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... by item, such as operation method, flash mode or function. A-2 k Table of contents ... (kA-6) You can search by objective (kA-4) You can search according to find what you are looking for relevant page references using the alphabetical index. k Index (kF-22) You can search for . k Speedlight functions (kB-4) You can search using... name or term of a function and want more information. This is handy when you know the name of the item you are looking for a particular SB-900 function. About this user's manual A How to your Speedlight.
... by item, such as operation method, flash mode or function. A-2 k Table of contents ... (kA-6) You can search by objective (kA-4) You can search according to find what you are looking for relevant page references using the alphabetical index. k Index (kF-22) You can search for . k Speedlight functions (kB-4) You can search using... name or term of a function and want more information. This is handy when you know the name of the item you are looking for a particular SB-900 function. About this user's manual A How to your Speedlight.
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... lens combinations A This manual has been compiled with the assumption that covers both the imaging sensitivity of digital SLR cameras 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...
... lens combinations A This manual has been compiled with the assumption that covers both the imaging sensitivity of digital SLR cameras 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...
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... 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-TTL auto flash D-8 Distance-priority manual flash D-11 Manual mode D-14 Repeating flash D-17 Determining...
... 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-TTL auto flash D-8 Distance-priority manual flash D-11 Manual mode D-14 Repeating flash D-17 Determining...
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...cool down so that you can safely touch it is dropped and damaged, do not touch any exposed interior metal parts. A-8 In this manual, safety instructions are penetrated by those who use the product, please keep these symbols: WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with a doctor. WARNINGS ...these safety instructions near the product. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by yourself, as this could lead to prevent the unit from the Speedlight and then bring the flash unit to your Nikon product or injury to rain, saltwater or moisture unless it and remove the...
...cool down so that you can safely touch it is dropped and damaged, do not touch any exposed interior metal parts. A-8 In this manual, safety instructions are penetrated by those who use the product, please keep these symbols: WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with a doctor. WARNINGS ...these safety instructions near the product. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by yourself, as this could lead to prevent the unit from the Speedlight and then bring the flash unit to your Nikon product or injury to rain, saltwater or moisture unless it and remove the...
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... not mix battery types, brands or old and new batteries, as this user's manual. The same caution also applies to using the rechargeable batteries that is touching a person or object. If the flash unit is operated in areas where there is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult with their ...or catch on fire or otherwise not perform satisfactorily. 13. Use only the batteries specified in the presence of the flash's firing. 11. Never fire the flash unit closer than one battery in a product, always use the unit in this could damage the retinas of children to...
... not mix battery types, brands or old and new batteries, as this user's manual. The same caution also applies to using the rechargeable batteries that is touching a person or object. If the flash unit is operated in areas where there is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult with their ...or catch on fire or otherwise not perform satisfactorily. 13. Use only the batteries specified in the presence of the flash's firing. 11. Never fire the flash unit closer than one battery in a product, always use the unit in this could damage the retinas of children to...
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... to help avoid the possibility of the battery leaking corrosive liquids or generating heat. 16. If water or moisture gets inside the batteries, this user's manual, to avoid the possibility of batteries, be charged in contact with a doctor. 13. Batteries should never be sure to use only batteries specified in accordance...
... to help avoid the possibility of the battery leaking corrosive liquids or generating heat. 16. If water or moisture gets inside the batteries, this user's manual, to avoid the possibility of batteries, be charged in contact with a doctor. 13. Batteries should never be sure to use only batteries specified in accordance...
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... photos ❑ Warranty card Soft Case SS-900 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H SB-900 Color Filter Holder SZ-2 A-14 Speedlight Stand AS-21 Color Filter Set SJ-900 This user's manual explains SB-900 functions, operation methods, specifications, etc., and the separate "A collection of example photos" provides an overview of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. Included...
... photos ❑ Warranty card Soft Case SS-900 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H SB-900 Color Filter Holder SZ-2 A-14 Speedlight Stand AS-21 Color Filter Set SJ-900 This user's manual explains SB-900 functions, operation methods, specifications, etc., and the separate "A collection of example photos" provides an overview of the SB-900's flash-shooting capabilities with the following accessories. Included...
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... correct exposure to a different color. Distance Priority manual flash mode (kD-11) If you can be achieved with your objective. Repeating flash mode (kD-17) The SB-900 fires repeatedly to the subject. Main functions Flash modes and functions on the SB-900 i-TTL mode (kD-2) The camera controls the SB SB-900's flash output level by measuring the light reflected from...
... correct exposure to a different color. Distance Priority manual flash mode (kD-11) If you can be achieved with your objective. Repeating flash mode (kD-17) The SB-900 fires repeatedly to the subject. Main functions Flash modes and functions on the SB-900 i-TTL mode (kD-2) The camera controls the SB SB-900's flash output level by measuring the light reflected from...
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LCD LCD panel Icons on the LCD show the status of settings. • Displayed icons vary according to selected flash modes and settings. • Settings that can be changed are highlighted. C Operation Flash mode icons Flash icons C-10 Monitor pre-flashes i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash Auto FP High-Speed Sync Auto Aperture flash Non-TTL auto flash Distance-priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash Flash output level at manual mode • For more information about manual mode, see D-16.
LCD LCD panel Icons on the LCD show the status of settings. • Displayed icons vary according to selected flash modes and settings. • Settings that can be changed are highlighted. C Operation Flash mode icons Flash icons C-10 Monitor pre-flashes i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash Auto FP High-Speed Sync Auto Aperture flash Non-TTL auto flash Distance-priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash Flash output level at manual mode • For more information about manual mode, see D-16.
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... information C • i-TTL/Auto Aperture flash/ Non-TTL auto flash Indication for minimum/ maximum flash shooting distance Flash shooting distance range (numerical indicator) Flash shooting distance range (indicated with a bar) • Distance priority manual flash Shooting distance Shooting distance and flash shooting distance range (▼ and bar) • Manual flash/repeating flash Flash shooting distance (numerical indicator) Flash shooting distance (▼) • The...
... information C • i-TTL/Auto Aperture flash/ Non-TTL auto flash Indication for minimum/ maximum flash shooting distance Flash shooting distance range (numerical indicator) Flash shooting distance range (indicated with a bar) • Distance priority manual flash Shooting distance Shooting distance and flash shooting distance range (▼ and bar) • Manual flash/repeating flash Flash shooting distance (numerical indicator) Flash shooting distance (▼) • The...
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...) Angle of coverage at the maximum wide-angle position Angle of coverage at the maximum telephoto position Angle of coverage with manual setting when the built-in wide-flash adapter is not working Light distribution for DX-format image area with power zoom on Light distribution ... area with power zoom on Light distribution for DX-format image area when the angle of coverage is manually set Light distribution for FX-format image area when the angle of coverage is manually set Light distribution for DX-format image area with power zoom off Light distribution for FX-format image...
...) Angle of coverage at the maximum wide-angle position Angle of coverage at the maximum telephoto position Angle of coverage with manual setting when the built-in wide-flash adapter is not working Light distribution for DX-format image area with power zoom on Light distribution ... area with power zoom on Light distribution for DX-format image area when the angle of coverage is manually set Light distribution for FX-format image area when the angle of coverage is manually set Light distribution for DX-format image area with power zoom off Light distribution for FX-format image...
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Operation Examples of LCD displays in wireless multiple flash shooting Displayed icons vary according to selected flash mode and settings. ■ Master mode (with Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Flash mode, flash output level compensation Channel C Flash mode, flash output level compensation, amount of light at manual setting from A, B or C group ■ Remote mode (with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Group Channel Remote Sound monitor C-15
Operation Examples of LCD displays in wireless multiple flash shooting Displayed icons vary according to selected flash mode and settings. ■ Master mode (with Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Flash mode, flash output level compensation Channel C Flash mode, flash output level compensation, amount of light at manual setting from A, B or C group ■ Remote mode (with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Group Channel Remote Sound monitor C-15
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... of underexposure at TTL Number of flashes Frequency Power zoom Change aperture/frequency Operation ■ When using a SB-900 as master flash unit (with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Change the selected group Channel Flash output level compensation Flash output level at manual mode Aperture Value of underexposure at TTL Power zoom C-17
... of underexposure at TTL Number of flashes Frequency Power zoom Change aperture/frequency Operation ■ When using a SB-900 as master flash unit (with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Change the selected group Channel Flash output level compensation Flash output level at manual mode Aperture Value of underexposure at TTL Power zoom C-17
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Operation LCD ■ When using a SB-900 as master flash unit (with SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting) (kD-50) Flash output level compensation Flash output level at manual mode Shooting distance Aperture Power zoom C ■ When using the SB-900 as a remote flash unit (with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Group Channel ■ When using the SB-900 as a remote flash unit (with SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting) (kD-50) Flash output level at manual mode Cancel receiving light from other flash units (fixed setting) C-18
Operation LCD ■ When using a SB-900 as master flash unit (with SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting) (kD-50) Flash output level compensation Flash output level at manual mode Shooting distance Aperture Power zoom C ■ When using the SB-900 as a remote flash unit (with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting) (kD-43) Group Channel ■ When using the SB-900 as a remote flash unit (with SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting) (kD-50) Flash output level at manual mode Cancel receiving light from other flash units (fixed setting) C-18
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... level at 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...combination of camera and status of firmware (kC-25) Reset custom setting (kC-25) C-20 Operation Custom functions and settings Various operations for the SB-900 can be changed or set are indicated with grid squares. • In the "My menu" display, only selected "My menu" items appear on ...
... level at 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...combination of camera and status of firmware (kC-25) Reset custom setting (kC-25) C-20 Operation Custom functions and settings Various operations for the SB-900 can be changed or set are indicated with grid squares. • In the "My menu" display, only selected "My menu" items appear on ...
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... setting for multiple flash shooting [ON]: Repeating flash on [OFF]: Repeating flash off Flash output level at manual mode (kD-16) Setting flash output level compensation step between M1/1 and M1/2 in manual mode [ON ]: Compensation with 1/3 EV step is available [OFF ]: Compensation with 1 EV step is not available... (kD-24) Select illumination pattern [CW]: Center-weighted [STD]: Standard [EVEN]: Even Test firing button (kD-60, D-61) Select test firing button function [FLASH]: Test firing [MODELING]: Modeling illumination
... setting for multiple flash shooting [ON]: Repeating flash on [OFF]: Repeating flash off Flash output level at manual mode (kD-16) Setting flash output level compensation step between M1/1 and M1/2 in manual mode [ON ]: Compensation with 1/3 EV step is available [OFF ]: Compensation with 1 EV step is not available... (kD-24) Select illumination pattern [CW]: Center-weighted [STD]: Standard [EVEN]: Even Test firing button (kD-60, D-61) Select test firing button function [FLASH]: Test firing [MODELING]: Modeling illumination
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Operation Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kD-60) Set fl...camera FX: Nikon FX format (36 x 24) C DX: Nikon DX format (24 x 16) Power zoom off (kD-57) Select Power zoom on/off ON: Power zoom off (only for manual setting) OFF: Power zoom on (manual setting is not available) AF-assist illuminator...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...
Operation Flash output level of test firing in i-TTL mode (kD-60) Set fl...camera FX: Nikon FX format (36 x 24) C DX: Nikon DX format (24 x 16) Power zoom off (kD-57) Select Power zoom on/off ON: Power zoom off (only for manual setting) OFF: Power zoom on (manual setting is not available) AF-assist illuminator...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...
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... measuring distance m: meters C ft.: feet Zoom position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken (kF-4) Select whether the zoom position is manually set or fixed if the built-in wide flash adapter is broken. Contrast levels are displayed on the LCD in 9 steps Operation Unit...
... measuring distance m: meters C ft.: feet Zoom position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken (kF-4) Select whether the zoom position is manually set or fixed if the built-in wide flash adapter is broken. Contrast levels are displayed on the LCD in 9 steps Operation Unit...
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... displays vary when other types of the SB-900's flash modes and functions • This section explains SB-900 flash modes and functions in the Distance-priority, Manual and Repeating flash mode D-22 • Switching illumination pattern D-24 • Bounce flash operation D-26 • Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 • Flash photography with CLS compatible cameras and...
... displays vary when other types of the SB-900's flash modes and functions • This section explains SB-900 flash modes and functions in the Distance-priority, Manual and Repeating flash mode D-22 • Switching illumination pattern D-24 • Bounce flash operation D-26 • Taking close-up photographs with bounce-down flash D-30 • Flash photography with CLS compatible cameras and...