Instruction Manual
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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 66...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 ...
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 66...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 ...
Instruction Manual
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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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... faster recycling times using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800) with new batteries. CAUTION! • Do not use with the SB-800. • Always carry extra batteries when traveling. • For details on batteries, refer to "Notes on batteries" on page 115. Align the battery chamber lid attachment indexes, then close the battery chamber lid by sliding it into place...
... faster recycling times using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800) with new batteries. CAUTION! • Do not use with the SB-800. • Always carry extra batteries when traveling. • For details on batteries, refer to "Notes on batteries" on page 115. Align the battery chamber lid attachment indexes, then close the battery chamber lid by sliding it into place...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 in the direction of the arrow to open. 2 Push the battery chamber lid back in this pack and WARNING the four inside the SB-800...
... 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 in the direction of the arrow to open. 2 Push the battery chamber lid back in this pack and WARNING the four inside the SB-800...
Instruction Manual
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...on the SB-800 and attach the battery pack by sliding it into place. • Be sure to slide the battery pack until the SD-800's lock switch clicks into place. ■■■ Detaching the SD-800. 1 Push up the SD-800's lock switch, then slide it to install an extra battery, following.... 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...
...on the SB-800 and attach the battery pack by sliding it into place. • Be sure to slide the battery pack until the SD-800's lock switch clicks into place. ■■■ Detaching the SD-800. 1 Push up the SD-800's lock switch, then slide it to install an extra battery, following.... 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...
Instruction Manual
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...8727;3 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) 2.5 ... Ni-MH (2000mA) (x 4) 2.5 sec. 3 sec. 2.5 sec. 150 times/2.5-30 sec. 280 times/3-30 sec. 230 times/2.5-30 sec. Reference information Nikon DC Unit SD-7 Nikon High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A Power Bracket Unit SK-6/SK-6A Specifications External power source...
...8727;3 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) 2.5 ... Ni-MH (2000mA) (x 4) 2.5 sec. 3 sec. 2.5 sec. 150 times/2.5-30 sec. 280 times/3-30 sec. 230 times/2.5-30 sec. Reference information Nikon DC Unit SD-7 Nikon High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A Power Bracket Unit SK-6/SK-6A Specifications External power source...
Instruction Manual
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... the temperature drops. Instead, NiCd batteries take these batteries in the repeating flash mode. Otherwise, they may cause a malfunction. • Battery power tends to your batteries and battery charger for a long time and recovers after a short break following types. • High-power manganese batteries are not recommended. • Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 (p. 64) or an external...
... the temperature drops. Instead, NiCd batteries take these batteries in the repeating flash mode. Otherwise, they may cause a malfunction. • Battery power tends to your batteries and battery charger for a long time and recovers after a short break following types. • High-power manganese batteries are not recommended. • Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 (p. 64) or an external...
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... DC Unit SD-7 High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A Power Bracket Unit SK-6/SK-6A Battery type Six C-type alkaline-manganese Six AA-type alkaline-manganese Four AA-type alkaline-manganese Ready-light Flash duration (approx.) nLights up when the SB-800 is broken off accidentally, LCD ...panel illuminator, Brightness of the LCD panel, AF-assist illuminator, and canceling flash firing....
... DC Unit SD-7 High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A Power Bracket Unit SK-6/SK-6A Battery type Six C-type alkaline-manganese Six AA-type alkaline-manganese Four AA-type alkaline-manganese Ready-light Flash duration (approx.) nLights up when the SB-800 is broken off accidentally, LCD ...panel illuminator, Brightness of the LCD panel, AF-assist illuminator, and canceling flash firing....
Instruction Manual
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Weight Approx. 350g (12.3 oz.) (without batteries) Accessories supplied Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800, Speedlight Stand AS-19, Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-800, Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-10H, External power source terminal cap, Soft Case SS-800 These performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are subject to change without notice. Specifications and design are used at normal temperatures (20 °C/68 °F). Reference information 123
Weight Approx. 350g (12.3 oz.) (without batteries) Accessories supplied Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800, Speedlight Stand AS-19, Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-800, Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-10H, External power source terminal cap, Soft Case SS-800 These performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are subject to change without notice. Specifications and design are used at normal temperatures (20 °C/68 °F). Reference information 123
Instruction Manual
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... 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 26 Programmed auto (P 28 Q Quick Recycling Battery Pack 64 R REMOTE...
... 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 26 Programmed auto (P 28 Q Quick Recycling Battery Pack 64 R REMOTE...