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...-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 · Troubleshooting 116-118 · About the LCD panel ...
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...-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 · Troubleshooting 116-118 · About the LCD panel ...
Instruction Manual
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... Sync terminal (p. 93) Connects the SB-800 to the sync terminal of the remote flash unit(s) in various auto flash modes, indicating that the light may be insufficient. 25 Mounting foot lock lever (p. 22) 11 Blinks after the SB-800 fires at its maximum output in other than TTL multiple flash operation using cords. 22 LCD panel (p. 119) 23 Control...
... Sync terminal (p. 93) Connects the SB-800 to the sync terminal of the remote flash unit(s) in various auto flash modes, indicating that the light may be insufficient. 25 Mounting foot lock lever (p. 22) 11 Blinks after the SB-800 fires at its maximum output in other than TTL multiple flash operation using cords. 22 LCD panel (p. 119) 23 Control...
Instruction Manual
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...Indicates the underexposure value, showing that the light might be insufficient in wide-flash adapter is canceled, and the zoom-head position can only be adjusted if the built-in the TTL auto flash mode (p. 33). Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is activated... illuminator and FLASH buttons) are locked (p. 12). Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is canceled The wide-area AF-assist illuminator does not come on the LCD panel illuminator (p. 119). Flash firing canceled The SB-800 does not fire but the wide-area AF-assist illuminator ...
...Indicates the underexposure value, showing that the light might be insufficient in wide-flash adapter is canceled, and the zoom-head position can only be adjusted if the built-in the TTL auto flash mode (p. 33). Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is activated... illuminator and FLASH buttons) are locked (p. 12). Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is canceled The wide-area AF-assist illuminator does not come on the LCD panel illuminator (p. 119). Flash firing canceled The SB-800 does not fire but the wide-area AF-assist illuminator ...
Instruction Manual
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... Auto (P), reset the exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A). 2 Lock the CPU lens aperture at its minimum. • Not necessary with i-TTL. • Auto Aperture flash is automatically set to display B on the LCD panel. 4 While looking at the flash shooting distance range on the SB-800's LCD panel, set the aperture on the SB-800 is set (default setting...
... Auto (P), reset the exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A). 2 Lock the CPU lens aperture at its minimum. • Not necessary with i-TTL. • Auto Aperture flash is automatically set to display B on the LCD panel. 4 While looking at the flash shooting distance range on the SB-800's LCD panel, set the aperture on the SB-800 is set (default setting...
Instruction Manual
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... the AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.54.5D IF, the maximum aperture at its minimum. Then set the same aperture on the SB-800's LCD panel and confirm the flash shooting distance range. • Set the camera's exposure mode to f/4.5 at 105mm. ■■■ Setting the aperture on the camera's LCD panel or in the viewfinder Lock...
... the AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.54.5D IF, the maximum aperture at its minimum. Then set the same aperture on the SB-800's LCD panel and confirm the flash shooting distance range. • Set the camera's exposure mode to f/4.5 at 105mm. ■■■ Setting the aperture on the camera's LCD panel or in the viewfinder Lock...
Instruction Manual
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...Speedlight to other than p. 23 the horizontal/front or down -7˚ position. Troubleshooting If a warning indication appears on the SB-800's LCD panel or inside the camera's viewfinder, use or p. 101 the Nikon Diffusion Dome is in the p. 67 Custom settings mode. 116 The zoom-head position cannot be heard caused by the flash...a non-CPU lens is weak. p. 12 The SB-800 does not fire. p. 19 The batteries are locked. The built-in wide-flash adapter is attached. No D, or o indicator appears in TTL auto flash mode. nThe standby function is turned off automatically. A ...
...Speedlight to other than p. 23 the horizontal/front or down -7˚ position. Troubleshooting If a warning indication appears on the SB-800's LCD panel or inside the camera's viewfinder, use or p. 101 the Nikon Diffusion Dome is in the p. 67 Custom settings mode. 116 The zoom-head position cannot be heard caused by the flash...a non-CPU lens is weak. p. 12 The SB-800 does not fire. p. 19 The batteries are locked. The built-in wide-flash adapter is attached. No D, or o indicator appears in TTL auto flash mode. nThe standby function is turned off automatically. A ...
Instruction Manual
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.../2 output 1/2700 sec. at M1/128 output Mounting foot lock lever Provides secure attachment of the LCD panel, AF-assist illuminator, and canceling flash firing. Specifications External power sources (optional) External power source...SB-800 is broken off accidentally, LCD panel illuminator, Brightness of SB-800 to camera's accessory shoe using locking plate and mount pin to prevent accidental detachment. at M1/8 output 1/10900 sec. at M1/64 output 1/41600 sec. Flash output level compensation -3.0 to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in the TTL auto flash, Auto Aperture flash modes...
.../2 output 1/2700 sec. at M1/128 output Mounting foot lock lever Provides secure attachment of the LCD panel, AF-assist illuminator, and canceling flash firing. Specifications External power sources (optional) External power source...SB-800 is broken off accidentally, LCD panel illuminator, Brightness of SB-800 to camera's accessory shoe using locking plate and mount pin to prevent accidental detachment. at M1/8 output 1/10900 sec. at M1/64 output 1/41600 sec. Flash output level compensation -3.0 to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in the TTL auto flash, Auto Aperture flash modes...
Instruction Manual
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Index • Refer to the Speedlight parts and their functions (p. 10) and Icons on the LCD panel (p. 13) for each part name and display indications. Symbol e/f button 12 i-TTL mode 36 A AF-ILL 62 AF-ILL ONLY 62 Accessories 111 Advanced Wireless Lighting 76 Aperture-priority auto exposure (A) .........29 Auto Aperture flash 38 Auto FP High-Speed...
Index • Refer to the Speedlight parts and their functions (p. 10) and Icons on the LCD panel (p. 13) for each part name and display indications. Symbol e/f button 12 i-TTL mode 36 A AF-ILL 62 AF-ILL ONLY 62 Accessories 111 Advanced Wireless Lighting 76 Aperture-priority auto exposure (A) .........29 Auto Aperture flash 38 Auto FP High-Speed...
Instruction Manual
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... 119 LCD panel 119 M MASTER 15, 72 MODE button 30 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...
... 119 LCD panel 119 M MASTER 15, 72 MODE button 30 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...