Instruction Manual
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... your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX's performance has been optimized for use with the double flash. • Wireless multiple flash photography (p. 48) is also possible. • The supplied Infrared Filter SW-9IR enables you have your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you to the lens' focal length (incompatible with the SB-50DX, you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-50DX...
... your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX's performance has been optimized for use with the double flash. • Wireless multiple flash photography (p. 48) is also possible. • The supplied Infrared Filter SW-9IR enables you have your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you to the lens' focal length (incompatible with the SB-50DX, you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-50DX...
Instruction Manual
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... 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
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... light is dim. 4 Diffuser P. 42 Use to diffuse light from the master flash unit in Speedlight when performing double-flash photography (bounce- Or hold it is used with the SB-50DX. 8 Light sensor P. 48 Senses light from the camera's built-in wireless multiple flash operation. 9 Tilting angle scale P. 15 !p LCD panel P. 8 !q Ready-light P. 12, 21 Lights...
... light is dim. 4 Diffuser P. 42 Use to diffuse light from the master flash unit in Speedlight when performing double-flash photography (bounce- Or hold it is used with the SB-50DX. 8 Light sensor P. 48 Senses light from the camera's built-in wireless multiple flash operation. 9 Tilting angle scale P. 15 !p LCD panel P. 8 !q Ready-light P. 12, 21 Lights...
Instruction Manual
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... the camera body. Press the button again to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-50DX power is difficult to slow down (close-up photography) P. 15 !q Camera's built-in Speedlight P. 42, 54 !w Zoom-head position P. 16 • About LCD panel ...except for AF Nikkor for easy reference. 1 Flash mode P. 18 D: D-TTL auto flash H: TTL auto flash K: Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor J: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash D: Manual flash 2 Wide-flash adapter P. 44 3 Wireless Flash mode P. 51 4 Sound monitor off automatically after...
... the camera body. Press the button again to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-50DX power is difficult to slow down (close-up photography) P. 15 !q Camera's built-in Speedlight P. 42, 54 !w Zoom-head position P. 16 • About LCD panel ...except for AF Nikkor for easy reference. 1 Flash mode P. 18 D: D-TTL auto flash H: TTL auto flash K: Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor J: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash D: Manual flash 2 Wide-flash adapter P. 44 3 Wireless Flash mode P. 51 4 Sound monitor off automatically after...
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More detailed information is given on the left-hand pages. 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. Example Photos Bounce flash (p. 40) Bounce flash with single builtin Speedlight) 10 11
More detailed information is given on the left-hand pages. 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. Example Photos Bounce flash (p. 40) Bounce flash with single builtin Speedlight) 10 11
Instruction Manual
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... standby function activates and automatically turns it off. Turn the SB-50DX on, confirm that the ready-light comes on, then press the FLASH button to approx. In Wireless Flash mode (p. 48), standby function activates in approx. 40 seconds as normal mode when the Speedlight is attached to ensure that is being carried. one hour...
... standby function activates and automatically turns it off. Turn the SB-50DX on, confirm that the ready-light comes on, then press the FLASH button to approx. In Wireless Flash mode (p. 48), standby function activates in approx. 40 seconds as normal mode when the Speedlight is attached to ensure that is being carried. one hour...
Instruction Manual
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... automatically shifts to perform wireless multiple flash operation using the built-in Speedlight (p. 48) of the F80-series/N80-series or F70-series/ N70. 24 Flash Modes and Types 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 Manual flash mode (p. 31) where appropriate aperture...
... automatically shifts to perform wireless multiple flash operation using the built-in Speedlight (p. 48) of the F80-series/N80-series or F70-series/ N70. 24 Flash Modes and Types 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 Manual flash mode (p. 31) where appropriate aperture...
Instruction Manual
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...in /out for composing, read aperture with the aperture scale on the lens. • Reading aperture of the CPU lens with the Nikon F-401x/N5005, F-401s/N4004s, or F-401/N4004 camera • Set the camera's exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or ... multiple flash operation (GN = guide number): Combined GN = (GN of Speedlight A)2 + (GN of Speedlight B)2 + (GN of the flash. 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 Speedlight or Accessory Speedlight other ...
...in /out for composing, read aperture with the aperture scale on the lens. • Reading aperture of the CPU lens with the Nikon F-401x/N5005, F-401s/N4004s, or F-401/N4004 camera • Set the camera's exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or ... multiple flash operation (GN = guide number): Combined GN = (GN of Speedlight A)2 + (GN of Speedlight B)2 + (GN of the flash. 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 Speedlight or Accessory Speedlight other ...
Instruction Manual
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... set to manual, AF-Assist Illuminator of the SB-50DX may not turn on when performing double flash shooting using the SB-50DX, the camera's AF- Autofocus Flash Photography in Dim Light The SB-50DX's AF-Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography in dim light. • AF-Assist Illuminator...Nikon AF camera when AF Nikkor lenses are used. • Usable focal length for the AF-Assist Illuminator is shown in Speedlight (p. 42, 54). 36 With cameras having selectable focus areas Set the camera's AF area mode to 105mm with F60-series/N60 and SB-50DX's flash...
... set to manual, AF-Assist Illuminator of the SB-50DX may not turn on when performing double flash shooting using the SB-50DX, the camera's AF- Autofocus Flash Photography in Dim Light The SB-50DX's AF-Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography in dim light. • AF-Assist Illuminator...Nikon AF camera when AF Nikkor lenses are used. • Usable focal length for the AF-Assist Illuminator is shown in Speedlight (p. 42, 54). 36 With cameras having selectable focus areas Set the camera's AF area mode to 105mm with F60-series/N60 and SB-50DX's flash...
Instruction Manual
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... close-up or down to perform double-flash bounce operation when used with a camera having a built-in single flash Speedlight) Bounce-flash (off of. after shooting (p. 21), the flash has fired at least 50° to -18°*1 -18° 14mm (with single flash (example photos, p. 10) 1. Attach the SB-50DX to the camera body and set the...
... close-up or down to perform double-flash bounce operation when used with a camera having a built-in single flash Speedlight) Bounce-flash (off of. after shooting (p. 21), the flash has fired at least 50° to -18°*1 -18° 14mm (with single flash (example photos, p. 10) 1. Attach the SB-50DX to the camera body and set the...
Instruction Manual
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...Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i camera, the Power Zoom function (p. 16), standby function linked to the camera body and set the flash mode for a more naturallooking lighting effect. • Lift up flash operation (example photos, p. 22) 1. Attach the wide-flash adapter in Speedlight may adversely affect the bounce effect. Attach the SB-50DX... steps described above. 2. Press the MODE button of the camera's Speedlight as with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight for TTL/ D-TTL auto flash (p. 18). 4. Also, Rear-Curtain Sync cannot be performed. •...
...Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i camera, the Power Zoom function (p. 16), standby function linked to the camera body and set the flash mode for a more naturallooking lighting effect. • Lift up flash operation (example photos, p. 22) 1. Attach the wide-flash adapter in Speedlight may adversely affect the bounce effect. Attach the SB-50DX... steps described above. 2. Press the MODE button of the camera's Speedlight as with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight for TTL/ D-TTL auto flash (p. 18). 4. Also, Rear-Curtain Sync cannot be performed. •...
Instruction Manual
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... aperture. number), such as f/5.6 or f/8. 44 7. Attach the wide-flash adapter for close -up flash shooting. Press the camera's Speedlight down to -18°. • is displayed in Speedlight cannot be obstructed by the lens barrel. This may be used when flash head of the SB-50DX is tilted down. Usable lenses for approx. 3 sec. Compose, focus...
... aperture. number), such as f/5.6 or f/8. 44 7. Attach the wide-flash adapter for close -up flash shooting. Press the camera's Speedlight down to -18°. • is displayed in Speedlight cannot be obstructed by the lens barrel. This may be used when flash head of the SB-50DX is tilted down. Usable lenses for approx. 3 sec. Compose, focus...
Instruction Manual
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... performing multiple flash operation, cancel Monitor pre-flashes of the Nikon COOLPIX-series digital cameras as an infrared remote commander (p. 53) • Double flash shooting using the SB-50DX with TTL Multi Sensor (p. 25) in Speedlight of the master flash unit (p. 48) following multiple flash shootings. • Wireless multiple flash shooting (p. 48) • Multiple flash shooting with the SB-50DX attached with the...
... performing multiple flash operation, cancel Monitor pre-flashes of the Nikon COOLPIX-series digital cameras as an infrared remote commander (p. 53) • Double flash shooting using the SB-50DX with TTL Multi Sensor (p. 25) in Speedlight of the master flash unit (p. 48) following multiple flash shootings. • Wireless multiple flash shooting (p. 48) • Multiple flash shooting with the SB-50DX attached with the...
Instruction Manual
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... multiple flash operation is also possible with Nikon digital SLRs or cameras that can reach the light sensor on the SB-50DX senses light received from the LCD panel. (Turning off the Speedlight and camera. 2. Turn on the camera and all the Speedlights. • To use the camera's built-in Speedlight as the SB-50DX attached on the slave SB-50DX...
... multiple flash operation is also possible with Nikon digital SLRs or cameras that can reach the light sensor on the SB-50DX senses light received from the LCD panel. (Turning off the Speedlight and camera. 2. Turn on the camera and all the Speedlights. • To use the camera's built-in Speedlight as the SB-50DX attached on the slave SB-50DX...
Instruction Manual
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... your finger to a camera body (other than Nikon digital SLR), appears in the "up or does not come on (not blinking) Blinks Slave SB-50DX has fired at full output. Wireless Multiple Flash Operation-continued 6. three sec. Change the distance between Speedlights and subject or select another slave flash unit may fire accidentally due to static...
... your finger to a camera body (other than Nikon digital SLR), appears in the "up or does not come on (not blinking) Blinks Slave SB-50DX has fired at full output. Wireless Multiple Flash Operation-continued 6. three sec. Change the distance between Speedlights and subject or select another slave flash unit may fire accidentally due to static...
Instruction Manual
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... the SB-50DX, turn off the SB-50DX and camera. • Do not use the master SB-50DX unit as a master flash unit and fires at Manual Slave Flash mode To fire the slave SB-50DX unit placed distant from the groove on the SB-50DX (master flash unit) for approx. to set the Speedlight to Wireless Flash mode (p. 48) • Use another SB-80DX, 50DX, 30...
... the SB-50DX, turn off the SB-50DX and camera. • Do not use the master SB-50DX unit as a master flash unit and fires at Manual Slave Flash mode To fire the slave SB-50DX unit placed distant from the groove on the SB-50DX (master flash unit) for approx. to set the Speedlight to Wireless Flash mode (p. 48) • Use another SB-80DX, 50DX, 30...
Instruction Manual
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...'s built-in Speedlight. • Set the flash head in the horizontal position. • Release the camera's built-in Speedlight. (See your camera and Speedlight. • TTL multiple flash operation using the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i" on the SB-50DX. (For the angle of coverage of the SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit is not...
...'s built-in Speedlight. • Set the flash head in the horizontal position. • Release the camera's built-in Speedlight. (See your camera and Speedlight. • TTL multiple flash operation using the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i" on the SB-50DX. (For the angle of coverage of the SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit is not...
Instruction Manual
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... AS-10 can be used as a slave flash unit is used to attach the SB-50DX on the AS-10. 56 EFFECTIVE SPEEDLIGHT PLACEMENT Properly adjusting the position and angle of the SB-50DX (or SB-23) as a slave flash unit to connect the Speedlights via the TTL multiple flash terminal (on the AS-10, SC-17, etc.) for F4...
... AS-10 can be used as a slave flash unit is used to attach the SB-50DX on the AS-10. 56 EFFECTIVE SPEEDLIGHT PLACEMENT Properly adjusting the position and angle of the SB-50DX (or SB-23) as a slave flash unit to connect the Speedlights via the TTL multiple flash terminal (on the AS-10, SC-17, etc.) for F4...
Instruction Manual
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...) 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 mode, Front-Curtain Sync flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.35.6G Master flash unit (built-in Speedlight, see "Bounce-flash operation with the equation (p. 33). Calculate and...
...) 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 mode, Front-Curtain Sync flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.35.6G Master flash unit (built-in Speedlight, see "Bounce-flash operation with the equation (p. 33). Calculate and...
Instruction Manual
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... subject to emphasize the outline of the subject. • Set the slave flash unit to Manual flash mode (Manual Slave Flash mode with the SB-50DX, p. 52) for rather high output level. • When using a camera in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Manual Slave Flash mode 60 Camera: F80D (Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, Front-Curtain Sync...
... subject to emphasize the outline of the subject. • Set the slave flash unit to Manual flash mode (Manual Slave Flash mode with the SB-50DX, p. 52) for rather high output level. • When using a camera in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Manual Slave Flash mode 60 Camera: F80D (Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, Front-Curtain Sync...