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D-32

Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography

En-01

Determine the guide number

according to the flash output
level and the zoom head
position.

• For more information, see

“Specifications” (

H-25).

Camera’s LCD

Calculate the aperture f-number

from the flash-to-subject
distance and the guide number,
and set the camera’s aperture
accordingly.

• To determine the f-number,

see “Guide Number, Aperture
and Flash-to-subject Distance”
(

H-6).

• Aperture cannot be set on the

SB-5000.

Summary of Contents for SB-5000

Page 1: ...ikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals anytime anywhere Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play SB 5000 Speedlight En Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ...r i Table of contents 0A 12 You can search by item such as operation method flash mode or function i Q A index 0A 9 You can search according to objective without knowing the specific name or term of an item i Index 0H 31 You can search using the alphabetical index i Troubleshooting 0H 1 This is handy when there is a problem with your Speedlight For your safety Before using the Speedlight for the f...

Page 3: ...X cameras 0G 1 About this reference manual This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the SB 5000 will be used in combination with a camera compatible with CLS and a CPU lens 0A 3 To get the most out of your Speedlight please read the user s manual and the reference manual this manual thoroughly before use For use with non CLS compatible SLR cameras see For Use with Non CLS compatible ...

Page 4: ...nce to other pages in this manual t Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts CPU contacts The SB 5000 cannot be used with IX Nikkor lenses t A collection of example photos A collection of example photos provides an overview of the SB 5000 s flash photography capabilities with example images To download the PDF file of A collection of example photos access the link below h...

Page 5: ...ch the Speedlight fires monitor pre flashes and the camera measures the reflected light and controls the Speedlight flash output i TTL balanced fill flash i TTL mode type in which flash output level is adjusted to well balanced exposure of the main subject and background Standard i TTL i TTL mode type in which flash output level is adjusted to the correct exposure of the main subject regardless of...

Page 6: ...istance is set and the Speedlight flash output level is adjusted in accordance with the camera settings Repeating flash mode Flash mode in which the Speedlight fires repeatedly during a single exposure to create stroboscopic multiple effects Wireless multiple flash unit photography Flash photography with multiple wireless flash units simultaneously firing Radio control A type of control for multip...

Page 7: ...irect remote wireless multiple flash unit photography Wireless multiple flash unit photography suited to taking pictures of a fast moving subjects the master and remote flash units fire almost simultaneously because the master flash unit does not emit monitor pre flashes Link mode Enables selection of communication type between Nikon Speedlight and camera Available selections are pairing and PIN c...

Page 8: ...edlight zoom head the angle of coverage changes as the zoom head position changes Flash exposure compensation Intentional flash output change to obtain the desired subject brightness Default settings Function and mode settings at the time of purchase Illumination patterns Control types of light falloff at edges the SB 5000 provides 3 illumination patterns standard even and center weighted Test fir...

Page 9: ... value corresponds to a 1 step change in exposure which is made by halving doubling shutter speed or aperture An aperture of f 1 4 and a shutter speed of 1 second correspond to EV 1 which provides correct exposure or proper brightness of the subject As the exposure value increases the exposure of the film or imaging device increases Front curtain sync rear curtain sync In front curtain sync the fl...

Page 10: ...n automatically to match the lens focal length Power zoom function E 22 How can I adjust the aperture Non TTL auto flash mode C 11 How can I adjust the flash output level Manual flash mode C 5 How can I take formal group shots Illumination pattern Even E 2 How can I take portrait photos emphasizing the main subject Illumination pattern Center weighted E 2 How can I take pictures with soft shadows ...

Page 11: ...camera COOLPIX camera G 1 Flash photography 2 Using the wireless SB 5000 Question Key phrase 0 How do I take pictures using multiple flash units Wireless multiple flash unit photography D 1 How do I take pictures with the SB 5000 in wireless multiple flash unit photography by setting the flash functions on a camera Wireless multiple flash unit photography D 1 How do I take pictures of a fast movin...

Page 12: ...r of flashes recycling time for each battery type H 23 How can I change the function settings Menu settings B 24 How can I reset various settings Two button reset B 13 How can I lock the dial and buttons of the Speedlight to prevent accidental use Key lock B 10 How can I adjust the standby activation lead time Menu settings B 24 How can I confirm the version of firmware Menu settings B 24 How can ...

Page 13: ...ore Use A 22 Operation Speedlight Parts B 1 Settings and the LCD B 5 Menu B 11 Unified Flash Control B 14 Basic Operations B 16 Menu Items and Settings B 24 Flash Modes i TTL Mode C 2 Manual Flash Mode C 5 Auto Aperture Flash Mode C 8 Non TTL Auto Flash Mode C 11 Distance priority Manual Flash Mode C 15 Repeating Flash Mode C 18 Table of Contents A B C ...

Page 14: ... Using Optical Control D 5 SB 5000 Functions for Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography D 7 Setting the Master Flash Unit D 9 Setting a Remote Flash Unit D 11 Preparation for Photography D 12 Advanced Wireless Lighting D 19 Direct Remote Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography D 35 Setting up Remote Flash Units D 39 Using Optical Control and Radio Control Concurrently D 43 Checking Status in Wi...

Page 15: ...h exposure compensation E 20 Power zoom function E 22 AF assist illumination E 24 Test firing E 26 Modeling illumination E 27 Standby function E 28 Thermal cut out E 29 Functions to Be Set on the Camera E 31 Auto FP high speed sync E 31 Flash value lock FV lock E 32 Slow sync E 32 Red eye reduction E 32 Rear curtain sync E 33 For Use with Non CLS compatible SLR Cameras F 1 For Use with COOLPIX Cam...

Page 16: ...erence Information Troubleshooting H 1 Guide Number Aperture and Flash to subject Distance H 6 Tips on Speedlight Care H 7 Notes on Batteries H 9 About the LCD Panel H 10 Updating Firmware H 11 Optional Accessories H 12 Specifications H 20 Index H 31 H ...

Page 17: ...tteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the power source take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Do not disassemble or subject to powerful physical shocks Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the product break...

Page 18: ...n could damage or discolor the product s plastic parts Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak overheat or rupture if improperly handled When handling batteries for use in this product follow all instructions and warnings printed on or included with the batteries and observe the following precautions Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types D...

Page 19: ...nge in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing eyes or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations Prior to disposal insulate the terminals with tape Fire overheating or rupture may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals Observe caution whe...

Page 20: ...ers in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in c...

Page 21: ...e1EK Type1EK FCC ID VPYLB1EK IC 772C LB1EK FCC CAUTION 1 Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the eq...

Page 22: ...n experienced radio TV technician for help Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notices for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity Nikon SB 5000 Manufacturer Nikon Corporation A copy of the original DoC for our products as it relates to R TTE can be found at the following website http imaging nikon com support pdf DoC_SB 5000 pdf R TTE Directi...

Page 23: ...h Nikon equipment The Nikon Speedlight SB 5000 s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand cameras accessories including lenses Cameras accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and incompatible cameras accessories could damage the SB 5000 s components Nikon cannot guarantee the SB 5000 s performance when used with non Nikon products ...

Page 24: ...m For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East 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 t...

Page 25: ...A 24 Preparation A ...

Page 26: ...B 1 B Operation 5 6 3 4 1 2 10 9 8 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Operation Speedlight Parts ...

Page 27: ...ber cover lock release 0B 16 6 indicator 7 Built in bounce card 0E 10 8 Built in wide panel 0E 12 9 Flash panel 10 Filter detector 0E 17 11 AF assist illuminator 0E 24 12 External power source terminal supplied with cover 0H 18 13 Light sensor for non TTL auto flash 0C 8 C 11 14 External AF assist illuminator contacts 15 Locking pin 16 Accessory shoe contacts 17 Mounting foot ...

Page 28: ... Sync terminal 21 Sync terminal cover 22 LCD panel 0B 5 23 Flash ready indicator 0B 23 D 45 24 Mounting foot lock lever 0B 18 25 Modeling illumination button Controls modeling illumination 0E 27 26 button Displays menu settings 0B 11 27 MENU button Displays menu settings 0B 24 18 19 20 24 22 21 23 ...

Page 29: ...Single flash unit mode Optical control master mode Radio control master mode 29 Test firing button Controls test firing 0E 26 30 Power switch Rotate to turn power on and off Set the index to choose the desired function REMOTE Remote mode 0D 11 ON Single flash unit mode 0B 20 C 1 Master mode 0D 9 31 Rotary multi selector Selects flash mode or other items 0B 6 32 OK button Confirms selected setting ...

Page 30: ...ons is as follows Usetherotarymultiselectorto highlighttheitemtobeconfigured andchoosedesiredsetting Press the OK button to confirm setting Once confirmed the highlighted item returns to normal display To return to normal display without changing settings press the OK button If the OK button is not pressed the highlighted item is selected and returns to normal display after 8 seconds ...

Page 31: ...ettings can be changed while highlighted The LCD returns to normal display as shown at the left after settings are changed and confirmed Rotary multi selector The rotary multi selector can be operated by pressing up down left right or by rotating it In this reference manual up down left right on the rotary multi selector are indicated as 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 32: ...flash mode Pressing the rotary multi selector 1 highlights the flash compensation value 0E 20 This highlights the flash output level in manual flash mode 0C 5 Zoom head position Pressing the rotary multi selector 4 highlights the zoom head position 0E 22 The zoom head position is automatically set to match the lens focal length when the SB 5000 is attached to a camera ...

Page 33: ...ng the rotary multi selector 0B 11 B 24 Changing settings Rotating the rotary multi selector changes the settings for highlighted items For numerical values rotating the rotary multi selector clockwise increases the value and rotating it counterclockwise decreases the value Control type information Press the wireless setting button to change control type Control type ...

Page 34: ...re flash with monitor pre flashes Auto aperture flash without monitor pre flashes Non TTL auto ﬂash with monitor pre ﬂashes Non TTL auto ﬂash without monitor pre ﬂashes Distance priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash Optical control master mode Group flash Quick wireless control Multiple flash unit repeating flash ...

Page 35: ... Optical control remote mode Direct remote mode Radio control remote mode t Activating key lock Key lock icon PresstheMENUbuttonfor2seconds The keylockiconappearsontheLCDandthe dialandbuttonsarelocked The power switch the test firing button and the modeling illumination button remain unlocked To cancel key lock press the MENU button again for 2 seconds ...

Page 36: ...elector 1 3 to highlight the item to be configured Alternatively rotate the rotary multi selector to select items Press the OK button to confirm the selection Alternatively press the rotary multi selector 2 to confirm the selection menu is closed and the selected item is highlighted Use the rotary multi selector to change settings 0B 6 ...

Page 37: ...h mode Amount of underexposure due to insufficient flash output in i TTL mode underexposure occurred Activate power zoom function With wireless multiple flash unit photography Channels Master flash unit setting Remote flash unit group setting in master mode Flash function activated canceled status in multiple flash unit repeating flash mode Group A B setting quick wireless control Group C setting ...

Page 38: ...on and the button simultaneously for 2 seconds to reset all settings except menu settings to default This resets only the settings for the item to which the power switch is set When reset is complete the LCD is highlighted and then returns to normal display ...

Page 39: ...ngs configured on the SB 5000 are also applied to the camera The following settings can be configured Single flash unit mode Flash mode Flash compensation value flash output level in manual flash mode Flash to subject distance in distance priority manual flash mode Number and frequency of flash firings in repeating flash mode Master mode Wireless flash options Remote flash control Flash function s...

Page 40: ...gs for remote flash units are changed on the SB 5000 Changed settings are applied to the camera Camera If flash function settings are made on the SB 5000 when not attached to a camera the configured settings will be applied to the camera after the SB 5000 is attached ...

Page 41: ...TL mode in combination with a CLS compatible camera STEP 1 Inserting the batteries While pressing the battery chamber cover lock release slide the battery chamber cover and open it Insert the batteries following the and marks Push and slide the battery chamber cover to close it ...

Page 42: ... 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline battery 20 s or more 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH battery 10 s or more For minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each battery type refer to Specifications 0H 23 Alkaline battery performance may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer 1 5 V R6 AA size carbon zinc batteries are not recommended Using an optional external power source increases the num...

Page 43: ...EP 2 Attaching the SB 5000 to the camera Make sure the SB 5000 and the camera are turned off Make sure the mounting foot lock lever is on the left white dot Slide the SB 5000 s mounting foot into the camera s accessory shoe Turn the mounting foot lock lever to L v Lock the Speedlight in place Turn the mounting foot lock lever clockwise until it stops at the mounting foot lock index ...

Page 44: ...to detach the SB 5000 from the camera when not in use Detaching the SB 5000 from the camera Make sure the SB 5000 and the camera are turned off turn the mounting foot lock lever 90 to the left and then slide the SB 5000 s mounting foot from the camera s accessory shoe If the SB 5000 s mounting foot cannot be removed from the camera s accessory shoe turn the mounting foot lock lever 90 to the left ...

Page 45: ...n The flash head is locked when tilted 90 up or set in the forward facing position LCD indicator for flash head status Flash head is set in the forward facing position Flash head is set at angle Flash head is tilted up or rotated to the right or left Flash head is tilted down STEP 4 Turning the camera and SB 5000 on Turn the camera on Set the SB 5000 s power switch to ON ...

Page 46: ...ion FX format SB 5000 status icons SB 5000 flash information Connected to a CLS compatible camera Aperture f number monitor pre flashes appears on the LCD when the SB 5000 is in communication with a CLS compatible camera When the SB 5000 is in communication with the camera ISO sensitivity effective flash output distance range FX format DX format zoom head position and aperture f number are display...

Page 47: ...0B 6 Press the OK button Changing the flash mode Pressing the rotary multi selector 1 2 or rotating it clockwise changes the available flash mode icons displayed on the LCD Pressing the rotary multi selector 3 4 or rotating it counterclockwise changes the available flash mode icons displayed on the LCD in reverse order Only available flash modes are displayed on the LCD Flash mode can also be conf...

Page 48: ...B 23 B Operation Make sure that the flash ready indicator on the SB 5000 or in the camera s viewfinder is on before taking a picture Set the flash compensation value if necessary 0E 20 ...

Page 49: ...mple flash mode deselection in remote mode Such items are indicated with grid marks on both sides Menu settings Press the MENU button to display the menu settings screen Press the rotary multi selector 4 to highlight the menu tabs Press the rotary multi selector 1 3 to highlight the menu tab to be configured and then press the OK button Press the rotary multi selector 1 3 to highlight the menu ite...

Page 50: ...ess the MENU button to close the menu settings The LCD returns to normal display Alternatively rotate the rotary multi selector to select items Alternatively press the rotary multi selector 2 to confirm the selection Items indicated with grid marks can be configured but do not affect flash operation 2 Current setting Available selection Menu tabs Setting being selected Item being configured ...

Page 51: ...lash mode Distance priority manual flash mode Manual flash mode Repeating flash mode Press the rotary multi selector 2 to uncheck and check the check boxes Non TTL auto ﬂash mode option 0C 8 C 11 Auto aperture ﬂash with monitor pre ﬂashes Auto aperture ﬂash without monitor pre ﬂashes FX DX format selection Enables selection of image area settings when the zoom head position is manually set FX DX A...

Page 52: ...ted AF ONLY AF assist illumination activated flash function canceled only AF assist illuminator lights up ISO sensitivity manual setting Enables manual setting of ISO sensitivity within the range of 3 to 8000 when ISO sensitivity information has not been received from the camera non CLS compatible SLR camera is in use 100 ISO 100 Reset custom settings YES Reset to default NO Do not reset ...

Page 53: ...CH10 CH15 Link mode setting 0D 13 PAIRING Pairing PIN PIN code Pairing 0D 14 EXECUTE Start pairing PIN code setting 0D 17 Displays current 4 digit PIN code PIN codes can also be entered with the rotary multi selector 0000 Remote flash unit name 0B 29 D 11 Displays registered name in remote mode Up to 8 characters can be entered SB 5000 ...

Page 54: ...he OK button OK Confirm entry Available characters 4 Back by 1 character 2 Forward by 1 character DEL Delete Setup menu Basic settings to make using the SB 5000 easier Illumination pattern 0E 2 CW Center weighted STD Standard EVEN Even Test firing flash output level in i TTL mode 0E 26 M1 128 Approx 1 128 M1 32 Approx 1 32 M1 1 Full ...

Page 55: ...ead position in bounce flash photography 0E 6 TELE Locked at the maximum telephoto position WIDE Locked at the maximum wide angle position OFF Cooling system 0E 30 Enables activation and canceling of the cooling system Select ON for continuous flash firing ON Automatic control activated OFF Automatic control canceled LCD panel contrast 0H 10 Displays contrast levels on the LCD in a 9 step graph 5 ...

Page 56: ... slowly in remote mode REAR Only back indicator lights up FRONT Only front illuminator flashes slowly in remote mode Sound monitor 0D 45 ON OFF Standby function 0E 28 Enables adjustment of the time before the standby function is activated AUTO Standby function activated when the time interval on the camera s standby timer expires 40 40 s 80 80 s 160 160 s 300 300 s Standby function canceled The st...

Page 57: ...ion 0H 10 Enables activation and canceling of LCD panel illumination ON Activated OFF Canceled Measurement unit m ft m meters ft feet Version of firmware 0H 11 14 001 Reset setup menu settings Resets setup menu settings to default YES NO ...

Page 58: ... When using the SB 5000 with a CLS compatible camera and a CPU lens ISO sensitivity aperture and focal length are automatically set according to the lens and camera information For details about ISO sensitivity range see the camera user s manual Flash compensation value can be set on the SB 5000 Press the rotary multi selector 1 to highlight the flash compensation value and rotate the rotary multi...

Page 59: ...standard i TTL mode option is available Use auto aperture flash or non TTL auto flash mode for a camera that is not compatible with i TTL mode i TTL balanced fill flash The flash output level is automatically adjusted for well balanced exposure of the main subject and background appears on the LCD The i TTL balanced fill flash can be selected only when the SB 5000 is attached to a camera Standard ...

Page 60: ... i TTL Balanced fill flash Effective flash output distance range in i TTL mode This icon means that the flash output cannot be effectively adjusted for a shorter distance The effective flash output distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD The actual flash to subject distance should be within the range displayed The range varies depending on the camera s image area setting ...

Page 61: ...g underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred To compensate use a wider aperture smaller f number or higher ISO sensitivity or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot Amount of underexposure due to insufficient flash output is indicated by the exposure value 0 3 EV to 3 0 EV on the SB 5000 s LCD panel for approx 3 seconds Exposure value can also be confirmed in m...

Page 62: ...ect distance The flash output level can be set from M1 1 full output to M1 256 to suit creative preferences Monitor pre flash and the indication of insufficient flash output for correct exposure are not available in manual flash mode Manual flash mode LCD example Flash output level Effective flash output distance numerical indicator Effective flash output distance ...

Page 63: ...output level Use the rotary multi selector to choose a flash output level and then press the OK button 0B 6 Flash output level can also be configured in menu 0B 11 The flash to subject distance indicated matches the selected flash output level and aperture Check that the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot ...

Page 64: ... increases flash output level decreases When the rotary multi selector is rotated clockwise or the rotary multi selector is pressed 1 2 the indicated denominator decreases flash output level increases With some cameras and when using higher shutter speeds with a flash output level higher than M1 2 actual flash output may decrease to M1 2 level t When no lens aperture information is transmitted Ape...

Page 65: ...n is transmitted to the SB 5000 the flash mode is automatically set to non TTL auto flash Auto aperture flash mode LCD example Monitor pre flashes Auto aperture flash t Monitor pre flashes Monitor pre flashes can be activated or canceled as a non TTL auto flash mode option in the custom settings 0B 24 Flash output is controlled more accurately with monitor pre flashes The SB 5000 emits monitor pre...

Page 66: ...uld be within the range displayed The range varies depending on the camera s image area setting illumination pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and aperture Taking a picture in auto aperture flash mode Make sure the actual flash to subject distance is within the effective flash output distance range Check that the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot Set the flash compensation value ...

Page 67: ... may have occurred To compensate use a wider aperture smaller f number or higher ISO sensitivity or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot t Checking exposure before taking a picture Test fire the Speedlight under the same conditions and with the same Speedlight and camera settings before taking the actual picture When the flash ready indicators flash slowly after test firing undere...

Page 68: ...e flashes Non TTL auto flash Aperture underlined when aperture is set on the SB 5000 t Monitor pre flashes Monitor pre flashes can be activated or canceled as a non TTL auto flash mode option in the custom settings 0B 24 Flash output is controlled more accurately with monitor pre flashes The SB 5000 emits monitor pre flashes before actual firing to obtain reflected flash data Monitor pre flashes s...

Page 69: ...fective flash output distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD The actual flash to subject distance should be within the range displayed The range varies depending on the camera s image area setting illumination pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and aperture ...

Page 70: ...or to set the aperture confirming the effective flash output distance range 0B 6 Correct exposure can be obtained when the actual flash to subject distance is within the effective flash output distance range Press the OK button Set the same aperture in the lens or camera as the Speedlight Check that the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot Set the flash compensation value if necessary 0E 20 ...

Page 71: ... may have occurred To compensate use a wider aperture smaller f number or higher ISO sensitivity or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot t Checking exposure before taking a picture Test fire the Speedlight under the same conditions and with the same Speedlight and camera settings before taking the actual picture When the flash ready indicators flash slowly after test firing undere...

Page 72: ...istance range indicator the SB 5000 fires with appropriate flash output The effective flash output distance range indicator bar does not appear when the SB 5000 s flash head is tilted up or rotated to the right or left The flash to subject distance is underlined when the SB 5000 s flash head is tilted down Flash to subject distance numerical indicator Flash to subject distance range in distance pr...

Page 73: ...lti selector to choose a flash to subject distance and then press the OK button 0B 6 The flash to subject distance varies depending on ISO sensitivity within a range of 0 3 m to 20 m 1 0 ft to 66 ft Flash to subject distance can also be configured in menu 0B 11 Check that the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot Set the flash compensation value if necessary 0E 20 ...

Page 74: ...ted When the flash ready indicators on the SB 5000 and in the camera s viewfinder flash slowly for approx 3 seconds after firing underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred To compensate use a wider aperture smaller f number or higher ISO sensitivity and reshoot ...

Page 75: ...sh unit to recycle between each repeating flash session Because of the lower shutter speeds use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera flash unit shake Indication of insufficient flash output for correct exposure is not available in repeating flash mode Repeating flash mode LCD example Effective flash output distance numerical indicator Number of flash firings Effective flash output distance...

Page 76: ...ber of times the flash fires per second The number of flash firings is the maximum number of times the Speedlight fires when the camera s shutter is open This number cannot be achieved with a high shutter speed and low flash firing frequency The maximum number of flash firings differs depending on flash output level and flash firing frequency See the table below for the maximum number of flash fir...

Page 77: ... Hz 14 16 22 30 36 46 60 68 78 90 2 Hz 3 Hz 12 14 18 30 36 46 60 68 78 90 4 Hz 10 12 14 20 24 30 50 56 64 80 5 Hz 8 10 12 20 24 30 40 44 52 70 6 Hz 6 7 10 20 24 30 32 36 40 56 7 Hz 6 7 10 20 24 26 28 32 36 44 8 Hz 5 6 8 10 12 14 24 26 30 36 9 Hz 5 6 8 10 12 14 22 24 28 32 10 Hz 4 5 6 8 9 10 20 22 26 28 20 Hz 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 18 24 30 Hz 40 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 80 Hz 90 Hz 100 Hz ...

Page 78: ... of flash firings and rotate it to choose a number Press the rotary multi selector 2 to highlight the frequency of flash firings rotate it to choose a frequency and then press the OK button Alternatively press the rotary multi selector 1 3 to choose a number and a frequency of flash firings Flash output level number of flash firings and frequency of flash firings can also be configured in menu 0B ...

Page 79: ... distance that matches the flash output level and aperture is displayed Camera s LCD Set the camera shutter speed Determine the shutter speed with the equation below and set a lower camera shutter speed than the calculated shutter speed Shutter speed number of flash firings frequency of flash firings If the number of flash firings is 10 times and the frequency of flash firings is 5 Hz set the shut...

Page 80: ...g the actual picture v Exposure compensation in repeating flash mode Overexposure occurs in repeating flash mode when the actual flash to subject distance is equal to the effective flash output distance determined using the f number in procedure This is because the correct exposure is achieved with a single flash firing To prevent overexposure choose a larger f number on the camera ...

Page 81: ...tography using optical control or radio control is possible In wireless multiple flash unit photography the Speedlight attached to a camera is the master flash unit Other Speedlights function as remote flash units SB 5000 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Examples Using radio control Remote ﬂash unit SB 5000 SB 5000 and WR R10 attached to camera Setting the flash functions on the SB 5000 at...

Page 82: ...n a camera Remote ﬂash unit SB 5000 Camera Setting the flash functions on a Speedlight other than an SB 5000 when attached to a camera Remote ﬂash unit SB 5000 Speedlight other than SB 5000 when attached to camera Using direct remote wireless multiple flash unit photography Remote ﬂash unit SB 5000 Speedlight other than SB 5000 when attached to camera A model with the master flash function such as...

Page 83: ...oncurrently Radio control remote ﬂash unit SB 5000 Optical control remote ﬂash unit Combination of WR R10 and Speedlight other than SB 5000 attached to camera A model with the master flash function such as SB 910 For master flash unit setting see D 9 For remote flash unit setting see D 11 ...

Page 84: ...ht which is difficult with optical control is also possible as sunlight has no effect A compatible camera D5 or D500 the Wireless Remote Controller WR R10 and the WR adapter WR A10 both optional are required for wireless multiple flash unit photography using radio control For details see the respective user s manuals Only the SB 5000 can be used as a remote flash unit Up to 6 groups of remote flas...

Page 85: ...ltiple flash unit photography is particularly suited to photographing fast moving subjects Advanced Wireless Lighting A Speedlight compatible with Advanced Wireless Lighting SB 5000 SB 910 SB 700 SB 500 etc can be used as a remote flash unit Up to 3 groups of remote flash units A B C can be set up Single or multiple remote flash units can be allocated for 1 group The master flash unit and each rem...

Page 86: ...light attached to the camera can be used as the master flash unit Be sure to cancel the master flash unit monitor pre flash function or select a master flash unit flash mode that does not activate monitor pre flashes The flash mode is set on each remote flash unit Set the same flash mode on each remote flash unit when using multiple remote flash units Using optical control and radio control concur...

Page 87: ...ntrol Multiple flash unit repeating flash The flash mode is set on the master flash unit each group can fire with a flash mode different to other groups in group flash mode Flash exposure compensation Possible The flash compensation value is set on the master flash unit each group can fire with a compensation value different to other groups Radio control Group Up to 6 groups A B C D E F Channel 3 ...

Page 88: ...otographer is using the same type of wireless remote flash setup close by v Notes on canceling the master flash unit flash function With optical control when the master flash unit flash function is canceled and only the remote flash units fire the master flash unit emits a number of weak light signals to trigger the remote flash units This operation will normally not affect the correct exposure of...

Page 89: ...to a camera Set the power switch to ON Press the wireless setting button to choose radio or optical control master mode Press the rotary multi selector 2 on the master flash unit to display the desired flash mode Control type information Optical control Radio control Flash mode Group flash Quick wireless control Multiple flash unit repeating flash ...

Page 90: ...ster mode LCD example radio control group flash Remote flash unit flash mode flash function canceled and flash compensation value Master flash unit flash mode and flash compensation value Appears when ready to fire Master flash unit zoom head position ...

Page 91: ...or direct remote mode When using radio control the remote flash unit name and link mode are displayed Control type information Optical control remote mode Direct remote mode Radio control remote mode Remote mode LCD example radio control Sound monitor Flash mode flash function canceled Remote mode Group Link mode Channel Remote flash unit name Remote flash unit zoom head position ...

Page 92: ... wireless item menu Set the SB 5000 in radio control remote mode before setting the link 0D 11 STEP 1 Setting the channel Check the channel set on the WR R10 For details about WR R10 settings see the WR R10 user s manual Choose CHANNEL from the wireless item menu 0B 24 Press the rotary multi selector 1 3 to choose the same channel as the WR R10 and then press the OK button ...

Page 93: ...et on the camera with the WR R10 attached For details about how to check the link mode see the camera user s manual Choose LINK MODE from the wireless item menu 0B 24 Press the rotary multi selector 1 3 to choose the same link mode as the camera with the WR R10 attached and then press the OK button ...

Page 94: ...0 is attached to the camera re execute pairing with it t PIN code Set the same PIN code beforehand for devices that conduct communication To use multiple SB 5000 units set the same PIN code for all SB 5000 units and the WR R10 The PIN code of the WR R10 can be set on the camera To increase the number of SB 5000 units the link can be established only by entering the same PIN code to all the units t...

Page 95: ...set to pairing Choose PAIR from the wireless item menu 0B 24 Check that EXECUTE is highlighted and then press the OK button while pressing the pairing button on the WR R10 attached to the camera An execution indicator appears on the LCD and the indicator flashes slowly in green while pairing ...

Page 96: ... LCD and the indicator flashes slowly in green and orange When pairing fails an error indicator appears on the LCD Check the channel setting and try again For details about WR R10 settings see the WR R10 user s manual Check that a link has been established When a link is established the indicator lights up green When there is no link the indicator flashes slowly in orange ...

Page 97: ...tography When link mode is set to PIN code Enter the desired PIN code 4 digit number on the camera with the WR R10 attached For details about how to enter the PIN code see the camera user s manual Choose PIN from the wireless item menu 0B 24 ...

Page 98: ...choose a number Alternatively rotate the rotary multi selector to choose a number Press the rotary multi selector 4 2 to move to another digit Check that a link has been established When a link is established the indicator lights up green When there is no link the indicator flashes slowly in orange Check the channel link mode setting and PIN code on the camera and enter the PIN code again ...

Page 99: ...ss multiple flash unit photography and multiple flash unit repeating flash Group flash In group flash mode the master flash unit and each remote flash unit group can operate with a flash compensation value and a flash mode that is different to the other flash units or groups Group flash mode can be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector 2 when using the SB 5000 as the master flash unit Set...

Page 100: ...elector to choose a master flash unit flash mode Press the rotary multi selector 2 to highlight the flash compensation value and rotate the rotary multi selector to choose a flash compensation value Press the rotary multi selector 4 to highlight the flash mode and then press the OK button Press the rotary multi selector 3 to highlight group A Repeat procedures and to set the flash mode and flash c...

Page 101: ... Choose CHANNEL in menu 0B 11 Press the button to display menu and use the rotary multi selector to choose CHANNEL Use the rotary multi selector to choose a channel and then press the OK button 0B 6 Flash mode and flash compensation value can also be configured in menu 0B 11 ...

Page 102: ...utton Alternatively press the rotary multi selector 4 2 to choose a group Press the rotary multi selector 3 to highlight the channel rotate the rotary multi selector to choose a channel and then press the OK button Alternatively press the rotary multi selector 4 2 to choose a channel With radio control Be sure to choose the same channel number as set on the Wireless Remote Controller WR R10 With o...

Page 103: ...rotary multi selector to choose a zoom head position and then press the OK button 0B 6 Check the status of the flash units and then shoot Group channel and zoom head position can also be configured in menu 0B 11 t Setting the flash functions on a camera Use camera menu to make settings For details see the camera user s manual ...

Page 104: ...lector 2 when using the SB 5000 as the master flash unit The master flash unit does not fire in quick wireless control photography Setting the flash functions of each Speedlight on the camera is also possible Quick wireless control LCD example radio control Flash output level ratios of remote flash unit groups A and B Master mode Quick wireless control Remote flash unit group C flash function canc...

Page 105: ...t groups A and B Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose a flash output level ratio and then press the OK button The flash output level ratio can be set within a range of 8 1 1 8 The flash function of remote flash unit group A alone can be activated with 1 and group B alone with 1 Set the flash compensation value if necessary Press the rotary multi selector 3 to highlight the flash compensation...

Page 106: ...otography With optical control only Choose CHANNEL in menu 0B 11 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a channel and then press the OK button 0B 6 Flash output level ratio and flash compensation value can also be configured in menu 0B 11 ...

Page 107: ... group C with quick wireless control Press the rotary multi selector 3 to highlight Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose manual flash mode Press the rotary multi selector 2 to highlight the flash output level Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose a flash output level and then press the OK button Flash function activate cancel for group C can also be configured in menu 0B 11 ...

Page 108: ...it setting Set the remote flash unit group channel and zoom head position For more details see D 22 Check the status of the flash units and then shoot t Setting the flash functions on a camera Use camera menu to make settings For details see the camera user s manual ...

Page 109: ... selected by pressing the rotary multi selector 2 when using the SB 5000 as the master flash unit Setting the flash functions of each Speedlight on the camera is also possible Multiple flash unit repeating flash mode LCD example radio control Number of flash firings Frequency of flash firings Flash output level Master flash unit and remote flash unit groups flash function status Multiple flash uni...

Page 110: ... and remote flash units operate with the same flash output level number and frequency of flash firings To set the flash output level number and frequency of flash firings see Repeating Flash Mode 0C 18 1 Master flash unit setting Setting the flash functions of each Speedlight on the SB 5000 Press the rotary multi selector 1 to highlight the flash output level Rotate the rotary multi selector to ch...

Page 111: ...choose a frequency and then press the OK button Flash output level number of flash firings and frequency of flash firings can also be configured in menu 0B 11 Press the rotary multi selector 3 to highlight master flash unit Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose the flash function activate cancel of the master flash unit and then press the OK button Repeat procedures and to choose the flash fu...

Page 112: ...ead position For more information see Specifications 0H 25 Camera s LCD Calculate the aperture f number from the flash to subject distance and the guide number and set the camera s aperture accordingly To determine the f number see Guide Number Aperture and Flash to subject Distance 0H 6 Aperture cannot be set on the SB 5000 ...

Page 113: ...equency of flash firings If the number of flash firings is 10 times and the frequency of flash firings is 5 Hz set the shutter speed for longer than 2 seconds Bulb can also be set With optical control only Choose CHANNEL in menu 0B 11 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a channel and then press the OK button 0B 6 Flash function activate cancel flash output level number and frequency of flash f...

Page 114: ...it setting Set the remote flash unit group channel and zoom head position For more details see D 22 Check the status of the flash units and then shoot t Setting the flash functions on a camera Use camera menu to make settings For details see the camera user s manual ...

Page 115: ...nits fire almost simultaneously making it particularly suited to photographing fast moving subjects The SB 5000 can be used only as a remote flash unit Be sure to cancel the master flash unit monitor pre flash function to prevent the flash units from firing accidentally Setting direct remote wireless multiple flash unit photography Set the power switch to REMOTE Press the wireless setting button t...

Page 116: ...nits start and stop firing in sync with the master flash unit Total flash output level of the master and remote flash units is controlled The maximum distance the SB 5000 s light sensor can detect is approx 7 m 22 ft in front of the master flash unit manual mode In M mode the remote flash units start firing in sync with the master flash unit but do not stop firing in sync with the master flash uni...

Page 117: ...reless multiple flash unit photography Ambient electrical noise caused by static electricity or other such electromagnetic waves can trigger them to fire accidentally Always turn the power off when not in use Taking a picture with direct remote wireless multiple flash unit photography 1 Remote flash unit setting Press the rotary multi selector 2 to highlight the flash mode Use the rotary multi sel...

Page 118: ...0B 11 t Setting flash output level in M mode In M mode set the flash output level by pressing the rotary multi selector 1 Flash output level can also be configured in menu 0B 11 2 Master flash unit setting Be sure to choose single flash unit mode to use the SB 5000 attached to a camera Be sure to cancel the master flash unit monitor pre flash function to prevent the flash units from firing acciden...

Page 119: ...hed to detached from the camera s accessory shoe When carrying the Speedlight Stand with the SB 5000 attached be sure to hold the SB 5000 in your hand Be sure to check the status of the flash units before photographing Set the zoom head position of the remote flash units wider than the angle of view so that the subject will receive sufficient illumination even when the angle of the flash head is o...

Page 120: ...ton on the master flash unit attached to a camera to test fire the remote flash units after setting up the camera WR R10 and Speedlight When radio control remote mode is set the standby function is canceled while communicating with the camera Make sure that there is sufficient battery power When not communicating with the camera the standby function is automatically activated regardless of the sta...

Page 121: ... a remote flash unit in the hand Be sure to press the master flash unit test firing button to test fire the remote flash units after setting up Master ﬂash unit attached to camera Remote ﬂash units Remote ﬂash units As a basic guide the effective distance between the master flash unit and remote flash units is approx 10 m 32 ft or less in the front position and approx 7 m 22 ft at both sides in Ad...

Page 122: ...eless Lighting for practical purposes the number of remote flash units should be limited to around 3 for 1 group Less than approx 10 m 32 ft Less than approx 7 m 22 ft Master flash unit Within 60 Group B Group C Group A Take care not to let light from the remote flash units enter the camera lens or the master flash unit light sensor for non TTL auto flash Do not place an obstacle between the maste...

Page 123: ...camera Master flash unit other than the SB 5000 WR R10 attached to camera Remote ﬂash units Remote ﬂash units Group A Group D Group B Group E Group C Group F Master flash unit optical control Former Speedlight models with the master flash function such as SB 910 attached to a camera can be used as the master flash unit to control remote flash unit groups A B and C The SB 5000 cannot be used as the...

Page 124: ...e when using the SB 5000 as remote flash unit in groups A B and C Camera and WR R10 radio control A radio control compatible camera D5 or D500 with the WR R10 attached controls the remote flash unit groups D E and F For details see the camera user s manual Remote flash unit groups D E and F radio control Up to 3 groups of remote flash units D E F can be set up for radio control Camera with the WR ...

Page 125: ...radio control only can be used to check the status before and after taking a picture The sound monitor can be used to check the operational status of a remote flash unit This function can be activated or canceled in the setup menu 0B 24 When the SB 5000 is used in remote mode the flash ready indicator and the AF assist illuminator can be turned off in the setup menu to reduce power consumption In ...

Page 126: ...s up when ready to fire Fired properly Flashes slowly for approx 3 s Underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred To compensate use a wider aperture smaller f number or higher ISO sensitivity or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot Does not light up or flash The camera is not compatible with radio control Check the camera in use ...

Page 127: ...ed To compensate use a wider aperture smaller f number or higher ISO sensitivity or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot Lights up Flashes quickly for approx 6 s 12 long beeps in 2 different tones The remote flash unit light sensor has failed to receive the command With optical control this is because the light sensor cannot detect when to stop firing in sync with the master flash...

Page 128: ...n radio communication Flashes slowly orange Proper communication is not possible Check the camera s wireless setting Check if the same channel as the WR R10 is set Check if the same link mode as the camera is set When link mode is set to PIN code check if the same PIN code as the camera is set ...

Page 129: ...llumination patterns 0E 2 Bounce flash operation 0E 4 Taking close up photographs 0E 11 Flash photography with color filters 0E 14 Flash photography support functions 0E 20 Flash exposure compensation Power zoom function AF assist illumination Test firing Modeling illumination Standby function Thermal cut out Functions to be set on the camera 0E 31 Auto FP high speed sync FV lock Slow sync Red eye...

Page 130: ...h photography environments Even The light falloff at the edge of the image is less than with the standard illumination pattern Suitable for group photographs in which sufficient light is required without light falloff at the edges Center weighted The center weighted pattern provides larger guide numbers at the center of the image than the standard illumination pattern the light falloff at the edge...

Page 131: ...Functions Setting the illumination pattern The illumination pattern can be changed in the setup menu 0B 24 The selected illumination pattern is indicated with an icon on the LCD Standard Even Center weighted ...

Page 132: ...an be reduced Background shadows can be softened Glare on faces hair and clothes can be reduced The shadows can be softened further using the Nikon Diffusion Dome Setting the flash head While holding down the flash head tilting rotating lock release button tilt or rotate the SB 5000 s flash head The SB 5000 s flash head tilts up 90 and down 7 and rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right Set ...

Page 133: ...wall behind the camera as opposed to in front of the camera Select highly reflective white surfaces to bounce the light off Otherwise image colors will be influenced by the color of the reflecting surface Avoid illuminating the subject directly to achieve successful bounce flash photography The recommended distance between the flash head and the reflecting surface is approx 1 m to 2 m 3 3 ft to 6 ...

Page 134: ...nce flash photography can be locked either at the maximum telephoto position or at the maximum wide angle position in the setup menu 0B 24 It is recommended to set the zoom head position at the maximum telephoto position with a high ceiling and at the maximum wide angle position with a low ceiling ...

Page 135: ...om head position at the maximum wide angle position Reducing the light distribution angle provides sufficient reflection even with a high ceiling reflecting surface Increasing the light distribution angle provides soft reflection even with a low ceiling reflecting surface ...

Page 136: ...el is used 0E 12 Attaching the Nikon Diffusion Dome Detaching knob Attach the Nikon Diffusion Dome as shown in the diagram with the Nikon logo facing up Detach the Nikon Diffusion Dome while pulling the detaching knob outward Zoom head position indicator When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached the zoom head position is automatically set depending on the camera s image area and illumination patte...

Page 137: ...de Press the rotary multi selector 2 to highlight the flash mode and rotate it to choose a flash mode Set the flash mode i TTL auto aperture flash or non TTL auto flash Set the camera s aperture shutter speed etc Adjust the flash head and shoot Refer to Setting the flash head 0E 4 ...

Page 138: ...irst confirm the effective flash output distance range and aperture with the flash head in the forward facing position Next set this aperture on the camera t Using the built in bounce card In bounce flash photography use the SB 5000 s built in bounce card to make a portrait subject s eyes look more vibrant by reflecting the light in them Tilt the flash head up 90 Refer to Setting the flash head 0E...

Page 139: ...the flash head is tilted down When using a long lens be careful that the light from the flash 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 if taking an important picture Bounce down icon t Effect of the built in wide panel With the built in wide panel the flash ...

Page 140: ... in wide panel lift it up and slide it into the flash head as far as it will go Zoom head position indicator When the built in wide panel is attached the zoom head position is automatically set depending on the camera s image area and illumination pattern The zoom head position is set at 12 mm 14 mm or 17 mm in FX format and 8 mm 10 mm or 11 mm in DX format The illumination pattern can be changed ...

Page 141: ...built in wide panel Tilt the flash head down Check that the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot t If the built in wide panel is broken The built in wide panel may break if subjected to strong knocks while on the flash head In this case contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative ...

Page 142: ...ter SZ 4FL included Balance the color of light from the flash to match that of fluorescent lighting Incandescent filter Incandescent Filter SZ 4TN included Balance the color of light from the flash to match that of incandescent or tungsten lighting Color filters Color Filter Set SJ 5 optional Create interesting effects by changing the color of the light emitted by the flash t Color compensation wi...

Page 143: ...ce the filter on the flash head and insert into the slit at the top Place the filter with the Nikon logo facing up as shown in the diagram Check the LCD Filter type is displayed The information is transmitted from the SB 5000 to the camera Fluorescent filter Incandescent filter ...

Page 144: ... the filter positioning hole with the holder pin Align the filter identification code silver marks with the black bar on the holder Attach the filter to the filter holder without creasing the filter or leaving any gaps Place the filter holder on the flash head with the Nikon logo facing up as shown in the diagram and insert it into the slit at the top Be sure to attach the filter to the filter hol...

Page 145: ...e filter detector Red filter is attached FL G1 fluorescent filter RED FL G2 fluorescent filter BLUE TN A1 incandescent filter YELLOW TN A2 incandescent filter AMBER When the filter is not properly attached the warning indicator shown left appears Remove the filter and reattach Warning indicator ...

Page 146: ...hen a color compensation filter is attached to the SB 5000 while the camera s white balance is set to auto or flash filter information is automatically transmitted to the camera and the camera s optimum white balance is automatically adjusted to give the correct color temperature When an SJ 5 color filter is attached to the SB 5000 set the camera s white balance to auto flash or direct sunlight Wh...

Page 147: ... sunlight Color filters RED BLUE YELLOW AMBER Auto flash direct sunlight Auto flash direct sunlight Auto flash direct sunlight 1 D3 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 2 00 or later 2 D300 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 1 10 or later 3 Adjust the flash compensation value and other settings depending on the results 4 To match the compensation effects of the FL G1 and the SZ...

Page 148: ...compensation to make it darker Flash exposure compensation is possible in i TTL auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash and distance priority manual flash modes Press the rotary multi selector 1 to highlight the flash compensation value The flash compensation value is not displayed when 0 is set Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired flash compensation value The compensation value can ...

Page 149: ...n flash featuring the flash exposure compensation function Flash exposure compensation can also be set on the digital SLR camera with a built in flash For details see the camera user s manual If the flash is compensated on both the camera and the Speedlight the flash output is modified by the sum total of both compensation values In this case the SB 5000 s LCD panel shows only the compensation val...

Page 150: ...hed camera to the SB 5000 Zoom head positions that can be automatically adjusted differ depending on the settings Power zoom function activated Power zoom function activated Zoom head position manually set Power zoom function canceled zoom head position must be manually set Nikon Diffusion Dome attached Built in wide panel in use Zoom head position at the maximum wide angle position Zoom head posi...

Page 151: ...crease the value and rotate it counterclockwise or press it 3 4 to decrease the value Zoom head position can also be configured in menu 0B 11 In order to reactivate the power zoom function press the button to display menu and then choose Power zoom function canceled Power zoom function can be canceled in the setup menu 0B 24 An above the indicator appears on the LCD when the power zoom function is...

Page 152: ...amera s focus mode is set to S single servo AF with focus priority AF A or AF The effective flash to subject distance with AF assist illumination is approx 1 m to 10 m 3 3 ft to 32 ft for the center of the image with a 50 mm f 1 8 lens The flash to subject distance varies depending on lens in use Suitable lens focal length is between 24 mm and 135 mm Focus points for each focal length in which aut...

Page 153: ...ile flash function activated No AF appears AF assist illumination activated while flash function canceled v When autofocus is not possible while using the AF assist illumination If the focus indicator does not appear in the camera s viewfinder even when the AF assist illuminator lights up select the central focus point and use autofocusing or focus manually t Using the SB 5000 off camera When usin...

Page 154: ...ires properly The flash output level during test firing varies depending on settings and flash mode In master mode with wireless multiple flash unit photography using optical control test firing of the SB 5000 is not possible When the master flash unit test firing button is pressed the remote flash units test fire one after another beginning with group A In master mode with wireless multiple flash...

Page 155: ...When the master flash unit s modeling illumination button is pressed the master flash unit fires as a modeling illuminator at a fixed flash output level except when the flash function is canceled When the camera s depth of field preview button is pressed the master flash unit and remote flash unit groups whose flash functions are activated fire as modeling illuminators according to the set flash o...

Page 156: ...andby function is activated when the time interval on the camera s standby timer expires default setting For details about the standby timer see the camera user s manual The standby activation lead time can be adjusted in the setup menu 0B 24 The standby timer is called auto meter off on some camera models To cancel standby Press the camera s shutter release button halfway Set the SB 5000 s power ...

Page 157: ...he flash head rises as a result of the flash being fired numerous times in quick succession All operations except power ON OFF and menu settings are suspended to prevent heat damage to the flash panel and body LCD at normal temperature Thermal cut out indicator High temperature Wait until the SB 5000 cools down Operation can be resumed once the warning is no longer displayed On rare occasions the ...

Page 158: ...t out function starts operating Choose ON or OFF in the setup menu When it is set to ON an operating noise is produced after flash firing If this causes problems set the function to OFF When it is set to ON the batteries may become unusable before the estimates given 0H 23 While the cooling system is operating the standby function is canceled ...

Page 159: ... is automatically set when the shutter speed exceeds the camera s highest flash sync speed This is useful even in daylight when a wider aperture is required to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background Auto FP high speed sync also operates in Advanced Wireless Lighting Available flash modes are i TTL auto aperture flash with monitor pre flashes non TTL auto flash with monitor pre flash...

Page 160: ...Advanced Wireless Lighting The available flash modes are i TTL auto aperture flash with monitor pre flashes and non TTL auto flash with monitor pre flashes FV stands for flash value meaning flash illuminated subject exposure Slow sync The flash is controlled at a low shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the main subject and background in low light situations Since low shutter spee...

Page 161: ...lash creates a picture in which the blur of a moving subject appears behind the subject and not in front In front curtain sync the flash fires immediately after the front curtain is fully open in rear curtain sync the flash fires moments before the rear curtain starts to close Since low shutter speeds are normally used use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake Rear curtain sync does n...

Page 162: ...eras Camera communication icon Displayed Not displayed Operable flash mode i TTL 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 Automatically set Set in the custom settings Operable wireless multiple flash unit photography Advanced Wireless Lighting Dir...

Page 163: ...meras FV lock Possible Not possible Auto FP high speed sync Possible Not possible Red eye reduction Possible Not possible Rear curtain sync Possible Possible AF assist illumination Possible supporting multi point AF Not possible Firmware update Possible with compatible cameras only Not possible ...

Page 164: ...using with COOLPIX cameras CLS compatible COOLPIX cameras i TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras Operable flash mode i TTL balanced fill flash A P7800 P7700 only Standard i TTL Auto aperture flash Distance priority manual flash Manual flash A P7800 P7700 only Repeating flash Operable wireless mode for multiple flash units Advanced Wireless Lighting Direct remote remote mode Direct remote remote mode Mod...

Page 165: ... Wireless multiple flash unit photography is possible when an SB 5000 SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 or Wireless Speedlight Commander SU 800 is attached to the COOLPIX camera accessory shoe as the master flash unit or commander and flash units such as the SB 5000 SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 and SB 500 are set to remote mode For details about camera settings see the camera user s manual t Adjus...

Page 166: ...air Problems with the SB 5000 Problem Cause Solution 0 The power cannot be turned on The batteries are not correctly installed Insert the batteries correctly B 16 Battery power is weak Replace the batteries B 17 The flash ready indicator does not light up The standby function is activated Press the camera shutter release button halfway Set the SB 5000 s power switch to a position other than OFF Pr...

Page 167: ...y The built in wide panel is in use or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached Remove the built in wide panel or the Nikon Diffusion Dome E 8 E 12 Power zoom function is canceled Activate the power zoom function E 22 Remote flash unit does not fire The distance between the master flash unit and the remote flash unit is too long or there is an obstacle between them Change the positioning of the master...

Page 168: ... Dials or buttons do not operate Key lock is activated Cancel key lock B 10 The SB 5000 does not operate Thermal cut out is active Wait until the SB 5000 cools down E 29 Warning indicators Warning indicator Cause Solution 0 All operations have stopped due to low battery power Replace the batteries B 17 The flash function is canceled and all operations except power ON OFF and menu settings have bee...

Page 169: ...erexposure may have occurred Use a wider aperture or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot C 4 C 10 C 14 C 17 D 45 The remote flash unit emits 8 long beeps Underexposure may have occurred Use a wider aperture move the flash unit closer to the subject or change the position of the flash unit and reshoot D 47 Pairing has failed Check the channel and link mode setting and try again D ...

Page 170: ...ached E 14 There is no flash output that corresponds with the camera aperture used Reset the aperture The aperture is not at its maximum f number Set the maximum f number The camera is turned off Turn the camera on Power zoom function does not work properly Turn the SB 5000 off and on again If the warning indicator remains contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative ...

Page 171: ...vity is 100 and aperture f number is f 8 the illumination of the SB 5000 reaches 4 31 m 14 ft which is determined by the equation flash to subject distance 4 31 m or 14 ft guide number 34 5 113 aperture f number 8 For ISO sensitivities other than 100 multiply the guide number by the factors ISO sensitivity factors shown in the table below ISO 25 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 Factor 0 5 0 71 1 ...

Page 172: ... in distilled water and then dry the product thoroughly by wiping it gently with a dry cloth On rare occasions the LCD may turn on or go dark due to static electricity This is not a malfunction The display will soon return to normal The SB 5000 contains a large amount of precision electronics Do not subject it to shock or vibration Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel Never use thinner be...

Page 173: ...t that produces strong electromagnetic fields or are exposed to extremely high temperatures that could cause product malfunction such as next to a heater or in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day Usage Sudden changes in temperature such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a pl...

Page 174: ...s Normal operation can be resumed once the batteries have cooled sufficiently Batteries tend to lose capacity at low temperatures recover lost voltage when allowed to rest and slowly discharge when not in use Be sure to check the battery level before use and replace the batteries before they are fully discharged Do not store batteries in locations subject to high temperatures or high humidity For ...

Page 175: ...eturns to normal when the temperature increases LCD panel illuminator ON OFF Any button or switch will activate the SB 5000 illuminator when the SB 5000 power is on to make the LCD panel easier to read The illuminator goes off if the SB 5000 is not operated for 16 seconds The LCD panel illumination can be canceled in the setup menu 0B 24 Even when the LCD panel illumination is canceled in the setu...

Page 176: ...and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http imaging nikon com If your camera is not compatible with firmware updates please contact a Nikon authorized service representative in your area CLS compatible Nikon digital SLR cameras without firmware updates D3 series D2 seri...

Page 177: ...luorescent filters FL G1 2 FL G2 2 Balance the color of light from the flash to match that of fluorescent lighting Incandescent filters TN A1 2 TN A2 2 Balance the color of light from the flash to match that of incandescent or tungsten lighting Color filters RED 4 BLUE 4 YELLOW 2 AMBER 2 Create interesting effects by changing the color of the light emitted by the flash Corresponding light source f...

Page 178: ...ent water entering the camera s accessory shoe contact when the SB 5000 is attached to a Nikon D5 digital SLR camera The Water Guard is to help prevent water dripping from the Speedlight into the camera s accessory shoe contact It is not designed to protect the unit itself from water Compatible Speedlight SB 5000 Water Guard parts 1 Fixing nails 1 ...

Page 179: ...e left white dot Cover the Speedlight s mounting foot with the WG AS4 Lightly pushing the WG AS4 will secure the fixing nails to the Speedlight s mounting groove Slide the Speedlight with the Water Guard into the camera s accessory shoe Check that the Water Guard is properly attached and there are no openings or gaps Turn the Speedlight s mounting foot lock lever to the right to L ...

Page 180: ...r 90 to the left and then slide the SB 5000 s mounting foot from the camera s accessory shoe Detach the Water Guard by pulling the Water Guard body downward Care Wipe any water from the Water Guard before storing Specifications Dimensions W H D approx 39 21 5 48 mm 1 6 0 9 1 9 in Weight approx 8 g 0 3 oz Specifications and design are subject to change without notice ...

Page 181: ... unit The SU 4 s light sensor triggers the remote flash unit to fire in sync with the master flash unit Soft Case SS DC2 accessory pouch TTL Remote Cord SC 28 17 approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft The SC 28 17 enables i TTL mode when the SB 5000 is used off camera The flash shoe comes with a tripod socket TTL Remote Cord SC 29 approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft The SC 29 enables i TTL mode when the SB 5000 is used off camera T...

Page 182: ...er source is used Use of other external power source brands may cause accidents or could damage the Speedlight components Nikon cannot guarantee the Speedlight performance when used with non Nikon products The flash panel and flash head may become hot if the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession When the SB 5000 is used with the SK 6 SK 6A autofocus operation with the SB 5000 s AF assi...

Page 183: ...e Nikon DC Unit SD 7 use the SC 16A instead v Using High performance Battery Pack SD 9 or SD 8A Conducting continuous flash photography at 8 fps using the SD 9 with 8 batteries or SD 8A with 6 batteries can cause the front part of the flash head to heat up In flash photography attaching the SD 9 or SD 8A to the camera may cause some lineal noise to appear in the image If this is the case set a low...

Page 184: ...Ni MH 8 0 5 s 430 0 5 30 s Nikon High performance Battery Pack SD 8A 3 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline 6 1 5 s 300 1 5 30 s 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH 6 1 1 s 260 1 1 30 s 1 Time between flash firing at full power and the flash ready indicator illuminating when flash is fired once every 30 seconds 2 Number of times flash can be fired at full power with flash ready indicator illuminating withi...

Page 185: ...ion pattern There are 3 illumination patterns standard even center weighted The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera s image area in both FX and DX formats Available flash mode i TTL Auto aperture flash Non TTL auto flash Distance priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash Other available functions Test firing monitor pre flashes AF assist illumination for multi...

Page 186: ...y of the following types 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline batteries 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH batteries For minimum number of flashes and recycling time for each battery type see H 23 Flash ready indicator The SB 5000 is fully recycled lights up Insufficient flash output for correct exposure in i TTL auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash or distance priority manual flash mode or AUTO mode in...

Page 187: ...cking plate and locking pin to prevent unintentional detachment Flash exposure compensation 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV steps in i TTL auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash or distance priority manual flash mode Menu settings 24 items Other functions ISO sensitivity manual setting redisplay of amount of underexposure due to insufficient flash output in i TTL mode reset to the default...

Page 188: ...tion CIPA standards or guidelines Minimum number of flashes recycling time for each battery type Batteries Min recycling time approx 1 Min number of flashes 2 recycling time 1 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline battery 2 6 s 150 2 6 30 s 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH battery 1 8 s 190 1 8 30 s 1 Time between flash firing at full power and the flash ready indicator illuminating when flash is fired o...

Page 189: ...ode The effective flash output distance range of the SB 5000 is between 0 6 m and 20 m 2 ft and 65 6 ft The effective flash output distance range differs depending on the camera s image area setting illumination pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and aperture The effective flash output distance range for each setting is displayed on the LCD panel ...

Page 190: ...nter weighted illumination Standard illumination Even illumination Center weighted illumination 8 BA WP 11 5 8 BA 15 5 8 WP 14 5 10 BA WP 11 5 10 BA 15 5 10 WP 14 5 11 BA WP 11 5 11 BA 15 5 11 WP 14 5 12 BA WP 11 5 12 BA 15 5 12 WP 14 5 14 BA WP 11 5 14 BA 15 5 14 WP 14 5 16 27 26 28 17 BA WP 11 5 17 BA 15 5 17 WP 14 5 17 28 26 5 29 18 29 27 5 30 5 20 31 29 32 5 24 27 26 28 35 32 36 5 28 29 5 28 3...

Page 191: ... illumination Even illumination Center weighted illumination Standard illumination Even illumination Center weighted illumination 105 50 46 51 5 54 50 120 51 5 47 5 53 5 54 5 51 135 53 49 55 55 52 180 54 5 51 52 5 200 55 52 53 BA With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached WP With the built in wide panel in place ...

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Page 195: ...8 1 16 1 1 3 8 1 5 5 1 1 4 4 8 2 7 9 2 8 9 3 2 9 9 6 3 1 10 3 3 5 11 6 3 8 12 4 4 1 13 6 4 6 15 1 5 16 6 5 2 17 3 5 4 17 9 5 5 18 1 5 5 18 3 1 32 0 8 2 7 1 1 3 6 1 3 4 1 9 6 3 2 6 6 2 6 8 2 2 7 3 2 5 8 2 2 6 8 8 2 9 9 6 3 2 10 7 3 5 11 7 3 7 12 2 3 8 12 6 3 9 12 8 3 9 12 9 1 64 0 5 1 9 0 7 2 5 0 7 2 4 1 3 4 5 1 4 4 6 1 4 4 8 1 5 5 1 1 7 5 8 1 9 6 2 2 6 8 2 3 7 5 2 5 8 3 2 6 8 6 2 7 8 9 2 7 9 2 7 9...

Page 196: ...rd E 10 Built in wide panel E 12 C Canceling flash function E 25 Center weighted illumination pattern E 2 Channel D 7 Close up photography E 11 CLS A 4 CLS compatible cameras A 2 CLS compatible COOLPIX cameras G 1 Color compensation filter E 14 Color filter E 14 Color Filter Holder SZ 4 E 16 H 13 Color Filter Set SJ 5 H 12 COOLPIX G 1 CPU lens A 3 Custom menu B 26 D Default settings A 7 Direct rem...

Page 197: ...FX format A 8 B 26 FX DX format image area A 8 G GN distance priority manual flash mode C 15 GN guide number H 6 Group D 7 Guide number H 6 Guide number table H 25 H Highlighted item B 5 I Icons B 5 Illumination pattern E 2 Image area FX DX format A 8 Incandescent filter E 14 Insufficient flash output for correct exposure C 4 C 10 C 14 C 17 D 46 D 47 ISO sensitivity C 1 ISO sensitivity factors H 6...

Page 198: ...n Dome E 8 Non CLS compatible SLR camera F 1 Non TTL auto flash mode C 11 Number of flash firings C 19 O OFF flash function canceled mode D 37 OK button OK button B 4 P Power switch B 4 Power zoom function E 22 R Rear curtain sync E 33 Recycling time H 23 Red eye reduction E 32 REMOTE D 11 Remote flash unit A 5 D 11 D 39 Remote mode D 7 D 11 Repeating flash mode C 18 Replacing batteries B 17 Rotar...

Page 199: ...White balance E 18 Wireless item menu B 28 Wireless multiple flash unit photography D 1 Wireless multiple flash unit photography using optical control D 5 Wireless multiple flash unit photography using radio control D 4 Wireless setting button B 4 B 8 D 9 D 11 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 H 16 Z Zoom head position E 22 ...

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