Instruction Manual
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...; Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode 60 · Flash Value Lock (FV Lock 61 · Autofocus flash operation in dim light 62-63 · Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 .........64-65 · Checking the illumination before actually taking the picture (Modeling illuminator 66 · Custom functions 67 · Custom settings 68-70 • Advanced operations 71 · Overview of multiple flash operation 72-73 · Wireless multiple flash shooting...
...; Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode 60 · Flash Value Lock (FV Lock 61 · Autofocus flash operation in dim light 62-63 · Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 .........64-65 · Checking the illumination before actually taking the picture (Modeling illuminator 66 · Custom functions 67 · Custom settings 68-70 • Advanced operations 71 · Overview of multiple flash operation 72-73 · Wireless multiple flash shooting...
Instruction Manual
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... Nikon Creative Lighting System provides a variety of your area. Also, read this instruction manual thoroughly before use the built-in wide-flash adapter in conjunction with Nikon Diffusion Dome to create extremely soft, diffused lighting with the exception of some camera/lens combinations) (p. 26). To get the most out of advanced wireless multiple flash operations when the SB-800 is used with the SB-800, you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-800...
... Nikon Creative Lighting System provides a variety of your area. Also, read this instruction manual thoroughly before use the built-in wide-flash adapter in conjunction with Nikon Diffusion Dome to create extremely soft, diffused lighting with the exception of some camera/lens combinations) (p. 26). To get the most out of advanced wireless multiple flash operations when the SB-800 is used with the SB-800, you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-800...
Instruction Manual
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... this function (p. 62). Preparation Nikon Creative Lighting System The SB-800 features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Using FV Lock with digital SLRs. This system offers additional flash shooting possibilities with the SB-800. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at all times. The SB-800 offers these major features: • i-TTL mode This is less affected by taking photographs with digital cameras by the ambient light (p. 37). • Advanced Wireless Lighting With...
... this function (p. 62). Preparation Nikon Creative Lighting System The SB-800 features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Using FV Lock with digital SLRs. This system offers additional flash shooting possibilities with the SB-800. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at all times. The SB-800 offers these major features: • i-TTL mode This is less affected by taking photographs with digital cameras by the ambient light (p. 37). • Advanced Wireless Lighting With...
Instruction Manual
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... that the light might be adjusted manually (p. 26). Manual zoom-head position setting You can be adjusted if the built-in the TTL auto flash mode (p. 33). The wide-area AF-assist illuminator is activated The wide-area AF-assist illuminator comes on (p. 62). Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is canceled, and the zoom-head position can only be insufficient in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally...
... that the light might be adjusted manually (p. 26). Manual zoom-head position setting You can be adjusted if the built-in the TTL auto flash mode (p. 33). The wide-area AF-assist illuminator is activated The wide-area AF-assist illuminator comes on (p. 62). Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is canceled, and the zoom-head position can only be insufficient in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally...
Instruction Manual
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... 10 seconds Recharge If extremely exhausted batteries are used . In this case, replace the SB-800's batteries even if an external battery source is used , a strange sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-800 is for operation using fresh batteries. • This data was measured without using four (or five) fresh batteries of batteries Min. x5 5.0 sec. 130 / 6-30 sec...
... 10 seconds Recharge If extremely exhausted batteries are used . In this case, replace the SB-800's batteries even if an external battery source is used , a strange sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-800 is for operation using fresh batteries. • This data was measured without using four (or five) fresh batteries of batteries Min. x5 5.0 sec. 130 / 6-30 sec...
Instruction Manual
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..., the standby function activates and automatically turns the SB-800 off to conserve battery power (it goes into the standby mode Adjust this duration using a camera body that is compatible with TTL auto flash) (p. 8). • In the Wireless flash mode, the standby function activates in your camera bag, press the b button to conserve battery power If the SB-800 and the camera are not used as the master flash unit. Basic operation t Standby function to turn the flash unit off and make sure the...
..., the standby function activates and automatically turns the SB-800 off to conserve battery power (it goes into the standby mode Adjust this duration using a camera body that is compatible with TTL auto flash) (p. 8). • In the Wireless flash mode, the standby function activates in your camera bag, press the b button to conserve battery power If the SB-800 and the camera are not used as the master flash unit. Basic operation t Standby function to turn the flash unit off and make sure the...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter cameras and when using the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode (p. 60). • To determine the aperture, refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-800 is turned on (except in the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode) (p. 60). For details, see your camera's instruction manual. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure (A) mode By selecting the aperture, you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to "Guide number" (p. 43) and "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode...
... shutter cameras and when using the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode (p. 60). • To determine the aperture, refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-800 is turned on (except in the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode) (p. 60). For details, see your camera's instruction manual. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure (A) mode By selecting the aperture, you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to "Guide number" (p. 43) and "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode...
Instruction Manual
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... digital cameras. Monitor Preflashes are not fired when the SB-800's flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal/front or down to -7° position, or the camera's flash sync mode is set to Auto Aperture flash. However, for normal flash photography. ■■■ Available flash modes (Indicators, usable cameras) TTL auto flash mode • i-TTL mode: Do/D: • D-TTL mode: Do/D: • TTL (film based) mode: Do/D: Cameras compatible with CLS, COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS Cameras...
... digital cameras. Monitor Preflashes are not fired when the SB-800's flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal/front or down to -7° position, or the camera's flash sync mode is set to Auto Aperture flash. However, for normal flash photography. ■■■ Available flash modes (Indicators, usable cameras) TTL auto flash mode • i-TTL mode: Do/D: • D-TTL mode: Do/D: • TTL (film based) mode: Do/D: Cameras compatible with CLS, COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS Cameras...
Instruction Manual
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... f/1.8 lens). Autofocus flash operation in dim light When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation, the SB-800's WideArea AF-Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography. • In dim light, the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator turns on automatically when the camera's shutter release button is lightly pressed, if an AF lens is mounted and the camera's focus mode is set to S (Single Servo AF with focus priority), AF, or A. •...
... f/1.8 lens). Autofocus flash operation in dim light When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation, the SB-800's WideArea AF-Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography. • In dim light, the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator turns on automatically when the camera's shutter release button is lightly pressed, if an AF lens is mounted and the camera's focus mode is set to S (Single Servo AF with focus priority), AF, or A. •...
Instruction Manual
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... the Custom settings mode (p. 67). • By default, "FIRE" is set to your camera's instruction manual. t For cameras having a built-in Speedlight • Even when the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is set to "ON". For details, refer to your camera's instruction manual for more information. Other functions v Notes on using the SB-800 off-camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC-29, autofocus flash photography in dim light is locked or the SB-800's ready-light does...
... the Custom settings mode (p. 67). • By default, "FIRE" is set to your camera's instruction manual. t For cameras having a built-in Speedlight • Even when the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is set to "ON". For details, refer to your camera's instruction manual for more information. Other functions v Notes on using the SB-800 off-camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC-29, autofocus flash photography in dim light is locked or the SB-800's ready-light does...
Instruction Manual
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... (p. 24) Wireless flash mode (p. 72) Sound monitor in the wireless flash mode (p. 89) Non-TTL auto flash mode (p. 38) Standby function (p. 21) Selecting the distance unit of measure (m, ft) Power zoom function (p. 26) Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally (p. 117) LCD panel illuminator (p. 119) LCD panel brightness (p. 119) Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 62) Canceling flash firing (p. 62) 67 For details on the settings and the camera/lens...
... (p. 24) Wireless flash mode (p. 72) Sound monitor in the wireless flash mode (p. 89) Non-TTL auto flash mode (p. 38) Standby function (p. 21) Selecting the distance unit of measure (m, ft) Power zoom function (p. 26) Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally (p. 117) LCD panel illuminator (p. 119) LCD panel brightness (p. 119) Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 62) Canceling flash firing (p. 62) 67 For details on the settings and the camera/lens...
Instruction Manual
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... multiple flash operation. one of the methods described below, since Monitor Preflashes cause incorrect exposure. SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28, SB-28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 • Set the flash mode to instruction manuals provided with the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 and Speedlights (such as a master flash unit. For details, refer to Standard TTL flash. • Tilt the flash head up. • Use a non-CPU lens. Built-in wide-flash adapter or Nikon Diffusion...
... multiple flash operation. one of the methods described below, since Monitor Preflashes cause incorrect exposure. SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28, SB-28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 • Set the flash mode to instruction manuals provided with the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 and Speedlights (such as a master flash unit. For details, refer to Standard TTL flash. • Tilt the flash head up. • Use a non-CPU lens. Built-in wide-flash adapter or Nikon Diffusion...
Instruction Manual
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... FLASH 3 Set the wireless flash mode of all Speedlights as in normal TTL auto flash photography, then shoot. • See page 17 for more information on the TTL auto flash mode. • See pages 38 and 40 concerning use of the master flash unit to the D mode. • With Nikon digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, set the flash mode to activate the A mode. 5 Set the flash mode of Auto Aperture or Non-TTL auto flash with digital SLRs not compatible with CLS. • Flash operation...
... FLASH 3 Set the wireless flash mode of all Speedlights as in normal TTL auto flash photography, then shoot. • See page 17 for more information on the TTL auto flash mode. • See pages 38 and 40 concerning use of the master flash unit to the D mode. • With Nikon digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, set the flash mode to activate the A mode. 5 Set the flash mode of Auto Aperture or Non-TTL auto flash with digital SLRs not compatible with CLS. • Flash operation...
Instruction Manual
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Advanced operations ■■■ Manual multiple flash 1 Set the camera's exposure mode to AperturePriority Auto (A) or Manual (M). 2 Turn off the power and attach the master flash unit to the remote flash unit using the optional Sync Cord SC-11 or SC-15. READY FLASH 3 Connect the sync terminal on the SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28, and so forth, if necessary (p. 43). • Repeating flash is not possible. 5 Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance...
Advanced operations ■■■ Manual multiple flash 1 Set the camera's exposure mode to AperturePriority Auto (A) or Manual (M). 2 Turn off the power and attach the master flash unit to the remote flash unit using the optional Sync Cord SC-11 or SC-15. READY FLASH 3 Connect the sync terminal on the SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28, and so forth, if necessary (p. 43). • Repeating flash is not possible. 5 Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance...
Instruction Manual
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... or 9.8 in , movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of the SC-28, SC-17 or AS-10 for TTL multiple flash operation. The SC-29 features an AF-assist illuminator function (The SC-29 is not equipped with the master unit, but controls the flash duration of the remote unit to perform multiple flash operation in sync with a TTL multiple flash terminal.) TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-26...
... or 9.8 in , movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of the SC-28, SC-17 or AS-10 for TTL multiple flash operation. The SC-29 features an AF-assist illuminator function (The SC-29 is not equipped with the master unit, but controls the flash duration of the remote unit to perform multiple flash operation in sync with a TTL multiple flash terminal.) TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-26...
Instruction Manual
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... wide-flash adapter is in TTL auto flash mode. p. 96 The SB-800 does not work when control buttons (a button, e/f button, or c/d button) and g button are not correctly installed. The ready-light does not light up. p. 19 The batteries are locked. The camera's exposure mode or p. 108 metering system is not correctly set or a non-CPU lens is activated and operating. nThe standby function is mounted. nBattery power is...
... wide-flash adapter is in TTL auto flash mode. p. 96 The SB-800 does not work when control buttons (a button, e/f button, or c/d button) and g button are not correctly installed. The ready-light does not light up. p. 19 The batteries are locked. The camera's exposure mode or p. 108 metering system is not correctly set or a non-CPU lens is activated and operating. nThe standby function is mounted. nBattery power is...
Instruction Manual
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New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras. The SB-800's flash mode is set is faster than the flash sync speed. If this may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. The shutter speed set to TTL auto flash. or B (bulb). page p. 22 - p. 110 Note The SB-800 incorporates a microcomputer to catch on fire. 118 Warning • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire, or...
New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras. The SB-800's flash mode is set is faster than the flash sync speed. If this may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. The shutter speed set to TTL auto flash. or B (bulb). page p. 22 - p. 110 Note The SB-800 incorporates a microcomputer to catch on fire. 118 Warning • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire, or...
Instruction Manual
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...D1H digital cameras No limitation No limitation Other available functions Test firing, Monitor Preflashes, AF-assist illuminator, and Modeling illuminator Nikon Creative Lighting System A variety of flash operations are available with compatible cameras: i-TTL mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lock flash, Flash color information communication, Auto FP High-Speed sync, and Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator Multiple flash operation Available multiple flash Advanced Wireless Lighting SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Multiple flash shooting using cords Usable camera Cameras compatible with...
...D1H digital cameras No limitation No limitation Other available functions Test firing, Monitor Preflashes, AF-assist illuminator, and Modeling illuminator Nikon Creative Lighting System A variety of flash operations are available with compatible cameras: i-TTL mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lock flash, Flash color information communication, Auto FP High-Speed sync, and Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator Multiple flash operation Available multiple flash Advanced Wireless Lighting SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Multiple flash shooting using cords Usable camera Cameras compatible with...
Instruction Manual
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...Power source/ min. number of AF-assist illuminator, zoom operation, and LCD panel illuminator. 121 x5 5.0 sec. 140/5-30 sec. recycling time/no. recycling Min. NiCd (1000 mAh) x4 (rechargeable) x5 4.0 sec. 3.5 sec. 90/4-30 sec. 90/3.5-30 sec. Angle of coverage Variable in 7 steps, plus three steps with wide-flash adapter and Nikon Diffusion Dome Zoom-head... capability ON/OFF button Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to turn the SB-800 on or off. manganese x5 5.0 sec. 130/5-30 sec. Nickel x4 6.0 sec. 140/6-30 sec. flash head rotates horizontally 180°...
...Power source/ min. number of AF-assist illuminator, zoom operation, and LCD panel illuminator. 121 x5 5.0 sec. 140/5-30 sec. recycling time/no. recycling Min. NiCd (1000 mAh) x4 (rechargeable) x5 4.0 sec. 3.5 sec. 90/4-30 sec. 90/3.5-30 sec. Angle of coverage Variable in 7 steps, plus three steps with wide-flash adapter and Nikon Diffusion Dome Zoom-head... capability ON/OFF button Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to turn the SB-800 on or off. manganese x5 5.0 sec. 130/5-30 sec. Nickel x4 6.0 sec. 140/6-30 sec. flash head rotates horizontally 180°...
Instruction Manual
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... Manual exposure (M) mode 29 Manual flash 46 Manual mode 42 Master flash unit 72 Metering system 28 Minimum recycling time 19 Modeling illuminator 66 Monitor Preflashes 36 Mounting foot lock lever 22 Multi Selector 12 Multiple flash operation 72 Multiple flash shooting using cords .........90 N NO AF-ILL 62 Nikon Creative Lighting System 5 Nikon Diffusion Dome 101 Non-CPU lenses 16 Non-TTL auto flash 40 Non-TTL auto flash mode 38 Number of flashes 19, 48 O ON/OFF button 12 P Power zoom function...
... Manual exposure (M) mode 29 Manual flash 46 Manual mode 42 Master flash unit 72 Metering system 28 Minimum recycling time 19 Modeling illuminator 66 Monitor Preflashes 36 Mounting foot lock lever 22 Multi Selector 12 Multiple flash operation 72 Multiple flash shooting using cords .........90 N NO AF-ILL 62 Nikon Creative Lighting System 5 Nikon Diffusion Dome 101 Non-CPU lenses 16 Non-TTL auto flash 40 Non-TTL auto flash mode 38 Number of flashes 19, 48 O ON/OFF button 12 P Power zoom function...
