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...8) and light condensing paint is a high-performance Speedlight having a built-in Speedlight, both the SB-50DX and the camera's built-in Speedlight fire simultaneously (p. 42, 54) for double-flash photography. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-50DX's performance when it . Foreword • Thank ...light, an illuminator for bounce-flash photography with the double flash. • Wireless multiple flash photography (p. 48) is used with the SB-50DX, you have your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX's performance has been optimized for use the SB-50DX as an infrared remote commander ...
...8) and light condensing paint is a high-performance Speedlight having a built-in Speedlight, both the SB-50DX and the camera's built-in Speedlight fire simultaneously (p. 42, 54) for double-flash photography. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-50DX's performance when it . Foreword • Thank ...light, an illuminator for bounce-flash photography with the double flash. • Wireless multiple flash photography (p. 48) is used with the SB-50DX, you have your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX's performance has been optimized for use the SB-50DX as an infrared remote commander ...
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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...
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... @q Mounting foot @w Lock plate P. 15 @e Infrared Filter SW-9IR P. 53 Attach in front of the flash head to use the SB-50DX as an infrared remote commander Backside indications Light condensing paint is applied to the backside indications for clearer identification of coverage... 7 Built-in Speedlight detecting lever P. 42, 51, 54 Automatically detects the camera's built-in Speedlight if it down to -18°. 2 Wide-flash adapter P. 17 Attach the wide-flash adapter in Speedlight when performing double-flash photography (bounce- one second to adjust the SB-50DX zoom-
... @q Mounting foot @w Lock plate P. 15 @e Infrared Filter SW-9IR P. 53 Attach in front of the flash head to use the SB-50DX as an infrared remote commander Backside indications Light condensing paint is applied to the backside indications for clearer identification of coverage... 7 Built-in Speedlight detecting lever P. 42, 51, 54 Automatically detects the camera's built-in Speedlight if it down to -18°. 2 Wide-flash adapter P. 17 Attach the wide-flash adapter in Speedlight when performing double-flash photography (bounce- one second to adjust the SB-50DX zoom-
Instruction Manual
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... be seen clearly from above; Press the button again 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 • Because of the directional characteristics of CPU...flash output level compensation value P. 21, 35 !p Flash head tilting down at high temperatures (approx. 60°C/140°F). Lenses Types of the liquid crystal, the LCD is limited (see the lens' instruction manual). • D-type AF Nikkor lenses • The lens sends the distance information to the camera body. when the SB-50DX...
... be seen clearly from above; Press the button again 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 • Because of the directional characteristics of CPU...flash output level compensation value P. 21, 35 !p Flash head tilting down at high temperatures (approx. 60°C/140°F). Lenses Types of the liquid crystal, the LCD is limited (see the lens' instruction manual). • D-type AF Nikkor lenses • The lens sends the distance information to the camera body. when the SB-50DX...
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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 More detailed information is given on the left-hand pages.
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...batteries with TTL/D-TTL auto flash, the SB-50DX automatically turns on when the camera's exposure meter turns on the SB-50DX and indications appear in approx. 40 seconds as normal mode when the Speedlight is working properly. Check point We recommend that the SB-50DX is attached to ensure that... more than 30 sec. one hour when the Speedlight is completely turned off by the standby function, press ON/OFF button or FLASH button. (Pressing the FLASH button does not activate flash in Manual flash mode (p. 31). Turn the SB-50DX on, confirm that it has been automatically turned ...
...batteries with TTL/D-TTL auto flash, the SB-50DX automatically turns on when the camera's exposure meter turns on the SB-50DX and indications appear in approx. 40 seconds as normal mode when the Speedlight is working properly. Check point We recommend that the SB-50DX is attached to ensure that... more than 30 sec. one hour when the Speedlight is completely turned off by the standby function, press ON/OFF button or FLASH button. (Pressing the FLASH button does not activate flash in Manual flash mode (p. 31). Turn the SB-50DX on, confirm that it has been automatically turned ...
Instruction Manual
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...manual. • Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode can control depth 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 the appropriate aperture should be determined by the guide number (p.... 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...
...manual. • Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode can control depth 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 the appropriate aperture should be determined by the guide number (p.... 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...
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... guide numbers for correct exposure. 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 the aperture-direct-readout scale through the camera's viewfinder (of the Nikon F5 or other than the lens' largest f-number (minimum aperture...
... guide numbers for correct exposure. 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 the aperture-direct-readout scale through the camera's viewfinder (of the Nikon F5 or other than the lens' largest f-number (minimum aperture...
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...-Assist Illuminator remains canceled even after the SB-50DX is locked or when the ready-light does not light up. • When using the camera's built-in Speedlight (p. 42, 54). 36 With cameras ... manual.) • With some cameras, AF-Assist Illuminator of the SB-50DX may not be used with F60-series/N60 and SB-50DX's flash mode set the camera's focus mode to Single Servo AF (Autofocus with.... (For details, see your camera's instruction manual.) 37 Detailed Operation However with the Nikon AF camera when AF Nikkor lenses are used. • Usable focal length for the AF...
...-Assist Illuminator remains canceled even after the SB-50DX is locked or when the ready-light does not light up. • When using the camera's built-in Speedlight (p. 42, 54). 36 With cameras ... manual.) • With some cameras, AF-Assist Illuminator of the SB-50DX may not be used with F60-series/N60 and SB-50DX's flash mode set the camera's focus mode to Single Servo AF (Autofocus with.... (For details, see your camera's instruction manual.) 37 Detailed Operation However with the Nikon AF camera when AF Nikkor lenses are used. • Usable focal length for the AF...
Instruction Manual
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... effect. Press the MODE button of the SB-50DX to set the camera's exposure mode to that the light from the flash head does not directly illuminate the subject. • Good results are generally obtained when the flash head is activated. 3. Bounce-flash with Direct flash (built-in single flash Speedlight) Bounce-flash (off the ceiling or walls, you...
... effect. Press the MODE button of the SB-50DX to set the camera's exposure mode to that the light from the flash head does not directly illuminate the subject. • Good results are generally obtained when the flash head is activated. 3. Bounce-flash with Direct flash (built-in single flash Speedlight) Bounce-flash (off the ceiling or walls, you...
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...-continued • Bounce-flash operation with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight of the camera's Speedlight as with the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i camera, the Power Zoom function (p. 16), standby function linked ...Speedlight for a more naturallooking lighting effect. • Lift up flash operation (example photos, p. 22) 1. Exposure mode with the Nikon F70-series/N70 When performing double-flash operation using the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i When performing double-flash operation with single flash (p. 41). • Set the SB-50DX...
...-continued • Bounce-flash operation with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight of the camera's Speedlight as with the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i camera, the Power Zoom function (p. 16), standby function linked ...Speedlight for a more naturallooking lighting effect. • Lift up flash operation (example photos, p. 22) 1. Exposure mode with the Nikon F70-series/N70 When performing double-flash operation using the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i When performing double-flash operation with single flash (p. 41). • Set the SB-50DX...
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...-light comes on, 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 indicate underexposure has occurred. Press the camera's Speedlight down to determine the aperture. When the built-in the LCD panel. •...
...-light comes on, 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 indicate underexposure has occurred. Press the camera's Speedlight down to determine the aperture. When the built-in the LCD panel. •...
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... you to perform the following the methods described in Speedlight (F80-series/N80series, F70-series/ N70) SB-28/28DX, 27, 26, 25 SB-50DX All the D-TTL auto flash modes (digital SLR) SB-80DX, 28DX How to cancel Set the Wireless Flash mode (p. 48). Tilt the flash head up . SB-80DX, 50DX Flash with TTL MultiSensor (Group I camera, p. 28) Built-in...
... you to perform the following the methods described in Speedlight (F80-series/N80series, F70-series/ N70) SB-28/28DX, 27, 26, 25 SB-50DX All the D-TTL auto flash modes (digital SLR) SB-80DX, 28DX How to cancel Set the Wireless Flash mode (p. 48). Tilt the flash head up . SB-80DX, 50DX Flash with TTL MultiSensor (Group I camera, p. 28) Built-in...
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... perform wireless multiple flash operation with TTL auto flash (Nikon FM2, FE10, FM10, etc.). With non-TTL auto, you can perform auto wireless multiple flash operation with Nikon digital SLRs or cameras that can be possible. Set the SB-50DX (used together. However, if too much light from the master flash unit (Speedlight, such as a slave flash unit. to three...
... perform wireless multiple flash operation with TTL auto flash (Nikon FM2, FE10, FM10, etc.). With non-TTL auto, you can perform auto wireless multiple flash operation with Nikon digital SLRs or cameras that can be possible. Set the SB-50DX (used together. However, if too much light from the master flash unit (Speedlight, such as a slave flash unit. to three...
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...confirmed with your finger to a camera body (other than Nikon digital SLR), appears in use the SB-50DX as in sync with the master flash unit. Wireless Multiple Flash Operation-continued 6. Shoot following the same procedure as a slave flash unit. Lights up or does not come on does ...this case, change the direction or position of the slave SB-50DX unit and/or other Speedlights. activates the Wireless Flash mode. If the SB-50DX is detached as it to prevent accidental firing in normal TTL auto flash operation. • Flash operation can use . Make sure to fire Lights up ...
...confirmed with your finger to a camera body (other than Nikon digital SLR), appears in use the SB-50DX as in sync with the master flash unit. Wireless Multiple Flash Operation-continued 6. Shoot following the same procedure as a slave flash unit. Lights up or does not come on does ...this case, change the direction or position of the slave SB-50DX unit and/or other Speedlights. activates the Wireless Flash mode. If the SB-50DX is detached as it to prevent accidental firing in normal TTL auto flash operation. • Flash operation can use . Make sure to fire Lights up ...
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... flash head. Attach the SB-50DX to the master SB-50DX, the effective range of the SB-50DX's light sensor in the Manual Slave Flash mode is not facing the master flash unit. • Set flash mode on one second to perform wireless multiple flash operation. to set the Speedlight to Wireless Flash mode (p. 48) • Use another SB-80DX, 50DX, 30 and/or other Speedlight...
... flash head. Attach the SB-50DX to the master SB-50DX, the effective range of the SB-50DX's light sensor in the Manual Slave Flash mode is not facing the master flash unit. • Set flash mode on one second to perform wireless multiple flash operation. to set the Speedlight to Wireless Flash mode (p. 48) • Use another SB-80DX, 50DX, 30 and/or other Speedlight...
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...SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit in TTL multiple flash operation using the SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit is up. • For available exposure mode in double-flash operation with the F70-series/N70, see "Exposure mode with the Nikon F70-series/N70" on p. 42. • In double-flash operation with the SB-50DX in Speedlight... has a built-in horizontal position) 1. Attach the SB-50DX to a camera that you can easily perform double-flash operation. • Double-flash operation with built-in Speedlight (with the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/ PRONEA 6i camera,...
...SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit in TTL multiple flash operation using the SB-50DX or SB-23 as a slave flash unit is up. • For available exposure mode in double-flash operation with the F70-series/N70, see "Exposure mode with the Nikon F70-series/N70" on p. 42. • In double-flash operation with the SB-50DX in Speedlight... has a built-in horizontal position) 1. Attach the SB-50DX to a camera that you can easily perform double-flash operation. • Double-flash operation with built-in Speedlight (with the Nikon F70-series/N70 or PRONEA 600i/ PRONEA 6i camera,...
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...; The SU-4 enables a Speedlight other than the SB-80DX, 50DX and 30 to be connected to perform TTL multiple flash operation using cords, use of the SB-50DX (or SB-23) as a slave flash unit is used as a slave flash unit to connect the Speedlights via the TTL multiple flash terminal (on the AS-10. 56 EFFECTIVE SPEEDLIGHT PLACEMENT Properly adjusting the...
...; The SU-4 enables a Speedlight other than the SB-80DX, 50DX and 30 to be connected to perform TTL multiple flash operation using cords, use of the SB-50DX (or SB-23) as a slave flash unit is used as a slave flash unit to connect the Speedlights via the TTL multiple flash terminal (on the AS-10. 56 EFFECTIVE SPEEDLIGHT PLACEMENT Properly adjusting the...
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... the background when taking portraits, you can also choose a higher flash output setting (by using the camera's built-in Speedlight, see "Bounce-flash operation with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Manual Slave Flash mode 58 59 Effective Speedlight Placement • Bounce-flash operation to produce more natural-looking pictures Bounce the light...
... the background when taking portraits, you can also choose a higher flash output setting (by using the camera's built-in Speedlight, see "Bounce-flash operation with double flash (SB-50DX and camera's built-in Speedlight): Standard TTL Flash Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Manual Slave Flash mode 58 59 Effective Speedlight Placement • Bounce-flash operation to produce more natural-looking pictures Bounce the light...
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... (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 flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Master flash unit (SB-50DX with SW-9IR filter): Wireless Flash mode (Automatic Balanced FillFlash with TTL Multi-Sensor) Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Auto Slave Flash mode Master flash unit without...
... (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 flash mode) Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Master flash unit (SB-50DX with SW-9IR filter): Wireless Flash mode (Automatic Balanced FillFlash with TTL Multi-Sensor) Slave flash unit (SB-50DX): Auto Slave Flash mode Master flash unit without...