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... 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 flash shooting 38 • Other functions 39...
... 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 flash shooting 38 • Other functions 39...
Instruction Manual
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... collection of example photos," which provides an overview of the SB-600's flash-shooting capabilities with example photos. Foreword Thank you can perform various types of TTL auto flash (p. 33) and Manual flash operations (p. 34). • A power zoom function automatically ...flash adapter to create soft, diffused lighting with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600. To get the most out of your camera instruction manual handy for quick reference. ●●● Main features and functions of the SB-600 • The SB-600...
... collection of example photos," which provides an overview of the SB-600's flash-shooting capabilities with example photos. Foreword Thank you can perform various types of TTL auto flash (p. 33) and Manual flash operations (p. 34). • A power zoom function automatically ...flash adapter to create soft, diffused lighting with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600. To get the most out of your camera instruction manual handy for quick reference. ●●● Main features and functions of the SB-600 • The SB-600...
Instruction Manual
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... advantage of creative multiple-flash shooting techniques. The SB-600 offers these major features: • i-TTL mode This is useful when you change the focus area of flash exposure needed for each group, expanding your equivalent camera's instruction manual for the main subject. This system offers additional flash shooting possibilities with compatible Nikon cameras. In this function...
... advantage of creative multiple-flash shooting techniques. The SB-600 offers these major features: • i-TTL mode This is useful when you change the focus area of flash exposure needed for each group, expanding your equivalent camera's instruction manual for the main subject. This system offers additional flash shooting possibilities with compatible Nikon cameras. In this function...
Instruction Manual
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...; 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. • u: Provides convenient reference information when using the SB-600. ●●...
...; 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. • u: Provides convenient reference information when using the SB-600. ●●...
Instruction Manual
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...with the AS-17) VII New FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series, F55-Series/ N55-Series *1 o: Balanced Fill-Flash. Camera 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 Groups..., F-401/N4004, F-301/N2000 VI FM3A, FA, FE2, Nikonos V, F3-Series (with D (p. 33). *2 Wireless multiple flash 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 camera belongs to VII unless otherwise noted.
...with the AS-17) VII New FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series, F55-Series/ N55-Series *1 o: Balanced Fill-Flash. Camera 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 Groups..., F-401/N4004, F-301/N2000 VI FM3A, FA, FE2, Nikonos V, F3-Series (with D (p. 33). *2 Wireless multiple flash 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 camera belongs to VII unless otherwise noted.
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... the camera'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...
... the camera'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...
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...Manual flash (p. 34) 12 Group (p. 61) Represents the group of each remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. 13 Control buttons being locked (p. 12) Control buttons (except the ON/OFF and FLASH buttons) are displayed in the illustration. 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 ...
...Manual flash (p. 34) 12 Group (p. 61) Represents the group of each remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. 13 Control buttons being locked (p. 12) Control buttons (except the ON/OFF and FLASH buttons) are displayed in the illustration. 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 ...
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... 1 Slide the battery chamber lid in the direction of the same brand. • High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB-600. • Always carry extra batteries when travelling. • For details on batteries, refer to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat. 18 CAUTION! ... they might cause them to explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire. • Do not place non-rechargeable batteries in this instruction manual, as this might explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire. • Do not mix battery brands or types, or use batteries not...
... 1 Slide the battery chamber lid in the direction of the same brand. • High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB-600. • Always carry extra batteries when travelling. • For details on batteries, refer to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat. 18 CAUTION! ... they might cause them to explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire. • Do not place non-rechargeable batteries in this instruction manual, as this might explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire. • Do not mix battery brands or types, or use batteries not...
Instruction Manual
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...) 1 Press the b button for approx. 0.3 second turns on the SB-600 and the indications appear on the SB-600. 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...
...) 1 Press the b button for approx. 0.3 second turns on the SB-600 and the indications appear on the SB-600. 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...
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... 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 ...with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to II in combination with a CPU lens. • When the SB-600 is used with cameras other than those listed above, or you want to adjust the zoom-head position manually, refer to "Setting the zoom-head position" (p. 40). 22
... 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 ...with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to II in combination with a CPU lens. • When the SB-600 is used with cameras other than those listed above, or you want to adjust the zoom-head position manually, refer to "Setting the zoom-head position" (p. 40). 22
Instruction Manual
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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 to Matrix Metering Y. • If Matrix Metering Y cannot be set , select Center-Weighted ...
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 to Matrix Metering Y. • If Matrix Metering Y cannot be set , select Center-Weighted ...
Instruction Manual
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...the shutter speed on . This is true of field and the flash shooting distance range. • The camera selects the correct shutter speed. For details, see your camera's instruction manual. Refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on (except in the Auto FP High-Speed sync... mode) (p. 48). However, set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL...
...the shutter speed on . This is true of field and the flash shooting distance range. • The camera selects the correct shutter speed. For details, see your camera's instruction manual. Refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on (except in the Auto FP High-Speed sync... mode) (p. 48). However, set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL...
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... digital SLR cameras compatible with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual. 26 unavailable modes will be skipped. • The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the LCD panel when the SB-600 is pressed. i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash (Monitor Preflashes are fired) Standard i-TTL flash (Monitor Preflashes are fired) Manual flash a a • The information above appears...
... digital SLR cameras compatible with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual. 26 unavailable modes will be skipped. • The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the LCD panel when the SB-600 is pressed. i-TTL Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash (Monitor Preflashes are fired) Standard i-TTL flash (Monitor Preflashes are fired) Manual flash a a • The information above appears...
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...operation ●●● About the flash shooting distance range The SB-600's flash shooting distance range is not possible at this manual. 27 Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode ISO sensitivity Zoom-head position (...mm) 1600 800 400 200 100 50 25 14*1 24 28 35 50 70 85 *2 2.8 2 1.4 Flash shooting distance range (m/ft.) 4 2.8 2 1.4 5.6 4 2.8 2 1.4 8 5.6...
...operation ●●● About the flash shooting distance range The SB-600's flash shooting distance range is not possible at this manual. 27 Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode ISO sensitivity Zoom-head position (...mm) 1600 800 400 200 100 50 25 14*1 24 28 35 50 70 85 *2 2.8 2 1.4 Flash shooting distance range (m/ft.) 4 2.8 2 1.4 5.6 4 2.8 2 1.4 8 5.6...
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.... • For other flash sync modes, refer to "Slow-sync flash" (p. 46), "Red-eye reduction with flash 1 Confirm the camera's sync mode. • For normal flash photography, use the camera's front-curtain sync mode. 2 Compose the picture, confirm that the ready-light on the SB-600 or in the camera's... viewfinder is on the flash sync mode. 28 6 Compose the picture and shoot with slow-sync flash mode" (p. 46), or "Rear-curtain sync" (p. 47). • Refer to the camera's instruction manual for details on , then shoot.
.... • For other flash sync modes, refer to "Slow-sync flash" (p. 46), "Red-eye reduction with flash 1 Confirm the camera's sync mode. • For normal flash photography, use the camera's front-curtain sync mode. 2 Compose the picture, confirm that the ready-light on the SB-600 or in the camera's... viewfinder is on the flash sync mode. 28 6 Compose the picture and shoot with slow-sync flash mode" (p. 46), or "Rear-curtain sync" (p. 47). • Refer to the camera's instruction manual for details on , then shoot.
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... mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M), or move closer to -3.0 EV) appears for approx. 3 seconds on the SB-600's LCD panel when used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Group I in the TTL auto flash mode. Depending on the camera in use... above ready-lights will also blink at its maximum output in the TTL auto flash mode and underexposure possibly occurred, the ready-lights on the SB-600 or in the camera's viewfinder blink for correct exposure. When the flash has fired at the same time. • Pressing the s and a buttons...
... mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M), or move closer to -3.0 EV) appears for approx. 3 seconds on the SB-600's LCD panel when used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Group I in the TTL auto flash mode. Depending on the camera in use... above ready-lights will also blink at its maximum output in the TTL auto flash mode and underexposure possibly occurred, the ready-lights on the SB-600 or in the camera's viewfinder blink for correct exposure. When the flash has fired at the same time. • Pressing the s and a buttons...
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... an accessory shoe (hot-shoe) or TTL multiple flash terminal: When more powerful illumination is required or when performing multiple flash, it is recommended to connect the SB-600 or another Nikon Speedlight compatible with COOLPIX cameras that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in flash, which is controlled by setting the SB-600's flash mode to the COOLPIX. Using the SB-600 with...
... an accessory shoe (hot-shoe) or TTL multiple flash terminal: When more powerful illumination is required or when performing multiple flash, it is recommended to connect the SB-600 or another Nikon Speedlight compatible with COOLPIX cameras that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in flash, which is controlled by setting the SB-600's flash mode to the COOLPIX. Using the SB-600 with...
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Detailed operation This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-600. Be sure to refer to your camera's instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions.
Detailed operation This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-600. Be sure to refer to your camera's instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions.
Instruction Manual
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... the LCD panel. 32 SB-600's available flash modes The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the subject. Using the TTL auto flash mode is recommended for normal flash photography. ●●● Available flash modes and usable cameras Available flash mode i-TTL mode D-TTL mode TTL auto flash mode TTL (film-based) mode Manual mode Manual flash Usable cameras Cameras compatible...
... the LCD panel. 32 SB-600's available flash modes The SB-600's available flash modes vary, depending on the subject. Using the TTL auto flash mode is recommended for normal flash photography. ●●● Available flash modes and usable cameras Available flash mode i-TTL mode D-TTL mode TTL auto flash mode TTL (film-based) mode Manual mode Manual flash Usable cameras Cameras compatible...
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... on the LCD panel, and Standard TTL flash is performed. t Notes on TTL mode indicators Comparison tables are provided on page 78 to show the SB-600's TTL mode indicators and the corresponding ones used in the current Speedlight instruction manuals. • For details on the LCD ...panel, and Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash is performed. Detailed operation TTL auto flash mode ●●● TTL auto flash mode: D In this mode, the flash ...
... on the LCD panel, and Standard TTL flash is performed. t Notes on TTL mode indicators Comparison tables are provided on page 78 to show the SB-600's TTL mode indicators and the corresponding ones used in the current Speedlight instruction manuals. • For details on the LCD ...panel, and Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash is performed. Detailed operation TTL auto flash mode ●●● TTL auto flash mode: D In this mode, the flash ...