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Flash modes and functions

You can set the SB-900 to Advanced Wireless Lighting using the Power ON-OFF
switch/wireless setting switch.

Turn the switch while holding down the button on the center.

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Align the index on the Power
ON-OFF switch/wireless setting
switch to MASTER.

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Align the index on the Power
ON-OFF switch/wireless setting
switch to REMOTE.

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Setting the SB-900 as

the master flash unit

Setting the SB-900 as
the remote flash unit

Setting the SB-900 to Advanced Wireless Lighting

Summary of Contents for 4807 - SB 900 Speedlight

Page 1: ...SB 900 User s Manual En Autofocus Speedlight ...

Page 2: ...imple search by objective kA 4 You can search according to your objective without knowing the specific name or term of the item you are looking for k Speedlight functions kB 4 You can search for a particular SB 900 function This is handy when you know the name of a function and want more information k Index kF 22 You can search using the alphabetical index k Troubleshooting kF 2 You can determine ...

Page 3: ...ensitivity of 35mm film based cameras Camera and lens combinations This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the SB 900 will be used in combination with a camera compatible with CLS Nikon Creative Lighting System and a CPU lens t Tips on identifying CPU Nikkor lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts Describes a point to which you should pay particular attention in order to avoid Speedligh...

Page 4: ...ate the flash head Adjusting the flash head D 26 How to reset various settings Two button reset C 9 How to illuminate the LCD panel Using the SB 900 in dim light C 24 How to enhance the readability of the LCD panel Enhancing the LCD panel s readability C 25 How to change the standby lead time Standby function C 23 How to monitor the remote flash units by sound Sound monitor C 24 How to lock the co...

Page 5: ...cific color to the scene Flash photography with color filters D 33 How to perform autofocus flash photography in dim lighting AF assist Illuminator D 58 How to shoot a fast moving subject using wireless multiple flash shooting SU 4 type wireless multiple flash operation D 50 About accessories I want to know about Key words page About cameras compatible with the SB 900 Compatible cameras B 2 How to...

Page 6: ... Flash modes and functions i TTL mode D 2 Auto aperture flash D 5 Non TTL auto flash D 8 Distance priority manual flash D 11 Manual mode D 14 Repeating flash D 17 Determining the aperture flash output level and shooting distance in the Distance priority Manual and Repeating flash mode D 22 Switching illumination pattern D 24 Bounce flash operation D 26 Taking close up photographs with bounce down ...

Page 7: ...Assist Illuminator Setting the ISO sensitivity Test firing function Modeling illuminator function FX DX selection For use with cameras other than CLS compatible SLR cameras Using the SB 900 with non CLS compatible SLR cameras E 2 For usage with i TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras E 3 Tips on Speedlight care and reference information Troubleshooting F 2 Notes on continuous flash shooting F 5 Thermal C...

Page 8: ...ad to personal injury If the flash unit is dropped and damaged do not touch any exposed interior metal parts Such parts especially the Speedlight s capacitor and associated parts could be in a high charge state and if touched could cause an electric shock Disconnect the power or remove the batteries and be sure that you do not touch any of the product s electrical components and then bring the fla...

Page 9: ...ser s manual Batteries other than those specified could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fire or otherwise not perform satisfactorily Do not mix battery types brands or old and new batteries as the batteries could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fire When using more than one battery in a product always use identical batteries that were purchased at the same time Non rechargeab...

Page 10: ...nto a fire as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Do not short circuit or disassemble the batteries because this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Do not mix battery types brands or old and new batteries as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Do not install batteri...

Page 11: ...ly consult with a doctor Batteries should not be submerged in water exposed to rain moisture or saltwater unless they are properly protected from the wet environment If water or moisture gets inside the batteries this could cause them to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat Do not use any battery that appears abnormal in any way including a change in color or shape Such batteries could leak cor...

Page 12: ...tteries may generate heat during continuous flash photography Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information cont...

Page 13: ...A 13 A Preparation ...

Page 14: ...00 s flash shooting capabilities with example photos In addition keep your camera user s manual handy for quick reference Included items Check that all items listed below are included with the SB 900 If any items are missing inform the store where the SB 900 was purchased or the seller immediately Speedlight Stand AS 21 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW 13H Color Filter Set SJ 900 Color Filter Holder SZ 2 S...

Page 15: ...d dealer or service center at least once every two years Use your Speedlight with Nikon equipment The Nikon Speedlight SB 900 s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand cameras accessories including lenses Camera accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and nonconforming cameras accessories could damage the SB 900 s components Nikon ca...

Page 16: ...usa com For users in Europe http www europe nikon com support For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See...

Page 17: ...B 1 B About the SB 900 B 1 B This section explains the features and key functions of the SB 900 About the SB 900 SB 900 features B 2 Main functions B 4 B 1 ...

Page 18: ...ion automatically adjusts the zoom position to match the lens focal length from 17 mm to 200 mm in FX format 12 mm to 200 mm in DX format When the built in wide flash adapter is used or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached the zoom position is automatically set to match a wideangle lens with much shorter focal length Bounce flash kD 26 or close up flash photography can be easily performed kD 30 Cu...

Page 19: ...h shooting techniques kD 43 FV Lock Flash Value Lock Flash Value or FV is the amount of flash exposure for the subject Using FV Lock with compatible cameras you can lock in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject This flash exposure is locked in even if you change the aperture or composition or zoom the lens in and out kD 55 Flash Color Information Communication When the SB 900 is used...

Page 20: ... you can manually set the exposure and the distance to the subject Repeating flash mode kD 17 The SB 900 fires repeatedly to create stroboscopic multiple exposure effects This operation is useful when shooting fast moving subjects Switching illumination pattern kD 24 You can select one of three types of illumination pattern standard center weighted and even in accordance with your objective Bounce...

Page 21: ...e subject you can alter picture composition while keeping the brightness of the subject constant Slow Sync kD 55 The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the main subject and background in low light situations Red Eye Reduction flash mode Red Eye Reduction Slow Sync kD 56 Red eye effect which causes the subject s eyes to appear red in color photograph...

Page 22: ...This function resets various settings to their default values Key lock kC 9 The control buttons can be locked to prevent them from being pressed accidentally LCD panel illumination setting kC 24 This function sets the LCD panel illumination to on or off LCD panel contrast setting kC 25 This function adjusts the contrast of the LCD panel Standby function kC 28 This function automatically puts the S...

Page 23: ...xplains the Speedlight parts meaning of each display and also covers basic procedures for flash photography Operation Speedlight parts C 2 Basic operation C 4 Control buttons C 8 LCD C 10 Custom functions and settings C 20 Batteries C 27 ...

Page 24: ...wireless remote flash kD 40 5 Built in bounce card kD 28 6 Built in wide flash adapter kD 31 7 Filter detector kD 35 8 AF assist illuminator kD 58 9 Ready light at remote setting kD 42 10 External power source terminal supplied with cover kF 12 11 Light sensor for Non TTL auto flash kD 5 D 8 12 External AF assist illuminator contacts 13 Mount pin 14 Hot shoe contacts 15 Mounting foot ...

Page 25: ...le kD 26 18 Sync terminal cover 19 Sync terminal 20 LCD panel kC 10 21 Ready light kC 7 D 42 22 Mounting foot lock lever kC 5 Control buttons kC 8 23 MODE button 24 ZOOM button 25 Function button 1 26 Function button 2 27 Function button 3 28 Test firing button 29 Power ON OFF switch wireless setting switch 30 Selector dial 31 OK button ...

Page 26: ...r lid open Insert the batteries following the and marks as shown Close the battery chamber lid Inserting the batteries STEP 1 Alkaline manganese 1 5 V Lithium 1 5 V Oxyride 1 5 V Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride 1 2 V Suitable batteries Insert four AA type penlight batteries of any of the following types When replacing batteries use fresh batteries of the same brand For more on batteries refer to Batter...

Page 27: ...ht in place turn the lock lever clockwise until it stops at the mounting foot lock index v If the SB 900 s mounting foot cannot be removed from the camera s accessory shoe The mount pin remains inserted in the camera s accessory shoe Turn the lock lever 90 to the left again and slide the SB 900 slowly out Never forcibly remove the SB 900 Turn the lock lever 90 to the left Slide the SB 900 s mounti...

Page 28: ...t and 90 Flash head is set at angle other than horizontal front Flash head is tilted up or rotated to the right or left Flash head is set at 7 Flash head is tilted down Flash head is set at horizontal front Turn the SB 900 and the camera body on To turn the SB 900 on turn the Power ON OFF switch to ON Turning the SB 900 and camera on STEP 4 Angle of coverage is automatically set according to lens ...

Page 29: ... shooting When no ready light indicator appears lightly press the shutter release button to activate the ready light Selecting the flash mode STEP 5 Changing the flash mode Rotate the selector dial to display available flash mode icons on the LCD Flash mode icons kC 10 Only flash modes that are available are displayed on the LCD The flash mode can also be selected by pressing the MODE button ...

Page 30: ...tor kD 61 The button setting for test firing modeling illumination can be changed with the custom function kC 22 7 Power ON OFF wireless setting switch Rotate to turn power on and off Controls the master and or remote flashes when using wireless multiple flash shooting kD 39 To control master and or remote flashes rotate the switch while holding down the button in the center of the switch 8 Select...

Page 31: ...ton is not pressed the highlighted item is confirmed and returns to normal display after 8 seconds Two button reset Pressing the Function buttons 1 and 3 indicated with a green dot simultaneously for two seconds resets all settings except custom setting to default settings After reset settings the LCD is highlighted once and then returns to normal display Key lock function Pressing the Function bu...

Page 32: ...e priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash Flash output level at manual mode LCD LCD panel Icons on the LCD show the status of settings Displayed icons vary according to selected flash modes and settings Settings that can be changed are highlighted Flash icons For more information about manual mode see D 16 Flash mode icons ...

Page 33: ...h shooting distance range numerical indicator Flash shooting distance range indicated with a bar Distance priority manual flash Shooting distance Shooting distance and flash shooting distance range and bar Manual flash repeating flash Flash shooting distance numerical indicator Flash shooting distance The measuring distance unit can be changed to ft in custom setting kC 25 ...

Page 34: ...ge area with power zoom on Light distribution for DX format image area when the angle of coverage is manually set Light distribution for FX format image area when the angle of coverage is manually set Light distribution for DX format image area with power zoom off Light distribution for FX format image area with power zoom off Light distribution angle t indication with power zoom on LCD icon varie...

Page 35: ...nsation Aperture value camera setting Aperture value SB 900 setting Selected aperture value is out of SB 900 flash output control range camera setting For flash output level compensation see D 37 Flash output level compensation Aperture value ...

Page 36: ...ern Center weighted Illumination pattern Even Bounce flash operation Tilt 7 down Back light is on AF assist illumination Communicating with a CLS compatible camera Thermal Cut out on Thermal Cut out off Key lock Test firing Modeling illumination SB 900 condition Test firing button functions LCD ...

Page 37: ...cted flash mode and settings Master mode with Advanced Wireless Lighting kD 43 Channel Flash mode flash output level compensation amount of light at manual setting from A B or C group Flash mode flash output level compensation Remote mode with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting kD 43 Channel Sound monitor Remote Group ...

Page 38: ...ber of flashes Frequency Master and group A B or C unit fires ON does not fire OFF Repeating flash Master mode with SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting kD 50 Master mode Remote mode with SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting kD 50 Flash mode Sound monitor Remote LCD Cancel receiving light from other flash units ...

Page 39: ...e switch on the LCD When using a single flash unit Flash output level compensation value Flash output level at manual mode Aperture Shooting distance Value of underexposure at TTL Number of flashes Frequency Power zoom Change aperture frequency When using a SB 900 as master flash unit with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting kD 43 Change the selected group Channel Flash output level compensation Flas...

Page 40: ...U 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting kD 50 Group Channel Flash output level at manual mode Cancel receiving light from other flash units fixed setting LCD When using a SB 900 as master flash unit with SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting kD 50 Flash output level compensation Flash output level at manual mode Shooting distance Aperture Power zoom ...

Page 41: ...hange the selected group Channel Select item in the 2nd tree Light emit not emit Flash output level Number of flashes Frequency Power zoom Master flash unit at repeating flash with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting kD 49 ...

Page 42: ...ht setting of remote flash units kC 24 LCD panel illuminator kC 24 Thermal Cut out kC 24 Sound monitor kC 24 LCD panel contrast kC 25 Unit of measuring distance kC 25 Zoom position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken kC 25 My menu setting kC 25 Version of firmware kC 25 Reset custom setting kC 25 Various operations for the SB 900 can be easily set using the LCD Displayed icons var...

Page 43: ...ht the chosen setting then press the OK button to set Highlighted while setting Options are displayed Press the OK button to return display for item selection Press the Function button 1 EXIT to return to the normal display The LCD returns to normal display Available selection X Current setting Position of highlighted item within 22 items Not displayed while an item is being set Current settings I...

Page 44: ...t manual mode kD 16 Setting flash output level compensation step between M1 1 and M1 2 in manual mode ON Compensation with 1 3 EV step is available OFF Compensation with 1 EV step is not available SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting kD 50 Set SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting ON SU 4 type wireless multiple flash on OFF SU 4 type wireless multiple flash off Illumination pattern kD 2...

Page 45: ...wer zoom off kD 57 Select Power zoom on off ON Power zoom off only for manual setting OFF Power zoom on manual setting is not available AF assist illuminator flash firing off kD 58 Set AF assist illumination on off and flash on off ON Activate AF assist illumination OFF Cancel AF assist illumination AF ONLY Restrict flash firing only AF assist illumination fires Standby function kC 28 Adjusting th...

Page 46: ...eady lights on REAR Rear ready light on FRONT Front ready light on at remote setting LCD panel illuminator kF 9 Setting the LCD panel illuminator to turn on or off ON Turn on OFF Turn off Thermal Cut out kF 6 Setting the Thermal Cut out function on or off ON Thermal Cut out on OFF Thermal Cut out off Sound monitor kD 42 F 6 When the SB 900 is used as a wireless remote flash unit or the overheat de...

Page 47: ...F 4 Select whether the zoom position is manually set or fixed if the built in wide flash adapter is broken ON Available OFF Not available My menu setting kC 26 Select items displayed on the LCD in custom setting FULL Display all items MY MENU Display items only selected as My menu SET UP Set up the My menu items Version of firmware kF 10 Show firmware version Reset custom setting Reset custom sett...

Page 48: ...in My menu and press the OK button Select items to be set as My menu items and press the OK button Pressing the OK button displays in the check box of the selected item For items that cannot be selected no check box appears To cancel the mark press the OK button again Repeat Step to select all desired items then press Function button 1 BACK to return to set up mode Press EXIT to exit custom settin...

Page 49: ...g recharging batteries Refer to the following table to determine when to replace or recharge batteries according to how long the ready light takes to come on Alkaline 20 seconds or more Lithium 10 seconds or more Oxyride 10 seconds or more Ni MH 10 seconds or more t Minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each type of batteries For minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each bat...

Page 50: ... halfway Adjusting the lead time before the Standby function is activated The lead time before the Standby function is activated can be adjusted by custom setting kC 23 If the SB 900 and the camera are not used for more than a specified time the Standby function is automatically activated to conserve battery power The Standby function activates when the camera s exposure meter is turned off defaul...

Page 51: ...perture flash D 5 Non TTL auto flash D 8 Distance priority manual flash D 11 Manual mode D 14 Repeating flash D 17 Determining the aperture flash output level and shooting distance in the Distance priority Manual and Repeating flash mode D 22 Switching illumination pattern D 24 Bounce flash operation D 26 Taking close up photographs with bounce down flash D 30 Flash photography with color filters ...

Page 52: ...n i TTL mode see Basic operation kC 4 i TTL Automatic Balanced Fill Flash mode and Standard i TTL mode are available i TTL Automatic Balanced Fill Flash Adjust the flash output level automatically for a well balanced exposure of the main subject and background appears on the LCD Standard i TTL The main subject is correctly exposed regardless of background brightness This is useful when you want to...

Page 53: ...LCD Set the shooting distance within this range The range varies depending on ISO sensitivity camera s image area setting illumination pattern angle of coverage and aperture For more information see Specifications kF 16 t Auto setting of ISO sensitivity aperture and focal length When using with a CLS compatible camera and a CPU lens SB 900 s ISO sensitivity aperture and focal length are automatica...

Page 54: ...The underexposure value 0 3 to 3 0 EV is displayed on the SB 900 s LCD panel for approx three seconds while the above ready lights blink Pressing Function button 2 recalls display of underexposure value in TTL mode t Changing camera s metering mode When camera s metering mode is changed to spot metering while i TTL Automatic Balanced Fill Flash is selected the TTL mode automatically changes to the...

Page 55: ...y value the exposure compensation value the aperture and focal length of the lens Auto aperture flash can be changed to Non TTL auto flash kD 8 by using the custom setting kC 22 The default setting is Auto aperture flash with monitor pre flashes When no aperture information is transmitted from camera to the SB 900 flash mode is automatically set to Non TTL auto flash Setting the Auto aperture flas...

Page 56: ...ode v Notes on using a telephoto lens in the Auto aperture flash mode When shooting a distant subject using a telephoto lens in Auto aperture flash mode underexposure may occur even though the subject is within the flash shooting distance range Use of the i TTL mode is recommended t Monitor pre flashes Monitor pre flashes on or off can be set by using the custom setting kC 22 The SB 900 fires a se...

Page 57: ...chart Compose the picture confirm that the ready light is on then shoot v Insufficient light for correct exposure When the SB 900 fires at full flash output level ready lights on the SB 900 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approx three seconds after shooting In this case underexposure may occur To compensate the exposure use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot t Chec...

Page 58: ...xposure This allows you to make exposure compensation easily by varying the aperture set on the camera or lens Non TTL auto flash can be changed to Auto aperture flash kD 5 by using the custom setting kC 22 Default setting is Auto aperture flash with monitor pre flashes Press the MODE button Rotate selector dial to indicate Press the OK button to confirm the setting Display for Non TTL auto flash ...

Page 59: ...e flash shooting distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD Set the shooting distance within this range The range varies depending on ISO sensitivity camera s image area setting illumination pattern angle of coverage and aperture For more information see Specifications kF 16 Flash shooting distance range in Non TTL auto flash mode v When using a telephoto lens in the Non TTL...

Page 60: ...Compose the picture confirm that the ready light is on then shoot v Insufficient light for correct exposure When the SB 900 fires at full flash output level ready lights on the SB 900 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approx three seconds after shooting In this case underexposure may occur To compensate the exposure use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot Confirm the ...

Page 61: ...ut level compensation value Underexposure is not indicated in Distance priority manual flash mode Distance priority manual flash is not available when the SB 900 s flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal front or bounce down flash position Press the MODE button Rotate selector dial to indicate Press OK button to confirm the setting Display for Distance priority manual flash at 5 m shoo...

Page 62: ...e camera Aperture should be calculated using the calculation formula kD 22 The aperture on the SB 900 cannot be set directly Compose the picture confirm that the ready light is on then shoot Camera s control panel See charts for flash shooting distance range If the desired shooting distance is not on the chart select a shorter shooting distance e g when your desired shooting distance is 2 7 m sele...

Page 63: ...L auto flash mode In this case when the flash head is adjusted to horizontal front or bounce down flash position again the flash mode is automatically changed to Distance priority manual flash mode v Insufficient light for correct exposure When the SB 900 fires at full flash output level ready lights on the SB 900 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approximately three seconds after shooting ...

Page 64: ... where the correct exposure is difficult to obtain in the TTL or Non TTL auto flash mode The flash output level can be set from M1 1 full output to M1 128 to match your creative preferences Underexposure is not indicated in Manual mode Press the MODE button Rotate selector dial to indicate Press the OK button to confirm the setting Display for Manual mode Flash shooting distance numerical indicato...

Page 65: ...erture should be calculated using the calculation formula kD 23 Press the Function button 1 Set the flash output level by rotating the selector dial Press the OK button Camera s control panel Camera s control panel Set the aperture on the camera The aperture on the SB 900 cannot be set directly The shooting distance indicated matches the selected flash output level and aperture Compose the picture...

Page 66: ...t level changes in 1 3 steps except between 1 1 and 1 2 1 32 0 3 and 1 64 0 7 represent the same flash output level In default setting flash output level compensation between 1 1 and 1 2 is 1 step This step can be changed to 1 3 using custom setting kC 22 With some cameras and when using faster shutter speeds with a flash output level greater than M1 2 actual flash output may decrease to M1 2 leve...

Page 67: ...arged batteries and allow enough time for the flash to recycle between each repeating flash session Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera flash shake because slower shutter speeds are used Underexposure is not indicated in Repeating flash mode Press the MODE button Rotate selector dial to indicate Press the OK button to confirm the setting Display for Repeating flash Flash shooting dist...

Page 68: ...28 20Hz 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 18 24 24 24 24 30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz Setting the flash output level the number of repeating flashes and the frequency Hz per frame The number of flashes Times represents the number of times the flash fires per frame The frequency Hz represents the number of times the flash fires per second The number of flashes is the maximum flash firing number Becaus...

Page 69: ...Press the Function button 3 rotate the selector dial to set frequency and press the OK button to confirm Determine the guide number according to the set flash output level and focal length then calculate the correct aperture from the guide number and shooting distance Finally set this aperture on the camera The guide number and aperture should be calculated using the calculation formula kD 22 The ...

Page 70: ...irm that the ready light is on then shoot Camera s control panel v Exposure compensation in Repeating flash mode The flash shooting distance calculated in Step is the correct exposure for the first flash in the sequence Therefore repeating flash at this flash output level will result in overexposure of any overlapping images To prevent this set a smaller aperture on the camera as needed t Making s...

Page 71: ... t When the aperture value is not displayed in the SB 900 s LCD Camera s aperture data is not transmitted to the SB 900 Press the Function button 3 for one second to highlight f number and set appropriate aperture value on the SB 900 ...

Page 72: ... WP BA BA WP 1 1 13 42 7 16 52 5 17 55 8 22 72 2 23 75 5 24 78 7 27 88 6 30 98 4 34 111 5 40 131 2 44 144 1 47 154 2 49 5 162 4 51 167 3 51 5 169 54 117 2 56 183 7 1 2 9 1 29 9 11 3 37 12 39 3 15 5 50 9 16 2 53 1 16 9 55 4 19 62 3 21 2 69 6 24 78 7 28 2 92 5 31 1 102 33 2 108 9 35 114 8 36 118 1 36 4 119 4 38 1 125 39 5 129 6 1 4 6 5 21 3 8 26 2 8 5 27 9 11 36 1 11 5 37 7 12 39 3 13 5 44 3 15 49 2...

Page 73: ...tion below based on shooting distance and aperture Guide number GN at ISO 100 m ft Shooting distance m ft Aperture f ISO sensitivity factor Referring to the guide number table determine an appropriate flash output level corresponding to the guide number obtained above then set the same value on the SB 900 For example for the shooting distance of 6 m 19 7 ft with an aperture of f 8 and the ISO sens...

Page 74: ...ns Suitable for shots such as portraits in which the light falloff at the edge of an image can be ignored Center weighted Standard The basic illumination pattern type for common flash shooting environment To match the image circle of digital cameras light falloff at the edge of image is less than shooting with existing external flash unit In flash photography the center of the image is most illumi...

Page 75: ...s To set confirm illumination pattern The illumination pattern can be set using custom setting kC 22 Standard is the default setting The selected illumination pattern is indicated with an icon on the LCD Standard Center weighted Even ...

Page 76: ...d rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right Set the flash head at a click stop at the angles shown t Setting flash head tilting rotating angles and choosing the reflecting surface Good results are generally obtained most simply when the flash head is tilted up and you use the ceiling as a reflecting surface Rotate the flash head horizontally to get the same effect when you hold the camera in ...

Page 77: ...00 as is set on the camera In Manual exposure mode set the shutter speed Adjust the flash head and shoot Camera s control panel t Setting the aperture in bounce flash operation In bounce flash there is a light loss of 2 to 3 stops when compared with normal flash photography with flash head adjusted to horizontal front Therefore you should use a two or three step wider aperture small f number and a...

Page 78: ...the bounce card pull out the wide flash card again and slide both cards together back into place Setting the built in bounce card t Using the built in bounce card In bounce flash photography use the SB 900 s built in bounce card to create a highlight in the subject s eyes making the eyes look more vibrant and avoiding illuminating the front of the subject Tilt the flash head up 90 to use this feat...

Page 79: ...ash head you can diffuse the light even more when doing bounce flash creating extremely soft light with virtually no shadows With the camera in either the horizontal or vertical position you get the same effect Good results are generally obtained when the flash head is tilted up 60 When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached and when the camera s image area is set to FX format the zoom position is a...

Page 80: ... is not obstructed by the lens barrel Vignetting may occur in close up flash photography due to the illumination pattern lens in use focal length setting etc Therefore make test shots before shooting an important assignment When the SB 900 is attached to the camera and used as the only flash unit tilting down the flash head is recommended to ensure sufficient illumination of the lower portion of t...

Page 81: ...mage area to DX format kD 24 C 22 F 16 To set the zoom position manually go to custom setting and set Zoom position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally to ON manual setting is available kC 25 To put the built in wide flash adapter back into place lift it and push it into the flash head as far as it will go Setting the camera s exposure mode and metering mode Set t...

Page 82: ...the SB 900 B at equal distances from the subject t Setting the aperture in off camera close up flash operation Calculate the aperture by using this equation and table To ensure the correct exposure use an aperture smaller larger f number than the one obtained from the equation f stop Factor Flash to subject distance For example at an ISO sensitivity of 100 with a subject 0 5 m 1 6 ft away and the ...

Page 83: ...r according to the results Using color filters v Notes on using color filters These filters are consumable items When they fade in color or deteriorate replace them with the backup filters provided Do not use these filters when taking pictures with repeating flash as the heat can damage them The heat generated from the flash head can deform color filters However this will not affect their performa...

Page 84: ...he black portion on the holder Insert the tip of the filter into the slit on the holder then align the positioning hole on the filter with the projection on the holder Place the filter holder on the flash head with the Nikon logo facing up as shown in the diagram and insert into the slit at the top v Attach the filter securely to the filter holder without creasing the filter or leaving any gaps Fl...

Page 85: ...filter Confirm the color filter indicator is displayed Filter mounted and filter type indicators will be displayed Do not block the filter detector window If the warning shown in the figure in the left below appears on the LCD the filter is not properly attached Remove and reattach ...

Page 86: ...ompensation value depends on camera in use 1 D3 camera with either firmware A or firmware B version 2 00 or later kF 10 2 D300 camera with either firmware A or firmware B version 1 10 or later kF 10 3 Set the camera s white balance and exposure compensation value For more details on the white balance see your camera user s manual Camera Filter D3 series 1 D700 D300S D300 2 D90 D7000 D5100 D5000 D3...

Page 87: ...the flash illuminated subject only without affecting the background exposure by modifying the SB 900 s flash output level As a basic guide some plus compensation may be necessary to make the main subject brighter and some minus compensation to make it darker Flash output level compensation is possible in i TTL auto flash Auto Aperture flash Non TTL auto flash and Distance priority manual flash mod...

Page 88: ...s subjects of low reflectivity In i TTL and Auto Aperture flash mode Make exposure compensation on the camera For more details see your camera user s manual In Non TTL auto flash and Manual flash mode In the Non TTL auto flash mode the correct exposure can be obtained when the same aperture is set on the camera as that set on the SB 900 Therefore to make exposure compensation vary the aperture set...

Page 89: ...ireless multiple flash shooting SU 4 type wireless multiple flash is particularly suitable for shooting fast moving subjects as both the master flash unit and remote flash units fire simultaneously There are no restrictions as to which cameras can be used Speedlight featuring wireless multiple flash capability can be used either as the master or remote flash unit Speedlights compatible with TTL au...

Page 90: ...by duration that is long enough in the custom setting The standby function of the SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 and SB 80DX is canceled when wireless remote flash mode is set Make sure that there is sufficient battery power The SB 50DX s standby duration is automatically extended to approx one hour when it is set to wireless remote flash mode Set the angle of coverage of the remote flash units wider...

Page 91: ... flash unit and interfere with correct operation The practical number of remote flash units for wireless multiple flash shooting are three In Advanced Wireless Lighting for practical purposes the number of remote flash units should be limited to three for one group Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS 21 for stable placement of the remote flash units Be sure to perform test firing after setting up...

Page 92: ...ont ready light blinks or goes out Two short beeps Fired properly Blinks for approx 3 sec Quickly blinks for approx 3 sec Three long beeps for approx 3 sec Both the master and remote flash units have fired at full output but light may have been insufficient for correct exposure Use a wider aperture and reshoot Lights up or does not come on not blinking Quickly blinks for approx 3 sec Three long be...

Page 93: ...ng see the separate booklet A collection of example photos Pp 16 19 Remote flash units can be set up to a maximum of three groups A B C Single or several remote flash units can be allocated for one group For a total of four groups including the master and other remote flash units in three groups you can set the flash mode and flash output level compensation values separately for each group Select ...

Page 94: ...h As a basic guide the effective shooting distance between the master and remote flash units is approx 10 m 33 ft or less in the front position and approx 7 m 23 ft at both sides These ranges vary slightly depending on the ambient light Be sure to place all remote flash units that are set in the same group close together See Notes on the remote flash kD 40 Approx 5 to 7 m 16 to 23 ft Approx 5 to 7...

Page 95: ... the switch while holding down the button on the center Align the index on the Power ON OFF switch wireless setting switch to MASTER Align the index on the Power ON OFF switch wireless setting switch to REMOTE Setting the SB 900 as the master flash unit Setting the SB 900 as the remote flash unit Setting the SB 900 to Advanced Wireless Lighting ...

Page 96: ... are available i TTL mode Auto Aperture flash 1 Non TTL auto flash 1 Manual flash Flash canceled Set the flash mode of the remote flash units on the master flash unit The flash mode can be set independently on the master flash unit and for each group of remote flash units Flash output level compensation Master flash unit Flash output level compensation values of the remote flash units can also be ...

Page 97: ...turn the selector dial to choose the desired flash output level compensation value and press the OK button Press the Function button 1 to highlight Group and press the OK button Turn the selector dial to choose a group other than Repeat procedures above to set the flash mode and flash output level compensation values of the remote flash units in Group A In the same way with Group A set the flash m...

Page 98: ...umber as set on the master flash unit t Commander function The Commander function enables the SB 900 to trigger remote flash units without firing itself To activate the Commander function set the SB 900 as the master flash unit and set its flash mode to Flash canceled This operation will normally not affect the correct exposure of the subject although the exposure might be affected if the subject ...

Page 99: ...the repeating flash mode all settings of flash output level frequency and the number of repeating flashes per frame are common to both the master flash unit and remote flash units Referring to Repeating flash shooting set the flash output level frequency and the number of repeating flashes per frame kD 17 LCD display in the repeating flash mode Number of repeating flashes per frame Frequency Hz Fl...

Page 100: ...ash set the wireless flash mode to SU 4 in the custom setting kC 22 Use the Wireless setting switch to switch over the SB 900 to the master or remote flash unit Hold down the button on the center to turn the Wireless setting switch Align the index on the Wireless setting switch with MASTER Align the index on the Wireless setting switch with REMOTE Setting the SB 900 as the master flash unit Settin...

Page 101: ... manual modes are available Press the MODE button then turn the selector dial to choose AUTO or M mode auto mode In the A mode the remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the master flash unit The maximum distance the SB 900 s light sensor can detect is approximately 7 m 23 ft or less in the front position of the master unit manual mode In the M mode the remote flash units only start...

Page 102: ...re flashes of the master flash unit since monitor pre flashes cause incorrect exposure When the SB 900 is set as the master flash unit monitor pre flashes will not fire For other Speedlights be sure to cancel the master flash unit s monitor pre flashes For how to cancel the master flash unit s monitor pre flashes refer to the user s manual of each Nikon Speedlight ...

Page 103: ... them accidentally Be sure to turn the power off Remote flash unit s LCD panel Set the camera s exposure mode to A Aperture Priority Auto or M Manual Set up all Speedlights both master and remote flash units as the SU 4 type wireless multiple flash mode Set the flash mode of the remote flash units to AUTO auto or M manual Set the flash mode of the master flash unit Set it to Non TTL auto Distance ...

Page 104: ... kF 19 and adjust the flash output level to M1 4 Refer to Determining the aperture flash output level and flash shooting distance in the Distance priority manual and Manual flash mode kD 22 Adjusting the flash output level in Non TTL auto flash A applicable when using a Speedlight compatible with Non TTL auto flash mounted on the SU 4 optional Non TTL auto flash A can also be selected on the remot...

Page 105: ...nual flash when using a single flash unit For flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode and the guide numbers in the Auto FP High Speed Sync mode refer to Specifications Flash Value Lock FV Lock Using FV Lock you can lock in the appropriate flash exposure while keeping the subject illumination constant even if you change the composition The flash exposure brightness remains the same...

Page 106: ...r speeds unnatural looking pictures can occur because the subject frozen by the flash appears behind or within the blurred movement see photo below right Rear curtain flash sync creates a picture in which the blur of a moving subject for example the taillights of a car appears behind the subject and not in front In front curtain sync the flash fires immediately after the front curtain opens comple...

Page 107: ...ll above the ZOOM indication appears on the LCD panel while manually setting the zoom position Press the ZOOM button then turn the selector dial to set the zoom position Turn the selector dial clockwise to increase the value and counter clockwise to decrease the value You can also adjust the zoom position by pressing the ZOOM button In this case the value increases every time you press the ZOOM bu...

Page 108: ...AF Assist Illuminator is available if an AF lens is mounted and the camera s focus mode is set to S Single Servo AF with focus priority AF A or AF The effective shooting distance with the AF Assist Illuminator is approx 1 m to 10 m 3 3 to 33 ft from the center of the image with a 50mm f 1 8 lens The shooting distance varies depending on the lens in use With a D3 camera for example Suitable lens fo...

Page 109: ...not light up The camera s AF assist illuminator lights up only when the SB 900 s AF Assist illuminator is canceled v If autofocus is impossible while using the AF Assist illuminator focus manually If the focus indicator does not appear in the camera s viewfinder even though the AF Assist illuminator turns on focus manually AF assist illuminator flash firing off You can set the SB 900 s AF Assist I...

Page 110: ...he correct exposure by test firing the SB 900 before actually taking the picture by pressing the Test firing button The SB 900 fires at M1 128 flash output in the i TTL flash mode The amount of flash output can be modified in the custom setting kC 23 In Auto Aperture Non TTL auto flash operations the SB 900 fires at a flash output controlled by the aperture set In the Manual mode the SB 900 fires ...

Page 111: ...ling illuminator in the custom setting Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting kD 43 When the Test firing button on the master flash unit is pressed the Modeling illuminator of the highlighted master unit or the remote flash unit group fires at the set flash output value If the master flash unit and grouped remote flash units are not highlighted the Modeling illuminator on the maste...

Page 112: ... on the LCD panel shows the status of the format set DX format FX format t indication with power zoom on LCD icon varies according to the camera in use icon appears D3 series D700 icon appears D300 series D90 D7000 D5100 D5000 D3100 D3000 D60 D40 series Neither nor icons appear Cameras not equipped with image area selection Manual switching of light distribution angle When manual zoom position set...

Page 113: ...E 1 E For use with cameras other than CLS compatible SLR cameras Refer to this chapter when using the SB 900 with cameras other than CLS compatible SLR cameras Using the SB 900 with non CLS compatible SLR cameras E 2 For use with i TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras E 3 ...

Page 114: ...le flash mode i TTL mode Auto Aperture flash Non TTL auto flash Distance priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash Non TTL auto flash Distance priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash ISO sensitivity setting Auto Custom set Available wireless multiple flash shooting Advanced Wireless Lighting SU 4 type SU 4 type Flash shooting using color filters Possible Possible Filter informa...

Page 115: ... that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX s built in flash as a master flash unit and the SB 900 as a remote flash unit cannot be performed 2 Only with the COOLPIX P7000 and P6000 t Performing wireless multiple flash shooting with the COOLPIX P7000 and P6000 With the COOLPIX P7000 and P6000 wireless multiple flash shooting is possible when the SB 800 SB 900 or Wireless Speedlight Commander S...

Page 116: ...mpatible COOLPIX cameras t Adjusting the zoom position when used with i TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras The power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom position to match the lens focal length In this case appears on the LCD panel but the zoom position does not appear on the LCD panel ...

Page 117: ...ecifications etc are presented here Troubleshooting F 2 Notes on continuous flash shooting F 5 Thermal Cut out F 6 Tips on Speedlight care F 7 Notes on batteries F 8 About the LCD panel F 9 Updating firmware F 10 Optional accessories F 11 Specifications F 14 Index F 22 Tips on Speedlight care and reference information ...

Page 118: ...m the camera Confirm the camera setting Mount the SB 900 to a camera ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera The SB 900 cannot receive the focal length information from the camera Turn off the SB 900 and camera and turn on them again Zoom position does not set automatically The built in wide flash adapter is in use or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached Remove the wide f...

Page 119: ...able because of power abnormalities Turn off the power remove the batteries and contact your retailer or Nikon representative The ready light blinks after firing Underexposure may have occurred even with the flash firing at maximum output Use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot kD 4 kD 7 kD 10 kD 13 kD 42 Warning beeps sound for approx three seconds in the remote flash unit ...

Page 120: ... adapter is broken off it is no longer possible to set the zoom position to the desired position To adjust the zoom position go to the custom setting Zoom position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally kC 25 Microcomputer characteristics The SB 900 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations In rare cases the SB 900 may not work properly even after fres...

Page 121: ...m number of continuous firings Flash mode Max number of continuous firings at 6 frames sec i TTL Non TTL auto Manual flash mode flash output level M1 1 M1 2 15 or less Manual flash mode flash output level M1 4 to M1 128 40 or less Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings as this may cause the flash head to overheat and can result in burns and damage to the flash panel and body CAUTIO...

Page 122: ...in quick succession a warning will be displayed and the SB 900 will enter protective shutdown mode Temperature warning indicators High Thermal Cut out Off The temperature of the SB 900 is shown in three stages If the temperature of the unit rises as a result of the flash being fired multiple times in quick succession a warning icon will be displayed If sound is turned on a warning beep will sound ...

Page 123: ... waves from TVs or radios Do not use or leave the SB 900 in locations subject to high temperatures such as those encountered near a heater or stove as this may cause damage When not using the SB 900 for more than two weeks be sure to remove the batteries to prevent malfunctions due to battery leakage Take the SB 900 out once a month insert the batteries and fire the unit several times to reform th...

Page 124: ...ery power batteries may not operate properly before reaching the end of their stated lifespan or the number of charges discharges as specified by the battery manufacturer When replacing batteries replace all four batteries at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old with new batteries When installing batteries turn off the power of the Speedlight and never reverse the polarity o...

Page 125: ...normal temperatures 20 C 68 F LCD panel illuminator ON OFF Press any button on the SB 900 to turn the illuminator on when the SB 900 power is on and make the LCD panel easier to read The illuminator goes off if the SB 900 is not operated for 16 seconds To cancel the LCD panel illumination go to the custom setting kC 24 and turn it off Even if the LCD panel illuminator is set to OFF the SB 900 s LC...

Page 126: ...on may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http nikonimaging com D3 Series 1 D700 D300S D300 2 D90 D7000 D5100 D5000 D3100 D3000 Cameras compatible with SB 900 firmware update 1 D3 camera with either firmware A or firmware B version 2 00 or later 2 D300 camera with either firmware A or firmware B version 1 10 or later See the custom set...

Page 127: ... mounted on a Nikon digital SLR camera WG AS1 for D3 Series WG AS2 for D300 Series WG AS3 for D700 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 Useful for wireless multiple flash photography the SU 4 features a built in movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of a remote flash unit The SU 4 s light sensor triggers the remote unit to fire in sync with the master unit TTL Remote Cord SC 28...

Page 128: ...ponents Nikon cannot guarantee the SB 900 s performance when used with non Nikon products Optional accessories Connecting to an external power source To use an external power source remove the cover and connect its power cord to the SB 900 s external power source terminal Do not use the power cord SC 16 when connecting the SB 900 to the Nikon DC Unit SD 7 use the SC 16A instead Nikon DC Unit SD 7 ...

Page 129: ...ese x 8 1 2 sec 450 1 2 30 sec AA type Lithium x 8 1 6 sec 840 1 6 120 sec AA type OxyrideTM x 8 1 0 sec 450 1 0 30 sec AA type Ni MH eneloop x 8 0 8 sec 520 0 8 30 sec Power Bracket Unit SK 6 SK 6A 5 AA type Alkaline manganese x 4 2 2 sec 190 2 2 30 sec AA type Lithium x 4 3 2 sec 420 3 2 120 sec AA type OxyrideTM x 4 2 0 sec 240 2 0 30 sec AA type Ni MH 2600 mAh x 4 1 9 sec 240 1 9 30 sec AA typ...

Page 130: ...luminator and Modeling illuminator Nikon Creative Lighting System A variety of flash operations are available with compatible cameras i TTL mode Advanced Wireless Lighting FV Lock flash Flash color information communication Auto FP High Speed sync and Wide area AF Assist Illuminator Multiple flash operation Advanced Wireless Lighting SU 4 type wireless multiple flash Flash exposure control set on ...

Page 131: ... Flash output level compensation 3 0 to 3 0 EV in increments of 1 3 steps in the i TTL auto flash Auto Aperture flash Non TTL auto flash and Distance priority manual flash Custom setting 22 items Other functions ISO sensitivity setting Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode Resetting the settings Key lock Thermal Cut out firmware update Dimensions W H D Approx 78 0 146 0 118 ...

Page 132: ... 0 6 7 3 0 6 8 2 0 7 9 8 0 7 11 0 8 11 0 8 12 0 8 12 0 9 12 0 9 13 0 9 13 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 0 6 2 3 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 0 6 3 8 0 6 3 8 0 6 4 2 0 6 4 7 0 6 5 1 0 6 5 8 0 6 6 4 0 6 7 7 0 6 8 2 0 6 8 7 0 6 9 0 6 9 0 6 9 5 0 7 9 8 32 22 16 11 8 0 6 1 6 0 6 2 0 6 2 1 0 6 2 7 0 6 2 7 0 6 3 0 6 3 3 0 6 3 6 0 6 4 1 0 6 4 5 0 6 5 5 0 6 5 8 0 6 6 1 0 6 6 3 0 6 6 3 0 6 6 7 0 6 6 9 32 22 16 11 0 6 1 1 0 6 1 4 0 6 ...

Page 133: ...umination pattern 4 In standard or center weighted illumination pattern 5 In standard or even illumination pattern Angle of coverage in DX format Zoom position set Angle of coverage Vertical Horizontal 8 BA WP 1 120 130 10 BA WP 2 110 120 11 BA WP 3 100 110 12 4 74 93 14 4 66 85 16 60 78 17 57 75 18 55 72 20 50 67 24 44 58 28 39 52 35 32 44 50 25 34 70 20 27 85 17 24 105 5 16 22 120 5 15 21 135 5 ...

Page 134: ...25 29 16 27 32 22 17 BA WP 13 17 BA 16 17 WP 17 17 22 25 29 33 23 18 23 26 30 34 24 20 24 27 31 36 25 24 27 32 22 34 40 32 28 30 36 24 36 43 33 35 34 40 31 40 47 37 50 40 46 36 46 51 43 70 44 50 5 41 49 5 53 49 85 47 52 44 51 58 50 5 105 49 5 53 49 52 5 51 120 51 56 50 54 51 5 135 51 5 58 50 5 56 52 5 180 54 51 5 56 5 53 200 56 52 57 54 BA With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached WP With the wide fl...

Page 135: ...4 4 6 1 5 4 9 1 9 6 2 2 6 6 2 1 6 9 2 3 7 5 2 6 8 5 3 9 8 3 5 11 5 3 8 12 5 4 1 13 5 4 3 14 1 4 5 14 8 4 5 14 8 4 7 15 4 4 9 16 1 Flash output level Zoom position mm 10mm 12 14 16 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 135 180 200 WP BA BA WP 1 1 13 42 7 16 52 5 17 55 8 23 75 5 25 82 27 88 6 29 95 1 30 98 4 31 101 7 34 111 5 36 18 1 40 131 2 46 150 9 49 5 162 4 51 167 3 52 5 172 2 54 177 2 56 183 7 56...

Page 136: ... 8 9 2 3 9 8 3 1 10 2 3 2 10 5 3 3 10 8 3 4 11 2 3 6 11 8 1 64 0 5 1 6 0 7 2 3 0 7 2 3 0 9 3 1 3 3 1 3 3 1 2 3 9 1 3 4 3 1 5 4 9 1 8 5 9 2 6 6 2 1 6 9 2 2 7 2 2 3 7 5 2 3 7 5 2 4 7 9 2 5 8 2 1 128 0 4 1 3 0 5 1 6 0 5 1 6 0 7 2 3 0 7 2 3 0 7 2 3 0 8 2 6 0 9 3 1 3 3 1 2 3 9 1 4 4 6 1 5 4 9 1 5 4 9 1 6 5 2 1 6 5 2 1 7 5 6 1 8 5 9 Flash output level Zoom position mm 10mm 12 14 16 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 ...

Page 137: ...1 5 V 3 0 sec 125 3 0 30 sec Ni MH 2600 mAh 2 3 sec 190 2 3 30 sec Ni MH eneloop 2 3 sec 165 2 3 30 sec When firing the Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds 120 seconds with lithium batteries While AF assist illuminator power zoom and LCD panel illumination are off With fresh batteries Performance may vary depending on battery freshness or battery specifications Min number of flashes re...

Page 138: ...18 Center weighted illumination pattern D 24 Channel D 46 Close up photography D 30 CLS A 3 CLS compatible SLR cameras B 2 Color filters D 33 Color filter holder D 34 Color filter set F 11 Commander function D 48 Continuous firing F 5 Control buttons C 8 COOLPIX cameras B 2 E 3 CPU Nikkor lenses A 3 Custom functions and settings C 20 D Default settings A 3 Distance information C 11 Distance priori...

Page 139: ...anel C 10 F 9 LCD panel illuminator C 24 F 9 Light distribution angle C 12 Light sensor for Non TTL auto flash D 5 D 8 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash D 40 Low battery power indicator C 27 M Manual mode D 14 MASTER D 45 D 50 Master flash unit D 39 Metering mode D 4 Min number of flashes D 18 F 21 Min recycling time F 13 F 21 M manual mode D 51 MODE button C 8 Modeling illuminator D 6...

Page 140: ... C 24 D 42 Speedlight stand D 41 Speedlight parts C 2 Standard illumination pattern D 24 Standard i TTL D 2 Standby function C 23 C 28 SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting C 22 D 50 T Table of flash shooting distance ranges F 16 Table of zoom positions F 17 Test firing D 60 Thermal Cut out C 24 F 6 TTL Remote Cord F 11 Two butoon reset C 9 U Updating firmware F 10 V Value of underexposure at...

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