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... CLS-compatible SLR cameras E-2 How to use the SB-900 with Nikon COOLPIX cameras For usage with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras E-3 About optional accessories that are available Optional accessories F-11 Others I want to know about About cameras compatible with the SB-900 Key words Compatible cameras F page B-2 How to use the SB-900 with cameras not compatible Using the SB-900 with color filters D D-33 D-33 How to perform autofocus flash photography in dim lighting AF-assist Illuminator...
... CLS-compatible SLR cameras E-2 How to use the SB-900 with Nikon COOLPIX cameras For usage with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras E-3 About optional accessories that are available Optional accessories F-11 Others I want to know about About cameras compatible with the SB-900 Key words Compatible cameras F page B-2 How to use the SB-900 with cameras not compatible Using the SB-900 with color filters D D-33 D-33 How to perform autofocus flash photography in dim lighting AF-assist Illuminator...
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...; Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode • Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) • Slow-sync flash B • Red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash • Rear-curtain sync Flash shooting support functions D-57 • Power zoom function C • AF-Assist Illuminator • Setting the ISO sensitivity • Test firing function • Modeling illuminator function D • FX-/DX selection E For use with cameras other than CLS compatible SLR cameras E Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras E-2 For usage with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras...
...; Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode • Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) • Slow-sync flash B • Red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash • Rear-curtain sync Flash shooting support functions D-57 • Power zoom function C • AF-Assist Illuminator • Setting the ISO sensitivity • Test firing function • Modeling illuminator function D • FX-/DX selection E For use with cameras other than CLS compatible SLR cameras E Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras E-2 For usage with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras...
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...; Advanced Wireless Lighting With Advanced Wireless Lighting, wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL (i-TTL) mode can be accomplished with CLS-compatible digital SLRs. Monitor pre-flashes are fired at a compatible camera's highest shutter speed is the amount of flash exposure for the main subject. The subject is correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is less affected by taking photographs with the SB-900. ■ Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization...
...; Advanced Wireless Lighting With Advanced Wireless Lighting, wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL (i-TTL) mode can be accomplished with CLS-compatible digital SLRs. Monitor pre-flashes are fired at a compatible camera's highest shutter speed is the amount of flash exposure for the main subject. The subject is correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is less affected by taking photographs with the SB-900. ■ Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization...
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... illumination setting (kC-24) This function sets the LCD panel illumination to on the subject. SB-900 status and settings functions Custom setting (kC-20) Various settings can be updated through the camera. Self firmware update (kF-10) Speedlight firmware can be made while checking the status on the LCD panel. About the SB-900 Main functions Test firing (kD-60) You can verify whether the subject will switch to conserve battery power...
... illumination setting (kC-24) This function sets the LCD panel illumination to on the subject. SB-900 status and settings functions Custom setting (kC-20) Various settings can be updated through the camera. Self firmware update (kF-10) Speedlight firmware can be made while checking the status on the LCD panel. About the SB-900 Main functions Test firing (kD-60) You can verify whether the subject will switch to conserve battery power...
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... manual mode (kC-22) SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting (kC-22) Illumination pattern (kC-22) Test firing button (kC-22) Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kC-23) FX/DX selection (kC-23) Power zoom off (kC-23) AF-assist illuminator/flash firing off (kC-23) Standby function (kC-23) ISO sensitivity (kC-24) Ready-light setting of remote flash units...
... manual mode (kC-22) SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting (kC-22) Illumination pattern (kC-22) Test firing button (kC-22) Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kC-23) FX/DX selection (kC-23) Power zoom off (kC-23) AF-assist illuminator/flash firing off (kC-23) Standby function (kC-23) ISO sensitivity (kC-24) Ready-light setting of remote flash units...
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Custom functions and settings Available Custom functions and settings • (Bold: default) Non-TTL auto flash mode (kD-5, D-8) Setting Non-TTL auto flash mode Auto aperture flash (with modeling illumination) Auto aperture flash (without modeling illumination) Non-TTL auto flash (with modeling illumination) Non-TTL auto flash (without modeling illumination) C Repeating flash setting of master flash unit (kD-49) The master flash unit's repeating flash setting for multiple flash shooting [ON...
Custom functions and settings Available Custom functions and settings • (Bold: default) Non-TTL auto flash mode (kD-5, D-8) Setting Non-TTL auto flash mode Auto aperture flash (with modeling illumination) Auto aperture flash (without modeling illumination) Non-TTL auto flash (with modeling illumination) Non-TTL auto flash (without modeling illumination) C Repeating flash setting of master flash unit (kD-49) The master flash unit's repeating flash setting for multiple flash shooting [ON...
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...: Power zoom off (only for manual setting) OFF: Power zoom on (manual setting is not available) AF-assist illuminator/flash firing off (kD-58) Set AF-assist illumination on/off and flash on/off ON: Activate AF-assist illumination OFF: Cancel AF-assist illumination AF ONLY: Restrict flash firing (only AF-assist illumination fires) Standby function (kC-28) Adjusting the time before the standby function is activated AUTO: the SB-900 turns off when the camera's exposure meter turns...
...: Power zoom off (only for manual setting) OFF: Power zoom on (manual setting is not available) AF-assist illuminator/flash firing off (kD-58) Set AF-assist illumination on/off and flash on/off ON: Activate AF-assist illumination OFF: Cancel AF-assist illumination AF ONLY: Restrict flash firing (only AF-assist illumination fires) Standby function (kC-28) Adjusting the time before the standby function is activated AUTO: the SB-900 turns off when the camera's exposure meter turns...
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... i-TTL mode Flash modes and functions D-2 : Monitor pre-flashes : i-TTL : Automatic Balanced Fill Flash : Auto FP High-Speed Sync is set in i-TTL mode, see "Basic operation" (kC-4). • i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash mode and Standard i-TTL mode are available. Press the [OK] button to confirm. D Setting the i-TTL mode Press the [MODE] button. appears on the LCD. Display for standard shooting situations. • To take pictures using SB-900 set on the camera i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Adjust the flash...
... i-TTL mode Flash modes and functions D-2 : Monitor pre-flashes : i-TTL : Automatic Balanced Fill Flash : Auto FP High-Speed Sync is set in i-TTL mode, see "Basic operation" (kC-4). • i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash mode and Standard i-TTL mode are available. Press the [OK] button to confirm. D Setting the i-TTL mode Press the [MODE] button. appears on the LCD. Display for standard shooting situations. • To take pictures using SB-900 set on the camera i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Adjust the flash...
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... is set to FX format, the zoom position is automatically set at 12 mm, 14 mm or 17 mm, and 8 mm, 10 mm or 11 mm while setting the camera's image area to DX format. • To set the zoom position manually, go . D-31 Position the built-in wideflash adapter. Flash modes and functions Taking close-ups with bounce-down . Set the SB-900's flash mode.
... is set to FX format, the zoom position is automatically set at 12 mm, 14 mm or 17 mm, and 8 mm, 10 mm or 11 mm while setting the camera's image area to DX format. • To set the zoom position manually, go . D-31 Position the built-in wideflash adapter. Flash modes and functions Taking close-ups with bounce-down . Set the SB-900's flash mode.
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... are supplied with the SB-900 for taking pictures with repeating flash, as the heat can damage them with the backup filters provided. • Do not use these filters when taking flash pictures under fluorescent lighting and for use with color balanced using color filters ...Set SJ-3 is available. (kF-11) • Four types of color filters for each type of example photos" P. 10. FL-G1 provides a greater compensation effect than FL-G2, and TN-A1, greater than TN-A2. Flash modes and functions D-33 v Notes on performance unless the filters fade in color or deteriorate, replace...
... are supplied with the SB-900 for taking pictures with repeating flash, as the heat can damage them with the backup filters provided. • Do not use these filters when taking flash pictures under fluorescent lighting and for use with color balanced using color filters ...Set SJ-3 is available. (kF-11) • Four types of color filters for each type of example photos" P. 10. FL-G1 provides a greater compensation effect than FL-G2, and TN-A1, greater than TN-A2. Flash modes and functions D-33 v Notes on performance unless the filters fade in color or deteriorate, replace...
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When the SB-900 cannot receive lens information such as focal length and aperture, the flash mode automatically switches to set the same channel number for both the master flash unit and remote flash units. Channel*2 Master and remote flash units • Select one of the four available channels. • Be sure to Non-TTL auto flash. *2 If another photographer uses the same type of wireless remote flash setup close...
When the SB-900 cannot receive lens information such as focal length and aperture, the flash mode automatically switches to set the same channel number for both the master flash unit and remote flash units. Channel*2 Master and remote flash units • Select one of the four available channels. • Be sure to Non-TTL auto flash. *2 If another photographer uses the same type of wireless remote flash setup close...
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Set these functions on the camera The following functions are normally used with cameras so equipped. D-55 Flash modes and functions Available functions to be set on the SB-900 directly. • For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings, refer to your camera user's manual. ■ Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode High-Speed flash synchronization at a compatible camera's highest shutter speed is possible. • The Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode is recommended to obtain the correct exposure for Flash Value, meaning flash illuminated subject exposure. ■ ...
Set these functions on the camera The following functions are normally used with cameras so equipped. D-55 Flash modes and functions Available functions to be set on the SB-900 directly. • For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings, refer to your camera user's manual. ■ Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode High-Speed flash synchronization at a compatible camera's highest shutter speed is possible. • The Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode is recommended to obtain the correct exposure for Flash Value, meaning flash illuminated subject exposure. ■ ...
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Flash modes and functions ■ AF-assist illuminator/flash firing off -camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC-29, autofocus flash photography in dim light is possible, because the SC-29 features an AF-Assist illuminator function. (kF-11) t For cameras having a built-in Speedlight • Even when the camera's AF-assist illuminator is set the SB-900's AF-Assist Illuminator and flash firing to activate or cancel in the camera's viewfinder even though the AF-Assist illuminator turns on D v If autofocus...
Flash modes and functions ■ AF-assist illuminator/flash firing off -camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC-29, autofocus flash photography in dim light is possible, because the SC-29 features an AF-Assist illuminator function. (kF-11) t For cameras having a built-in Speedlight • Even when the camera's AF-assist illuminator is set the SB-900's AF-Assist Illuminator and flash firing to activate or cancel in the camera's viewfinder even though the AF-Assist illuminator turns on D v If autofocus...
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... SB-900 fires at the flash output value set. • In wireless multiple flash photography, the SB-900 does not perform test firing if it is set as a master flash unit. ■ Setting the test firing Set to activate the test firing in the custom setting. (kC-22) • When the test firing is activated, the test firing icon appears on the camera is ISO 3 to the Speedlight. ■ Setting the ISO sensitivity manually...
... SB-900 fires at the flash output value set. • In wireless multiple flash photography, the SB-900 does not perform test firing if it is set as a master flash unit. ■ Setting the test firing Set to activate the test firing in the custom setting. (kC-22) • When the test firing is activated, the test firing icon appears on the camera is ISO 3 to the Speedlight. ■ Setting the ISO sensitivity manually...
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...-curtain sync flash Possible Depends on cameras in use AF-Assist illuminator Possible (supporting dynamic-area AF system) Not possible Firmware update Possible (with compatible cameras only) Not possible For use . • See your camera user's manual as well. Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras is possible with the exception of some functions. • The SB-900's available functions vary depending on the camera in use with...
...-curtain sync flash Possible Depends on cameras in use AF-Assist illuminator Possible (supporting dynamic-area AF system) Not possible Firmware update Possible (with compatible cameras only) Not possible For use . • See your camera user's manual as well. Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras is possible with the exception of some functions. • The SB-900's available functions vary depending on the camera in use with...
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Not possible AF-Assist illuminator Not possible E Firmware update Not possible *1 Note that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in use. • See your camera user's manual together. t Adjusting the zoom position when used with i-TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras: i-TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras Available flash mode • i-TTL mode • Non-TTL auto flash • Distance-priority manual flash • Manual flash Available wireless multiple flash shooting*1 SU-4 type FV Lock flash Not possible Auto FP High-Speed sync. In this case,...
Not possible AF-Assist illuminator Not possible E Firmware update Not possible *1 Note that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in use. • See your camera user's manual together. t Adjusting the zoom position when used with i-TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras: i-TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras Available flash mode • i-TTL mode • Non-TTL auto flash • Distance-priority manual flash • Manual flash Available wireless multiple flash shooting*1 SU-4 type FV Lock flash Not possible Auto FP High-Speed sync. In this case,...
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... SB-900 is weak. Activate the auto power zoom function. kC-9 "Canceling flash firing" is weak. Battery power is activated in the custom setting. Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, use or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached. • Remove the wideflash adapter or the Diffusion Dome. • Set the following chart to determine the cause of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a retailer or Nikon...
... SB-900 is weak. Activate the auto power zoom function. kC-9 "Canceling flash firing" is weak. Battery power is activated in the custom setting. Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, use or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached. • Remove the wideflash adapter or the Diffusion Dome. • Set the following chart to determine the cause of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a retailer or Nikon...
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... flash head. • In this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-900 is turned on Speedlight care and reference information Microcomputer characteristics The SB-900 incorporates a microcomputer to the custom setting "Zoom position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally • The wide-flash adapter may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. Troubleshooting If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken...
... flash head. • In this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-900 is turned on Speedlight care and reference information Microcomputer characteristics The SB-900 incorporates a microcomputer to the custom setting "Zoom position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally • The wide-flash adapter may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. Troubleshooting If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken...
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... i-TTL auto flash operation when the SB-900 is used off -camera. The SU-4's light sensor triggers the remote unit to the heat generated when the flash fires. The SC-29 features an AF-assist illuminator function. (The SC-29 is not equipped with a TTL multiple flash terminal.) Tips on a Nikon digital SLR camera. Optional accessories ■ Speedlight Stand AS-21 Same as that provided with this SB-900. ■ Color Filter Set SJ...
... i-TTL auto flash operation when the SB-900 is used off -camera. The SU-4's light sensor triggers the remote unit to the heat generated when the flash fires. The SC-29 features an AF-assist illuminator function. (The SC-29 is not equipped with a TTL multiple flash terminal.) Tips on a Nikon digital SLR camera. Optional accessories ■ Speedlight Stand AS-21 Same as that provided with this SB-900. ■ Color Filter Set SJ...
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... left and right with compatible cameras: i-TTL mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lock flash, Flash color information communication, Auto FP HighSpeed sync, and Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator Multiple flash operation • Advanced Wireless Lighting • SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Tips on Speedlight care and reference information Flash exposure control set on or off Standby function can be set Power source Use four AA-type batteries of any of the...
... left and right with compatible cameras: i-TTL mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lock flash, Flash color information communication, Auto FP HighSpeed sync, and Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator Multiple flash operation • Advanced Wireless Lighting • SU-4 type wireless multiple flash Tips on Speedlight care and reference information Flash exposure control set on or off Standby function can be set Power source Use four AA-type batteries of any of the...