Instruction Manual
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...) indicates the reference page. 1 E • Close-up flash photography using the SB-30 as a slave flash unit in wireless or wired multiple flash operation when used with Nikon SLRs cameras not having a built-in Speedlight. • The SB-30 is not listed. • (p. Foreword English Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-30. The SB-30 is also possible to control the firing of...
...) indicates the reference page. 1 E • Close-up flash photography using the SB-30 as a slave flash unit in wireless or wired multiple flash operation when used with Nikon SLRs cameras not having a built-in Speedlight. • The SB-30 is not listed. • (p. Foreword English Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-30. The SB-30 is also possible to control the firing of...
Instruction Manual
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.../OFF and the Standby function ........7 Attachment to the accessory shoe 9 Usable cameras and available flash modes.....10 Using the SB-30 with SLRs cameras As a handy Speedlight Auto flash modes 12 TTL auto flash mode 12 Non-TTL auto flash mode 13 Manual flash mode 18 Illuminating a distant subject using the SB-30 and cameras such as the COOLPIX Wireless slave...
.../OFF and the Standby function ........7 Attachment to the accessory shoe 9 Usable cameras and available flash modes.....10 Using the SB-30 with SLRs cameras As a handy Speedlight Auto flash modes 12 TTL auto flash mode 12 Non-TTL auto flash mode 13 Manual flash mode 18 Illuminating a distant subject using the SB-30 and cameras such as the COOLPIX Wireless slave...
Instruction Manual
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Speedlight parts 1 9 6 2 7 10 3 11 12 8 13 4 14 5 15 1 Flash head 8 Battery chamber lid 14 Standby resume button (p. 8)/Slave 2 Infrared filter (p. 27) 9 Ready-light (pp. 7, 13) flash firing cancel button (p. 23) 3 Mounting foot 10 Exposure compensation 15 Mounting foot lock lever (p. 9) 4 Mount pin switch (p. 30) 5 Hot-shoe contacts 11 Power switch (p. 7) 6 Light sensor window for 12 Mode selector...
Speedlight parts 1 9 6 2 7 10 3 11 12 8 13 4 14 5 15 1 Flash head 8 Battery chamber lid 14 Standby resume button (p. 8)/Slave 2 Infrared filter (p. 27) 9 Ready-light (pp. 7, 13) flash firing cancel button (p. 23) 3 Mounting foot 10 Exposure compensation 15 Mounting foot lock lever (p. 9) 4 Mount pin switch (p. 30) 5 Hot-shoe contacts 11 Power switch (p. 7) 6 Light sensor window for 12 Mode selector...
Instruction Manual
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... + and - Do not use the other types of flashes when the SB-30 fires at M1/1 output is approx. 250 times. • With a fresh battery, the recycling time after the SB-30 fires at M1/1 output is set to the ON or STBY (standby) position, the Speedlight may fire accidentally or the power may not turn...the power switch is approx. 4 seconds. • Replace the battery, if the ready-light takes more than 30 seconds to light up when the unit first turned 6 on correctly. In this case, set the SB-30's power switch to the OFF position once, then set the power switch to the OFF position. Installing...
... + and - Do not use the other types of flashes when the SB-30 fires at M1/1 output is approx. 250 times. • With a fresh battery, the recycling time after the SB-30 fires at M1/1 output is set to the ON or STBY (standby) position, the Speedlight may fire accidentally or the power may not turn...the power switch is approx. 4 seconds. • Replace the battery, if the ready-light takes more than 30 seconds to light up when the unit first turned 6 on correctly. In this case, set the SB-30's power switch to the OFF position once, then set the power switch to the OFF position. Installing...
Instruction Manual
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... the Speedlight Slide the SB-30's mounting foot 1 into the camera's accessory shoe, then turn the lock lever 90° in Speedlight. However, this is attached to the camera's accessory shoe, do not pop-up the camera's built-in the opposite direction to unlock the unit, then pull the Speedlight off . • When detaching the SB-30, set the flash...
... the Speedlight Slide the SB-30's mounting foot 1 into the camera's accessory shoe, then turn the lock lever 90° in Speedlight. However, this is attached to the camera's accessory shoe, do not pop-up the camera's built-in the opposite direction to unlock the unit, then pull the Speedlight off . • When detaching the SB-30, set the flash...
Instruction Manual
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... Wireless (M) Wireless (A) With a built-in flash Without a built-in Speedlight is mounted on the accessory shoe. Usable cameras and available flash modes Available flash modes with film-based SLRs cameras ˕: Recommended flash mode ˓: Usable flash mode ʷ: Not usable ʵ: Not ...Cameras without an accessory shoe: Pronea S Wireless ʵ ʵ ʵ ˕ ˕ ʢp .21ʣ ʢp .21ʣ *1 Optional TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 is required. *2 Optional TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-1 is required. *3 TTL auto flash is not possible when the SB-30 is used as a...
... Wireless (M) Wireless (A) With a built-in flash Without a built-in Speedlight is mounted on the accessory shoe. Usable cameras and available flash modes Available flash modes with film-based SLRs cameras ˕: Recommended flash mode ˓: Usable flash mode ʷ: Not usable ʵ: Not ...Cameras without an accessory shoe: Pronea S Wireless ʵ ʵ ʵ ˕ ˕ ʢp .21ʣ ʢp .21ʣ *1 Optional TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 is required. *2 Optional TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-1 is required. *3 TTL auto flash is not possible when the SB-30 is used as a...
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...digital cameras ˕: Recommended flash mode ˓: Usable flash mode ʷ: Not usable ʵ: Not applicable Camera type and model Connection Mode selector dial settings to the camera TTL auto Non-TTL auto Manual Wireless (M) Wireless (A) D1-Series*1, D100 Accessory shoe ʷ ˕ ... D-TTL auto flash mode is not possible with the SB-30. *5 The built-in flash fires one preliminary flash before actually *2 Except the COOLPIX 900 firing to produce the correct flash output. *3 Use of the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 is recommended. *6 A dedicated Speedlight for the COOLPIX...
...digital cameras ˕: Recommended flash mode ˓: Usable flash mode ʷ: Not usable ʵ: Not applicable Camera type and model Connection Mode selector dial settings to the camera TTL auto Non-TTL auto Manual Wireless (M) Wireless (A) D1-Series*1, D100 Accessory shoe ʷ ˕ ... D-TTL auto flash mode is not possible with the SB-30. *5 The built-in flash fires one preliminary flash before actually *2 Except the COOLPIX 900 firing to produce the correct flash output. *3 Use of the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 is recommended. *6 A dedicated Speedlight for the COOLPIX...
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Using the SB-30 with SLRs cameras As a handy Speedlight Auto flash modes Two auto flash modes are available with the SB-30: TTL auto flash and Non-TTL auto flash TTL auto flash mode This mode is not possible with TTL auto flash. Available TTL auto flash modes such as Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill...
Using the SB-30 with SLRs cameras As a handy Speedlight Auto flash modes Two auto flash modes are available with the SB-30: TTL auto flash and Non-TTL auto flash TTL auto flash mode This mode is not possible with TTL auto flash. Available TTL auto flash modes such as Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill...
Instruction Manual
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...the Mode selector dial is used as a slave flash unit that have a built-in Speedlight (P. 22) By placing the camera and the SB-30 side-by itself. Softening shadows cast on and is consuming. Using the SB-30 as a slave flash unit placed away from the camera, you can eliminate... to trigger 20 other slave flash units. With the SB-30, the following types of wireless slave flash shooting can create more natural-looking pictures with the master Speedlight mounted on the camera or the camera's built-in Speedlight. Multiple flash operation using the SB-30 and cameras such as the ...
...the Mode selector dial is used as a slave flash unit that have a built-in Speedlight (P. 22) By placing the camera and the SB-30 side-by itself. Softening shadows cast on and is consuming. Using the SB-30 as a slave flash unit placed away from the camera, you can eliminate... to trigger 20 other slave flash units. With the SB-30, the following types of wireless slave flash shooting can create more natural-looking pictures with the master Speedlight mounted on the camera or the camera's built-in Speedlight. Multiple flash operation using the SB-30 and cameras such as the ...
Instruction Manual
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... dial: (1) Auto wireless slave flash (A) mode: • The SB-30 starts and stops firing in sync with the master Speedlight. • The maximum shooting distance of the SB-30's light sensor is necessary E except for the one preliminary flash firing of the slave flash unit. Basic operation Notes • Position the slave flash unit (SB-30) so that light from the...
... dial: (1) Auto wireless slave flash (A) mode: • The SB-30 starts and stops firing in sync with the master Speedlight. • The maximum shooting distance of the SB-30's light sensor is necessary E except for the one preliminary flash firing of the slave flash unit. Basic operation Notes • Position the slave flash unit (SB-30) so that light from the...
Instruction Manual
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... F55/N55, which has a hot shoe but no TTL auto flash function, the SB-30 can illuminate a distant subject, creating pictures not possible when using the built-in Speedlight alone. Master flash unit: Built-in Speedlight By placing the camera and SB-30 side-by-side to the SK-9 instruction manual. Main subject Slave flash unit:SB-30 Bracket Set SK-9 (optional) Camera...
... F55/N55, which has a hot shoe but no TTL auto flash function, the SB-30 can illuminate a distant subject, creating pictures not possible when using the built-in Speedlight alone. Master flash unit: Built-in Speedlight By placing the camera and SB-30 side-by-side to the SK-9 instruction manual. Main subject Slave flash unit:SB-30 Bracket Set SK-9 (optional) Camera...
Instruction Manual
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... (p. 21). 2 Use the SB-30 as with a normal Speedlight. 2 Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless slave flash (A). • In wireless slave flash shooting, exposure compensation using the SB-30's Exposure compensation switch is not possible. Taking flash pictures using film-based SLRs cameras 1 Set the master Speedlight, either the built-in sync with other Speedlights. The SB-30 will not fire...
... (p. 21). 2 Use the SB-30 as with a normal Speedlight. 2 Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless slave flash (A). • In wireless slave flash shooting, exposure compensation using the SB-30's Exposure compensation switch is not possible. Taking flash pictures using film-based SLRs cameras 1 Set the master Speedlight, either the built-in sync with other Speedlights. The SB-30 will not fire...
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... operation may not be used as the SB-30, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, etc. If too much light from other Speedlight compatible with sufficient illumination. Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless salve flash (A) to perform wireless multiple flash operation in Speedlight or Speedlight mounted on the camera * Any Speedlight compatible with TTL auto flash when mounted on the optional Wireless...
... operation may not be used as the SB-30, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, etc. If too much light from other Speedlight compatible with sufficient illumination. Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless salve flash (A) to perform wireless multiple flash operation in Speedlight or Speedlight mounted on the camera * Any Speedlight compatible with TTL auto flash when mounted on the optional Wireless...
Instruction Manual
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...; If Monitor Preflash cannot be canceled, set the flash mode to other than the TTL auto flash mode. • The D-TTL auto flash mode is not possible with a normal Speedlight. 2 Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless slave flash (A). • In wireless slave flash shooting, exposure compensation using the SB-30's Exposure compensation switch is not possible. Taking...
...; If Monitor Preflash cannot be canceled, set the flash mode to other than the TTL auto flash mode. • The D-TTL auto flash mode is not possible with a normal Speedlight. 2 Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless slave flash (A). • In wireless slave flash shooting, exposure compensation using the SB-30's Exposure compensation switch is not possible. Taking...
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...you to Wireless slave flash (M), and the Speedlight will fire at least +2 stops. 26 Slave flash unit 1: SB-30 Main subject Camera: All SLRs cameras Master flash unit: Speedlight mounted on the wall overexposed by the master flash unit or lightening the background Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial ...shooting distance of the master Speedlight's light sensor is approx. 40m (131 ft.). Wall Shadows Taking flash pictures 1 Use the SB-30 as the slave flash unit and set it to the Wireless slave flash (M) mode. 2 Determine the correct exposure using the flash-tosubject distance and aperture set...
...you to Wireless slave flash (M), and the Speedlight will fire at least +2 stops. 26 Slave flash unit 1: SB-30 Main subject Camera: All SLRs cameras Master flash unit: Speedlight mounted on the wall overexposed by the master flash unit or lightening the background Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial ...shooting distance of the master Speedlight's light sensor is approx. 40m (131 ft.). Wall Shadows Taking flash pictures 1 Use the SB-30 as the slave flash unit and set it to the Wireless slave flash (M) mode. 2 Determine the correct exposure using the flash-tosubject distance and aperture set...
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... sides of the Infrared light Camera: SLRs or Digital E infrared filter, this flash unit. * Any Speedlight compatible with the TTL auto flash mode, the SB-30 can perform TTL multiple flash using slave flash units only to illuminate the subject without the use the SB-30 as an infrared remote commander With the built-in infrared filter in place...
... sides of the Infrared light Camera: SLRs or Digital E infrared filter, this flash unit. * Any Speedlight compatible with the TTL auto flash mode, the SB-30 can perform TTL multiple flash using slave flash units only to illuminate the subject without the use the SB-30 as an infrared remote commander With the built-in infrared filter in place...
Instruction Manual
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...blinks for repair. The standby function is weak. Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range (m/ft.) (p. 15) Installing the battery (p. 6) Wait until the SB-30 cools off. Non-TTL auto flash mode (p. 16) Manual flash mode (p. 18) 32 Battery power is set to Programmed Auto or...up . The battery is out of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a Nikon service center for approx. 1.5 sec. Troubleshooting Use the following chart to determine the cause of the available flash shooting distance range. after firing. Possible cause The battery is replaced ...
...blinks for repair. The standby function is weak. Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range (m/ft.) (p. 15) Installing the battery (p. 6) Wait until the SB-30 cools off. Non-TTL auto flash mode (p. 16) Manual flash mode (p. 18) 32 Battery power is set to Programmed Auto or...up . The battery is out of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a Nikon service center for approx. 1.5 sec. Troubleshooting Use the following chart to determine the cause of the available flash shooting distance range. after firing. Possible cause The battery is replaced ...
Instruction Manual
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.... • While the SB-30's flash mode is set to wireless slave flash, the flash unit may cause a bad connection. Storage • Store the SB-30 in a cool, dry place to prevent malfunctions, due to high humidity, as well as the growth of flashes. Tips on Speedlight care and Notes on batteries...a dry cloth. Operating location • An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the SB-30. Dirty contacts may accidentally fire in advance or carry extra batteries with plain water to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa, place it with a soft, clean ...
.... • While the SB-30's flash mode is set to wireless slave flash, the flash unit may cause a bad connection. Storage • Store the SB-30 in a cool, dry place to prevent malfunctions, due to high humidity, as well as the growth of flashes. Tips on Speedlight care and Notes on batteries...a dry cloth. Operating location • An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the SB-30. Dirty contacts may accidentally fire in advance or carry extra batteries with plain water to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa, place it with a soft, clean ...