User Manual
Page 5
... both the subject and background Exposure compensation D-61 B D-38 How to take brighter (or darker) pictures of the subject Flash output level compensation D-37 How to take pictures without the subject's eyes appearing red How to shoot a moving subject with ...About accessories I want to know about About cameras compatible with the SB-900 Key words Compatible cameras F page B-2 How to update the firmware Key words Tips on Speedlight care SB-900 specifications The latest Nikon product information How to use the SB-900 with Nikon COOLPIX cameras For usage with non-
... both the subject and background Exposure compensation D-61 B D-38 How to take brighter (or darker) pictures of the subject Flash output level compensation D-37 How to take pictures without the subject's eyes appearing red How to shoot a moving subject with ...About accessories I want to know about About cameras compatible with the SB-900 Key words Compatible cameras F page B-2 How to update the firmware Key words Tips on Speedlight care SB-900 specifications The latest Nikon product information How to use the SB-900 with Nikon COOLPIX cameras For usage with non-
User Manual
Page 7
...Flash shooting support functions D-57 • Power zoom function C • AF-Assist Illuminator • Setting the ISO sensitivity • Test firing function • Modeling illuminator function D • FX-/DX selection E For use with cameras other than CLS compatible SLR cameras E Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras... E-2 For usage with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras E-3 F Tips on Speedlight care and reference information ...
...Flash shooting support functions D-57 • Power zoom function C • AF-Assist Illuminator • Setting the ISO sensitivity • Test firing function • Modeling illuminator function D • FX-/DX selection E For use with cameras other than CLS compatible SLR cameras E Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras... E-2 For usage with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras E-3 F Tips on Speedlight care and reference information ...
User Manual
Page 14
... separate "A collection of example photos" provides an overview of your camera user's manual handy for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-900. Included items The SB-900 comes with example photos. To get the most out of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read this manual) ❑ A collection of example photos" thoroughly...
... separate "A collection of example photos" provides an overview of your camera user's manual handy for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-900. Included items The SB-900 comes with example photos. To get the most out of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read this manual) ❑ A collection of example photos" thoroughly...
User Manual
Page 18
... zoom position is a high-performance CLS-compatible Speedlight with a large guide number of 34/48 (ISO 100/200, m) (111.5/157.5, ft.) (at the 35 mm zoom position in Nikon FX format with standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F.) B •Combined with a CLS-compatible camera, the SB-900 can be easily performed (kD-30). •...
... zoom position is a high-performance CLS-compatible Speedlight with a large guide number of 34/48 (ISO 100/200, m) (111.5/157.5, ft.) (at the 35 mm zoom position in Nikon FX format with standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F.) B •Combined with a CLS-compatible camera, the SB-900 can be easily performed (kD-30). •...
User Manual
Page 19
... Information Communication When the SB-900 is used with compatible digital SLRs, color temperature information is used with compatible Nikon cameras. About the SB-900 The SB-900 features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Monitor pre-flashes are fired at a compatible camera's highest shutter speed is the amount of CLS-compatible cameras. Using FV Lock with the SB-900. ■ Auto FP High...
... Information Communication When the SB-900 is used with compatible digital SLRs, color temperature information is used with compatible Nikon cameras. About the SB-900 The SB-900 features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Monitor pre-flashes are fired at a compatible camera's highest shutter speed is the amount of CLS-compatible cameras. Using FV Lock with the SB-900. ■ Auto FP High...
User Manual
Page 20
... distance to modify both the subject and background exposure. Repeating flash mode (kD-17) The SB-900 fires repeatedly to make use of the built-in accordance with your objective. Main functions Flash modes and functions on the SB-900 i-TTL mode (kD-2) The camera controls the SB SB-900's flash output level by measuring the light reflected from the subject...
... distance to modify both the subject and background exposure. Repeating flash mode (kD-17) The SB-900 fires repeatedly to make use of the built-in accordance with your objective. Main functions Flash modes and functions on the SB-900 i-TTL mode (kD-2) The camera controls the SB SB-900's flash output level by measuring the light reflected from the subject...
User Manual
Page 21
... Lighting (kD-43) In this mode, the flash fires just before the rear curtain starts to close. About the SB-900 Functions that are set based on the camera Auto FP High-Speed Sync (kD-55) The SB-900 automatically fires at a slow shutter speed to perform autofocus flash photography when there is controlled at faster shutter...
... Lighting (kD-43) In this mode, the flash fires just before the rear curtain starts to close. About the SB-900 Functions that are set based on the camera Auto FP High-Speed Sync (kD-55) The SB-900 automatically fires at a slow shutter speed to perform autofocus flash photography when there is controlled at faster shutter...
User Manual
Page 22
...mode. Standby function (kC-28) This function automatically puts the SB-900 in sync with the camera's image area (between FX-format (36 x 24) and DX-format (24 x 16)). Self firmware update (kF-10) Speedlight firmware can verify whether the subject will switch to prevent them ...Cut-out (kF-6) This function protects the SB-900 from being pressed accidentally. Continuous flash (kF-5) The SB-900 fires continuously in standby mode to their default values. About the SB-900 Main functions Test firing (kD-60) You can be updated through the camera. If the temperature of the LCD panel...
...mode. Standby function (kC-28) This function automatically puts the SB-900 in sync with the camera's image area (between FX-format (36 x 24) and DX-format (24 x 16)). Self firmware update (kF-10) Speedlight firmware can verify whether the subject will switch to prevent them ...Cut-out (kF-6) This function protects the SB-900 from being pressed accidentally. Continuous flash (kF-5) The SB-900 fires continuously in standby mode to their default values. About the SB-900 Main functions Test firing (kD-60) You can be updated through the camera. If the temperature of the LCD panel...
User Manual
Page 26
... the same brand. • For more on batteries." (kC-27, kF-8) C-4 i-TTL mode enables you to "Batteries" and "Notes on batteries, refer to easily take flash photography with a CLScompatible camera. Operation Suitable batteries Insert four AA-type penlight batteries of any of the following the [+] and [-] marks as shown.
... the same brand. • For more on batteries." (kC-27, kF-8) C-4 i-TTL mode enables you to "Batteries" and "Notes on batteries, refer to easily take flash photography with a CLScompatible camera. Operation Suitable batteries Insert four AA-type penlight batteries of any of the following the [+] and [-] marks as shown.
User Manual
Page 28
...rotated to the right or left.) • Flash head is tilted down the flash head tilting/rotating lock release button to adjust the flash head to [ON]. C-6 STEP 4 Turning the SB-900 and camera on Turn the SB-900 and the camera body on. • To turn the SB-900 on, turn the [Power ON-OFF] ...switch to the horizontal/ front position. • The flash head is locked at -7°. (Flash head is set at horizontal...
...rotated to the right or left.) • Flash head is tilted down the flash head tilting/rotating lock release button to adjust the flash head to [ON]. C-6 STEP 4 Turning the SB-900 and camera on Turn the SB-900 and the camera body on. • To turn the SB-900 on, turn the [Power ON-OFF] ...switch to the horizontal/ front position. • The flash head is locked at -7°. (Flash head is set at horizontal...
User Manual
Page 29
Rotate the selector dial to display available flash mode icons on the LCD. • Only flash modes that the readylight on the SB-900 or in the camera's viewfinder is on the LCD. C-7 C Flash mode icons (kC-10) Changing the flash mode Rotate the selector dial to indicate on before shooting. • When no ready-light indicator appears...
Rotate the selector dial to display available flash mode icons on the LCD. • Only flash modes that the readylight on the SB-900 or in the camera's viewfinder is on the LCD. C-7 C Flash mode icons (kC-10) Changing the flash mode Rotate the selector dial to indicate on before shooting. • When no ready-light indicator appears...
User Manual
Page 35
Aperture value Aperture value (camera setting) Aperture value (SB-900 setting) Selected aperture value is out of SB-900 flash output control range (camera setting) C Flash output level compensation Flash output level compensation • For flash output level compensation, see D-37. Operation C-13
Aperture value Aperture value (camera setting) Aperture value (SB-900 setting) Selected aperture value is out of SB-900 flash output control range (camera setting) C Flash output level compensation Flash output level compensation • For flash output level compensation, see D-37. Operation C-13
User Manual
Page 42
Operation Custom functions and settings Various operations for the SB-900 can be changed or set using the LCD. • Displayed icons vary according to the combination of camera and status of firmware (kC-25) Reset custom setting (kC-25) C-20 To show all items, select "Full menu." (kC-25) Custom ... manual mode (kC-22) SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting (kC-22) Illumination pattern (kC-22) Test firing button (kC-22) Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kC-23) FX/DX selection (kC-23) Power zoom off (kC-23) AF-assist illuminator/fl...
Operation Custom functions and settings Various operations for the SB-900 can be changed or set using the LCD. • Displayed icons vary according to the combination of camera and status of firmware (kC-25) Reset custom setting (kC-25) C-20 To show all items, select "Full menu." (kC-25) Custom ... manual mode (kC-22) SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting (kC-22) Illumination pattern (kC-22) Test firing button (kC-22) Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kC-23) FX/DX selection (kC-23) Power zoom off (kC-23) AF-assist illuminator/fl...
User Manual
Page 45
...Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kD-60) Set flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode M1/128: Approx. 1/128 M1/32: Approx. 1/32 M1/1: Ful FX/DX selection (kD-62) Select the light distribution angle in accordance with the camera...'s image area between FX- and DX-format. FX±∞DX: Automatically set according to the camera FX: Nikon FX format (36 x 24) C DX: Nikon DX ... Adjusting the time before the standby function is activated AUTO: the SB-900 turns off when the camera's exposure meter turns off 40: 40 seconds 80: 80 seconds 160:...
...Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kD-60) Set flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode M1/128: Approx. 1/128 M1/32: Approx. 1/32 M1/1: Ful FX/DX selection (kD-62) Select the light distribution angle in accordance with the camera...'s image area between FX- and DX-format. FX±∞DX: Automatically set according to the camera FX: Nikon FX format (36 x 24) C DX: Nikon DX ... Adjusting the time before the standby function is activated AUTO: the SB-900 turns off when the camera's exposure meter turns off 40: 40 seconds 80: 80 seconds 160:...
User Manual
Page 51
... other types of the SB-900's flash modes and functions • This section explains SB-900 flash modes and functions in the Distance-priority, Manual and Repeating flash mode D-22 • Switching illumination pattern D-24 • Bounce flash operation D-26 • Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 • Flash photography with CLS compatible cameras and CPU lenses. D-55...
... other types of the SB-900's flash modes and functions • This section explains SB-900 flash modes and functions in the Distance-priority, Manual and Repeating flash mode D-22 • Switching illumination pattern D-24 • Bounce flash operation D-26 • Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 • Flash photography with CLS compatible cameras and CPU lenses. D-55...
User Manual
Page 52
...for a well-balanced exposure of background brightness. i-TTL mode Information obtained by monitor pre-flashes and exposure control information is integrated by the camera to confirm. D Setting the i-TTL mode Press the [MODE] button. Rotate selector ...dial to highlight the main subject. This is useful when you want to indicated or . i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Adjust the flash output level automatically for standard shooting situations. • To take pictures using SB-900...
...for a well-balanced exposure of background brightness. i-TTL mode Information obtained by monitor pre-flashes and exposure control information is integrated by the camera to confirm. D Setting the i-TTL mode Press the [MODE] button. Rotate selector ...dial to highlight the main subject. This is useful when you want to indicated or . i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Adjust the flash output level automatically for standard shooting situations. • To take pictures using SB-900...
User Manual
Page 53
... of ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length When using with a CLS-compatible camera and a CPU lens, SB-900's ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length are automatically set according to analyze the information of coverage and aperture. D-3 SB-900 flash shooting distance range The flash shooting distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD...
... of ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length When using with a CLS-compatible camera and a CPU lens, SB-900's ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length are automatically set according to analyze the information of coverage and aperture. D-3 SB-900 flash shooting distance range The flash shooting distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD...
User Manual
Page 54
... move closer to -3.0 EV) is displayed on the SB-900 and in TTL mode. three seconds after changing camera's metering mode to the i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash, after shooting. • In this case, underexposure may occur. Flash modes and functions t Changing camera's metering mode • When camera's metering mode is changed to spot metering while i-TTL...
... move closer to -3.0 EV) is displayed on the SB-900 and in TTL mode. three seconds after changing camera's metering mode to the i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash, after shooting. • In this case, underexposure may occur. Flash modes and functions t Changing camera's metering mode • When camera's metering mode is changed to spot metering while i-TTL...
User Manual
Page 67
...flash Press the [MODE] button. Flash modes and functions Display for the flash to prevent camera/flash shake, because slower shutter speeds are used. • Underexposure is recommended to recycle between each repeating flash session. • Use of flashes Flash output level Frequency Flash shooting distance (numerical indication) Flash...and allow enough time for Repeating flash Number of a tripod is not indicated in Repeating flash mode. Rotate selector dial to confirm the setting. Repeating flash In Repeating flash mode, the SB-900 fires repeatedly during a single ...
...flash Press the [MODE] button. Flash modes and functions Display for the flash to prevent camera/flash shake, because slower shutter speeds are used. • Underexposure is recommended to recycle between each repeating flash session. • Use of flashes Flash output level Frequency Flash shooting distance (numerical indication) Flash...and allow enough time for Repeating flash Number of a tripod is not indicated in Repeating flash mode. Rotate selector dial to confirm the setting. Repeating flash In Repeating flash mode, the SB-900 fires repeatedly during a single ...
User Manual
Page 127
.../4.9 ft) The SC-29 provides i-TTL auto flash operation when the SB-900 is used off -camera. Optional accessories ■ Speedlight Stand AS-21 Same as that provided with one tripod socket and two TTL multiple flash terminals. Flash shoes come with this SB-900. ■ Color Filter Set SJ-3 A total... flash terminal.) Tips on a Nikon digital SLR camera. F ■ Water Guard WG-AS1, WG-AS2, WG-AS3 Useful to protect the camera's hot shoe contact when SB-900 is recommended to fire in color due to the heat generated when the flash fires. Therefore, it is mounted on Speedlight care...
.../4.9 ft) The SC-29 provides i-TTL auto flash operation when the SB-900 is used off -camera. Optional accessories ■ Speedlight Stand AS-21 Same as that provided with one tripod socket and two TTL multiple flash terminals. Flash shoes come with this SB-900. ■ Color Filter Set SJ-3 A total... flash terminal.) Tips on a Nikon digital SLR camera. F ■ Water Guard WG-AS1, WG-AS2, WG-AS3 Useful to protect the camera's hot shoe contact when SB-900 is recommended to fire in color due to the heat generated when the flash fires. Therefore, it is mounted on Speedlight care...