Instruction Manual
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...flash modes 8-9 · Speedlight parts and their functions 10-11 · Control buttons 12 Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode 13 · LCD panel 14-15 · Lenses 16 • Basic operation 17 1 Installing the batteries 18-19 2 Test firing (Confirming the exposure 20-21 3 Attach the SB-600... 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...
...flash modes 8-9 · Speedlight parts and their functions 10-11 · Control buttons 12 Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode 13 · LCD panel 14-15 · Lenses 16 • Basic operation 17 1 Installing the batteries 18-19 2 Test firing (Confirming the exposure 20-21 3 Attach the SB-600... 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...
Instruction Manual
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... only 76 • Reference information 77 · TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 are presented in the TTL auto flash mode. Reference information Optional accessories, Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, Specifications, etc. Other functions Detailed information on each function of flash modes available with the SB-600 78-80 · Optional accessories 81-82 · Tips on...
... only 76 • Reference information 77 · TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 are presented in the TTL auto flash mode. Reference information Optional accessories, Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, Specifications, etc. Other functions Detailed information on each function of flash modes available with the SB-600 78-80 · Optional accessories 81-82 · Tips on...
Instruction Manual
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... rotated horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to create soft, diffused lighting with example photos. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read the separate booklet, "A collection of example photos," which provides an overview of the SB-600's flash-shooting capabilities with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600.
... rotated horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to create soft, diffused lighting with example photos. In addition, keep your Speedlight, please read the separate booklet, "A collection of example photos," which provides an overview of the SB-600's flash-shooting capabilities with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600.
Instruction Manual
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... correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is the amount of flash exposure needed for each group, expanding your range of a camera's digital communication capabilities. The 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). Monitor...
... correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is the amount of flash exposure needed for each group, expanding your range of a camera's digital communication capabilities. The 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). Monitor...
Instruction Manual
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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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... ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available from the Nikon representative in the U.S.A. Using your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-600's performance has been optimized for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/accessories could damage the SB-600's components. u Life-long learning As part of Nikon's "Life-long learning" commitment to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general...
... ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available from the Nikon representative in the U.S.A. Using your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-600's performance has been optimized for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/accessories could damage the SB-600's components. u Life-long learning As part of Nikon's "Life-long learning" commitment to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general...
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...
Instruction Manual
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... button again turns off the SB-600 and the indications disappear. 20 Make sure the ready-light comes on. 2 Press the h button to turn on the LCD panel. 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...
... button again turns off the SB-600 and the indications disappear. 20 Make sure the ready-light comes on. 2 Press the h button to turn on the LCD panel. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... does not work 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 SB-600 will automatically turn off after the flash has fired, the following indicator appears on the LCD panel and the SB-600 enters standby mode regardless of...
... does not work 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 SB-600 will automatically turn off after the flash has fired, the following indicator appears on the LCD panel and the SB-600 enters standby mode regardless of...
Instruction Manual
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To unlock, turn the lock lever approx. 90° clockwise until it stops. Basic operation the flash head. 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 With a CPU lens, data such as focal length are automatically transferred to II. 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. 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 With a CPU lens, data such as focal length are automatically transferred to II. v Turn the mounting-foot lock lever securely until it stops.
Instruction Manual
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... SB-600 or another Nikon Speedlight compatible with TTL auto flash to start and stop firing in sync with the built-in flash as a master flash unit and the SB-600 as a remote flash unit cannot be used for connection with hot-shoe contacts, such as the COOLPIX 5400, attach the Speedlight directly to TTL auto flash. Using the SB-600 with the COOLPIX Using the SB-600...
... SB-600 or another Nikon Speedlight compatible with TTL auto flash to start and stop firing in sync with the built-in flash as a master flash unit and the SB-600 as a remote flash unit cannot be used for connection with hot-shoe contacts, such as the COOLPIX 5400, attach the Speedlight directly to TTL auto flash. Using the SB-600 with the COOLPIX Using the SB-600...
Instruction Manual
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... cameras in Groups III and IV. • Do indicates "i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash" in the current Speedlight instruction manuals. • For details on the LCD panel, and Standard TTL flash is performed. Standard TTL flash: D Press the a button to display D on shooting procedures in the TTL (...TTL auto flash mode ●●● TTL auto flash mode: D In this mode, the flash illumination that is reflected back from the subject is correctly exposed regardless of the main subject and background. Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash: Do Press the a button to show the SB-600's TTL ...
... cameras in Groups III and IV. • Do indicates "i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash" in the current Speedlight instruction manuals. • For details on the LCD panel, and Standard TTL flash is performed. Standard TTL flash: D Press the a button to display D on shooting procedures in the TTL (...TTL auto flash mode ●●● TTL auto flash mode: D In this mode, the flash illumination that is reflected back from the subject is correctly exposed regardless of the main subject and background. Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash: Do Press the a button to show the SB-600's TTL ...
Instruction Manual
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...compensation value to display the flash output-level compensation. For details, see your camera instruction manual. • With SLR cameras that have a built-in Speedlight with an exposure compensation function, you use both compensation values. In this case, the SB-600's LCD panel shows only... the compensation value set on the camera does not appear on the SB-600. 1 Press the i or j button to "0.0". 44 Flash output-level compensation...
...compensation value to display the flash output-level compensation. For details, see your camera instruction manual. • With SLR cameras that have a built-in Speedlight with an exposure compensation function, you use both compensation values. In this case, the SB-600's LCD panel shows only... the compensation value set on the camera does not appear on the SB-600. 1 Press the i or j button to "0.0". 44 Flash output-level compensation...
Instruction Manual
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u Using the SB-600 off -camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC-29, autofocus flash photography in dim light is possible, because the SC-29 features ...on the camera. For details, refer to your camera's instruction manual. Other functions v Notes on using the SB-600 off -camera When using the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator • If the focus indicator does not appear ...and canceling the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator You can set the SB-600's Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator to activate or cancel in Speedlight • Even when the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is set to activate, the...
u Using the SB-600 off -camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC-29, autofocus flash photography in dim light is possible, because the SC-29 features ...on the camera. For details, refer to your camera's instruction manual. Other functions v Notes on using the SB-600 off -camera When using the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator • If the focus indicator does not appear ...and canceling the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator You can set the SB-600's Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator to activate or cancel in Speedlight • Even when the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is set to activate, the...
Instruction Manual
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...". • It is called the remote flash units. 56 Multiple flash operation using cords (p. 66) No limitation (TTL multiple flash operation is not possible with digital SLRs) Speedlights compatible with the TTL mode. • Speedlights SB-11, SB-14, SB-140, and SB-21B cannot be used with the F-401/...not compatible with CLS Only those featuring CLS such as SB-800 and SB-600. • The SB-600 can be used as a remote flash unit only. t Master flash unit and remote flash unit(s) In this instruction manual, the flash unit mounted on the camera or the one directly connected...
...". • It is called the remote flash units. 56 Multiple flash operation using cords (p. 66) No limitation (TTL multiple flash operation is not possible with digital SLRs) Speedlights compatible with the TTL mode. • Speedlights SB-11, SB-14, SB-140, and SB-21B cannot be used with the F-401/...not compatible with CLS Only those featuring CLS such as SB-800 and SB-600. • The SB-600 can be used as a remote flash unit only. t Master flash unit and remote flash unit(s) In this instruction manual, the flash unit mounted on the camera or the one directly connected...
Instruction Manual
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...head position is automatically set to wireless remote flash mode. • Set the angle of coverage of the remote flash units wider than that provided by Speedlight B. • To ensure good results, it to the camera. • The SB-600's, SB-800's and SB-80DX's standby functions are set to 24 ...mm, except when the wide-flash adapter is attached.) Remember, the closer ...
...head position is automatically set to wireless remote flash mode. • Set the angle of coverage of the remote flash units wider than that provided by Speedlight B. • To ensure good results, it to the camera. • The SB-600's, SB-800's and SB-80DX's standby functions are set to 24 ...mm, except when the wide-flash adapter is attached.) Remember, the closer ...
Instruction Manual
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.... • Be sure to three per group. • Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-19 for stable placement of the remote flash unit(s). v Setting up the master and remote flash units. • In most cases, position the remote flash unit(s) closer to the subject than approx. 10 m (33 ft.) Group ... the light sensor of the remote flash units. • Be sure to 23 ft.) at both sides. Wireless multiple flash shooting Read the following when setting up the SB-600 as a remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. ●●● Flash set in the same group close together...
.... • Be sure to three per group. • Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-19 for stable placement of the remote flash unit(s). v Setting up the master and remote flash units. • In most cases, position the remote flash unit(s) closer to the subject than approx. 10 m (33 ft.) Group ... the light sensor of the remote flash units. • Be sure to 23 ft.) at both sides. Wireless multiple flash shooting Read the following when setting up the SB-600 as a remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. ●●● Flash set in the same group close together...
Instruction Manual
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... for all Speedlights except the SB-15 and SB-27) Setup examples using the SB-27 Attachment to the Speedlight Stand 1 Attach the SB-600 to the Speedlight Stand in multiple flash shooting using cords (p. 66). t To prevent the remote flash units from the Stand. Speedlight mounting shoes for the SB-15 and SB-27 Tripod socket Speedlight mounting shoe (for setting up your Nikon Speedlight when using...
... for all Speedlights except the SB-15 and SB-27) Setup examples using the SB-27 Attachment to the Speedlight Stand 1 Attach the SB-600 to the Speedlight Stand in multiple flash shooting using cords (p. 66). t To prevent the remote flash units from the Stand. Speedlight mounting shoes for the SB-15 and SB-27 Tripod socket Speedlight mounting shoe (for setting up your Nikon Speedlight when using...
Instruction Manual
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... Nikon Speedlights featuring CLS are not available with CLS. The SB-600 can be set the flash mode and flash output level compensation values separately for each group as well as the master flash unit, providing automatic control of the remote flash units on setting the flash mode when the SB-600 is used as a remote flash unit only. If set the SB-600's flash...
... Nikon Speedlights featuring CLS are not available with CLS. The SB-600 can be set the flash mode and flash output level compensation values separately for each group as well as the master flash unit, providing automatic control of the remote flash units on setting the flash mode when the SB-600 is used as a remote flash unit only. If set the SB-600's flash...
Instruction Manual
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... Speedlight instruction manual for both the master flash unit and remote flash units Group name A maximum of 3 groups (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 master flash unit, remote flash units such as the SB-600 will also perform repeating flash...
... Speedlight instruction manual for both the master flash unit and remote flash units Group name A maximum of 3 groups (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 master flash unit, remote flash units such as the SB-600 will also perform repeating flash...