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Autofocus Speedlight SB-900 User's Manual En
Autofocus Speedlight SB-900 User's Manual En
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k Troubleshooting (kF-2) You can search using the following methods. Preparation k Simple search by item, such as operation method, flash mode or function. k Index (kF-22) You can determine the cause if there is handy when you know the name of a ...contents ... (kA-6) You can search for relevant page references using the alphabetical index. k Table of the item you are looking for a particular SB-900 function. k Speedlight functions (kB-4) You can search according to find what you are looking for You can search by objective (kA-4) You can search for . About...
k Troubleshooting (kF-2) You can search using the following methods. Preparation k Simple search by item, such as operation method, flash mode or function. k Index (kF-22) You can determine the cause if there is handy when you know the name of a ...contents ... (kA-6) You can search for relevant page references using the alphabetical index. k Table of the item you are looking for a particular SB-900 function. k Speedlight functions (kB-4) You can search according to find what you are looking for You can search by objective (kA-4) You can search for . About...
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...settings." CPU contacts •The SB-900 cannot be used in this user's manual Default settings: the function and mode settings at the time of 35mm film based cameras. ISO sensitivity: "ISO sensitivity" is often referred to make Speedlight use easier. A-3 Preparation Camera and... and the film sensitivity of purchase are referred to avoid Speedlight malfunction or mistakes during shooting. CLS (Nikon Creative Lighting System): the Nikon Creative Lighting System is a generic term that the SB-900 will be used with CLS (Nikon Creative Lighting System) and a CPU lens.
...settings." CPU contacts •The SB-900 cannot be used in this user's manual Default settings: the function and mode settings at the time of 35mm film based cameras. ISO sensitivity: "ISO sensitivity" is often referred to make Speedlight use easier. A-3 Preparation Camera and... and the film sensitivity of purchase are referred to avoid Speedlight malfunction or mistakes during shooting. CLS (Nikon Creative Lighting System): the Nikon Creative Lighting System is a generic term that the SB-900 will be used with CLS (Nikon Creative Lighting System) and a CPU lens.
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...number of flashes per recycling time Replacing/recharging batteries Custom settings Test firing Adjusting the flash head Two-button reset Using the SB-900 in dim light Enhancing the LCD panel's readability Standby function Sound monitor Key lock page C-8 C-4 F-20 C-27 C-20 D-59 D-26 C-9...displayed) The meaning of the warning symbols Key words Speedlight parts LCD panel Warning indications page C-2 C-10 F-3 Preparation About settings and operation I want to know about Key words About the flash modes Flash modes and functions How to take pictures in the simplest...
...number of flashes per recycling time Replacing/recharging batteries Custom settings Test firing Adjusting the flash head Two-button reset Using the SB-900 in dim light Enhancing the LCD panel's readability Standby function Sound monitor Key lock page C-8 C-4 F-20 C-27 C-20 D-59 D-26 C-9...displayed) The meaning of the warning symbols Key words Speedlight parts LCD panel Warning indications page C-2 C-10 F-3 Preparation About settings and operation I want to know about Key words About the flash modes Flash modes and functions How to take pictures in the simplest...
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...I want to know about Tips on Speedlight care SB-900 specifications The latest Nikon product information How to the scene Flash photography with non- with Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS-compatible SLR cameras E-2 How to use the SB-900 with Nikon COOLPIX cameras For usage with i-TTL-...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 D-58 How ...
...I want to know about Tips on Speedlight care SB-900 specifications The latest Nikon product information How to the scene Flash photography with non- with Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS-compatible SLR cameras E-2 How to use the SB-900 with Nikon COOLPIX cameras For usage with i-TTL-...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 D-58 How ...
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... For your safety A-8 Check before Use A-14 Preparation B About the SB-900 SB-900 features B-2 Main functions B-4 C Operation Speedlight parts C-2 Basic operations C-4 Control buttons C-8 LCD ...C-10 Custom functions and settings C-20 Batteries C-27 D Flash modes and functions i-TTL mode D-2 Auto aperture flash D-5 Non...operation D-26 Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 Flash photography with color filters D-33 Flash output level compensation and exposure compensation D-37 Wireless multiple flash shooting D-39 A-6
... For your safety A-8 Check before Use A-14 Preparation B About the SB-900 SB-900 features B-2 Main functions B-4 C Operation Speedlight parts C-2 Basic operations C-4 Control buttons C-8 LCD ...C-10 Custom functions and settings C-20 Batteries C-27 D Flash modes and functions i-TTL mode D-2 Auto aperture flash D-5 Non...operation D-26 Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 Flash photography with color filters D-33 Flash output level compensation and exposure compensation D-37 Wireless multiple flash shooting D-39 A-6
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...; 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 E-3 F Tips on Speedlight...
...; 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 E-3 F Tips on Speedlight...
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WARNINGS for Speedlights 1. Allow the flash unit to cool down so that you do not touch any of the product's electrical components, and then bring the flash unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 5. If water or moisture gets inside the unit, this ... be seriously damaged if they are often not economically repairable. The flash unit should immediately remove the batteries from the Speedlight and then bring the unit to your skin or clothes, wash immediately with your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 6. In such instances...
WARNINGS for Speedlights 1. Allow the flash unit to cool down so that you do not touch any of the product's electrical components, and then bring the flash unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 5. If water or moisture gets inside the unit, this ... be seriously damaged if they are often not economically repairable. The flash unit should immediately remove the batteries from the Speedlight and then bring the unit to your skin or clothes, wash immediately with your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair. 6. In such instances...
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... dangerous part of batteries leaking corrosive liquids, generating heat or exploding. 6. Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as this could cause an electric shock. 2. Keep the flash unit away from children to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. 2. Remove any batteries from...fire. 4. as necklaces and hair pins because such materials could be seriously damaged if they touch in reverse order it will cause the Speedlight to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion. WARNINGS for a long time to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion. 7....
... dangerous part of batteries leaking corrosive liquids, generating heat or exploding. 6. Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as this could cause an electric shock. 2. Keep the flash unit away from children to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. 2. Remove any batteries from...fire. 4. as necklaces and hair pins because such materials could be seriously damaged if they touch in reverse order it will cause the Speedlight to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion. WARNINGS for a long time to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion. 7....
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... booklet "A collection of example photos" thoroughly before use . ❑ Speedlight Stand AS-21 ❑ Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H ❑ Color Filter Set SJ-900 ❑ Color Filter Holder SZ-2 ❑ Soft Case SS-900 ❑ User's manual (this manual) ❑ A collection of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. Check that all items...
... booklet "A collection of example photos" thoroughly before use . ❑ Speedlight Stand AS-21 ❑ Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H ❑ Color Filter Set SJ-900 ❑ Color Filter Holder SZ-2 ❑ Soft Case SS-900 ❑ User's manual (this manual) ❑ A collection of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. Check that all items...
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Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-900's performance when used with Nikon equipment The Nikon Speedlight SB-900's performance has been optimized for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/accessories could damage the SB-900's components. A-15 Use your Speedlight serviced by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories including lenses. Camera/accessories made by an authorized dealer or service...
Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-900's performance when used with Nikon equipment The Nikon Speedlight SB-900's performance has been optimized for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/accessories could damage the SB-900's components. A-15 Use your Speedlight serviced by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories including lenses. Camera/accessories made by an authorized dealer or service...
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...Speedlight with a large guide number of 34/48 (ISO 100/200, m) (111.5/157.5, ft.) (at the 35 mm zoom position in Nikon FX format with standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F.) B •Combined with a CLS-compatible camera, the SB-900 can easily perform various types of flash operations, such as i-TTL auto flash... and wireless multiple flash (kD-39). •...
...Speedlight with a large guide number of 34/48 (ISO 100/200, m) (111.5/157.5, ft.) (at the 35 mm zoom position in Nikon FX format with standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F.) B •Combined with a CLS-compatible camera, the SB-900 can easily perform various types of flash operations, such as i-TTL auto flash... and wireless multiple flash (kD-39). •...
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...setting (kC-25) This function adjusts the contrast of the unit rises to a certain level, the SB-900 will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-900. About the SB-900 Main functions Test firing (kD-60) You can be updated through the camera. Modeling illuminator (kD-... checking the status on the subject. If the temperature of the LCD panel. Continuous flash (kF-5) The SB-900 fires continuously in accordance with continuous shooting. Self firmware update (kF-10) Speedlight firmware can verify whether the subject will switch to protective shutdown mode. B-6 Key lock...
...setting (kC-25) This function adjusts the contrast of the unit rises to a certain level, the SB-900 will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-900. About the SB-900 Main functions Test firing (kD-60) You can be updated through the camera. Modeling illuminator (kD-... checking the status on the subject. If the temperature of the LCD panel. Continuous flash (kF-5) The SB-900 fires continuously in accordance with continuous shooting. Self firmware update (kF-10) Speedlight firmware can verify whether the subject will switch to protective shutdown mode. B-6 Key lock...
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C • Speedlight parts C-2 • Basic operation C-4 • Control buttons C-8 • LCD C-10 • Custom functions and settings C-20 • Batteries C-27 Operation C-1 C Operation This section explains the Speedlight parts, meaning of each display, and also covers basic procedures for flash photography.
C • Speedlight parts C-2 • Basic operation C-4 • Control buttons C-8 • LCD C-10 • Custom functions and settings C-20 • Batteries C-27 Operation C-1 C Operation This section explains the Speedlight parts, meaning of each display, and also covers basic procedures for flash photography.
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Speedlight parts 5 6 Operation 1 7 C 8 9 10 2 11 12 3 13 14 4 15 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (kC-6) 3 Battery chamber lid 4 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (kD-40) 5 Built-in bounce card (kD-28) 6 Built-in wide-flash adapter (kD-31) 7 Filter detector (kD-35) 8 AF...-assist illuminator (kD-58) 9 Ready-light (at remote setting) (kD-42) 10 External power source terminal (supplied with cover) (kF-12) 11 Light sensor for Non-TTL auto flash (kD-5, D-8) 12 External AF-assist illuminator contacts 13 Mount...
Speedlight parts 5 6 Operation 1 7 C 8 9 10 2 11 12 3 13 14 4 15 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (kC-6) 3 Battery chamber lid 4 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (kD-40) 5 Built-in bounce card (kD-28) 6 Built-in wide-flash adapter (kD-31) 7 Filter detector (kD-35) 8 AF...-assist illuminator (kD-58) 9 Ready-light (at remote setting) (kD-42) 10 External power source terminal (supplied with cover) (kF-12) 11 Light sensor for Non-TTL auto flash (kD-5, D-8) 12 External AF-assist illuminator contacts 13 Mount...
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...Turn the lock lever 90° to the left . v If the SB-900's mounting foot cannot be removed from the camera's accessory shoe. v To lock the Speedlight in the camera's accessory shoe. C Slide the SB-900's mounting foot into the camera's accessory shoe. Rotate the mounting foot ...lock lever to the left . STEP 2 Attaching the SB-900 to the camera Make sure the SB-900 and the camera body are turned ...
...Turn the lock lever 90° to the left . v If the SB-900's mounting foot cannot be removed from the camera's accessory shoe. v To lock the Speedlight in the camera's accessory shoe. C Slide the SB-900's mounting foot into the camera's accessory shoe. Rotate the mounting foot ...lock lever to the left . STEP 2 Attaching the SB-900 to the camera Make sure the SB-900 and the camera body are turned ...
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... 28 28 20Hz 30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 18 24 24 24 24 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz Flash modes and functions D-18 Because the Speedlight fires during a single exposure, the actual number of repeating flashes per frame falls below the one set as the shutter speed increases or the number of...
... 28 28 20Hz 30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 18 24 24 24 24 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz Flash modes and functions D-18 Because the Speedlight fires during a single exposure, the actual number of repeating flashes per frame falls below the one set as the shutter speed increases or the number of...
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... can be used either as the master or remote flash unit. • Speedlights compatible with TTL auto flash can also be used as the default. D-39 Flash modes and functions Wireless multiple flash shooting With the SB-900, the "Advanced" and "SU-4 type" wireless flash operations are available. • The Advanced Wireless Lighting mode is particularly suitable for...
... can be used either as the master or remote flash unit. • Speedlights compatible with TTL auto flash can also be used as the default. D-39 Flash modes and functions Wireless multiple flash shooting With the SB-900, the "Advanced" and "SU-4 type" wireless flash operations are available. • The Advanced Wireless Lighting mode is particularly suitable for...
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... function of the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 and SB-80DX is canceled when wireless remote flash mode is automatically extended to "OFF," or select a standby duration that the standby function is set to approx. D Notes on remote flash Take care of the following. v Notes on setting a remote flash unit • When using a Speedlight that has...
... function of the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 and SB-80DX is canceled when wireless remote flash mode is automatically extended to "OFF," or select a standby duration that the standby function is set to approx. D Notes on remote flash Take care of the following. v Notes on setting a remote flash unit • When using a Speedlight that has...
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... camera's accessory shoe. Flash modes and functions • Attach the SB-900 to the Speedlight Stand in the same way that can be unintentionally picked up all flash units. ■ Using the Speedlight Stand Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-21 for stable placement of remote flash units for Non-TTL auto flash (in i-TTL auto flash mode. D-41 Also...
... camera's accessory shoe. Flash modes and functions • Attach the SB-900 to the Speedlight Stand in the same way that can be unintentionally picked up all flash units. ■ Using the Speedlight Stand Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-21 for stable placement of remote flash units for Non-TTL auto flash (in i-TTL auto flash mode. D-41 Also...
