Instruction Manual
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... operation 17 1 Installing the batteries 18-19 2 Test firing (Confirming the exposure 20-21 3 Attach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust the flash head 22-23 4 Setting the camera's exposure mode and metering system 24-25 5 Setting the SB-600's flash mode 26-27 6 Compose the picture and shoot with flash 28-29 Using the SB-600 with the COOLPIX 30 • Detailed operation 31 · SB-600's available flash modes 32 · TTL auto flash mode 33 · Manual mode...
... operation 17 1 Installing the batteries 18-19 2 Test firing (Confirming the exposure 20-21 3 Attach the SB-600 to the camera and adjust the flash head 22-23 4 Setting the camera's exposure mode and metering system 24-25 5 Setting the SB-600's flash mode 26-27 6 Compose the picture and shoot with flash 28-29 Using the SB-600 with the COOLPIX 30 • Detailed operation 31 · SB-600's available flash modes 32 · TTL auto flash mode 33 · Manual mode...
Instruction Manual
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... exception of TTL auto flash (p. 33) and Manual flash operations (p. 34). • A power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom-head position to the camera and lens combination used , the zoom-head position is automatically set each time (p. 52). 4 Also, read this instruction manual thoroughly before use the built-in wide-flash adapter is used with the SB-600, you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600. When the built-in wide-flash adapter to create soft, diffused lighting with virtually...
... exception of TTL auto flash (p. 33) and Manual flash operations (p. 34). • A power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom-head position to the camera and lens combination used , the zoom-head position is automatically set each time (p. 52). 4 Also, read this instruction manual thoroughly before use the built-in wide-flash adapter is used with the SB-600, you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600. When the built-in wide-flash adapter to create soft, diffused lighting with virtually...
Instruction Manual
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... SB-600 can lock in the Creative Lighting System. Preparation Creative Lighting System The SB-600 features a new Nikon Speedlight system, called Creative Lighting System (CLS). In this function (p. 50). See your range of a camera's digital communication capabilities. This is a new TTL auto flash mode in the appropriate flash exposure for details on the Creative Lighting System. 5 The subject is correctly exposed by taking photographs with the SB-600. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization...
... SB-600 can lock in the Creative Lighting System. Preparation Creative Lighting System The SB-600 features a new Nikon Speedlight system, called Creative Lighting System (CLS). In this function (p. 50). See your range of a camera's digital communication capabilities. This is a new TTL auto flash mode in the appropriate flash exposure for details on the Creative Lighting System. 5 The subject is correctly exposed by taking photographs with the SB-600. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization...
Instruction Manual
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.... 3 Flash head tilting/rotating lockrelease button (p. 22) 4 Battery chamber lid open-close index (p. 18) 5 Battery chamber lid (p. 18) 6 Auxiliary ready-light (p. 65) Works as a ready-light when the SB-600 is used as a wireless remote flash unit. 7 Wide-area AF-assist illuminator (p. 50) Automatically turns on for autofocus operation when the light is dim. 8 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (p. 58) 9 External AF-assist illuminator contacts Accepts optional TTL Remote Cord SC-29 10 Mount...
.... 3 Flash head tilting/rotating lockrelease button (p. 22) 4 Battery chamber lid open-close index (p. 18) 5 Battery chamber lid (p. 18) 6 Auxiliary ready-light (p. 65) Works as a ready-light when the SB-600 is used as a wireless remote flash unit. 7 Wide-area AF-assist illuminator (p. 50) Automatically turns on for autofocus operation when the light is dim. 8 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (p. 58) 9 External AF-assist illuminator contacts Accepts optional TTL Remote Cord SC-29 10 Mount...
Instruction Manual
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... the SB-600 is set as a remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by listening to the beeping sound. 4 Compatible with CLS* (p. 5) The SB-600 is connected to cameras compatible with CLS*. 5 Zoom-head position (p. 40) 6 Channel (p. 61) Represents the communication channel number through which the master and remote flash units exchange data in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. 7 Auto FP High-Speed Sync (p. 48) The SB-600 automatically fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera's sync shutter speed. 8 Flash output...
... the SB-600 is set as a remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by listening to the beeping sound. 4 Compatible with CLS* (p. 5) The SB-600 is connected to cameras compatible with CLS*. 5 Zoom-head position (p. 40) 6 Channel (p. 61) Represents the communication channel number through which the master and remote flash units exchange data in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. 7 Auto FP High-Speed Sync (p. 48) The SB-600 automatically fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera's sync shutter speed. 8 Flash output...
Instruction Manual
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... conserve battery power If the SB-600 and camera are not being used, the standby function will automatically activate after the flash has fired, the following indicator appears on the LCD panel and the SB-600 enters standby mode regardless of the SB-600's setting, when the Speedlight is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode) (p. 8). • The standby function does not work in the wireless flash mode, regardless of its setting. Setting the standby function Set the standby function...
... conserve battery power If the SB-600 and camera are not being used, the standby function will automatically activate after the flash has fired, the following indicator appears on the LCD panel and the SB-600 enters standby mode regardless of the SB-600's setting, when the Speedlight is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode) (p. 8). • The standby function does not work in the wireless flash mode, regardless of its setting. Setting the standby function Set the standby function...
Instruction Manual
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... the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 27). • If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to "Guide number" (p. 35) and "Flash shooting distance range in the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode) (p. 48). For details, see your camera's instruction manual. However, set a shutter speed faster than Programmed Auto exposure (P) In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure (S) mode By selecting a slower shutter speed, the proper exposure for your subject. Refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on...
... the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 27). • If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to "Guide number" (p. 35) and "Flash shooting distance range in the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode) (p. 48). For details, see your camera's instruction manual. However, set a shutter speed faster than Programmed Auto exposure (P) In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure (S) mode By selecting a slower shutter speed, the proper exposure for your subject. Refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on...
Instruction Manual
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... Nikon Speedlight compatible with COOLPIX digital cameras For COOLPIX cameras, such as the COOLPIX 5400 and 4500, that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in flash as a master flash unit and the SB-600 as the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 should be performed. 30 Please note that have a TTL multiple flash terminal but no hot-shoe contacts. • For details, see your camera's instruction manual. Auto flash operation is controlled by setting the SB-600's flash mode to TTL auto flash. Using the SB-600 with the COOLPIX Using the SB-600 with TTL auto flash...
... Nikon Speedlight compatible with COOLPIX digital cameras For COOLPIX cameras, such as the COOLPIX 5400 and 4500, that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in flash as a master flash unit and the SB-600 as the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 should be performed. 30 Please note that have a TTL multiple flash terminal but no hot-shoe contacts. • For details, see your camera's instruction manual. Auto flash operation is controlled by setting the SB-600's flash mode to TTL auto flash. Using the SB-600 with the COOLPIX Using the SB-600 with TTL auto flash...
Instruction Manual
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... to rear-curtain sync, even when H appears on the subject. SB-600's available flash modes The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the LCD panel (when using a single flash unit). For cameras in Group I to VI (No o appears with a CPU lens, and the flash mode is set to TTL auto flash. • Monitor Preflashes are fired instantaneously and cannot be differentiated from the main flash. • When Monitor...
... to rear-curtain sync, even when H appears on the subject. SB-600's available flash modes The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the LCD panel (when using a single flash unit). For cameras in Group I to VI (No o appears with a CPU lens, and the flash mode is set to TTL auto flash. • Monitor Preflashes are fired instantaneously and cannot be differentiated from the main flash. • When Monitor...
Instruction Manual
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Autofocus flash operation in dim light When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation, the SB-600's WideArea AF-Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography. • In dim light, the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator turns on automatically when the camera's shutter release button is lightly pressed, if an AF lens is mounted and the camera's focus mode is set to S (Single Servo AF with focus priority...
Autofocus flash operation in dim light When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation, the SB-600's WideArea AF-Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography. • In dim light, the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator turns on automatically when the camera's shutter release button is lightly pressed, if an AF lens is mounted and the camera's focus mode is set to S (Single Servo AF with focus priority...
Instruction Manual
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...-Assist Illuminator (p. 50) Setting to activate or cancel the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator. • AF-ILL: Activated • NO AF-ILL: Canceled Standby function (p. 21) Setting the standby function to activate or cancel. • AUTO: Standby function activated • : Standby function canceled 53 ●●● Details on • OFF: Ready-light is used as a wireless remote flash unit in the wireless remote flash mode (p. 65) When the SB-600...
...-Assist Illuminator (p. 50) Setting to activate or cancel the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator. • AF-ILL: Activated • NO AF-ILL: Canceled Standby function (p. 21) Setting the standby function to activate or cancel. • AUTO: Standby function activated • : Standby function canceled 53 ●●● Details on • OFF: Ready-light is used as a wireless remote flash unit in the wireless remote flash mode (p. 65) When the SB-600...
Instruction Manual
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... window of the master flash unit, correct operation may be impossible. Less than the camera, so that are set -up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Set up the camera, master flash unit, and remote flash units as shown in Non-TTL auto flash mode. Approx. 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft.) Within 30° Within 30° Master flash unit Approx. 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft.) Group A • As a basic guide, the effective shooting...
... window of the master flash unit, correct operation may be impossible. Less than the camera, so that are set -up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Set up the camera, master flash unit, and remote flash units as shown in Non-TTL auto flash mode. Approx. 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft.) Within 30° Within 30° Master flash unit Approx. 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft.) Group A • As a basic guide, the effective shooting...
Instruction Manual
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... (A, B, C) • Set the remote flash units' flash modes and flash output level compensation values on the master flash unit. • If wireless repeating flash has been set on the remote flash units. Communication channel Select one of wireless remote flash setup near you do not follow this , use a different channel number. • Refer to Group A when performing wireless multiple flash using the Nikon D70's built-in flash as the SB-600 will also perform repeating flash operation. •...
... (A, B, C) • Set the remote flash units' flash modes and flash output level compensation values on the master flash unit. • If wireless repeating flash has been set on the remote flash units. Communication channel Select one of wireless remote flash setup near you do not follow this , use a different channel number. • Refer to Group A when performing wireless multiple flash using the Nikon D70's built-in flash as the SB-600 will also perform repeating flash operation. •...
Instruction Manual
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... master flash unit, then test fire the new setup. • You can be confirmed by the ready-light or the beeping sound (p. 65). Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting 7 Confirm that all remote flash units set . • Refer to your compatible camera instruction manual for TTL flash shooting. • Flash operation can check the illumination before actually taking pictures using the Modeling illuminator (p. 45). 8 Finally confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance just as set on the camera's Modeling illuminator...
... master flash unit, then test fire the new setup. • You can be confirmed by the ready-light or the beeping sound (p. 65). Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting 7 Confirm that all remote flash units set . • Refer to your compatible camera instruction manual for TTL flash shooting. • Flash operation can check the illumination before actually taking pictures using the Modeling illuminator (p. 45). 8 Finally confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance just as set on the camera's Modeling illuminator...
Instruction Manual
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... cameras compatible with CLS and digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, Manual flash operation only is possible. ●●● Be sure to Standard TTL flash. • Tilt the flash head up. • Use a non-CPU lens. SB-800 • Set the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash mode SB-80DX, SB-50DX • Set the wireless flash mode. SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28, SB-28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 • Set the flash mode to cancel the master flash unit's Monitor Preflashes setting...
... cameras compatible with CLS and digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, Manual flash operation only is possible. ●●● Be sure to Standard TTL flash. • Tilt the flash head up. • Use a non-CPU lens. SB-800 • Set the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash mode SB-80DX, SB-50DX • Set the wireless flash mode. SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28, SB-28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 • Set the flash mode to cancel the master flash unit's Monitor Preflashes setting...
Instruction Manual
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... plate with Nikon Speedlights such as a multiple flash unit with a High-Magnification Finder DW-30 or DW-31, or F4 cameras having a HighMagnification Finder DW-20 or DW-21. The SC-29 features an AF-assist illuminator function. (The SC-29 is used as the SB-600 featuring an ISO-type mounting foot (not designed for connecting the SB-600 to Bracket SK-7. TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS...
... plate with Nikon Speedlights such as a multiple flash unit with a High-Magnification Finder DW-30 or DW-31, or F4 cameras having a HighMagnification Finder DW-20 or DW-21. The SC-29 features an AF-assist illuminator function. (The SC-29 is used as the SB-600 featuring an ISO-type mounting foot (not designed for connecting the SB-600 to Bracket SK-7. TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS...
Instruction Manual
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... take your Speedlight to Non-TTL auto flash on the Master flash unit. The same is mounted. p. 19 No D, or o indicator appears in the zoom-head position indicator. p. 74, p. 86 The SB-600 does not work when control buttons (a button, i/j button, or s button) are locked. The camera's exposure mode or p.78 metering system is not correctly set to a Nikon service center for repair. ●●● Problems with the SB-600 Problem Cause...
... take your Speedlight to Non-TTL auto flash on the Master flash unit. The same is mounted. p. 19 No D, or o indicator appears in the zoom-head position indicator. p. 74, p. 86 The SB-600 does not work when control buttons (a button, i/j button, or s button) are locked. The camera's exposure mode or p.78 metering system is not correctly set to a Nikon service center for repair. ●●● Problems with the SB-600 Problem Cause...
Instruction Manual
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... than the flash sync speed. Cameras in Group VI The ready-light blinks in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally If the wide-flash adapter is subjected to a strong impact while set on the flash head, it is set the zoom-head position to TTL auto flash. The ready-light blinks. auto flash. Ref. TTL auto flash mode. FM3A, New FM2 cameras The shutter speed is no longer possible to set to water as this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-600's power is...
... than the flash sync speed. Cameras in Group VI The ready-light blinks in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally If the wide-flash adapter is subjected to a strong impact while set on the flash head, it is set the zoom-head position to TTL auto flash. The ready-light blinks. auto flash. Ref. TTL auto flash mode. FM3A, New FM2 cameras The shutter speed is no longer possible to set to water as this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-600's power is...
Instruction Manual
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... M1/64 output Mounting foot Provides secure attachment of 1/3 steps in TTL auto flash mode) Flash duration (approx.) 1/900 sec. recycling Min. at M1/8 output 1/11100 sec. of AF-assist illuminator, zoom operation, and LCD panel illuminator. Lithium 4.0 sec. 400/7.5-30 sec. Ready-light • Lights up when the SB-600 is recycled and ready to turn the SB-600 on or off. • Standby function can be set. at 0°, 45...
... M1/64 output Mounting foot Provides secure attachment of 1/3 steps in TTL auto flash mode) Flash duration (approx.) 1/900 sec. recycling Min. at M1/8 output 1/11100 sec. of AF-assist illuminator, zoom operation, and LCD panel illuminator. Lithium 4.0 sec. 400/7.5-30 sec. Ready-light • Lights up when the SB-600 is recycled and ready to turn the SB-600 on or off. • Standby function can be set. at 0°, 45...
Instruction Manual
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...-eye reduction with slow-sync flash 46 Remote flash unit 56 Reset 13 S Shutter-priority auto exposure (S 25 Slow-sync flash mode 46 Soft Case 6 Sound monitor 65 Speedlight Stand 59 Speedlight parts and their functions........10 Standard TTL flash 33 Standby function 21 Supplied accessories 6 T TTL mode 33 Test firing 20 U Underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode 29 W Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator ..........5, 50 Wireless master flash unit 56 Wireless multiple flash shooting 56 Wireless remote flash unit 60 Z Zoom-head position 40 Reference...
...-eye reduction with slow-sync flash 46 Remote flash unit 56 Reset 13 S Shutter-priority auto exposure (S 25 Slow-sync flash mode 46 Soft Case 6 Sound monitor 65 Speedlight Stand 59 Speedlight parts and their functions........10 Standard TTL flash 33 Standby function 21 Supplied accessories 6 T TTL mode 33 Test firing 20 U Underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode 29 W Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator ..........5, 50 Wireless master flash unit 56 Wireless multiple flash shooting 56 Wireless remote flash unit 60 Z Zoom-head position 40 Reference...
