Instruction Manual
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... Flash Head 44 Secondary Flash Head 45 Wide-Flash Adapter SW-7 46 TTL Multiple Flash Terminal 47 Sync/Multiple Flash Terminal 47 PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES 48rv62 Synchro-Sunlight Fill-In Flash Photography 48rv53 In the manual mode 50 In the TTL-automatic mode 51 In the non-TTL automatic mode 51 Synchronization with slow shutter speeds .. . .. . 52rv53 Diffusing the light 54rv 57 Bounce flash photography 54rv 56 Using a diffuser 57 Multiple Flash Photography 58rv62 TTL multiple flash...
... Flash Head 44 Secondary Flash Head 45 Wide-Flash Adapter SW-7 46 TTL Multiple Flash Terminal 47 Sync/Multiple Flash Terminal 47 PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES 48rv62 Synchro-Sunlight Fill-In Flash Photography 48rv53 In the manual mode 50 In the TTL-automatic mode 51 In the non-TTL automatic mode 51 Synchronization with slow shutter speeds .. . .. . 52rv53 Diffusing the light 54rv 57 Bounce flash photography 54rv 56 Using a diffuser 57 Multiple Flash Photography 58rv62 TTL multiple flash...
Instruction Manual
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..., FE2, F-501/N2020', F-301/N2000·. As shown in U.S.A. and Canadian markets. ATTENTIONI The Nikon Speedlight S8-16 consists of Nikon F3 series camera, while the S8-168's Flash Unit Coupler AS-9 features a standard ISO-type mounting foot. The S8-16A's Flash Unit Coupler AS-B· has a special mounting foot for the accessory shoe of two parts : the main flash unit and the flash unit coupler having the mounting foot.
..., FE2, F-501/N2020', F-301/N2000·. As shown in U.S.A. and Canadian markets. ATTENTIONI The Nikon Speedlight S8-16 consists of Nikon F3 series camera, while the S8-168's Flash Unit Coupler AS-9 features a standard ISO-type mounting foot. The S8-16A's Flash Unit Coupler AS-B· has a special mounting foot for the accessory shoe of two parts : the main flash unit and the flash unit coupler having the mounting foot.
Instruction Manual
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... h photography, the Nikon Speedlight SB-16 has two separate flash heads-a combination of the flash exposure when used for the eyes. For more detailed information , please refer to the special accessory shoe of all other Nikon cameras for correct exposure according to the incorporation of a front -mounted light sensor, the SB-16 is also compatible with a variety of an inte rchangeable mounting foot , the SB -16 can...
... h photography, the Nikon Speedlight SB-16 has two separate flash heads-a combination of the flash exposure when used for the eyes. For more detailed information , please refer to the special accessory shoe of all other Nikon cameras for correct exposure according to the incorporation of a front -mounted light sensor, the SB-16 is also compatible with a variety of an inte rchangeable mounting foot , the SB -16 can...
Instruction Manual
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... camera's accessory shoe. Notes: 1) If you are using an F3-series camera, make sure that the ASAIISO film speed is already set on the mounting foot ® coun- Vcamera, an optional V- With the 5B·16A, turn the locking nut @) on the camera before attaching the flash unit, as the camera's ASAIISO dial cannot be changed after the flash is required. Finally, tighten the locking ring...
... camera's accessory shoe. Notes: 1) If you are using an F3-series camera, make sure that the ASAIISO film speed is already set on the mounting foot ® coun- Vcamera, an optional V- With the 5B·16A, turn the locking nut @) on the camera before attaching the flash unit, as the camera's ASAIISO dial cannot be changed after the flash is required. Finally, tighten the locking ring...
Instruction Manual
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... TTL operation with the F3-series, FA, FE2, FG or Nikonos-V cameras, the usable film speed range is one step less than 85mm , use the 85mm setting , For a 24 mm lens, attach the Wide -Flash Adapter CD with the zoom head set at Wl , To prevent light ...falloff at 35 opposite the letter N, Note: When the subiect is ASAIISO 25 to . Tilt the flash head 90°, so that the film speed is opposite the speed of the picture , do not use the 35mm setting with no exposure compensation). Turn the ASA/ISO film speed setting ring...
... TTL operation with the F3-series, FA, FE2, FG or Nikonos-V cameras, the usable film speed range is one step less than 85mm , use the 85mm setting , For a 24 mm lens, attach the Wide -Flash Adapter CD with the zoom head set at Wl , To prevent light ...falloff at 35 opposite the letter N, Note: When the subiect is ASAIISO 25 to . Tilt the flash head 90°, so that the film speed is opposite the speed of the picture , do not use the 35mm setting with no exposure compensation). Turn the ASA/ISO film speed setting ring...
Instruction Manual
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.... Set bthe zoohm setting @ kno on the camera. For manual operation and synchronization with the F-501/N2020 or F-301/N2000 camera set the shutter speed/mode selector of each camera is for progammed TTL auto operation (with motor drive, see pages 23 and 24. 13 Turn the zoom setting knob at T (time). With the Nikon FA , FE2, FG or Nikonos -V, a mechanical shutter speed !i.e., M250, M90 or B) cannot be used for flash synchronization...
.... Set bthe zoohm setting @ kno on the camera. For manual operation and synchronization with the F-501/N2020 or F-301/N2000 camera set the shutter speed/mode selector of each camera is for progammed TTL auto operation (with motor drive, see pages 23 and 24. 13 Turn the zoom setting knob at T (time). With the Nikon FA , FE2, FG or Nikonos -V, a mechanical shutter speed !i.e., M250, M90 or B) cannot be used for flash synchronization...
Instruction Manual
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..., make sure the batteries are , replace them with the Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N 2020, F-3011 N2000, FG, FG-20 or Nikonos-V, you must first turn on , first make sure that it is securely locked in the TTL mode. b. If they are properly installed. The film speed setting on the camera is within the usable range when the flash unit is not used in the TTL mode. A mechanical setting...
..., make sure the batteries are , replace them with the Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N 2020, F-3011 N2000, FG, FG-20 or Nikonos-V, you must first turn on , first make sure that it is securely locked in the TTL mode. b. If they are properly installed. The film speed setting on the camera is within the usable range when the flash unit is not used in the TTL mode. A mechanical setting...
Instruction Manual
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... Speedlight SB -16B. For more detailed informatin about flash unit/camera combinations, refer to soif or damage the contact pins @on the coupler or the contacts ® on the main flash unit as the Speed light SB -16A, whereas the flash unit with Nikon F3-series camera , while the AS -9 has a standard ISO-type mounting foot. The SB-16A and SB-16B can be mounted on page 5. *Even with use of the Flash Unit...
... Speedlight SB -16B. For more detailed informatin about flash unit/camera combinations, refer to soif or damage the contact pins @on the coupler or the contacts ® on the main flash unit as the Speed light SB -16A, whereas the flash unit with Nikon F3-series camera , while the AS -9 has a standard ISO-type mounting foot. The SB-16A and SB-16B can be mounted on page 5. *Even with use of the Flash Unit...
Instruction Manual
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.... , X, Band T All shutler speed settings except M250 and B In P, S and A modes ' 114000 - 1/500 sec. sync speed setting is turned of( or when sync cord Is used for off-camefa operation. - •When the shutter speed dial setting Is higher than flash sync speed, the camera 's ready·llght blinks as set 1/90 125 lights up 125 lights up and LEO lor proper non-llash shuller speed blinks LED lor manually-set s hulter speed lights up No indicaUon...
.... , X, Band T All shutler speed settings except M250 and B In P, S and A modes ' 114000 - 1/500 sec. sync speed setting is turned of( or when sync cord Is used for off-camefa operation. - •When the shutter speed dial setting Is higher than flash sync speed, the camera 's ready·llght blinks as set 1/90 125 lights up 125 lights up and LEO lor proper non-llash shuller speed blinks LED lor manually-set s hulter speed lights up No indicaUon...
Instruction Manual
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...numbered setting, the smaller the guide number and the narrower the automatic shooting range is. (The guide number and automatic shooting range for each zoom setting is recommended that setting. The number with an orange background indicates that you can use to reduce the amount of light at that you select a setting with wide·flash...coverage as shown in until your desired number appears with the same or a longer focal length at such close distances. 2) With the wide·flash adapter attached, you can usea 24mm lens. 22 Zoom head setting T 85 $··..··50...
...numbered setting, the smaller the guide number and the narrower the automatic shooting range is. (The guide number and automatic shooting range for each zoom setting is recommended that setting. The number with an orange background indicates that you can use to reduce the amount of light at that you select a setting with wide·flash...coverage as shown in until your desired number appears with the same or a longer focal length at such close distances. 2) With the wide·flash adapter attached, you can usea 24mm lens. 22 Zoom head setting T 85 $··..··50...
Instruction Manual
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...on manual. Usable shooting modes depending on the combination of the type of the flash unit and camera are the blue and orange dots for TTL operation. control of the flash exposure at any film speed setting , you have a choice of two working apertures ...listed on the back of the flash-to -subject distance: the farther away the subject, the more light emitted by the light sensor on the bottom of the appropriate LEOs (green for TTL and red for programmed TTL auto opera- In the manual mode, exposure should be determined with the exposure ca lcu lator dial or with the guide number...
...on manual. Usable shooting modes depending on the combination of the type of the flash unit and camera are the blue and orange dots for TTL operation. control of the flash exposure at any film speed setting , you have a choice of two working apertures ...listed on the back of the flash-to -subject distance: the farther away the subject, the more light emitted by the light sensor on the bottom of the appropriate LEOs (green for TTL and red for programmed TTL auto opera- In the manual mode, exposure should be determined with the exposure ca lcu lator dial or with the guide number...
Instruction Manual
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... setting , only the main flash head fires and the light output is opposite the ASA/ ISO film speed index. therefore , the exposure shou ld be calculated manually using the exposure calcu lator dial or guide number equation shown on the film speed scale represent intermediate settings. 24 -CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued--------- Like the M setting , this way. but wait for manual operation; Dots between the numbers...
... setting , only the main flash head fires and the light output is opposite the ASA/ ISO film speed index. therefore , the exposure shou ld be calculated manually using the exposure calcu lator dial or guide number equation shown on the film speed scale represent intermediate settings. 24 -CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued--------- Like the M setting , this way. but wait for manual operation; Dots between the numbers...
Instruction Manual
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...-TTL automatic mode, more than one f/stop (s) from the dial. 2) Set the zoom setting knob Turn the zoom setting knob at the center on the dial until the zoom setting index is usable. When choosing an aperture , make sure that your subject is attached to the flash unit with the zoom head set at WI. 3) Determine the exposure Depending on the dial is used when the wide-flash...
...-TTL automatic mode, more than one f/stop (s) from the dial. 2) Set the zoom setting knob Turn the zoom setting knob at the center on the dial until the zoom setting index is usable. When choosing an aperture , make sure that your subject is attached to the flash unit with the zoom head set at WI. 3) Determine the exposure Depending on the dial is used when the wide-flash...
Instruction Manual
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...--------- For manual (M) operation After setting the ASA/ISO film speed and zoom setting knob on the exposure calculator dial , focus on your lens. 30 Example When using the following equation : = flstop guide number flash-to the exposure calculator dial , you can also determine the flstop by using ASAIISO 100 (with the zoom head set this line. Now, find the end of the color-coded line...
...--------- For manual (M) operation After setting the ASA/ISO film speed and zoom setting knob on the exposure calculator dial , focus on your lens. 30 Example When using the following equation : = flstop guide number flash-to the exposure calculator dial , you can also determine the flstop by using ASAIISO 100 (with the zoom head set this line. Now, find the end of the color-coded line...
Instruction Manual
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.../N2020, F-301/N2000 , FG, or Nikons-V. 2) When using DX-coded film with the F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000) . you can use film within the usable range for the F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000). -CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued--------_ With the SB-16B As soon as the flash unit is not a mechanical setting; Make sure to use any camera other than ISO 1000 for...
.../N2020, F-301/N2000 , FG, or Nikons-V. 2) When using DX-coded film with the F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000) . you can use film within the usable range for the F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000). -CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued--------_ With the SB-16B As soon as the flash unit is not a mechanical setting; Make sure to use any camera other than ISO 1000 for...
Instruction Manual
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... S8-16 is connected to an all-metallic accessory shoe, such as required. 47 In this case, isolate the flash contact with a sync cord. tion inside the camera's viewfinder and automatic sync speed setting are not available, and TTL auto flash operation cannot be used to attach a sync cord to the 88-16 for manual multiple lighting setups. (For more information, refer to pages 58-61...
... S8-16 is connected to an all-metallic accessory shoe, such as required. 47 In this case, isolate the flash contact with a sync cord. tion inside the camera's viewfinder and automatic sync speed setting are not available, and TTL auto flash operation cannot be used to attach a sync cord to the 88-16 for manual multiple lighting setups. (For more information, refer to pages 58-61...
Instruction Manual
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"TTL multiple flash photography is possible onty with an F3-series, FA, FE2, F-501IN2020, F-301IN2000, FG or Nlkonos-V came ra . 60 SYSTEM CHART FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASH OPERATION ffiOfJ Nikon F3 @~ ~ @ ,Ikonos-v - 0 V-Type Sync Cord ~ @) IJ~!5 ~ ~ @~5B" l1Jl9JJ Nlkon F-5011 Nlkon FE2 SC-17 ~L.-O -Q:-r~-"--f-:-@)III~II @~ @)~SB-18 Nlkon F-3011 Nikon FG N2000 L @ indicates the "master" flash unit. -PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES-continued------
"TTL multiple flash photography is possible onty with an F3-series, FA, FE2, F-501IN2020, F-301IN2000, FG or Nlkonos-V came ra . 60 SYSTEM CHART FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASH OPERATION ffiOfJ Nikon F3 @~ ~ @ ,Ikonos-v - 0 V-Type Sync Cord ~ @) IJ~!5 ~ ~ @~5B" l1Jl9JJ Nlkon F-5011 Nlkon FE2 SC-17 ~L.-O -Q:-r~-"--f-:-@)III~II @~ @)~SB-18 Nlkon F-3011 Nikon FG N2000 L @ indicates the "master" flash unit. -PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES-continued------
Instruction Manual
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... off a Nikon F3 -series camera for off a Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, or FG camera for TIL automatic flash operation. Even with a hot shoe or for TTL automatic flash operation . ACCESSORIES Sync Cords 10, 11 , and 15 For use with cameras not provided with the 8C-17, automati c sync speed setting and ready-light indication in the viewfinder are provided just as a master flash unit. or F3-series cameras, use the...
... off a Nikon F3 -series camera for off a Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, or FG camera for TIL automatic flash operation. Even with a hot shoe or for TTL automatic flash operation . ACCESSORIES Sync Cords 10, 11 , and 15 For use with cameras not provided with the 8C-17, automati c sync speed setting and ready-light indication in the viewfinder are provided just as a master flash unit. or F3-series cameras, use the...
Instruction Manual
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... bottom enables the S8-168 mounted on an F2-series camera, the AS-5 is 3m. -ACCESSORIES-continued------------ A special feature of a Nikon F2 - is that it preven ts the S816A ready-light from blinking for TTL multiple flash ope ration. used to the standard ISO-type accessory shoe, allowing direct attachment of incorrect output control. Flash Unit Couplers AS·1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 The...
... bottom enables the S8-168 mounted on an F2-series camera, the AS-5 is 3m. -ACCESSORIES-continued------------ A special feature of a Nikon F2 - is that it preven ts the S816A ready-light from blinking for TTL multiple flash ope ration. used to the standard ISO-type accessory shoe, allowing direct attachment of incorrect output control. Flash Unit Couplers AS·1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 The...
Instruction Manual
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... the newest (and freshest) ones possible. New batteries. Storage. Reversal of batteries by intermittent use . However, note that the recycling time and the number of flashes per battery set are dependent on the age of batteries, nor use , all batteries exhibit some manufacturers stamp the date of manufacture on operation at low temperatures . Continuous use . When installing batteries, observe the voltage polarities carefully. If leakage...
... the newest (and freshest) ones possible. New batteries. Storage. Reversal of batteries by intermittent use . However, note that the recycling time and the number of flashes per battery set are dependent on the age of batteries, nor use , all batteries exhibit some manufacturers stamp the date of manufacture on operation at low temperatures . Continuous use . When installing batteries, observe the voltage polarities carefully. If leakage...