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Then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 6 The flash unit should immediately remove the batteries from the speedlight and then bring the flash unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 5 If you receiving an electric shock and could lead to disassemble or repair the...
Then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 6 The flash unit should immediately remove the batteries from the speedlight and then bring the flash unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 5 If you receiving an electric shock and could lead to disassemble or repair the...
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... NiCd and Ni-MH battery types, or when recharging them from the heat of the flash's firing. 11 Keep small accessories out of the reach of the accessory being swallowed. If an accessory is touching a person or object. CAUTIONS for Speedlights 1 Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands..., as the batteries could leak corrosive liquids, explode or...
... NiCd and Ni-MH battery types, or when recharging them from the heat of the flash's firing. 11 Keep small accessories out of the reach of the accessory being swallowed. If an accessory is touching a person or object. CAUTIONS for Speedlights 1 Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands..., as the batteries could leak corrosive liquids, explode or...
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... in reverse order it will cause the speedlight to malfunction. 5 Be sure to use only batteries specified in this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. 4 Do not install batteries in reverse it could also cause the batteries to short-circuit, leading to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion. 7 If...
... in reverse order it will cause the speedlight to malfunction. 5 Be sure to use only batteries specified in this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. 4 Do not install batteries in reverse it could also cause the batteries to short-circuit, leading to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion. 7 If...
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...generate heat or explode. For your equipment immediately, as they are properly protected from your safety 11 Never open the casing surrounding batteries or use batteries whose casing has been breached as this could cause them being swallowed. Dispose of them to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.... 14 Do not use any way, including a change in color or shape. If water or moisture gets inside the batteries, this could cause batteries to help avoid the possibility of used batteries in accordance with metallic objects, it could cause fire, heat generation or an explosion. If...
...generate heat or explode. For your equipment immediately, as they are properly protected from your safety 11 Never open the casing surrounding batteries or use batteries whose casing has been breached as this could cause them being swallowed. Dispose of them to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.... 14 Do not use any way, including a change in color or shape. If water or moisture gets inside the batteries, this could cause batteries to help avoid the possibility of used batteries in accordance with metallic objects, it could cause fire, heat generation or an explosion. If...
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... and available flash modes 8-9 · Speedlight parts and their functions 10-11 · Control buttons 12 · Icons on the LCD panel 13-15 · Lenses 16 • Basic operation 17 1 Installing the batteries 18-19 2 Test firing (Confirming the exposure 20-21 3 Attach the SB-800 to the camera and adjust the flash head 22...
... and available flash modes 8-9 · Speedlight parts and their functions 10-11 · Control buttons 12 · Icons on the LCD panel 13-15 · Lenses 16 • Basic operation 17 1 Installing the batteries 18-19 2 Test firing (Confirming the exposure 20-21 3 Attach the SB-800 to the camera and adjust the flash head 22...
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Contents · 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 ...up flash operation 102-105 Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode (F5 only 106 • Reference information 107 · TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800 108-110 · Optional accessories 111-113 · Tips on Speedlight care 114 · Notes on batteries 115...
Contents · 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 ...up flash operation 102-105 Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode (F5 only 106 • Reference information 107 · TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800 108-110 · Optional accessories 111-113 · Tips on Speedlight care 114 · Notes on batteries 115...
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Foreword ■■■ Notes • Default: Functions and flash modes preset when shipped from the factory are referred to as "Default" settings in this manual. • CLS: Hereafter, Nikon's new Speedlight system "Nikon Creative Lighting System" is abbreviated "CLS." ■■■ ... for better usage of the SB-800. • u: Provides convenient reference information when using the SB-800 ■■■ Supplied accessories Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Speedlight Stand AS-19 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-10H Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-800: FL-G1, TN-A1 Soft...
Foreword ■■■ Notes • Default: Functions and flash modes preset when shipped from the factory are referred to as "Default" settings in this manual. • CLS: Hereafter, Nikon's new Speedlight system "Nikon Creative Lighting System" is abbreviated "CLS." ■■■ ... for better usage of the SB-800. • u: Provides convenient reference information when using the SB-800 ■■■ Supplied accessories Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Speedlight Stand AS-19 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-10H Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-800: FL-G1, TN-A1 Soft...
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Speedlight parts and their functions 1 7 8 2 9 3 4 5 6 1 Control button quick reference (p. 12) 2 Flash head (p. 100) Can be tilted up to 90° or down to -7°, and rotated horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to the right. 3 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (p. 22) 4 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (p. 74) 5 Battery...(p. 113) 11 Light sensor window for Non-TTL auto flash (p. 38) Senses reflected light from the subject in Auto Aperture B or Non-TTL auto A flash mode. 12 External AF-assist illuminator contacts (for SC-29) Accepts optional TTL ...
Speedlight parts and their functions 1 7 8 2 9 3 4 5 6 1 Control button quick reference (p. 12) 2 Flash head (p. 100) Can be tilted up to 90° or down to -7°, and rotated horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to the right. 3 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (p. 22) 4 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (p. 74) 5 Battery...(p. 113) 11 Light sensor window for Non-TTL auto flash (p. 38) Senses reflected light from the subject in Auto Aperture B or Non-TTL auto A flash mode. 12 External AF-assist illuminator contacts (for SC-29) Accepts optional TTL ...
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... corrosive liquids, or catch on fire. • Do not mix battery brands or types, or use old with the SB-800. • Always carry extra batteries when traveling. • For details on batteries, refer to shorten the recycling time. See page 64 for use batteries not specified in the direction of these types: (1) Alkaline-manganese (1.5V...
... corrosive liquids, or catch on fire. • Do not mix battery brands or types, or use old with the SB-800. • Always carry extra batteries when traveling. • For details on batteries, refer to shorten the recycling time. See page 64 for use batteries not specified in the direction of these types: (1) Alkaline-manganese (1.5V...
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... 150 / 2.9-30 sec. • Minimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries. • This data was measured without using four (or five) fresh batteries of the same type and the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output. t External power sources Using an optional external power source ... sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-800 is used. number of batteries Min. Basic operation ■■■ Minimum number of flashes and recycling times When using the wide-area AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head position adjustment, ...
... 150 / 2.9-30 sec. • Minimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries. • This data was measured without using four (or five) fresh batteries of the same type and the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output. t External power sources Using an optional external power source ... sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-800 is used. number of batteries Min. Basic operation ■■■ Minimum number of flashes and recycling times When using the wide-area AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head position adjustment, ...
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...specified time, 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,...used as a remote flash unit (p. 73). • If the ready-light does not come on in approx. 60 seconds after turning the power on or after the flash has fired, the SB-800 enters the standby mode regardless of the SB-800's setting when the Speedlight is lightly pressed (when...
...specified time, 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,...used as a remote flash unit (p. 73). • If the ready-light does not come on in approx. 60 seconds after turning the power on or after the flash has fired, the SB-800 enters the standby mode regardless of the SB-800's setting when the Speedlight is lightly pressed (when...
Instruction Manual
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...panel. • Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries and allow enough time for each repeating flash session. • Also, it is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera/flash shake, because slower shutter speeds are used. ■■■... the number of times the flash fires per second. • The actual number of repeating flashes per second decreases, because the Speedlight fires during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects. Manual mode Repeating q flash In Repeating flash operation, the SB-800 fires repeatedly during a single ...
...panel. • Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries and allow enough time for each repeating flash session. • Also, it is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera/flash shake, because slower shutter speeds are used. ■■■... the number of times the flash fires per second. • The actual number of repeating flashes per second decreases, because the Speedlight fires during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects. Manual mode Repeating q flash In Repeating flash operation, the SB-800 fires repeatedly during a single ...
Instruction Manual
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...as shown in both the SB-800 and optional Nikon SD-8A or Power Bracket Unit SK-6/SK-6A. • Refer to cool off for at least 10 minutes. Maximum number of frames during continuous flash shooting (at six frames per frame" on continuous flash shooting Detailed operation Do not... exceed the maximum number of continuous firings You should allow the SB-800 to table "Maximum number of repeating flashes per sec.) Optional power source Batteries inside SB-800 Flash output level 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 SB-800 only All types Up to 4 Up to 8 Up to 16 Up to ...
...as shown in both the SB-800 and optional Nikon SD-8A or Power Bracket Unit SK-6/SK-6A. • Refer to cool off for at least 10 minutes. Maximum number of frames during continuous flash shooting (at six frames per frame" on continuous flash shooting Detailed operation Do not... exceed the maximum number of continuous firings You should allow the SB-800 to table "Maximum number of repeating flashes per sec.) Optional power source Batteries inside SB-800 Flash output level 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 SB-800 only All types Up to 4 Up to 8 Up to 16 Up to ...
Instruction Manual
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... the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Use the provided quick recycling battery pack to install five batteries to the SB-800. Battery chamber lid Quick recycling battery pack lock switch Battery chamber lid attachment index • The battery chamber lids for the SB-800 and SD-800 are identical. ■■■ Attaching the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 1 Slide the SB-800's battery chamber lid...
... the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 Use the provided quick recycling battery pack to install five batteries to the SB-800. Battery chamber lid Quick recycling battery pack lock switch Battery chamber lid attachment index • The battery chamber lids for the SB-800 and SD-800 are identical. ■■■ Attaching the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 1 Slide the SB-800's battery chamber lid...
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... . 65 Other functions 3 Install the batteries in accordance with the corresponding index mark on the SD-800's battery chamber lid with the i and j marks, as shown. 4 Open the SD-800's battery chamber lid to detach. 2 Insert one of the hinges of the SB-800's battery chamber lid, as shown. 3 Insert the... other hinge, as shown. 5 Close the battery chamber lid by sliding ...
... . 65 Other functions 3 Install the batteries in accordance with the corresponding index mark on the SD-800's battery chamber lid with the i and j marks, as shown. 4 Open the SD-800's battery chamber lid to detach. 2 Insert one of the hinges of the SB-800's battery chamber lid, as shown. 3 Insert the... other hinge, as shown. 5 Close the battery chamber lid by sliding ...
Instruction Manual
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... cord to the SB-800's external power source terminal. • Do not use an external power source, remove the cover and connect its own batteries, and the external power source does not operate. Reference information Nikon DC Unit SD-7 Nikon High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A ...3.5 sec. 260 times/3.5-30 sec. ∗1 With AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries in the SB-800. ∗2 With the same type of batteries in both the external power source and the SB-800. ∗3 When fired at an interval of flashes/recycling time (approx.) DC Unit SD-7∗1 C-type alkaline-manganese (x 6) ...
... cord to the SB-800's external power source terminal. • Do not use an external power source, remove the cover and connect its own batteries, and the external power source does not operate. Reference information Nikon DC Unit SD-7 Nikon High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A ...3.5 sec. 260 times/3.5-30 sec. ∗1 With AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries in the SB-800. ∗2 With the same type of batteries in both the external power source and the SB-800. ∗3 When fired at an interval of flashes/recycling time (approx.) DC Unit SD-7∗1 C-type alkaline-manganese (x 6) ...
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...Speedlight, as this may cause it against a hard surface, as this may damage its precision mechanisms. Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel. ■■■ Storage • Store the SB-800 in locations subject to high temperatures such as those encountered near saltwater, wipe the flash... be sure to remove the batteries to prevent malfunctions due to battery leakage. • Take the SB-800 out once a month, insert the batteries, and fire the unit several times to reform the capacitor. • When the SB-800 is not a malfunction. When taking the SB-800 to a very hot place ...
...Speedlight, as this may cause it against a hard surface, as this may damage its precision mechanisms. Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel. ■■■ Storage • Store the SB-800 in locations subject to high temperatures such as those encountered near saltwater, wipe the flash... be sure to remove the batteries to prevent malfunctions due to battery leakage. • Take the SB-800 out once a month, insert the batteries, and fire the unit several times to reform the capacitor. • When the SB-800 is not a malfunction. When taking the SB-800 to a very hot place ...
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... a short break following types. • High-power manganese batteries are activated, cutting off the power of the Speedlight and never reverse the polarity of the batteries. • If the battery terminals become hot, the safety circuits are not recommended. • Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 (p. 64) or an external power source (p. 113) increases...
... a short break following types. • High-power manganese batteries are activated, cutting off the power of the Speedlight and never reverse the polarity of the batteries. • If the battery terminals become hot, the safety circuits are not recommended. • Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 (p. 64) or an external power source (p. 113) increases...
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...cause of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a Nikon service center for repair. ■■■ Problems with the SB-800 Problem The power cannot be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-800 is turned off automatically. The ready-light... other than p. 23 the horizontal/front or down -7˚ position. p. 19 The flash head is adjusted to other than 14mm or 17mm. p. 19 The batteries are pressed. nThe standby function is mounted. p. 96 The SB-800 does not work when control buttons (a button, e/f button, or c/d button) and...
...cause of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a Nikon service center for repair. ■■■ Problems with the SB-800 Problem The power cannot be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-800 is turned off automatically. The ready-light... other than p. 23 the horizontal/front or down -7˚ position. p. 19 The flash head is adjusted to other than 14mm or 17mm. p. 19 The batteries are pressed. nThe standby function is mounted. p. 96 The SB-800 does not work when control buttons (a button, e/f button, or c/d button) and...
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... the Speedlight. • The ISO sensitivity set on the camera is higher or lower than the flash sync speed. TTL auto flash mode. Cameras in the to M90, M250, flash mode. The shutter speed set to the camera. Ref. p. 110 Note The SB-800 incorporates a microcomputer to TTL auto flash. for the FA camera. or B (bulb). The SB-800's flash...
... the Speedlight. • The ISO sensitivity set on the camera is higher or lower than the flash sync speed. TTL auto flash mode. Cameras in the to M90, M250, flash mode. The shutter speed set to the camera. Ref. p. 110 Note The SB-800 incorporates a microcomputer to TTL auto flash. for the FA camera. or B (bulb). The SB-800's flash...