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... 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 34-37 · Notes on continuous...
... 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 34-37 · Notes on continuous...
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..., Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, Specifications, etc. Advanced operations Information on each function of the SB-600 is described. are explained. Detailed operation A variety of flash modes available with the SB-600 78-80 · Optional accessories 81-82 · Tips on Speedlight care 83 ·...87-89 · Index 90-91 Preparation This section provides preliminary information on using the SB-600. · Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) (for compatible cameras 49 · Autofocus flash operation in dim light 50-51 · Custom Settings 52-54 • Advanced operations ...
..., Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, Specifications, etc. Advanced operations Information on each function of the SB-600 is described. are explained. Detailed operation A variety of flash modes available with the SB-600 78-80 · Optional accessories 81-82 · Tips on Speedlight care 83 ·...87-89 · Index 90-91 Preparation This section provides preliminary information on using the SB-600. · Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) (for compatible cameras 49 · Autofocus flash operation in dim light 50-51 · Custom Settings 52-54 • Advanced operations ...
Instruction Manual
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...° to the left and 90° to match the lens focal length (with the exception of the SB-600's flash-shooting capabilities with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read the separate booklet, "A collection of example photos," which provides an overview...
...° to the left and 90° to match the lens focal length (with the exception of the SB-600's flash-shooting capabilities with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read the separate booklet, "A collection of example photos," which provides an overview...
Instruction Manual
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... digital SLRs, color temperature information is the amount of creative multiple-flash shooting techniques. Preparation Creative Lighting System The SB-600 features a new Nikon Speedlight system, called Creative Lighting System (CLS). CLS is available only when the SB-600 is used with digital SLRs. This flash exposure will remain fixed, even if you change the aperture or...
... digital SLRs, color temperature information is the amount of creative multiple-flash shooting techniques. Preparation Creative Lighting System The SB-600 features a new Nikon Speedlight system, called Creative Lighting System (CLS). CLS is available only when the SB-600 is used with digital SLRs. This flash exposure will remain fixed, even if you change the aperture or...
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Foreword ●●● Notes • Default: Functions 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 "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-600. ...
Foreword ●●● Notes • Default: Functions 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 "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-600. ...
Instruction Manual
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... groups and available flash modes In this manual, Nikon SLR cameras are divided into nine groups: cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in the i-TTL mode is possible. (Works as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to use the SB-600 with your...
... groups and available flash modes In this manual, Nikon SLR cameras are divided into nine groups: cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in the i-TTL mode is possible. (Works as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to use the SB-600 with your...
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...'s exposure mode and metering system. TTL auto flash mode (p. 33) D i-TTL D D-TTL D TTL o*1 G Manual mode (p. 34) ●: Available - : Not available Wireless multiple flash Advanced Wireless Lighting (works as a remote flash unit only) (p. 60) - - *2 - - - - - - - - - - - *3 - - - *3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 For more details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual...
...'s exposure mode and metering system. TTL auto flash mode (p. 33) D i-TTL D D-TTL D TTL o*1 G Manual mode (p. 34) ●: Available - : Not available Wireless multiple flash Advanced Wireless Lighting (works as a remote flash unit only) (p. 60) - - *2 - - - - - - - - - - - *3 - - - *3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 For more details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual...
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... 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 pin 11 Hot-shoe contacts 12...
... 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 pin 11 Hot-shoe contacts 12...
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Blinks after the SB-600 fires at its maximum output in the TTL auto flash mode, indicating that the light may be insufficient. 17 Control buttons (p. 12) 18 Mounting-foot lock lever (p. 22) 11 Preparation 13 14 16 15 17 18 13 Flash head tilting-angle scale (p. 72) 14 Flash head rotating-angle scale (p. 72) 15 LCD panel (p. 14) 16 Ready-light Lights up when the SB-600 is fully recycled and ready to fire.
Blinks after the SB-600 fires at its maximum output in the TTL auto flash mode, indicating that the light may be insufficient. 17 Control buttons (p. 12) 18 Mounting-foot lock lever (p. 22) 11 Preparation 13 14 16 15 17 18 13 Flash head tilting-angle scale (p. 72) 14 Flash head rotating-angle scale (p. 72) 15 LCD panel (p. 14) 16 Ready-light Lights up when the SB-600 is fully recycled and ready to fire.
Instruction Manual
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...to II in combination with a CPU lens, the optimum TTL auto flash mode available with that combination will be performed when you set the camera's exposure mode to Programmed Auto (P), and turn on the SB-600 to execute "Resetting the settings to their default settings. Preparation Easy... setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. Press these buttons ...
...to II in combination with a CPU lens, the optimum TTL auto flash mode available with that combination will be performed when you set the camera's exposure mode to Programmed Auto (P), and turn on the SB-600 to execute "Resetting the settings to their default settings. Preparation Easy... setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. Press these buttons ...
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.... 7 1 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 12 13 14 5 15 16 6 17 1 Flash mode (p. 26) 2 Wireless remote flash (p. 60) In the wireless multiple flash mode, the SB-600 is set as a remote flash unit, which fires in sync with the master flash unit. 3 Sound monitor (p. 65) When the SB-600 is set as a remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by listening to...
.... 7 1 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 12 13 14 5 15 16 6 17 1 Flash mode (p. 26) 2 Wireless remote flash (p. 60) In the wireless multiple flash mode, the SB-600 is set as a remote flash unit, which fires in sync with the master flash unit. 3 Sound monitor (p. 65) When the SB-600 is set as a remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by listening to...
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The SB-600's functions and the LCD display vary depending on the left-hand pages. Basic operation In this section, basic procedures are based on the use of a CPU lens mounted on cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in the TTL auto flash mode. The procedures are illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography by following Steps 1-6 on the camera/lens combination used. * CLS: Creative Lighting System (p. 5) You can easily perform flash photography in Groups I to II.
The SB-600's functions and the LCD display vary depending on the left-hand pages. Basic operation In this section, basic procedures are based on the use of a CPU lens mounted on cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in the TTL auto flash mode. The procedures are illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography by following Steps 1-6 on the camera/lens combination used. * CLS: Creative Lighting System (p. 5) You can easily perform flash photography in Groups I to II.
Instruction Manual
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...panel. Pressing the button again turns off the SB-600 and the indications disappear. 20 Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyes. • The SB-600 fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx. 1/16 output in the TTL auto flash mode. ●●● b button ...Pressing the b button for approx. 0.3 second to test fire the flash. ●●● Test firing CAUTION! 2...
...panel. Pressing the button again turns off the SB-600 and the indications disappear. 20 Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyes. • The SB-600 fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx. 1/16 output in the TTL auto flash mode. ●●● b button ...Pressing the b button for approx. 0.3 second to test fire the flash. ●●● Test firing CAUTION! 2...
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... indicator disappears. Setting the standby function Set the standby function in the wireless flash mode, regardless of the SB-600's setting, when the Speedlight is used with a camera body that is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode) (p. 8). • The standby function does not work in the Custom... (when using a camera body that is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode (p. 8), the SB-600 will automatically turn off . • When in standby mode, the SB-600 turns back on the LCD panel. • When used as a remote flash unit (p. 57). • If, due to conserve battery power....
... indicator disappears. Setting the standby function Set the standby function in the wireless flash mode, regardless of the SB-600's setting, when the Speedlight is used with a camera body that is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode) (p. 8). • The standby function does not work in the Custom... (when using a camera body that is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode (p. 8), the SB-600 will automatically turn off . • When in standby mode, the SB-600 turns back on the LCD panel. • When used as a remote flash unit (p. 57). • If, due to conserve battery power....
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... camera and adjust 1 Make sure the SB-600 and camera body are turned off. 2 Rotate the mounting-foot lock lever to the left, slide the SB-600's mounting foot into the camera's accessory shoe and turn the lock lever to the right. 3 Hold down the flash head tilting/rotating lock-release button to ...adjust the flash head to the horizontal/front position. 4 Turn on the SB-600 and the camera body. • The...
... camera and adjust 1 Make sure the SB-600 and camera body are turned off. 2 Rotate the mounting-foot lock lever to the left, slide the SB-600's mounting foot into the camera's accessory shoe and turn the lock lever to the right. 3 Hold down the flash head tilting/rotating lock-release button to ...adjust the flash head to the horizontal/front position. 4 Turn on the SB-600 and the camera body. • The...
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To unlock, turn the lock lever approx. 90° clockwise until it stops. Basic operation the flash head. With a CPU lens, data such as focal length are automatically transferred to II. Lock Unlock t Digital data communication with the SB-600 Digital data communication is performed when the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in place, turn the lever counter-clockwise until it stops. To lock the Speedlight in Groups I to the SB-600. 23 v Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops.
To unlock, turn the lock lever approx. 90° clockwise until it stops. Basic operation the flash head. With a CPU lens, data such as focal length are automatically transferred to II. Lock Unlock t Digital data communication with the SB-600 Digital data communication is performed when the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in place, turn the lever counter-clockwise until it stops. To lock the Speedlight in Groups I to the SB-600. 23 v Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops.
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... camera's available exposure mode and metering system vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the SB-600's flash modes. For details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual. • In the Programmed Auto (P) mode, the shutter speed is automatically set...
... camera's available exposure mode and metering system vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the SB-600's flash modes. For details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual. • In the Programmed Auto (P) mode, the shutter speed is automatically set...
Instruction Manual
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...the background, the depth of field and the flash shooting distance range. • If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is true of field and the flash shooting distance range. • The camera selects... (p. 27). This is turned on (except in the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 27). • If you can be achieved. • The camera selects the correct aperture. Refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on the camera after confirming that the automatically controlled aperture ...
...the background, the depth of field and the flash shooting distance range. • If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is true of field and the flash shooting distance range. • The camera selects... (p. 27). This is turned on (except in the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 27). • If you can be achieved. • The camera selects the correct aperture. Refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on the camera after confirming that the automatically controlled aperture ...
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...SB-600's flash mode 1 Press the a button to "Detailed operation" (p. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with CLS. • Note that when pressing the a button, only the usable flash modes appear; unavailable modes will be skipped. • The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the LCD panel. ●●● Selecting the flash... mode The available flash mode changes each time...
...SB-600's flash mode 1 Press the a button to "Detailed operation" (p. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with CLS. • Note that when pressing the a button, only the usable flash modes appear; unavailable modes will be skipped. • The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the LCD panel. ●●● Selecting the flash... mode The available flash mode changes each time...
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... in this ISO sensitivity. For ISO 1000, use . Basic operation ●●● About the flash shooting distance range The SB-600's flash shooting distance range is 0.6 m to 20 m (2 to 66 ft.) and varies, depending on the ISO sensitivity, zoom-head position and lens aperture in use an ...
... in this ISO sensitivity. For ISO 1000, use . Basic operation ●●● About the flash shooting distance range The SB-600's flash shooting distance range is 0.6 m to 20 m (2 to 66 ft.) and varies, depending on the ISO sensitivity, zoom-head position and lens aperture in use an ...