	200	5.6
18												22
	400	8
												32
19	800	11
		16
		22										25
20		32
21		m 0.6 0.9 1.3				2		3	5	7	10
		ft	2	3	4	6	8	12 15 20 30				40
									N			35 mm
	BOUNCE	OFF	ON		STBY		FLASH					26
22										READY
												27
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23												28

A	M TTL	● For example, if you’re using ISO 100 film, align
			100 with the film speed (ISO) index.

●Operations explained in this manual are based

I SO	2											on the assumption that the correct film speed is
50	2.8
100	4											set on the SB-22s, which is necessary for
200	5.6
	8											checking the flash shooting distance range and
	11											aperture values on the aperture/shooting
	16
	22											distance range panel. However, because there
	m
		0.6	0.9	1.3	2	3		5	7	10
	ft	2	3	4	6	8		12 15	20	30	40	is no electrical connection between the ISO
									N		35 mm
							FLASH					selector and the flash unit circuitry, flash firing

and flash output will not be affected, even if the ISO scale is accidentally

changed by moving the film speed (ISO) selector.

7 Preparation is complete.

Now, refer to the following available flash modes:

Usable apertures with corresponding flash shooting distance ranges

Flash mode								Shooting distance range
selector in				ISO film speed
										Unit: m (ft)
A mode
―	25	50	100	200	400	800	16002	N-35mm			W-28mm
						(10001 )
―	―	―	―	1.4	2	2.8	4	3.2	-	20.0	2.2	-	17.0
								(10.5 - 65.6)			(7.2	-	55.8)
―	―	―	1.4	2	2.8	4	5.6	2.2	-	17.0	1.6	-	12.0
								(7.2	-	55.8)	(5.2	-	39.3)
―	―	1.4	2	2.8	4	5.6	8	1.8	-	14.0	1.3	-	10.0
								(5.9	-	45.9)	(4.3	-	32.8)
A4	1.4	2	2.8	4	5.6	8	11	1.3	-	10.0	0.9	-	7.0
								(4.3	-	32.8)	(3.0	-	23.0)
A3	2	2.8	4	5.6	8	11	16	0.9	-	7.0	0.6	-	5.0
								(3.0	-	23.0)	(2.0	-	16.4)
								0.6	-	5.0	0.6	-	3.5

Exposure Compensation in Flash Photography

Some plus compensation may be necessary when the background includes a mirror, white wall, or other highly reflective surface. Otherwise, underexposed pictures might occur. Similarly, some minus compensation may be required when the background is dark or includes subjects of low reflectivity to prevent overexposed pictures. In these cases, making exposure compensation is recommended to obtain the correct exposure. Normally, exposure compensation within the range of -2 to +1 steps is recommended.

With exposure compensation Without exposure compensation

Autofocus Flash Operation in Dim Light

For autofocus cameras only

When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation, the SB-22s’s AF assist illuminator LED automatically turns on to illuminate dark subjects when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The AF assist illuminator LED turns off as soon as the subject is in focus.

1Battery chamber lid indices

2Bounce angle indicators

3Battery chamber lid

4Mounting foot lock nut

5Mounting foot

6Flash head

7AF assist illuminator LED window

8Light sensor for non-TTL auto flash operation

9Mount pin (for cameras featuring a safety lock system)

10Hot-shoe contacts

11Wide flash adapter lock release button

12Sync/multiple flash terminal

13Built-in wide flash adapter

14Aperture/shooting distance range panel

15Flash mode indicator LED

16Flash mode selector

17Film speed (ISO) scale

18Film speed (ISO) selector

19Film speed (ISO) index

20Aperture scale (for non-TTL mode)

21Aperture scale

22BOUNCE indicator LED

23POWER switch

24Flash shooting distance range indicators

25Distance scale (meters/feet)

26Angle of coverage (N-35mm/W-28mm) index windows

27Ready-light

28FLASH button

●TTL Auto Flash TTL mode

●Non-TTL Auto Flash A mode

●Manual M mode

●Or other advanced flash techniques on the reverse side of this sheet

The ready-light

16													Lights up : Indicates the SB-22s is recycled
	11													and ready to fire.
	22
	m
		0.6		0.9	1.3	2	3	5	7	10		mm	Blinks :	In TTL or Non-TTL Auto flash mode, if
	ft	2		3	4	6	8	12 15	N	30	35
									20		40
BOUNCE OFF			ON		STBY		FLASH		READY					the ready-light blinks for approx. 3
														seconds after shooting, this indicates
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the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. In this case, use a wider aperture (smaller f-number) or move closer to the subject.

●Refer to the following table to determine if your batteries should be replaced or recharged. (For more information, see “Notes on Batteries.”)

A2	2.8	4	5.6	8	11	16	22	(2.0	- 16.4)	(2.0	- 11.5)
A1	4	5.6	8	11	16	22	32	0.6	- 3.5	0.6	- 2.5
								(2.0	- 11.5)	(2.0 - 8.2)
―	5.6	8	11	16	22	32	45	0.6	- 2.5	0.6	- 1.7
								(2.0 - 8.2)		(2.0 - 5.6)
―	8	11	16	22	32	45	64	0.6	- 1.7	0.6	- 1.2
								(2.0 - 5.6)		(2.0 - 3.9)
―	11	16	22	32	45	64	―	0.6	- 1.2	0.6	- 0.9
								(2.0 - 3.9)		(2.0 - 3.0)

1Use an aperture 1/3 of an f/stop smaller than those shown in the table.

2Not possible in TTL mode

Determining whether the subject will receive the correct exposure in TTL and Non-TTL Auto Flash modes by test firing the SB-22s.

1 Follow the same procedures as in TTL Auto Flash TTL or Non-TTL Auto Flash A mode.

● In TTL mode, set the flash mode selector to either A1, A2, A3 or A4 to line

up the same aperture set on the camera or lens aperture ring with that

indicated on the aperture/shooting distance range panel. If the apertures

are out of the range of available apertures possible at A1 to A4, the correct

Exposure compensation in TTL Auto Flash “TTL” mode

●Make exposure compensation on the camera to match the shooting situation. Consult the instruction manual provided with your camera for specific information on procedures for exposure compensation.

●When shooting a subject containing highly reflective surfaces, use some plus compensation. When the background is very dark, or the subject is in deep shadows, use some minus compensation.

Exposure compensation in Non-TTL Auto Flash “A” mode

Set a different aperture on the camera or lens aperture ring without changing the flash mode selector. When shooting a subject containing highly reflective surfaces, set a

NOTE

●The subject must be within the range of 1m (3.3 ft) to 5m (16.4 ft) at 20˚C (68˚F).

●Replace the SB-22s’s batteries whenever the ready-light becomes dark or blinks after the AF assist illuminator LED turns on.

●If the AF assist illuminator LED comes on but no in-focus indicator appears in the camera’s viewfinder with the shutter release button pressed halfway, the subject is either too far away or too dark for the camera AF-sensor even with the AF assist illuminator LED. In this case, set the flash mode selector to Manual M and focus manually.

Conditions necessary to activate the AF assist illuminator LED:

● The subject must be sufficiently dark.

● AF Nikkor lenses must be used. Lenses from 24mm (35mm for F-501/N2020**)

to 105mm are recommended.

● The camera’s autofocus mode is set to Single Servo Autofocus (Set camera’s

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Type of batteries installed	Ready-light takes	Remedy
Zinc-carbon	More than 30 seconds to
Alkaline-manganese	light up.	Replace batteries.
Lithium	More than 10 seconds to
	light up.
NiCd (rechargeable)		Recharge batteries.
Ni-MH (rechargeable)

exposure cannot be determined before shooting.

2 Wait for the ready-light to come on and press the SB-22s’s FLASH button to fire the flash.

●If the ready-light blinks for approx. 3 seconds after shooting, this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. In this case, use a wider aperture (smaller f-number) or move close to the subject.

larger aperture (smaller f-number). When the background is very dark, or the subject is in deep shadows, set a smaller aperture (larger f-number).

Exposure compensation in Manual “M” mode

Intentionally change the aperture set on the camera or lens aperture ring. When you want an overexposed picture, set a wider aperture (smaller f-number) than the one calculated. For an underexposed picture, use a smaller aperture (larger f-number).

focus mode selector to “AF” for F50-series/N50*, and “A” for F-401x/N5005*,

F-401s/N4004s* and F-401/N4004*).

● Focus lock is not employed.

● The SB-22s’s ready-light is on.

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