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...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 flash shooting 38 • Other functions 39 ...
...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 flash shooting 38 • Other functions 39 ...
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...-86 · Specifications 87-89 · Index 90-91 Preparation This section provides preliminary information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB-600 is provided. · Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) (for compatible cameras 49 · Autofocus flash operation in dim light 50-51 · Custom Settings 52-54 • Advanced operations 55 · Overview...
...-86 · Specifications 87-89 · Index 90-91 Preparation This section provides preliminary information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB-600 is provided. · Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) (for compatible cameras 49 · Autofocus flash operation in dim light 50-51 · Custom Settings 52-54 • Advanced operations 55 · Overview...
Instruction Manual
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... wide-flash adapter to match the lens focal length (with the exception of the SB-600 • The SB-600 is used with the SB-600, you for quick reference. ●●● Main features and functions of some camera/lens combinations) (p. 40). To get the most out of your camera instruction manual handy for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600...
... wide-flash adapter to match the lens focal length (with the exception of the SB-600 • The SB-600 is used with the SB-600, you for quick reference. ●●● Main features and functions of some camera/lens combinations) (p. 40). To get the most out of your camera instruction manual handy for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-600...
Instruction Manual
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.... Preparation Creative Lighting System The SB-600 features a new Nikon Speedlight system, called Creative Lighting System (CLS). This flash exposure will remain fixed, even if you can now be used with the SB-600. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at all times. The SB-600 can divide the remote flash units into three groups and control...
.... Preparation Creative Lighting System The SB-600 features a new Nikon Speedlight system, called Creative Lighting System (CLS). This flash exposure will remain fixed, even if you can now be used with the SB-600. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at all times. The SB-600 can divide the remote flash units into three groups and control...
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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. ●●●...
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... shots before photographing important occasions like weddings or graduations. Preparation Tips on digital imaging and photography. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-600's performance when used with the latest product information, tips, answers to date with non-Nikon products. Using your Speedlight serviced by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories, including lenses.
... shots before photographing important occasions like weddings or graduations. Preparation Tips on digital imaging and photography. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-600's performance when used with the latest product information, tips, answers to date with non-Nikon products. Using your Speedlight serviced by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories, including lenses.
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... FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series, F55-Series/ N55-Series *1 o: Balanced Fill-Flash. First, consult the camera group table to VII unless otherwise noted. 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 the i-TTL mode is possible. (Works as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to use the SB-600 ...
... FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series, F55-Series/ N55-Series *1 o: Balanced Fill-Flash. First, consult the camera group table to VII unless otherwise noted. 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 the i-TTL mode is possible. (Works as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to use the SB-600 ...
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... vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode and metering system. 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. TTL auto flash mode (p. 33) D i-TTL D D-TTL D TTL o*1 G Manual mode (p. 34) ●: Available - : Not available...
... vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode and metering system. 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. TTL auto flash mode (p. 33) D i-TTL D D-TTL D TTL o*1 G Manual mode (p. 34) ●: Available - : Not available...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. While the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I 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...
... Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. While the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I 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...
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...°C/68°F). • The LCD's response time decreases at low temperatures (approx. 5°C/41°F and below), but returns to OFF, the SB-600's LCD panel illuminator turns on when the camera's LCD panel illuminator is displayed. * CLS: Creative Lighting System (p. 5) 15 The LCD panel illuminator also lights... Custom Settings mode is turned on. However, the display can be seen clearly from above. u Using the SB-600 in dim light Press any button on the SB-600 to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-600 power is on), and it will remain lit for 16 seconds. • To cancel the LCD...
...°C/68°F). • The LCD's response time decreases at low temperatures (approx. 5°C/41°F and below), but returns to OFF, the SB-600's LCD panel illuminator turns on when the camera's LCD panel illuminator is displayed. * CLS: Creative Lighting System (p. 5) 15 The LCD panel illuminator also lights... Custom Settings mode is turned on. However, the display can be seen clearly from above. u Using the SB-600 in dim light Press any button on the SB-600 to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-600 power is on), and it will remain lit for 16 seconds. • To cancel the LCD...
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The procedures are illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography by following Steps 1-6 on cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in the TTL auto flash mode. You can easily perform flash photography in Groups I to II. Basic operation In this section, basic procedures are based on the use of a CPU lens mounted on the left-hand pages. The SB-600's functions and the LCD display vary depending on the camera/lens combination used. * CLS: Creative Lighting System (p. 5)
The procedures are illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography by following Steps 1-6 on cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in the TTL auto flash mode. You can easily perform flash photography in Groups I to II. Basic operation In this section, basic procedures are based on the use of a CPU lens mounted on the left-hand pages. The SB-600's functions and the LCD display vary depending on the camera/lens combination used. * CLS: Creative Lighting System (p. 5)
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...Installing the batteries 1 Slide the battery chamber lid in the direction of the same brand. • High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with new batteries, as they might explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on handling batteries" (p. 84). Close the battery chamber lid by sliding it...marks as this may cause them to explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire. • Do not mix battery brands or types, or use old with the SB-600. • Always carry extra batteries when travelling. • For details on batteries, refer to "Notes on fire. • Do not ...
...Installing the batteries 1 Slide the battery chamber lid in the direction of the same brand. • High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with new batteries, as they might explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on handling batteries" (p. 84). Close the battery chamber lid by sliding it...marks as this may cause them to explode, leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire. • Do not mix battery brands or types, or use old with the SB-600. • Always carry extra batteries when travelling. • For details on batteries, refer to "Notes on fire. • Do not ...
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...19 Min. Ni-MH (2000 mA) (rechargeable) 2.5 sec. 220/4-30 sec. * With fresh batteries • These data were measured without using the wide-area AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head position adjustment or LCD panel illumination. • The above data may vary due to variations in ...recharging the batteries Refer to the following data are used and the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output. Lithium 4.0 sec. 400/7.5-30 sec. Type of flashes/ recycling time* 200/6-30 sec. Basic operation ●●● Minimum number of flashes and recycling times The following table to determine when...
...19 Min. Ni-MH (2000 mA) (rechargeable) 2.5 sec. 220/4-30 sec. * With fresh batteries • These data were measured without using the wide-area AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head position adjustment or LCD panel illumination. • The above data may vary due to variations in ...recharging the batteries Refer to the following data are used and the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output. Lithium 4.0 sec. 400/7.5-30 sec. Type of flashes/ recycling time* 200/6-30 sec. Basic operation ●●● Minimum number of flashes and recycling times The following table to determine when...
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...in standby mode, the SB-600 turns back on again when its b or h button is pressed or the shutter release button is lightly pressed (when using 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 its setting.
...in standby mode, the SB-600 turns back on again when its b or h button is pressed or the shutter release button is lightly pressed (when using 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 its setting.
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...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 zoom-head position is automatically adjusted according to the lens focal length when the SB-600 is used...
...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 zoom-head position is automatically adjusted according to the lens focal length when the SB-600 is used...
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Basic operation the flash head. To lock the Speedlight in Groups I to the SB-600. 23 To unlock, turn the lock lever approx. 90° clockwise until it stops. 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. 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.
Basic operation the flash head. To lock the Speedlight in Groups I to the SB-600. 23 To unlock, turn the lock lever approx. 90° clockwise until it stops. 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. 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.
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.... t Exposure mode and metering system The camera's available exposure mode and metering system vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the SB-600's flash modes. See the opposite page. 2 Set the camera's metering system to the camera's sync shutter speed. 24 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...
.... t Exposure mode and metering system The camera's available exposure mode and metering system vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the SB-600's flash modes. See the opposite page. 2 Set the camera's metering system to the camera's sync shutter speed. 24 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...
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.... • The camera selects the correct shutter speed. Basic operation metering system u Exposure modes other than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on (except in the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode) (p. 48). In Manual exposure (M) mode...range in the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 27). • If you can control depth of all cameras, except mechanical shutter cameras and when using the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode (p. 48). • To determine the aperture, refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on the ...
.... • The camera selects the correct shutter speed. Basic operation metering system u Exposure modes other than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on (except in the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode) (p. 48). In Manual exposure (M) mode...range in the TTL auto flash mode" (p. 27). • If you can control depth of all cameras, except mechanical shutter cameras and when using the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode (p. 48). • To determine the aperture, refer to its fastest sync speed when the SB-600 is turned on the ...
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... 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 the a button is used with digital SLR cameras compatible with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction...
... 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 the a button is used with digital SLR cameras compatible with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction...
