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.... Preparation k Simple search by item, such as operation method, flash mode or function. k Speedlight functions (kB-4) You can determine the cause if there is handy when you know the name of the item you are looking for. About this user's manual A How to your Speedlight. k Troubleshooting (kF-2) You can search for a particular SB-900 function.
.... Preparation k Simple search by item, such as operation method, flash mode or function. k Speedlight functions (kB-4) You can determine the cause if there is handy when you know the name of the item you are looking for. About this user's manual A How to your Speedlight. k Troubleshooting (kF-2) You can search for a particular SB-900 function.
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...The meaning of each icon (displayed) The meaning of the warning symbols Key words Speedlight parts LCD panel Warning indications page C-2 C-10 F-3 Preparation About settings and operation ... batteries Custom settings Test firing Adjusting the flash head Two-button reset Using the SB-900 in dim light Enhancing the LCD panel's readability Standby function Sound monitor Key lock page C-8 C-4...D-26 C-9 C-24 C-25 C-23 C-24 C-9 About flash photography I want to know about Key words About the flash modes Flash modes and functions How to take pictures in the simplest way...
...The meaning of each icon (displayed) The meaning of the warning symbols Key words Speedlight parts LCD panel Warning indications page C-2 C-10 F-3 Preparation About settings and operation ... batteries Custom settings Test firing Adjusting the flash head Two-button reset Using the SB-900 in dim light Enhancing the LCD panel's readability Standby function Sound monitor Key lock page C-8 C-4...D-26 C-9 C-24 C-25 C-23 C-24 C-9 About flash photography I want to know about Key words About the flash modes Flash modes and functions How to take pictures in the simplest way...
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...of 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 ...the SB-900 with cameras not compatible Using the SB-900 with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras E-3 About optional accessories that are available Optional accessories F-11 Others I want to know about Tips on Speedlight care SB-900 specifications The latest Nikon product information How to use the SB-900 with Nikon ...
...of 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 ...the SB-900 with cameras not compatible Using the SB-900 with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras E-3 About optional accessories that are available Optional accessories F-11 Others I want to know about Tips on Speedlight care SB-900 specifications The latest Nikon product information How to use the SB-900 with Nikon ...
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... For your safety A-8 Check before Use A-14 Preparation B About the SB-900 SB-900 features B-2 Main functions B-4 C Operation Speedlight parts C-2 Basic operations C-4 Control buttons C-8 LCD ...C-10 Custom functions and settings C-20 Batteries C-27 D Flash modes and functions i-TTL mode D-2 Auto aperture flash D-5 Non...operation D-26 Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 Flash photography with color filters D-33 Flash output level compensation and exposure compensation D-37 Wireless multiple flash shooting D-39 A-6
... For your safety A-8 Check before Use A-14 Preparation B About the SB-900 SB-900 features B-2 Main functions B-4 C Operation Speedlight parts C-2 Basic operations C-4 Control buttons C-8 LCD ...C-10 Custom functions and settings C-20 Batteries C-27 D Flash modes and functions i-TTL mode D-2 Auto aperture flash D-5 Non...operation D-26 Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 Flash photography with color filters D-33 Flash output level compensation and exposure compensation D-37 Wireless multiple flash shooting D-39 A-6
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...D-55 • Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode • Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) • Slow-sync flash B • Red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash • Rear-curtain sync Flash shooting support functions D-57 • Power zoom function C ... 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 F Troubleshooting F-2 Notes on continuous flash shooting F-5 Thermal...
...D-55 • Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode • Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) • Slow-sync flash B • Red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash • Rear-curtain sync Flash shooting support functions D-57 • Power zoom function C ... 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 F Troubleshooting F-2 Notes on continuous flash shooting F-5 Thermal...
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If corrosive liquids seep from the Speedlight and then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 5. Then bring the flash unit to personal injury. 4. The flash unit should immediately remove the batteries from the batteries and come in contact with your skin or clothes, wash immediately with this...
If corrosive liquids seep from the Speedlight and then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 5. Then bring the flash unit to personal injury. 4. The flash unit should immediately remove the batteries from the batteries and come in contact with your skin or clothes, wash immediately with this...
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...where there is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult with their terminals reversed in a battery charger because they could damage the retinas of the flash's firing. 11. Keep small accessories out of the reach of children to using more than 1 meter from the heat of ... otherwise not perform satisfactorily. 13. Preparation 7. When using the rechargeable batteries that is touching a person or object. A-9 Never fire the flash unit closer than one battery in a product, always use only the battery charger specified by the photo product's manufacturer. Do not mix ...
...where there is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult with their terminals reversed in a battery charger because they could damage the retinas of the flash's firing. 11. Keep small accessories out of the reach of children to using more than 1 meter from the heat of ... otherwise not perform satisfactorily. 13. Preparation 7. When using the rechargeable batteries that is touching a person or object. A-9 Never fire the flash unit closer than one battery in a product, always use only the battery charger specified by the photo product's manufacturer. Do not mix ...
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... sure to use active agents that could be seriously damaged if they touch in your eyes, immediately wash your safety CAUTIONS for Speedlights A 1. Keep the flash unit away from children to avoid the possibility of batteries, place them from putting the unit in locations containing chemicals such as ... in reverse it could cause the batteries to prevent the unit from the batteries and get in reverse order it will cause the Speedlight to the unit, as this could cause a malfunction that contain flammable substances such as this could cause the batteries to clean the...
... sure to use active agents that could be seriously damaged if they touch in your eyes, immediately wash your safety CAUTIONS for Speedlights A 1. Keep the flash unit away from children to avoid the possibility of batteries, place them from putting the unit in locations containing chemicals such as ... in reverse it could cause the batteries to prevent the unit from the batteries and get in reverse order it will cause the Speedlight to the unit, as this could cause a malfunction that contain flammable substances such as this could cause the batteries to clean the...
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... get the most out of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. This user's manual explains SB-900 functions, operation methods, specifications, etc., and the separate "A collection of example photos" provides an overview of your camera user's manual handy for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-900. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read this manual) ❑ A collection...
... get the most out of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. This user's manual explains SB-900 functions, operation methods, specifications, etc., and the separate "A collection of example photos" provides an overview of your camera user's manual handy for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-900. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read this manual) ❑ A collection...
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..., COOLPIX 8400, COOLPIX P5000, COOLPIX P5100, etc. Compatible cameras The SB-900 has been optimized for various settings (kC-20). When the built-in wide-flash adapter is used or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached, the zoom position is a high-performance CLS-compatible Speedlight with a large guide number of the light distribution angle in...
..., COOLPIX 8400, COOLPIX P5000, COOLPIX P5100, etc. Compatible cameras The SB-900 has been optimized for various settings (kC-20). When the built-in wide-flash adapter is used or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached, the zoom position is a high-performance CLS-compatible Speedlight with a large guide number of the light distribution angle in...
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... which matches the wider AF area of CLS-compatible cameras. About the SB-900 The SB-900 features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). The subject is correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is less affected by taking photographs with compatible digital... SLRs, color temperature information is used with the SB-900. ■ Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at all times. What is locked in, even if you can be accomplished with compatible Nikon cameras. This flash exposure is the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)?
... which matches the wider AF area of CLS-compatible cameras. About the SB-900 The SB-900 features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). The subject is correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is less affected by taking photographs with compatible digital... SLRs, color temperature information is used with the SB-900. ■ Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at all times. What is locked in, even if you can be accomplished with compatible Nikon cameras. This flash exposure is the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)?
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... center-weighted and even) in accordance with use of reflected light. 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 using the sensor for ...subject, the SB SB-900 will automatically take control of monitor pre-flashes. About the SB-900 Non-TTL Auto flash mode (kD-8) The SB-900 controls the flash output level by measuring the flash illumination reflected back from the subject using the sensor for the flash illuminated subject only. Flash output level...
... center-weighted and even) in accordance with use of reflected light. 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 using the sensor for ...subject, the SB SB-900 will automatically take control of monitor pre-flashes. About the SB-900 Non-TTL Auto flash mode (kD-8) The SB-900 controls the flash output level by measuring the flash illumination reflected back from the subject using the sensor for the flash illuminated subject only. Flash output level...
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...• Advanced Wireless Lighting (kD-43) In this mode, the flash fires just before the rear curtain starts to close. FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) (kD-55) Since it is automatically set on information from the camera. 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 match...
...• Advanced Wireless Lighting (kD-43) In this mode, the flash fires just before the rear curtain starts to close. FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) (kD-55) Since it is automatically set on information from the camera. 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 match...
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.... Continuous flash (kF-5) The SB-900 fires continuously 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 a certain level, the SB-900 will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-900. SB-900 status and...
.... Continuous flash (kF-5) The SB-900 fires continuously 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 a certain level, the SB-900 will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-900. SB-900 status and...
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C Operation This section explains the Speedlight parts, meaning of each display, and also covers basic procedures for flash photography. C • Speedlight parts C-2 • Basic operation C-4 • Control buttons C-8 • LCD C-10 • Custom functions and settings C-20 • Batteries C-27 Operation C-1
C Operation This section explains the Speedlight parts, meaning of each display, and also covers basic procedures for flash photography. C • Speedlight parts C-2 • Basic operation C-4 • Control buttons C-8 • LCD C-10 • Custom functions and settings C-20 • Batteries C-27 Operation C-1
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Speedlight parts 5 6 Operation 1 7 C 8 9 10 2 11 12 3 13 14 4 15 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (kC-6) 3 Battery chamber lid 4 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (kD-40) 5 Built-in bounce card (kD-...
Speedlight parts 5 6 Operation 1 7 C 8 9 10 2 11 12 3 13 14 4 15 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (kC-6) 3 Battery chamber lid 4 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (kD-40) 5 Built-in bounce card (kD-...
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16 Operation C 17 20 18 21 19 22 16 Flash head tilting angle scale (kD-26) 17 Flash head rotating angle scale (kD-26) 18 Sync terminal cover 19 Sync terminal 20 LCD panel (kC-10) 21 Ready-light (kC-7, D-42) 22 Mounting foot lock lever (kC-5) Control buttons (kC-8) 23 24 23 [MODE] button 25 24 [ZOOM] button 26 25 Function button 1 27 26 Function button 2 28 27 Function button 3 29 28 Test firing button 30 29 Power ON-OFF switch/ 31 wireless setting switch 30 Selector dial 31 [OK] button C-3
16 Operation C 17 20 18 21 19 22 16 Flash head tilting angle scale (kD-26) 17 Flash head rotating angle scale (kD-26) 18 Sync terminal cover 19 Sync terminal 20 LCD panel (kC-10) 21 Ready-light (kC-7, D-42) 22 Mounting foot lock lever (kC-5) Control buttons (kC-8) 23 24 23 [MODE] button 25 24 [ZOOM] button 26 25 Function button 1 27 26 Function button 2 28 27 Function button 3 29 28 Test firing button 30 29 Power ON-OFF switch/ 31 wireless setting switch 30 Selector dial 31 [OK] button C-3
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... lid. Operation Suitable batteries Insert four AA-type penlight batteries of any of the same brand. • For more on batteries, refer to easily take flash photography with a CLScompatible camera. Basic operation This section covers basic procedures in i-TTL mode in combination with well balanced lighting. C Insert the batteries following types...
... lid. Operation Suitable batteries Insert four AA-type penlight batteries of any of the same brand. • For more on batteries, refer to easily take flash photography with a CLScompatible camera. Basic operation This section covers basic procedures in i-TTL mode in combination with well balanced lighting. C Insert the batteries following types...
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....) • Flash head is set at -7°. (Flash head is tilted down the flash head tilting/rotating lock release button to adjust the flash head to the horizontal/ front position. • The flash head is set according to [ON]. 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] ...
....) • Flash head is set at -7°. (Flash head is tilted down the flash head tilting/rotating lock release button to adjust the flash head to the horizontal/ front position. • The flash head is set according to [ON]. 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] ...
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... be selected by pressing the [MODE] button. C-7 Press the [OK] button. C Flash mode icons (kC-10) Changing the flash mode Rotate the selector dial to activate the ready-light. Operation STEP 5 Selecting the flash mode Press the [MODE] button. Rotate the selector dial to indicate on before shooting.... • When no ready-light indicator appears, lightly press the shutter release button 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.
... be selected by pressing the [MODE] button. C-7 Press the [OK] button. C Flash mode icons (kC-10) Changing the flash mode Rotate the selector dial to activate the ready-light. Operation STEP 5 Selecting the flash mode Press the [MODE] button. Rotate the selector dial to indicate on before shooting.... • When no ready-light indicator appears, lightly press the shutter release button 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.