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AF-assist illumination/canceling flash function (0E-13) ON: Both AF-assist illumination and flash function activated OFF: AF-assist illumination canceled, flash function activated AF ONLY: AF-assist illumination activated, flash function canceled (only AF-assist illuminator lights up) ISO sensitivity manual setting B Enables manual setting of ISO sensitivity within the range of 3 to 8000 when ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera (non-CLS compatible SLR camera is in use) 100: ISO 100 Operation Reset custom settings YES: Reset to default NO: Do...
AF-assist illumination/canceling flash function (0E-13) ON: Both AF-assist illumination and flash function activated OFF: AF-assist illumination canceled, flash function activated AF ONLY: AF-assist illumination activated, flash function canceled (only AF-assist illuminator lights up) ISO sensitivity manual setting B Enables manual setting of ISO sensitivity within the range of 3 to 8000 when ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera (non-CLS compatible SLR camera is in use) 100: ISO 100 Operation Reset custom settings YES: Reset to default NO: Do...
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... is attached to the SB-5000, set the camera's white balance according to auto, flash or direct sunlight. • When using SJ-5 color filters • These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their performance. • Scratches on performance unless the filters fade in use. • For details about white balance, see the camera user's manual. However, this will...
... is attached to the SB-5000, set the camera's white balance according to auto, flash or direct sunlight. • When using SJ-5 color filters • These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their performance. • Scratches on performance unless the filters fade in use. • For details about white balance, see the camera user's manual. However, this will...
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...; While the cooling system is operating, the standby function is set to Be Set on the camera. They cannot be set to [OFF]. • When it is produced after flash firing. If this causes problems, set the function to [ON], an operating noise is set on the SB-5000 directly. • For details about camera functions and settings, see the camera user's manual. E • Auto FP high-speed sync • Flash value lock (FV lock...
...; While the cooling system is operating, the standby function is set to Be Set on the camera. They cannot be set to [OFF]. • When it is produced after flash firing. If this causes problems, set the function to [ON], an operating noise is set on the SB-5000 directly. • For details about camera functions and settings, see the camera user's manual. E • Auto FP high-speed sync • Flash value lock (FV lock...
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... the camera shutter- B-15 Activate the flash function in the custom settings. B-22 F-1 Battery power is indicator does activated. Cause The batteries are not correctly installed. Solution 0 Insert the batteries correctly. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-14 Replace the batteries. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Tips on . Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, or any trouble occurs, use...
... the camera shutter- B-15 Activate the flash function in the custom settings. B-22 F-1 Battery power is indicator does activated. Cause The batteries are not correctly installed. Solution 0 Insert the batteries correctly. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-14 Replace the batteries. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Tips on . Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, or any trouble occurs, use...
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...-29 enables i-TTL mode when the SB-5000 is used off -camera. The SU-4's light sensor triggers the remote flash unit to fire in sync with SJ-5 color filters ˙ Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Useful for wireless multiple flash-unit photography, the SU-4 features a built-in, movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of a remote flash unit. The SC‑29 features an AF-assist illumination function. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference...
...-29 enables i-TTL mode when the SB-5000 is used off -camera. The SU-4's light sensor triggers the remote flash unit to fire in sync with SJ-5 color filters ˙ Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Useful for wireless multiple flash-unit photography, the SU-4 features a built-in, movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of a remote flash unit. The SC‑29 features an AF-assist illumination function. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference...
Users Manual - English for customers in Europe
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AF-assist illumination/canceling flash function (0E-13) ON: Both AF-assist illumination and flash function activated OFF: AF-assist illumination canceled, flash function activated AF ONLY: AF-assist illumination activated, flash function canceled (only AF-assist illuminator lights up) ISO sensitivity manual setting B Enables manual setting of ISO sensitivity within the range of 3 to 8000 when ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera (non-CLS compatible SLR camera is in use) 100: ISO 100 Operation Reset custom settings YES: Reset to default NO: Do...
AF-assist illumination/canceling flash function (0E-13) ON: Both AF-assist illumination and flash function activated OFF: AF-assist illumination canceled, flash function activated AF ONLY: AF-assist illumination activated, flash function canceled (only AF-assist illuminator lights up) ISO sensitivity manual setting B Enables manual setting of ISO sensitivity within the range of 3 to 8000 when ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera (non-CLS compatible SLR camera is in use) 100: ISO 100 Operation Reset custom settings YES: Reset to default NO: Do...
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... to the SB-5000, set the camera's white balance to auto, flash or direct sunlight. • When using SJ-5 color filters • These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their performance. • Scratches on performance unless the filters fade in use. • For details about white balance, see the camera user's manual. v Notes on using the SB-5000 with a camera not equipped...
... to the SB-5000, set the camera's white balance to auto, flash or direct sunlight. • When using SJ-5 color filters • These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their performance. • Scratches on performance unless the filters fade in use. • For details about white balance, see the camera user's manual. v Notes on using the SB-5000 with a camera not equipped...
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...], the batteries may become unusable before the thermal cut-out function starts operating. They cannot be set on the camera. If this causes problems, set the function to [OFF]. • When it is canceled. E • Auto FP high-speed sync • Flash value lock (FV lock) • Slow sync • Red-eye reduction • Rear-curtain sync E-17 Functions Choose [ON] or [OFF] in the setup menu...
...], the batteries may become unusable before the thermal cut-out function starts operating. They cannot be set on the camera. If this causes problems, set the function to [OFF]. • When it is canceled. E • Auto FP high-speed sync • Flash value lock (FV lock) • Slow sync • Red-eye reduction • Rear-curtain sync E-17 Functions Choose [ON] or [OFF] in the setup menu...
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... installed. Solution 0 Insert the batteries correctly. F The flash-ready The standby function is canceled in the custom settings. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-22 F-1 not light up. B-15 • Press the camera shutter- B-15 Activate the flash function in the custom settings. B-14 Replace the batteries. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Tips on . Replace the batteries. The flash function...
... installed. Solution 0 Insert the batteries correctly. F The flash-ready The standby function is canceled in the custom settings. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-22 F-1 not light up. B-15 • Press the camera shutter- B-15 Activate the flash function in the custom settings. B-14 Replace the batteries. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Tips on . Replace the batteries. The flash function...
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... an AF-assist illumination function. The SU-4's light sensor triggers the remote flash unit to fire in , movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of a remote flash unit. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information ˙ Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Useful for wireless multiple flash-unit photography, the SU-4 features a built-in sync with a tripod socket. ˙ TTL Remote Cord SC-29 (approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft) The SC-29 enables i-TTL mode...
... an AF-assist illumination function. The SU-4's light sensor triggers the remote flash unit to fire in , movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of a remote flash unit. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information ˙ Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Useful for wireless multiple flash-unit photography, the SU-4 features a built-in sync with a tripod socket. ˙ TTL Remote Cord SC-29 (approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft) The SC-29 enables i-TTL mode...
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... external power source provides a stable power supply, increases the number of other external power source brands may cause accidents, or could damage the Speedlight components. F • When used with the SB-5000's AF-assist illumination is not a malfunction. This is not possible. F-15 Nikon cannot guarantee the Speedlight performance when used with non-Nikon products. • The flash panel and flash head may fire using power provided only by the batteries in the SB-5000...
... external power source provides a stable power supply, increases the number of other external power source brands may cause accidents, or could damage the Speedlight components. F • When used with the SB-5000's AF-assist illumination is not a malfunction. This is not possible. F-15 Nikon cannot guarantee the Speedlight performance when used with non-Nikon products. • The flash panel and flash head may fire using power provided only by the batteries in the SB-5000...
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AF-assist illumination/canceling flash function (0E-13) ON: Both AF-assist illumination and flash function activated OFF: AF-assist illumination canceled, flash function activated AF ONLY: AF-assist illumination activated, flash function canceled (only AF-assist illuminator lights up) ISO sensitivity manual setting B Enables manual setting of ISO sensitivity within the range of 3 to 8000 when ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera (non-CLS compatible SLR camera is in use) 100: ISO 100 Operation Reset custom settings YES: Reset to default NO: Do...
AF-assist illumination/canceling flash function (0E-13) ON: Both AF-assist illumination and flash function activated OFF: AF-assist illumination canceled, flash function activated AF ONLY: AF-assist illumination activated, flash function canceled (only AF-assist illuminator lights up) ISO sensitivity manual setting B Enables manual setting of ISO sensitivity within the range of 3 to 8000 when ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera (non-CLS compatible SLR camera is in use) 100: ISO 100 Operation Reset custom settings YES: Reset to default NO: Do...
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.... • The heat generated from the flash head can warp the filters. Functions E-11 v Notes on using the SB-5000 with a camera not equipped with a soft, clean cloth. Color compensation filters, color filters and camera's white balance settings When a color compensation filter is attached to the SB-5000 while the camera's white balance is set to auto or flash, filter information is automatically transmitted to...
.... • The heat generated from the flash head can warp the filters. Functions E-11 v Notes on using the SB-5000 with a camera not equipped with a soft, clean cloth. Color compensation filters, color filters and camera's white balance settings When a color compensation filter is attached to the SB-5000 while the camera's white balance is set to auto or flash, filter information is automatically transmitted to...
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... camera user's manual. E • Auto FP high-speed sync • Flash value lock (FV lock) • Slow sync • Red-eye reduction • Rear-curtain sync E-17 Functions ˙ Cooling system The SB-5000's cooling system effectively cools down the flash head. It can extend the time before the estimates given (0F-20). • While the cooling system is operating, the standby function is set to [ON], the batteries...
... camera user's manual. E • Auto FP high-speed sync • Flash value lock (FV lock) • Slow sync • Red-eye reduction • Rear-curtain sync E-17 Functions ˙ Cooling system The SB-5000's cooling system effectively cools down the flash head. It can extend the time before the estimates given (0F-20). • While the cooling system is operating, the standby function is set to [ON], the batteries...
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.... Problems with the SB-5000 Problem The power cannot be turned on Speedlight Care and Reference Information This section explains troubleshooting, Speedlight care, specifications and optional accessories. not light up. Replace the batteries. Cause The batteries are not correctly installed. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-22 F-1 Battery power is weak. B-15 • Press the camera shutter- Battery power is weak. F The flash-ready The standby function...
.... Problems with the SB-5000 Problem The power cannot be turned on Speedlight Care and Reference Information This section explains troubleshooting, Speedlight care, specifications and optional accessories. not light up. Replace the batteries. Cause The batteries are not correctly installed. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-22 F-1 Battery power is weak. B-15 • Press the camera shutter- Battery power is weak. F The flash-ready The standby function...
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... SB-5000, set the camera's E white balance to auto, flash or direct sunlight. • When using SJ-5 color filters • These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their performance. • Scratches on performance unless the filters fade in use while referring to the filter in color. • To remove dust or dirt, wipe the filter lightly...
... SB-5000, set the camera's E white balance to auto, flash or direct sunlight. • When using SJ-5 color filters • These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their performance. • Scratches on performance unless the filters fade in use while referring to the filter in color. • To remove dust or dirt, wipe the filter lightly...
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If this causes problems, set the function to [OFF]. • When it is set to [ON], an operating noise is canceled. E E-30 Functions ˙ Cooling system The SB-5000's cooling system effectively cools down the flash head. It can extend the time before the estimates given (0H-23). • While the cooling system is operating, the standby function is produced after flash firing. Choose [ON] or [OFF] in the setup menu. • When it is set to [ON], the batteries may become unusable before the thermal cut-out function starts operating.
If this causes problems, set the function to [OFF]. • When it is set to [ON], an operating noise is canceled. E E-30 Functions ˙ Cooling system The SB-5000's cooling system effectively cools down the flash head. It can extend the time before the estimates given (0H-23). • While the cooling system is operating, the standby function is produced after flash firing. Choose [ON] or [OFF] in the setup menu. • When it is set to [ON], the batteries may become unusable before the thermal cut-out function starts operating.
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... FP high-speed sync also operates in Advanced Wireless Lighting. • Available flash modes are available when used with cameras so equipped. flashes, non-TTL auto flash with monitor pre-flashes, distance-priority E manual flash and manual flash. • For the guide numbers for auto FP high-speed sync, refer to a camera with monitor pre- Functions to Be Set on the SB-5000 directly. • For details about camera functions and settings, see the camera user's manual. Auto FP high-speed sync High-speed flash synchronization up to a compatible camera's highest shutter...
... FP high-speed sync also operates in Advanced Wireless Lighting. • Available flash modes are available when used with cameras so equipped. flashes, non-TTL auto flash with monitor pre-flashes, distance-priority E manual flash and manual flash. • For the guide numbers for auto FP high-speed sync, refer to a camera with monitor pre- Functions to Be Set on the SB-5000 directly. • For details about camera functions and settings, see the camera user's manual. Auto FP high-speed sync High-speed flash synchronization up to a compatible camera's highest shutter...
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... Activate the flash function in the custom settings. Cause The batteries are not correctly installed. Battery power is canceled in the custom settings. Tips on . H The SB-5000 does not fire. B-16 Replace the batteries. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-24 H-1 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, or any trouble occurs, use the...
... Activate the flash function in the custom settings. Cause The batteries are not correctly installed. Battery power is canceled in the custom settings. Tips on . H The SB-5000 does not fire. B-16 Replace the batteries. release button halfway. • Set the SB-5000's power switch to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair. B-24 H-1 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, or any trouble occurs, use the...
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...-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ • Additional information may be downloaded from the Nikon representative in your camera is updated through a Nikon digital SLR camera compatible with SB-5000 firmware updates. See the URL below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ • If your area. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Updating Firmware The latest Nikon firmware...
...-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ • Additional information may be downloaded from the Nikon representative in your camera is updated through a Nikon digital SLR camera compatible with SB-5000 firmware updates. See the URL below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ • If your area. Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Updating Firmware The latest Nikon firmware...