Instruction Manual
Page 2
..., 54) for the LCD panel is provided (p. 8) and light condensing paint is a high-performance Speedlight having a guide number of TTL auto flash (p. 25) and Manual flash (p. 31). Main features of the SB-50DX: • The SB-50DX is applied to use with non-Nikon brand products. • Supplied accessories Soft Case SS-50 Infrared Filter SW-9IR (p. 53...
..., 54) for the LCD panel is provided (p. 8) and light condensing paint is a high-performance Speedlight having a guide number of TTL auto flash (p. 25) and Manual flash (p. 31). Main features of the SB-50DX: • The SB-50DX is applied to use with non-Nikon brand products. • Supplied accessories Soft Case SS-50 Infrared Filter SW-9IR (p. 53...
Instruction Manual
Page 3
... OPERATION 39-56 Bounce-Flash Photography 40-42 Bounce-flash operation with single flash 41 Bounce-flash operation with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight 42 Close-Up Flash Photography 43-45 Multiple Flash Photography 46-56 Wireless Multiple Flash Operation 48-52 Multiple Flash Operation Using the Infrared Remote Commander 53 Double-Flash Operation 54 Multiple Flash Operation Using Cords...
... OPERATION 39-56 Bounce-Flash Photography 40-42 Bounce-flash operation with single flash 41 Bounce-flash operation with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight 42 Close-Up Flash Photography 43-45 Multiple Flash Photography 46-56 Wireless Multiple Flash Operation 48-52 Multiple Flash Operation Using the Infrared Remote Commander 53 Double-Flash Operation 54 Multiple Flash Operation Using Cords...
Instruction Manual
Page 4
... in dark conditions. 7 Preparation Or hold it is used with the SB-50DX. 8 Light sensor P. 48 Senses light from the camera's built-in Speedlight when performing double-flash photography (bounce- Nomenclature 6 1 Flash head P. 15 Can be insufficient. !w FLASH button P. 12 Press to test fire the flash. !e Illuminator/SLAVE button P. 8, 48 Press to turn on for autofocus operation...
... in dark conditions. 7 Preparation Or hold it is used with the SB-50DX. 8 Light sensor P. 48 Senses light from the camera's built-in Speedlight when performing double-flash photography (bounce- Nomenclature 6 1 Flash head P. 15 Can be insufficient. !w FLASH button P. 12 Press to test fire the flash. !e Illuminator/SLAVE button P. 8, 48 Press to turn on for autofocus operation...
Instruction Manual
Page 5
... normal. • Using the SB-50DX in dim light • Press the SLAVE/ button to be seen clearly from above; It turns off P. 50 5 Flash head tilting up/double flash (horizontal position) P. 15, 54 6 AF-Assist Illuminator cancel P. 37 7 Flash output level compensation P. 35 ...Underexposure P. 21 9 Underexposure value/flash output level compensation value P. 21, 35 !p Flash head tilting down at high temperatures (approx. 60°C/140°F). The lens sends the distance information to slow down (close-up photography) P. 15 !q Camera's built-in Speedlight P. 42, 54 !w Zoom...
... normal. • Using the SB-50DX in dim light • Press the SLAVE/ button to be seen clearly from above; It turns off P. 50 5 Flash head tilting up/double flash (horizontal position) P. 15, 54 6 AF-Assist Illuminator cancel P. 37 7 Flash output level compensation P. 35 ...Underexposure P. 21 9 Underexposure value/flash output level compensation value P. 21, 35 !p Flash head tilting down at high temperatures (approx. 60°C/140°F). The lens sends the distance information to slow down (close-up photography) P. 15 !q Camera's built-in Speedlight P. 42, 54 !w Zoom...
Instruction Manual
Page 6
Example Photos Bounce flash (p. 40) Bounce flash with single builtin Speedlight) 10 11 Bounce flash with single Speedlight Regular flash (with double flash using SB-50DX and camera's builtin Speedlight BASIC OPERATION In this chapter, even first-time users of the SB-50DX can easily perform flash photography by following the instructions on the right-hand pages. More detailed information is given on the left-hand pages.
Example Photos Bounce flash (p. 40) Bounce flash with single builtin Speedlight) 10 11 Bounce flash with single Speedlight Regular flash (with double flash using SB-50DX and camera's builtin Speedlight BASIC OPERATION In this chapter, even first-time users of the SB-50DX can easily perform flash photography by following the instructions on the right-hand pages. More detailed information is given on the left-hand pages.
Instruction Manual
Page 7
... output in Manual flash mode (p. 31), the SB-50DX will take spare batteries with the "+" and "-" ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber. however, standby duration is detached from camera body (used . 1. one hour when the Speedlight is prolonged to camera body; Note: Completely turning off the SB-50DX When carrying the SB-50DX in this case...
... output in Manual flash mode (p. 31), the SB-50DX will take spare batteries with the "+" and "-" ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber. however, standby duration is detached from camera body (used . 1. one hour when the Speedlight is prolonged to camera body; Note: Completely turning off the SB-50DX When carrying the SB-50DX in this case...
Instruction Manual
Page 13
... range. • Camera selects the correct shutter speed. The range of TTL/D-TTL Auto Flash The Nikon SB-50DX provides three flash modes: TTL auto flash for silver chloride film cameras, D-TTL auto flash for Nikon Digital SLR is turned on. • In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure (A) mode By selecting...determine the aperture, refer to the guide number (p. 33) and the TTL auto flash shooting distance range table (p. 21). • Select Manual exposure mode to perform double flash operation using the built-in Speedlight (p. 42, 54) of the F70-series/N70. • Select Manual exposure mode...
... range. • Camera selects the correct shutter speed. The range of TTL/D-TTL Auto Flash The Nikon SB-50DX provides three flash modes: TTL auto flash for silver chloride film cameras, D-TTL auto flash for Nikon Digital SLR is turned on. • In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure (A) mode By selecting...determine the aperture, refer to the guide number (p. 33) and the TTL auto flash shooting distance range table (p. 21). • Select Manual exposure mode to perform double flash operation using the built-in Speedlight (p. 42, 54) of the F70-series/N70. • Select Manual exposure mode...
Instruction Manual
Page 17
...readout scale through the camera's viewfinder (of the Nikon F5 or other than the lens' largest f-number (minimum aperture) sets the lens aperture to -subject distance = guide number f/stop = guide number flash-to-subject distance Or, use the following equations....Combined GN = (GN of Speedlight A)2 + (GN of Speedlight B)2 + (GN of Speedlight C)2 + ... 33 Detailed Operation Combined guide number in double-flash operation (GN = guide number): Combined GN = (GN of the SB-50DX)2 + (GN of the camera's built-in Speedlight)2 Combined guide number in Manual flash operation (p. 31). 32 Guide...
...readout scale through the camera's viewfinder (of the Nikon F5 or other than the lens' largest f-number (minimum aperture) sets the lens aperture to -subject distance = guide number f/stop = guide number flash-to-subject distance Or, use the following equations....Combined GN = (GN of Speedlight A)2 + (GN of Speedlight B)2 + (GN of Speedlight C)2 + ... 33 Detailed Operation Combined guide number in double-flash operation (GN = guide number): Combined GN = (GN of the SB-50DX)2 + (GN of the camera's built-in Speedlight)2 Combined guide number in Manual flash operation (p. 31). 32 Guide...
Instruction Manual
Page 19
...SB-50DX turns on the camera body. (For details, see your camera's instruction manual.) 37 Detailed Operation buttons at the same time until appears in the LCD panel. • With the AF-Assist Illuminator canceled, autofocusing may not turn on when performing double flash shooting using the camera's built-in Speedlight...the F-501/N2020). Assist Illuminator does not turn on but the AF- However with F60-series/N60 and SB-50DX's flash mode set Dynamic AF Mode with the Nikon AF camera when AF Nikkor lenses are used. • Usable focal length for the AF-Assist Illuminator ...
...SB-50DX turns on the camera body. (For details, see your camera's instruction manual.) 37 Detailed Operation buttons at the same time until appears in the LCD panel. • With the AF-Assist Illuminator canceled, autofocusing may not turn on when performing double flash shooting using the camera's built-in Speedlight...the F-501/N2020). Assist Illuminator does not turn on but the AF- However with F60-series/N60 and SB-50DX's flash mode set Dynamic AF Mode with the Nikon AF camera when AF Nikkor lenses are used. • Usable focal length for the AF-Assist Illuminator ...
Instruction Manual
Page 21
... camera has a built-in Speedlight (photo below , right). Double-flash bounce operation will come out with Direct flash (built-in single flash Speedlight) Bounce-flash (off the ceiling. Bounce-flash with an unnatural color cast similar to -18°*1 -18° 14mm (with single flash (example photos, p. 10) 1. Make sure that of . Attach the SB-50DX to the camera body...
... camera has a built-in Speedlight (photo below , right). Double-flash bounce operation will come out with Direct flash (built-in single flash Speedlight) Bounce-flash (off the ceiling. Bounce-flash with an unnatural color cast similar to -18°*1 -18° 14mm (with single flash (example photos, p. 10) 1. Make sure that of . Attach the SB-50DX to the camera body...
Instruction Manual
Page 22
... then lower the diffuser gently in Speedlight of the camera's Speedlight as with single flash (p. 41). • Set the SB-50DX to the camera and attach the provided diffuser on the SB-50DX detects that the camera's Speedlight is activated and is displayed in the SB-50DX's LCD panel blink.) Set the ...flash operation with the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i camera, the Power Zoom function (p. 16), standby function linked to AUTO mode or Vari-Program, the built-in Speedlight does not fire even when it back into its original position. 43 Technical Operation Attach the SB-50DX...
... then lower the diffuser gently in Speedlight of the camera's Speedlight as with single flash (p. 41). • Set the SB-50DX to the camera and attach the provided diffuser on the SB-50DX detects that the camera's Speedlight is activated and is displayed in the SB-50DX's LCD panel blink.) Set the ...flash operation with the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i camera, the Power Zoom function (p. 16), standby function linked to AUTO mode or Vari-Program, the built-in Speedlight does not fire even when it back into its original position. 43 Technical Operation Attach the SB-50DX...
Instruction Manual
Page 23
...; Vignetting due to determine the aperture. Press the camera's Speedlight down to -18°. • is displayed in Speedlight cannot be obstructed by the lens barrel. Test shooting is : f/stop ≥ 2 = 4 0.5 Or, f/stop ≥ factor flash-to retract it. 6. Set the aperture. • Refer...then shoot. • If the ready-light on the SB-50DX and the camera's viewfinder ready-light fi blink for close -up flash shooting With a long-size lens, light may be used when flash head of the SB-50DX is activated, blinks. may indicate underexposure has occurred. Usable...
...; Vignetting due to determine the aperture. Press the camera's Speedlight down to -18°. • is displayed in Speedlight cannot be obstructed by the lens barrel. Test shooting is : f/stop ≥ 2 = 4 0.5 Or, f/stop ≥ factor flash-to retract it. 6. Set the aperture. • Refer...then shoot. • If the ready-light on the SB-50DX and the camera's viewfinder ready-light fi blink for close -up flash shooting With a long-size lens, light may be used when flash head of the SB-50DX is activated, blinks. may indicate underexposure has occurred. Usable...
Instruction Manual
Page 24
... used as an infrared remote commander (p. 53) • Double flash shooting using the SB-50DX with the camera's built-in Speedlight (p. 54) • Multiple flash shooting using the built-in Speedlight of the Nikon COOLPIX-series digital cameras as a master flash unit in wireless multiple flash operation.) Nikon COOLPIX-series Wireless multiple flash operation is not possible using cords (p. 55) Multiple...
... used as an infrared remote commander (p. 53) • Double flash shooting using the SB-50DX with the camera's built-in Speedlight (p. 54) • Multiple flash shooting using the built-in Speedlight of the Nikon COOLPIX-series digital cameras as a master flash unit in wireless multiple flash operation.) Nikon COOLPIX-series Wireless multiple flash operation is not possible using cords (p. 55) Multiple...
Instruction Manual
Page 25
... the LCD panel. (Turning off the SB-50DX does not cancel the Wireless Flash mode.) Technical Operation 48 49 Slave flash unit Subject Light from other Speedlights with the SU-4 attached, p. 56) that are not compatible with TTL auto flash (Nikon FM2, FE10, FM10, etc.). So ...flash operation with Nikon digital SLRs or cameras that can reach the light sensor on the SB-50DX. • Effective range of the SB-50DX. • TTL auto wireless multiple flash operation 1. The light sensor on the SB-50DX senses light received from the master flash unit to non-TTL auto. (See the Speedlight...
... the LCD panel. (Turning off the SB-50DX does not cancel the Wireless Flash mode.) Technical Operation 48 49 Slave flash unit Subject Light from other Speedlights with the SU-4 attached, p. 56) that are not compatible with TTL auto flash (Nikon FM2, FE10, FM10, etc.). So ...flash operation with Nikon digital SLRs or cameras that can reach the light sensor on the SB-50DX. • Effective range of the SB-50DX. • TTL auto wireless multiple flash operation 1. The light sensor on the SB-50DX senses light received from the master flash unit to non-TTL auto. (See the Speedlight...
Instruction Manual
Page 26
... procedure as in sync with other Speedlights. window was because either the light sensor Beeps for correct exposure. activates the Wireless Flash mode. In this case, change the direction or position of the slave SB-50DX unit and/or other than Nikon digital SLR), appears in sync with...at the master three sec. If the SB-50DX is detached as it is, indication is in use the SB-50DX as a master flash unit and attaching it is selected. Master flash unit Slave flash unit Ready-light Ready-light Sound monitor Speedlight condition Lights up Lights up Beeps once Ready...
... procedure as in sync with other Speedlights. window was because either the light sensor Beeps for correct exposure. activates the Wireless Flash mode. In this case, change the direction or position of the slave SB-50DX unit and/or other than Nikon digital SLR), appears in sync with...at the master three sec. If the SB-50DX is detached as it is, indication is in use the SB-50DX as a master flash unit and attaching it is selected. Master flash unit Slave flash unit Ready-light Ready-light Sound monitor Speedlight condition Lights up Lights up Beeps once Ready...
Instruction Manual
Page 27
... panel. Shoot following the same procedure as a master flash unit. • Before attaching the SB-50DX, turn off the SB-50DX and camera. • Do not use as in Speedlight. 3. to set the Speedlight to Wireless Flash mode (p. 48) • Use another SB-80DX, 50DX, 30 and/or other slave flash unit (with the SB-50DX set at full output. • Press the...
... panel. Shoot following the same procedure as a master flash unit. • Before attaching the SB-50DX, turn off the SB-50DX and camera. • Do not use as in Speedlight. 3. to set the Speedlight to Wireless Flash mode (p. 48) • Use another SB-80DX, 50DX, 30 and/or other slave flash unit (with the SB-50DX set at full output. • Press the...
Instruction Manual
Page 28
... Nikon Digital SLR, the zoom-head position is activated. Master flash unit Subject Slave flash unit Using SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit When using the SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit in TTL multiple flash operation using cords 1. Notes on the SB-50DX. (For the angle of coverage of the camera's built-in Speedlight, see your camera and Speedlight...
... Nikon Digital SLR, the zoom-head position is activated. Master flash unit Subject Slave flash unit Using SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit When using the SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit in TTL multiple flash operation using cords 1. Notes on the SB-50DX. (For the angle of coverage of the camera's built-in Speedlight, see your camera and Speedlight...
Instruction Manual
Page 29
... the position and angle of the SB-50DX (or SB-23) as a slave flash unit is used to position the camera and SB-50DX horizontally for multiple flash operation. • Use the TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 to connect the Speedlights via the TTL multiple flash terminal (on the Bracket SK-7. TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 • The TTL...
... the position and angle of the SB-50DX (or SB-23) as a slave flash unit is used to position the camera and SB-50DX horizontally for multiple flash operation. • Use the TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 to connect the Speedlights via the TTL multiple flash terminal (on the Bracket SK-7. TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 • The TTL...
Instruction Manual
Page 30
... is too strong, bounce-flash operation is properly exposed. Background (wall) Subject Speedlight Placement Single flash (built-in Speedlight) Camera: F80D (Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, Front-Curtain Sync flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Master flash unit (built-in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Standard TTL Flash Single flash (built-in Speedlight) Camera: F80D (Manual exposure...
... is too strong, bounce-flash operation is properly exposed. Background (wall) Subject Speedlight Placement Single flash (built-in Speedlight) Camera: F80D (Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, Front-Curtain Sync flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Master flash unit (built-in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Standard TTL Flash Single flash (built-in Speedlight) Camera: F80D (Manual exposure...
Instruction Manual
Page 31
... level (p. 35) to the + side. Subject Slave flash unit SB-50DX with SW-9IR filter Speedlight Placement Single flash (built-in Speedlight) Camera: F80D (Manual exposure mode, Front-Curtain Sync flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Master flash unit (built-in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Manual Slave Flash mode 60 Camera: F80D (Aperture-Priority Auto exposure...
... level (p. 35) to the + side. Subject Slave flash unit SB-50DX with SW-9IR filter Speedlight Placement Single flash (built-in Speedlight) Camera: F80D (Manual exposure mode, Front-Curtain Sync flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Master flash unit (built-in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Manual Slave Flash mode 60 Camera: F80D (Aperture-Priority Auto exposure...
