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For quick reference by those who use and to help prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or others. For your safety Before using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully and thoroughly ...ensure correct and safe use the product, please keep these symbols: WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in property damage. In this manual, safety instructions are indicated with this symbol could result in personal injury, or death and property damage. i CAUTION Disregarding instructions marked with these safety...
For quick reference by those who use and to help prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or others. For your safety Before using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully and thoroughly ...ensure correct and safe use the product, please keep these symbols: WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in property damage. In this manual, safety instructions are indicated with this symbol could result in personal injury, or death and property damage. i CAUTION Disregarding instructions marked with these safety...
Instruction Manual
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... person being burned, and/or their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of the accessory being swallowed. CAUTIONS for Speedlights 1 Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as manganese, alkaline-manganese and lithium batteries should never be sure to avoid the possibility of the... unit, as this could cause a malfunction that were purchased at the same time. 14 Non-rechargeable batteries such as this instruction manual. If an accessory is touching a person or object. Batteries other common rechargeable batteries such as the batteries could cause an electric shock....
... person being burned, and/or their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of the accessory being swallowed. CAUTIONS for Speedlights 1 Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as manganese, alkaline-manganese and lithium batteries should never be sure to avoid the possibility of the... unit, as this could cause a malfunction that were purchased at the same time. 14 Non-rechargeable batteries such as this instruction manual. If an accessory is touching a person or object. Batteries other common rechargeable batteries such as the batteries could cause an electric shock....
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Your eyes could be seriously damaged if they touch in reverse order it will cause the speedlight to malfunction. 5 Be sure to use only batteries specified in this instruction manual, to avoid the possibility of batteries, place them carefully in a storage case that could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat...
Your eyes could be seriously damaged if they touch in reverse order it will cause the speedlight to malfunction. 5 Be sure to use only batteries specified in this instruction manual, to avoid the possibility of batteries, place them carefully in a storage case that could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat...
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...Speedlight 7 · Camera groups 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... SB-800's flash mode 30-31 8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash 32-33 Using the SB-800 with the COOLPIX 34 • Detailed operation 35 · SB-800's available flash modes 36 · TTL auto flash mode 37 · Non-TTL auto flash mode 38-41 · Manual ...
...Speedlight 7 · Camera groups 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... SB-800's flash mode 30-31 8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash 32-33 Using the SB-800 with the COOLPIX 34 • Detailed operation 35 · SB-800's available flash modes 36 · TTL auto flash mode 37 · Non-TTL auto flash mode 38-41 · Manual ...
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...-TTL auto flash (p. 38), and Manual flash (p. 42). • A power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom-head position to match the lens focal length (with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-800. u Life-long learning As part of advanced wireless multiple flash operations when the SB-800 is used or the Nikon Diffusion Dome...
...-TTL auto flash (p. 38), and Manual flash (p. 42). • A power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom-head position to match the lens focal length (with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-800. u Life-long learning As part of advanced wireless multiple flash operations when the SB-800 is used or the Nikon Diffusion Dome...
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... multiple-flash shooting techniques (p. 76). • Flash Value Lock Flash Value, or "FV," is automatically transmitted to blur the background (p. 60). • Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator In autofocus operation, the SB-800 emits AF-Assist ...manual for the main subject. 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 the Advanced Wireless Lighting, wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL (i-TTL) mode can lock in the Nikon...
... multiple-flash shooting techniques (p. 76). • Flash Value Lock Flash Value, or "FV," is automatically transmitted to blur the background (p. 60). • Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator In autofocus operation, the SB-800 emits AF-Assist ...manual for the main subject. 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 the Advanced Wireless Lighting, wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL (i-TTL) mode can lock in the Nikon...
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... 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." ■■■ Marks used in this manual •...; v: Denotes important points to prevent malfunction or shooting failure. • t: Useful points that should be remembered for better usage of the SB-800...
... 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." ■■■ Marks used in this manual •...; v: Denotes important points to prevent malfunction or shooting failure. • t: Useful points that should be remembered for better usage of the SB-800...
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...-Series/N90, I to use the SB-800 with your camera belongs to. Then as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to VII unless otherwise noted. First, consult the camera group table to see which group your particular camera. *CLS: Nikon Creative Lighting System (p. 5) TTL auto flash mode (p. 37) Group Camera...
...-Series/N90, I to use the SB-800 with your camera belongs to. Then as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to VII unless otherwise noted. First, consult the camera group table to see which group your particular camera. *CLS: Nikon Creative Lighting System (p. 5) TTL auto flash mode (p. 37) Group Camera...
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... "Detailed operation" (p. 35), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800" (p.108) and your camera's instruction manual. ● : Available - : Not available Non-TTL auto flash mode (p. 38) B A Auto Non-TTL Aperture flash auto flash Manual mode ( p. 42) Wireless multiple flash p Distancepriority manual flash G Manual flash q Repeating flash Advanced Wireless Lighting (p. 76) SU-4 type (master flash) (p. 84) *2 *3 *4 - *3 - - - - - - - - - *6 - - - - *4 Distance-priority manual flash p is not possible with D1X and...
... "Detailed operation" (p. 35), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800" (p.108) and your camera's instruction manual. ● : Available - : Not available Non-TTL auto flash mode (p. 38) B A Auto Non-TTL Aperture flash auto flash Manual mode ( p. 42) Wireless multiple flash p Distancepriority manual flash G Manual flash q Repeating flash Advanced Wireless Lighting (p. 76) SU-4 type (master flash) (p. 84) *2 *3 *4 - *3 - - - - - - - - - *6 - - - - *4 Distance-priority manual flash p is not possible with D1X and...
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... on the exposure control information, the flash output level is used. Manual flash The flash always fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera's sync shutter speed (p. 60). *CLS: Nikon Creative Lighting System (p. 5) Auto Aperture flash In addition to give the correct exposure (p. 40). Monitor Preflashes Just before the flash fires, the SB-800 fires a series of imperceptible preflashes...
... on the exposure control information, the flash output level is used. Manual flash The flash always fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera's sync shutter speed (p. 60). *CLS: Nikon Creative Lighting System (p. 5) Auto Aperture flash In addition to give the correct exposure (p. 40). Monitor Preflashes Just before the flash fires, the SB-800 fires a series of imperceptible preflashes...
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...is activated (p. 67). Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is activated (p. 58). Flash firing canceled The SB-800 does not fire but the wide-area AF-assist illuminator still comes on the LCD panel illuminator (p. 119). LCD panel illuminator Pressing any control ...wide-area AF-assist illuminator is automatically adjusted to cameras compatible with CLS* (p. 8). Zoom-head position setting if the built-in the TTL auto flash mode (p. 33). Icons on the LCD panel Compatible with CLS (CLS*) The SB-800 is broken off accidentally (p. 117). Manual zoom-head ...
...is activated (p. 67). Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is activated (p. 58). Flash firing canceled The SB-800 does not fire but the wide-area AF-assist illuminator still comes on the LCD panel illuminator (p. 119). LCD panel illuminator Pressing any control ...wide-area AF-assist illuminator is automatically adjusted to cameras compatible with CLS* (p. 8). Zoom-head position setting if the built-in the TTL auto flash mode (p. 33). Icons on the LCD panel Compatible with CLS (CLS*) The SB-800 is broken off accidentally (p. 117). Manual zoom-head ...
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...D-type Nikkor, Non-G/D-type AF Nikkor (except for AF Nikkor for the F3AF), AI-P Nikkor AI-S Nikkor, AI Nikkor, Series E, etc. Therefore, set the aperture on the camera body. D-type Nikkor lenses D-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the lens instruction manual. CPU lenses CPU lenses ... G-type Nikkor lenses G-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the lens instruction manual. 16 For more details, refer to the camera body, but do not have CPU contacts. Lenses In this manual, Nikkor lenses are divided into two types: CPU Nikkor lenses and non-CPU...
...D-type Nikkor, Non-G/D-type AF Nikkor (except for AF Nikkor for the F3AF), AI-P Nikkor AI-S Nikkor, AI Nikkor, Series E, etc. Therefore, set the aperture on the camera body. D-type Nikkor lenses D-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the lens instruction manual. CPU lenses CPU lenses ... G-type Nikkor lenses G-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the lens instruction manual. 16 For more details, refer to the camera body, but do not have CPU contacts. Lenses In this manual, Nikkor lenses are divided into two types: CPU Nikkor lenses and non-CPU...
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...battery charger. Otherwise the batteries may cause them to shorten the recycling time. See page 64 for use with the SB-800. • Always carry extra batteries when traveling. • For details on batteries, refer to "Notes on batteries...When replacing batteries, replace all four (or five when using 5 batteries Use the provided Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 to install five batteries to explode, leak corrosive liquids, or catch on fire. • Do not recharge non-...arrow. 2 Install the batteries following the i and j marks as this instruction manual, as shown.
...battery charger. Otherwise the batteries may cause them to shorten the recycling time. See page 64 for use with the SB-800. • Always carry extra batteries when traveling. • For details on batteries, refer to "Notes on batteries...When replacing batteries, replace all four (or five when using 5 batteries Use the provided Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 to install five batteries to explode, leak corrosive liquids, or catch on fire. • Do not recharge non-...arrow. 2 Install the batteries following the i and j marks as this instruction manual, as shown.
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When test firing the Speedlight, never position your eyes close to the flash head. • The SB-800 fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx. 1/16 output in the TTL auto flash mode. • In Auto Aperture/Non-TTL auto flash operations, the SB-800 fires at a flash output controlled by the ISO sensitivity, aperture, and zoom...
When test firing the Speedlight, never position your eyes close to the flash head. • The SB-800 fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx. 1/16 output in the TTL auto flash mode. • In Auto Aperture/Non-TTL auto flash operations, the SB-800 fires at a flash output controlled by the ISO sensitivity, aperture, and zoom...
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... compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to as ISO sensitivity. For details, see your camera instruction manual. • The flash shooting distance range on the SB-800's LCD panel varies, depending on the Speedlight and controlling the flash output level. For cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, and cameras in Groups...
... compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to as ISO sensitivity. For details, see your camera instruction manual. • The flash shooting distance range on the SB-800's LCD panel varies, depending on the Speedlight and controlling the flash output level. For cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, and cameras in Groups...
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"AUTO" appears on the LCD panel, the zoomhead position will be manually adjusted. • The guide number indicating flash output level varies according to the zoom-head position (p. 43). ■■■ The power zoom function When the SB-800 is used with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL The zoom-head position is automatically adjusted...
"AUTO" appears on the LCD panel, the zoomhead position will be manually adjusted. • The guide number indicating flash output level varies according to the zoom-head position (p. 43). ■■■ The power zoom function When the SB-800 is used with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL The zoom-head position is automatically adjusted...
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...use or to the closest wideangle setting. The same is true when using the wide-flash adapter. Basic operation ■■■ Setting the zoom-head position manually When the SB-800 is used with cameras in Groups III to VII in combination with the power zoom ...function, the zoom-head position changes as follows: 24mm ±∞ 28mm ±∞ 35mm ±∞ 50mm ±∞ 70mm ±∞ 85mm ±∞ 105mm t Using the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon...
...use or to the closest wideangle setting. The same is true when using the wide-flash adapter. Basic operation ■■■ Setting the zoom-head position manually When the SB-800 is used with cameras in Groups III to VII in combination with the power zoom ...function, the zoom-head position changes as follows: 24mm ±∞ 28mm ±∞ 35mm ±∞ 50mm ±∞ 70mm ±∞ 85mm ±∞ 105mm t Using the built-in wide-flash adapter/Nikon...
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For details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 35), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800" (p. 108) and your camera's instruction manual. • In the Programmed Auto (P) mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to Programmed Auto (P). • If Programmed Auto (P) cannot be set , select another exposure ...
For details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 35), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800" (p. 108) and your camera's instruction manual. • In the Programmed Auto (P) mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to Programmed Auto (P). • If Programmed Auto (P) cannot be set , select another exposure ...
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... shifts to the "Guide number" (p. 43) and "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 31). 29 For details, see your camera's instruction manual. • To determine the aperture, refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-800 is true of field, and the flash shooting distance range. • If you can control...
... shifts to the "Guide number" (p. 43) and "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 31). 29 For details, see your camera's instruction manual. • To determine the aperture, refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-800 is true of field, and the flash shooting distance range. • If you can control...
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... the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode and metering system. 7 Setting the SB-800's flash mode 1 Press the a button to "Detailed operation" (p. 35), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800" (p. 108) and your camera's instruction manual. 30 Refer to "Icons on the LCD panel" (p. 13). ∞ Do ∞ D ∞B ∞A ∞...
... the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode and metering system. 7 Setting the SB-800's flash mode 1 Press the a button to "Detailed operation" (p. 35), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-800" (p. 108) and your camera's instruction manual. 30 Refer to "Icons on the LCD panel" (p. 13). ∞ Do ∞ D ∞B ∞A ∞...