Sb-16 flash manual

Page Exposure Compensation TTL exposure compensation When shooti camera's exposure compensation dial or compensation button also available when using the Nikon FG sation according to the intentionally Turn the dial turn it in sure refer information. Page 35 Non-TTL automatic exposure compensation the non-TTL automatic exposure mode, exposure compensation can be performed by stopping down opening up the lens.

With dark subject use a smaller aperture. When a subject is light tone use a larger aperture. Page 36 8B is recyc led and ready fire. Page Warning Functions Warning functions In the TTL or non -TTL automatic lights on the fla sh unit and in the blink for 3 seconds after the flash unit output indica ting that the light insufficient for correct exposure. Page 39 Shutt. Page 41 Shutt. Page Open- Flash Button In this case, make sure that the flash unit is not connected to the be used as an open- The open-flash button is also useful for test -firing the SB to determine whether the illumination from the flash was effects or paint automatic one of the color-coded dots A 1 or A2 , push the" Page 43 In the TTL mode, test -firing must be performed by trip- ping shutter.

Note that without camera ready-light will blink exposure is obtainable a substitute film a strip of cut film old or piece gray paper. Its purpose shadows the eye socket light for the eyes when doing bounce flash ary head a guide number of to fill provide second For more pages Page Synchro-Sunlight Fill-In Flash Photography Synchro-Sunlight Fill-In Flash Photography A backlit subject such as a person back to the sun indoors in front of come out almost as a silhouette correctly exposed other pensation made to give backlit subject background fill in the shadows and balance the illumination levels of the subject background Page 49 With fill-in fla sh: both the subject and the background come out properly exposed.

Operation in the manual mode assures you of good re- sults in virtually all cases, so we will describe this proce- dure first. Page 53 Fast synchronization speed: the background dark. Slow synchronization speed: now detaifs in the background can be seen.

Page Diffusing The Light Diffusing the Light Light is what gives form to solid pointed direc tly at th e subjec t and subjec will look fl at because of is moved Howeve off-axis appear on the side opposite impression of roundness comes directly from the flash.

Page 55 Combination bounce and direct fla sh: soft, natural-looking lighting with a pleasing catchlight in the eyes. Page 56 The procedure for bounce flash is as follows 1 Choose the bounce surface.

The position of the flash unit, the bounce angle, and the setting of the zoom head should be determined after considering Page Using A Diffuser Using a diffuser also possible to diffuse the light by placing a trans lucent material such as one or mo paper, between the flash and subject. But by using more than solve these problems. Latest sample galleries. Canon EOS R3 sample gallery. Nikon Z9 production sample gallery.

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For details about flash unit attachment to the Nikonos-V, refer to the Sync Cord's instruction manual. Note: When the subject is closer than 1 meter, it is recommended that you use a zoom, setting which is one slep less than the lens local length e. Note: The Wi setting on the dial is used when the wide-flash adapter is attached to the flash unit with the zoom head set at Wi. Set the shutter speed on ' the camera. Note: For TTL operation with a Nikon F3-series camera, the camera's backup mechanical release lever cannot be used with the shutter speed dial set at T time.

With the Nikon FA. FG or Nikonos-V, a mechanical shutter speed i. M90 or B cannot be used for TTL operation. Set the lens aperture B The blue and meters 2. For TTL automatic operation is always 0. The auto select. With the zoom head set at T however, shooting ranges with the zoom setting the closest distance is 0. For automatic operation A2 Turn on the flash ' unit.

Note: The LED may blink for a short while after the flash unit is turned on. This does not indicate a malfunction. As soon as the flash ready-light built into the back of the flash unit comes on, the SB is ready to fire. With the exception of the Nikon F2-series, if your camera has an LED readylight inside the viewfinder, make sure that it is lit up, indicating that the SB16 is ready to fire.

Notes: Take the picture. The flash unit is securely locked in place. The film speed setting on the camera is fire as the picture is taken. A mechanical setting is not used in the TTL mode. The film speed setting on the camera is within the usable range when the flash unit is used in theTTL mode. For more detailed information about the ready-light warning, refer to page If they are, replace them with a fresh set. In this case, check the combination of shooting distance and aperture selected, and use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject if necessary.

This warning is also provided in the viewfinder of all Nikon cameras having a built-in ready-light except F2-series cameras. Turn off the flash unit. Nikon cantor« Synchronization Camera setting Actual shutter Vlawdnder shutter speed Indication speed sec.

Notes: 1 With subjects ctoser than 1 meter, it is recommended that you setect a setting with a one-stop smatler number than the focal length of the tens in use to reduce the amount ol light at such close distances. TTL through-the-lens automatic operation. A non-TTL automatic operation In the non-TTL automatic A mode, the light output of the flash varies automatically to match the flash-to-subject distance, but instead of the light being measured through the lens, it is read by the light sensor on the front of the SB M manual operation At the manual' 'M setting, the SB fires at its maximum light output regardless of the flash-to-subject distance.

MD synchronization with motor drive At the motor drive MD setting, the SB is able to recycle fast enough to synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing continuously up to four frames per second. Note: As sufficient power is required for the flash unit to synchronize with a motor drive, use the newest and freshest batteries whenever possible.

For the same reason, avoid tripping the shutter immediately after the ready-light comes on. You can only view or download manuals with. Sign Up and get 5 for free.

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