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Page 1: ...Nikon NIKONOS Speedlight 58 104 ...

Page 2: ...S8 1 04 This Speedlight is specially designed for underwater photography and can be used with the Nikonos RS as well as the Nikonos V and Nikonos IVA When used with the Nikonos RS it will allow you to take flash pictures at depths of up to 100 meters 328 feet ...

Page 3: ...Speedlight Parts Buckle Buckle lock Function selector Flash mode selector 3 Switch Moisture alert light For more details on the above items see pages 21 22 Power switch ...

Page 4: ...ok 4 Distance scale chart Aperture scale chart Aperture scale chart release lever Screw securing distance scale chart Sync socket Sync socket cap Standby switch Battery positioning axis Battery positioning notch Battery chamber cap Hinge Terminal ...

Page 5: ...head positioning index Wrist joint Stopper pin Arm Grip Shoulder joint release button Shoulder joint lock Front positioning index Shoulder joint knob Cord fastening hanger Standard accessories S8 104 standard set Standard arm and bracket set SK 104 Sync cord with cap O ring grease and screws set 5 ...

Page 6: ...peedlight Flash Slave The 8B 104 fires simultaneously when another speedlight is fired through its built in slave sensor Signal Flash The 8B 104 fires at 1 32 power approximately every two seconds to signal your location on the surface to others Alert Signal Display The 8peedlight is automatically monitored for moisture overheating and proper electronic functioning High Power Manual Flash Operatio...

Page 7: ... taking pictures using the S8 104 are explained Details on the This section describes the Speed Speedlight s Parts light s various features points to be checked and other pertinent items Basic Applications This section explains how to use the Speedlight s features to obtain various results In this section we describe optional Other Items accessaries details on the NiCd battery and tips on S8 104 c...

Page 8: ...gs 17 Function Selector 21 Flash Mode Selector 22 Basic Shooting 23 27 Basic Flash Photography with the Nikonos RS 24 Taking Pictures 28 35 Fbssible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 and Nikonos RS 29 Fbssible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 and Nikonos V 31 Fbssible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 and Nikonos IV A 33 Caring for the SB 104 After Use 34 Details on the Speedlight s Parts 36 44 Standby Sw...

Page 9: ...graphy 46 Camera Slave Cordless Remote Photography _ 48 Flash Slave 50 Rear Curtain Sync Photography 52 Using the Flash Signal Function 54 Other Items 55 68 Optional Accessories 56 Details on NiCd Battery Unit SN 104 62 Tips on SB 104 Care 64 Specifications 68 9 ...

Page 10: ... three to five years We recommend this service especially if the Speedlight is being used for commercial applications Once water gets inside the plastic case or the battery has decayed be sure to have your Speedlight spot checked or it may emit a flammable gas Using the Speed ight safely Use only Nikon products with this Speedlight since the SB 104 has been designed for use with specialized Nikon ...

Page 11: ... on the O rings water will leak into the Speedlight and cause damage It is important to check all the O rings and lubricate them before use O ring areas to check Two O rings on sync cord H O ring on the main body O ring channel and contact area between battery chamber cap and main body Sync socket cap O ring and con tact area between sync socket and main body 11 ...

Page 12: ...r fingertip smear a small amount of O ring lubricant over the entire surface of the O rings This makes the O rings slip more easily into the O ring channels Do not apply too much lubricant to the surface of the O ring as this will not help make a better seal and can cause an unwanted build up of excess lubrication which will attract sand and dirt Caution e Feel for any damage on the O rings while ...

Page 13: ...he O rings are not warped and they go into the channel correctly Note The 8B 104 package includes an O ring set three large and small O rings O ring lubricant and two screws The O ring set is also available optionally Be sure to have this set with you wherever you go with your 8peedlight 13 ...

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Page 15: ...hen using it for the first time or after having stored it for three months or more For procedures on recharging the SN 104 refer to the Instruction Manual that came with the Quick Charger SH 104 Refer to page 62 for details on the battery Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual that came with the SN 104 battery unit 1Open the battery chamber while sliding the buckle lock as shown in the figure...

Page 16: ...e battery lock release lever orange in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery 5Raise the buckle Hold down the battery chamber cap and engage the buckle hook to raise the buckle 6Lock the releasellock buckle Slide the buckle lock and press the release lock buckle to the Speedlight Check to be sure there is no gap between the battery chamber cap and the Speedlight The buckle should be secu...

Page 17: ...and apply a small amount of lubricant when attaching the connector plugs 1Attach the bracket to the camera at the camera mounting knob 2Remove the wrist joint adjustment knob and insert the Speedlight joint leg Make sure that the shoulder joint release button and the flash head turn to the same direction 3Insert the adjustment knob into the joint hole and fasten the knob 17 ...

Page 18: ...nter clockwise 5Insert the camera plug and fasten the white locking ring Align the red mark on the plug to the red mark on the camera 6Turn the plug locking ring clockwise until it stops and is secured 7Remove the sync socket cap on the S8 104 18 Turn the cap counter clockwise until it separates ...

Page 19: ...n it with the white positioning index on the front 10Insert the arm Release the shoulder joint lock and align the arm with the white positioning index on the front of the joint Note Cord fastening hanger This hanger secures the sync cord to the bracket to keep it out of the way while shooting To use the cord fastening hanger attach it to the speedlight bracket as shown in the illustration then att...

Page 20: ... has been set 1 The positioning marks on the 8B 104 and wrist joint should match the shooting distance A 00 B 1m C O Sm 2 The white positioning marks of the arm shoulder joint and bracket should all be aligned The above setting is made when the Speedlight is attached to the bracket and the shooting distance set at more than SOcm 1 6 ft 13Test firin g after completing the connections 20 Slide the f...

Page 21: ...amera 8lave the 88 104 s built in slave sensor can detect the flash of another 8peedlight and as it flashes the 88 104 will signal the Nikonos R8 to release its shutter simultaneously exposing the frame Cordless remote photography can be performed with another 8peedlight that can be flashed It is effective up to a distance of 10 meters 32 8 feet and can be performed only with the Nikonos RS I Flas...

Page 22: ... flash mode and center weighted TIL flash mode are both possible When used with the Nikonos V center weighted TIL flash mode is possible TIL flash mode is not possible when the 88 104 is used with the Nikonos IVA MFULL M1 4 M1 16 Manual flash mode 22 When the 88 104 is used with either the Nikonos R8 V or IV A the flash output can be selected from among 3 options M Full M 114 or M 1 16 ...

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Page 24: ... on the foreground subject is balanced with the ambient light background exposure automatically producing more natural photographs The Matrix Meter reads five segments analyzing brightness and contrast then determines the correct exposure Set your preferred aperture the camera will automatically adjust shutter speed The SB 104 is automatically told how much light to provide for a precise balance w...

Page 25: ...ween 1 125 and 1 30 second When it is set to Rear the shutter speed is controlled between 1 125 and 1 second 3The Speed light s function selector is set to Standard 4The Speedlight s flash mode selector is set to TIL 5Power switch is ON o L rt n J D j FULL 101114 1011 16 po rt fl r lQ g l FULi 011 16jID a OFFo 0 RI IRlilifi 25 ...

Page 26: ...es can be used However Nikon recommends using 5 single servo autofocus or C continuous servo autofocus mode 7Set exposure mode to aperture priority auto exposure A 26 Set the aperture value so that the subject distance is within the flash shooting distance range ...

Page 27: ...on the minus side the background expo sure will be too dark under exposed If no special background effects are needed the photograph can be taken as is with correct exposure For matrix balanced fill flash operation reset the aperture dial on the camera so that the overexposure or underexposure indicator goes out Using the exposure calculation chart see page 41 be sure the aperture value set is wit...

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Page 29: ... to 1 250 second it isautomatically controlled at 11125 second 41n matrix balanced fill flash operation set the aperture dial so that the electronic analog display in the view finder goes out If the photograph is taken while the electronic analog display appears the operation is automatically controlled by center weighted TTL flash In this case the main subject istaken at the correct exposure but ...

Page 30: ...ng distance range and check to be sure that the ready light and the e in focus 30 indicator are lit up to shoot If both viewfinder ready light and 88 104 ready light blink for about three seconds after shooting the flash has operated at maximum power In this case either reduce the object distance or select a smaller f number AI SOrS b ...

Page 31: ...the shutter speed dial is set to 1 60 second or slower the shutter speed is automatically controlled at the specified shutter speed 41f the shutter speed dial is set to A select the aperture value so that the shutter speed indicators for 125 and 60 blink or 60 or 30 blinks If you set the shutter speed dial to 1 60 second or 1 30 second select aperture value so that the specified shutter speed indi...

Page 32: ...nce range and to be sure that the ready light is lit up to shoot 32 If both viewfinder ready light and 88 104 ready light blink for about three seconds after shooting the flash has operated at maximum power In this case either reduce the object distance or select a smaller f number 1000500 250 125 30 ...

Page 33: ... 1 16 so that the actual shooting distance corresponds to that of the exposure calculation chart see page 41 21f the shutter speed dial is set to A the shutter speed is automatically controlled at 1 90 second 3 Determine aperture value by reading the relationship between the shooting distance and the guide number from the exposure calculation chart Caution If the flash mode selector is set to TIL ...

Page 34: ...s used in salt water or muddy places submerge it in a sink or other suitable vessel filled with fresh water and move all operating parts such as levers and knobs to remove any salt or dirt from the gaps around these parts It is then a good idea to rinse the 8peedlight under running water Do not let water get into the sockets When washing the 8peedlight attach the supplied sync socket cap to preven...

Page 35: ...a to apply a small amount of O ring lubricant to the screw threads Be sure always to attach the socket cap to prevent water or dirt from getting into the socket Also dry the battery chamber After drying the main body open the battery chamber remove the battery and let the inside of the chamber dry completely before closing it again If switch or selector movements become rough Tiny particles of san...

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Page 37: ...out 80 seconds after the 88 104 s power switch is turned ON The 88 1 04 s ready light goes out The 88 104 then automatically turns ON the power for about 80 seconds about once an hour to keep the flash ready to fire at any time When the power to the camera is turned ON by preSSing the shutter release button slightly the 88 104 power is turned ON accordingly and becomes ready to fire The 88 104 pow...

Page 38: ...he standby switch is turned ON Caution e The standby function does not work in Flash Slave mode e The standby function does not work with the Nikonos IV A Turn OFF the standby switch Note A fully charged fresh NiCd battery can be used in the standby mode for about 60 days while setting the function selector to standard mode and about 30 days while it is set to 0 cordless remote flash mode at 20 C ...

Page 39: ... viewfinder will also blink In this event reduce the distance between the camera and the subject or select a smaller f number Note Flash power may vary due to surrounding conditions with unusually dark subjects for example even though flash shooting distance settings are the same A warning may thus appear if the subject is at the far end of the flash shooting distance range but still within it Moi...

Page 40: ...electrical alert light blinks to alert you Bring the Speedlight to a Nikon service center to have it checked Note 40 Each time the flash is fired the SB 104 checks to be sure both flash tubes have fired normally If both flash tubes fires abnormally the Flash Abnormality lamp blinks after firing If the lamp blinks even though the SB 104 has fired one of the two flash tubes is defective If the shutt...

Page 41: ...ance scale chart The distance scale is marked in meters on one side and in feet on the other side Use the system you prefer Loosen the screw to remove the chart When reattach ing it tighten the screws to hold it securely Do not tighten the screws too much to avoid damage to the plastic Aperture scale chart Remove the aperture scale chart by holding down the release lever in the direction of the ar...

Page 42: ...ater at estimated 0 5 meter 1 6 feet using ISO 100 film set the aperture to f 22 or larger smaller f number to get the correct exposure When taking pictures with the arm removed from the bracket Open the aperture one or more steps wider f 16 than that f 22 read in the M Full column on the left of the scale Important When setting aperture check the flash shooting distance range first To obtain the ...

Page 43: ... at M Full is f 22 at M 1 4 is f 11 and at M 1 16 is f 5 6 Important In manual mode set the guide number MFull M 1 4 or M 1 16 corresponding to the aperture value selected If the aperture value is set to f 11 in the above example set the flash mode selector to M 1 4 Note The exposure calculation chart is effective only when the 88 104 is mounted on the standard arm with the standard bracket 150100...

Page 44: ...ng to water conditions When aiming the Speedlight diagonally open the aperture 1 2 to 1 800 45 148 22 72 11 36 800 90 295 45 148 22 72 step wider smaller f number than the aperture value obtained in the above equation to compensate for the different angle of reflection _ When taking photographs with the arm removed from the bracket Nikon recommends you to take various pictures with different apert...

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Page 46: ...graphs and create better contrast Try to stay as close as possible to your subject to reduce the amount of water between your camera and subject This will result in a sharp colorful photograph Taking photographs highlighting the blue of the sea Try to shoot at an upward angle to allow the background ambient light to enter into the picture In TIL flash mode select the aperture value to get the corr...

Page 47: ...e and aim the Speedlight at the subject diagonally When sand has been stirred up in the water When light from the Speedlight is reflected on particles floating in the water the photograph turns out looking like it was taken in a snowstorm It is best to wait until the sand settles down or to remove the arm from the bracket and aim the Speed light at the subject diagonally as far away from the camer...

Page 48: ...104 or S8 102 as the flash activating unit Camera Slave cordless remote photography is possible only when the S8 104 is used with the Nikonos RS 1Turn OFF the power switch on the S8 104 connected to the Nikonos RS and set the function selector to 0 Cordless Remote Then set the Flash mode to any desired position The function selector does not work when the power switch is ON 2Set the Focus mode on ...

Page 49: ...cordless remote photography when another speedlight activating a shutter release operation and the SB 104 are facing each other is possible within a distance of 10 meters 32 8 feet If the flash from the other speedlight activating shutter release operation is not detected by the sensor on the SB 104 the SB 104 may not fire Check to be sure the flash fires properly before using it Battery power con...

Page 50: ...ts II Important An S8 104 S8 101 S8 102 or S8 103 can be used as a flash activating unit 1Set the function selector on the slave unit to IJ flash slave mode When the power switch is ON you cannot set the function selector switch Turn OFF the power switch 2Set the flash mode selector on the slave unit to either M Full M 1 4 or M 1 16 Manual 50 Set the output to the desired flash power as a fill in ...

Page 51: ...Notes The slave unit fires when light from the master unit activates the slave unit s sensor The maximum distance under water at which the slave unit can react to light from the master unit is about 10 meters 32 8 feet when the master unit is directly facing the slave unit s sensor However the slave unit may not fire if the water is cloudy or there is strong external light Test fire the Speedlight...

Page 52: ...osing of the shutter producing a natural stream of light behind the subject Important Rear curtain sync photography is possible with the Nikonos RS 1Before entering the water open the camera back set the camera s sync mode switch in the direction of the arrow and close the camera back 2Turn ON the SB 104 s power switch and check to be sure the ready light isON Set the function selector to standard...

Page 53: ...ture Priority Auto Exposure A mode the shutter speed will automatically set itself to between 1 125 1 second standard operation is between 1 125 1 30 second Be careful that your subject does not become blurred at these speeds 4Press the shutter release button slightly and check the viewfinder indicator The e in focus indicator should be lit The ready light should be lit 5Check the flash shooting d...

Page 54: ...ector to the Test position and hold it down for about four seconds From the second firing the flash will repeat firing at 1 32 output about every two seconds A fullY charged NiCd battery will let the 8B 104 continue firing in this mode about 3000 times about one and a half hours 3Turn OFF the power switch to stop 54 w II J Q e FULL 114 1116 JIll D OFFo Q qJ fff I a 1 FULL 114 1 16 ID OFFo Ii 11 ...

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Page 56: ...rom the Speedlight by stretching the arm Weight Approx 332g 11 7 oz on land Approx 180g 6 4 oz underwater Elbow joint Stopper pin Using the SK 104E Extension Arm 1Pullout the stopper pin from the standard arm SK 104A and detach the wrist joint 2Insert the wrist joint protruding portion into the hole by aligning it to the notch at the end of the extension 56 arm and secure it by reinserting the sto...

Page 57: ...pin at the lower end of the extension arm 4Insert the lower end of the extension arm protruding portion into the hole by aligning it to the notch at the end of the standard arm SK 104A and secure it by reinserting the pin 57 ...

Page 58: ...g 2 8 oz underwater Shoulder joint lock ShOllllr1er joint release button Arm positioning screw Using the SK 104C arm for the S8 102 and S8 103 1Insert the arm SK 104C into the jOint attached to the S8 102 or S8 103 For details on the joint and instructions on its use see the Instruction Manual for the 88 102 or 88 103 2Attach the arm to the double bracket SK 104W in the same way that the standard ...

Page 59: ...e up photography Shoulder joint joint adjustment knob Weight Approx 730g 25 8 oz on land Approx 430g 15 2 oz underwater Using the SK 104W Double Bracket Attach the arms to the double bracket in the same way that the standard arm SK 104A is attached to the standard bracket SK 104B See page 17 Note When mounting the S8 104 on the arm camera s shutter release button side remove the S8 104 once from t...

Page 60: ...e calculated as follows Combined GN J GN1 GN2 where GN1 and GN2 represent the guide numbers of each 8peedlight used e Attach a wide adaptor when using the 88 102 or 88 103 for close up photography e lf you want to use just one of two 8peedlights attached use the 8peedlight connected by the black cord 60 If the power switch on the 8peedlight connected by the black cord is turned OFF the flash fires...

Page 61: ...output Weight Approx 370g 13 1 oz Quick Charger SH 104 The SH 104 is used exclusively to recharge the NiCd battery unit SN 104 Full charging takes about two hours for one battery unit four hours for two units Weight Approx 600g 21 2 oz Photo US Canada version O Ring and Screw Set A set of spare O rings one large two small O ring lubricant and two screws for securing the switch panel 61 ...

Page 62: ...04 when not in use to prevent battery leaks and to ensure long battery life elf the battery cannot be used for the specified length of time after being properly charged it is approaching the end of its life Replace it with a fresh one eWhen taking photographs in the low temperatures especially under DoC use a fully charged battery and keep it warm e Do not subject battery packs to excessive heat o...

Page 63: ... case as wet under water equipment speedlights cameras diving gear etc Water may get inside the battery pack and cause a short circuit e lf the Speedlight will not be used for a long time remove the battery and store it in a cool place 20 C Otherwise flammable gas may be produced inside the battery chamber e Keep the SN 104 out of the reach of small children e Do not recharge while the battery is ...

Page 64: ...fter entering the water Unforeseen damage may be caused by the shock of the Speedlight hitting the water surface if you jump into the water while holding it Do not subject the Speedlight to excessive heat Do not leave the Speedlight inside an enclosed location such as a car that is subject to sunlight and high temperatures Also avoid leaving it in any other area subject to high temperatures over 6...

Page 65: ...hamber the moisture alert light will light up and the Speedlight will stop working Remove the battery from the chamber and take the Speedlight to a Nikon service center with the chamber s cover open If the Speedlight gets soiled __ Use a blower to remove dust first and then wipe the Speedlight clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine or other active agents Never disassemble the Speed...

Page 66: ...ause damage to these items Do not subject the 5peedlight to vibrations or shock When carrying the 88 104 in the car or in the boat insert the 8peedlight and other equipment into bags to prevent them from bumping each other or fill the gaps with a towel to absorb vibrations or shock Do not carry the 5peedlight by the sync cord Do not carry the 8peedlight dangling at the end of the sync cord 66 ...

Page 67: ...Speedlight inside an enclosed location such as humid or wet areas or places subject to magnetism or chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene mothballs Test fire the 5peedlight about once a month If the Speedlight is being kept in storage for a long time take it out about once a month insert the NiCd battery unit SN 104 and fire the Speedlight several times to prevent the condenser from weakening B...

Page 68: ... Ws at M 1 16 1000 covering 15mm lens 1150 on land f 5 6 to fl22 0 3 to 6m on land 0 3 to 3m underwater in TTL auto flash mode using ASNISO 100 ASAIISO 25 1000 Nikonos RS ASAIISO 25 400 Nikonos V Approx 120 with Nikon NiCd battery unit SN 104 Approx 3 sec with Nikon NiCd battery unit SN 104 Up to 100m 328 tt depth Nikon NiCd battery unit SN 104 Available with Nikonos RS and Nikonos V TTL and manua...

Page 69: ...bracket SK 104B sync cord with cap O ring set three O rings O ring lubricant and two screws Note All performance data are subject to change depending on environmental and charging conditions Specifications and design are subject to change without notice ...

Page 70: ... quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION Nikon NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG 2 3 MARUNOUCHI 3 CHOME CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 JAPAN TEL 81 3 3214 5311 TELEX NIKON J22601 FAX 81 3 3201 5856 9T012 C02 S368 Printed in_ Japan ...

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