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Summary of Contents for Speedlight SB-700

Page 1: ...SB 700 User s Manual Autofocus Speedlight En ...

Page 2: ... contents 0A 11 You can search by item such as operation method ash mode or function i Q A index 0A 9 You can search according to objective without knowing the speci c name or term of an item i Index 0H 28 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 rst time read th...

Page 3: ...escent Filter SZ 3TN Fluorescent Filter SZ 3FL Soft Case SS 700 User s manual this manual A collection of example photos Warranty card SB 700 Incandescent Filter SZ 3TN Fluorescent Filter SZ 3FL Nikon Diffusion Dome SW 14H Soft Case SS 700 Speedlight Stand AS 22 Included items ...

Page 4: ...s user s manual This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the SB 700 will be used in combination with a camera compatible with CLS and a CPU lens 0A 5 To get the most out of your Speedlight please read this user s manual thoroughly before use For use with non CLS compatible SLR cameras see For Use with Non CLS compatible SLR Cameras 0F 1 For use with i TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras P...

Page 5: ...oid Speedlight malfunctions or mistakes t Includes information or tips to make Speedlight use easier 0 Reference to other pages in this manual Icons used in this manual t Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts The SB 700 cannot be used with IX Nikkor lenses CPU contacts ...

Page 6: ...dard center weighted and even FX format DX format Nikon digital SLR camera image area types FX format 36 24 DX format 24 16 Guide number GN the amount of light generated by a ash unit GN ash to subject distance m or ft f number of aperture ISO 100 Zoom head position position of a Speedlight zoom head the angle of coverage changes as the zoom head position changes Effective ash output distance ash ...

Page 7: ... adjusted to the correct exposure of the main subject regardless of background brightness Manual ash mode ash mode in which the ash output level and aperture are manually set to obtain the desired exposure Distance priority manual ash mode manual ash mode with distance priority the ash to subject distance is set and the Speedlight ash output level is adjusted in accordance with the camera settings...

Page 8: ...ds from the master ash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting wireless multiple ash unit photography with CLS multiple remote ash unit groups can be controlled with the master ash unit Quick wireless control mode mode for multiple ash unit photography with Advanced Wireless Lighting in which the ash output level ratios of two remote ash unit groups A and B can be easily balanced SU 4 type wireless multip...

Page 9: ...ination pattern Center weighted E 3 How can I take formal group shots Illumination pattern Even E 3 How can I take pictures with soft shadows cast on a wall Bounce ash operation E 5 How can I con rm lighting conditions Modeling illumination E 29 How can I take brighter or darker pictures of the subject Flash compensation E 23 How can I take pictures under uorescent light and incandescent light and...

Page 10: ...B 700 with a COOLPIX camera COOLPIX camera G 1 Flash photography 2 with wireless SB 700 Question Key phrase 0 How do I take pictures using multiple ash units Advanced Wireless Lighting D 2 D 9 How do I take pictures in a quick and simple way with wireless multiple ash units Quick wireless control mode D 13 How do I take pictures of a fast moving subject using wireless multiple ash unit photography...

Page 11: ...Settings B 17 C Flash Modes i TTL Mode C 1 Manual Flash Mode C 6 Distance priority Manual Flash Mode C 11 D Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography SB 700 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Setup D 1 SB 700 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Functions D 4 Setting the Master Flash Unit D 6 Setting the Remote Flash Unit D 8 Advanced Wireless Lighting Operation D 9 Quick Wireless Control Mode D 13 S...

Page 12: ...3 Flash Photography with Color Filters E 17 Flash Photography Support Functions E 23 Flash compensation E 23 Power zoom function E 25 AF assist illumination E 27 Test ring E 29 Modeling illumination E 29 Standby function E 30 Thermal cut out E 31 Functions to Be Set on the Camera E 32 Auto FP high speed sync E 32 Flash value lock FV lock E 33 Slow sync E 33 Red eye reduction red eye reduction slow...

Page 13: ...Cameras G 1 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference 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 11 Updating Firmware H 12 Optional Accessories H 13 Speci cations H 15 Index H 28 ...

Page 14: ...TION Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in property damage WARNINGS for Speedlights If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your 1 eyes immediately wash your eyes with running water and consult with a doctor Your eyes could be seriously damaged if they are not treated quickly If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and come in 2 contact with your sk...

Page 15: ... the batteries Then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair The flash unit should never be submerged in liquid or 6 exposed to rain saltwater or moisture unless it is properly protected from the liquids and moisture Underwater use requires a certified underwater housing If water or moisture gets inside the unit this could cause the unit to catch on fire or...

Page 16: ...children 11 to avoid the possibility of the accessory being swallowed If an accessory is accidentally swallowed immediately consult with a doctor Use only the batteries specified in this user s manual 12 Batteries other than those specified could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fire or otherwise not perform satisfactorily Do not mix battery types brands or old and new batteries 13 as th...

Page 17: ...pecified by the battery maker and read the instructions thoroughly Do not recharge these batteries with their terminals reversed in the charger or before the batteries have cooled off sufficiently because they could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fire The same caution also applies to using the rechargeable batteries that may be supplied by the photo product s manufacturer ...

Page 18: ...the unit 3 as this could cause a malfunction that could cause the unit to explode or catch on fire Never use active agents that contain flammable substances 4 such as paint thinner benzene or paint remover to clean the unit never use insect deterrent spray on the unit and never store the unit in locations containing chemicals such as camphor and naphthalene as this could damage the plastic case ca...

Page 19: ... the battery charger specified by the battery 5 maker to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquids generating heat or exploding Do not carry or store batteries along with metallic materials 6 such as necklaces and hair pins because such materials could cause the batteries to short circuit leading to battery leakage heat generation or an explosion In addition especially when carr...

Page 20: ...corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Keep batteries out of the reach of children 12 to help avoid the possibility of them being swallowed If a battery is accidentally swallowed immediately consult with a doctor Batteries should not be submerged in water exposed 13 to rain moisture or saltwater unless they are properly protected from the wet environment If water or moisture gets inside the ba...

Page 21: ...sion Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local government regulations Non rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a 17 battery charger because they could leak corrosive liquids or generate heat Remove dead batteries from your equipment immediately 18 as they could leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Be careful when replacing batteries after continuous flash 19 use be...

Page 22: ...ol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste manag...

Page 23: ... authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years Use your Speedlight with Nikon equipment The Nikon Speedlight SB 700 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 speci cations and incompatible cameras accessories could damage the SB 700 s components...

Page 24: ...onusa com 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 ar...

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

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

Page 27: ... cover 5 Battery chamber cover lock release 0B 8 6 Built in bounce card 0E 12 7 Built in wide panel 0E 14 8 Flash panel 9 Filter detector 10 Nikon Diffusion Dome detector 11 Flash ready indicator in remote mode 0D 27 12 AF assist illuminator 0E 27 13 External AF assist illuminator contacts 0H 14 14 Locking pin 15 Accessory shoe contacts 16 Mounting foot ...

Page 28: ...Operation B B 3 Speedlight Parts 20 21 17 19 18 ...

Page 29: ...Operation B B 4 17 Flash head tilting angle scale 0E 6 18 Flash head rotating angle scale 0E 6 19 Flash ready indicator 0B 15 D 27 20 LCD panel 0B 16 H 11 21 Mounting foot lock lever 0B 11 ...

Page 30: ...Operation B B 5 Speedlight Parts 25 24 29 28 31 27 22 26 23 30 ...

Page 31: ...llumination pattern 0E 2 28 SEL button select button Selects item to be con gured 0B 16 29 Lock release To select master or remote mode in wireless multiple ash unit photography rotate the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units while holding down the lock release in the center of the switch 0D 6 D 8 30 Power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units Rotate to turn power ...

Page 32: ...ntinuous firing When continuous flash firing is repeated in quick succession the internal safety function adjusts the recycling time by up to 15 seconds If flash firing continues the thermal cut out indicator appears on the LCD and all operations are suspended 0E 31 Allow it to cool down for several minutes to disable this function The conditions under which the internal safety function is activat...

Page 33: ...ion B B 8 Slide the battery chamber cover open while pressing the battery chamber cover lock release Insert the batteries following the and marks Close the battery chamber cover STEP 1 Inserting the batteries ...

Page 34: ...ne battery performance may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer 1 5 V carbon zinc AA batteries are not recommended v Additional precautions regarding batteries Read and follow battery warnings and cautions 0A 19 A 22 Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on the section Notes on Batteries 0H 9 before using the battery The recycling time can be longer when lithium AA batterie...

Page 35: ...ing to how long the ash ready indicator takes to come on 1 5 V alkaline AA battery 10 seconds or more 1 5 V lithium AA battery 10 seconds or more Rechargeable 1 2 V NiMH AA battery 10 seconds or more Low battery power indicator When battery power is low the icon shown at the left appears on the LCD and the SB 700 stops functioning Replace or recharge batteries ...

Page 36: ...foot lock lever is on the left white dot Slide the SB 700 s mounting foot into the camera s accessory shoe Turn the lock lever to L v Lock the Speedlight in place Turn the lock lever clockwise until it stops at the mounting foot lock index STEP 2 Attaching the SB 700 to the camera Basic Operations ...

Page 37: ...ed off turn the lock lever 90 to the left and then slide the SB 700 s mounting foot from the camera s accessory shoe If the SB 700 s mounting foot cannot be removed from the camera s accessory shoe turn the lock lever 90 to the left again and slide the SB 700 slowly out Do not forcibly remove the SB 700 ...

Page 38: ...lash head is locked at front LCD indicator for flash head status Flash head is set at front Flash head is set at angle other than front Flash head is tilted up or rotated to the right or left Flash head is tilted down STEP 3 Adjusting the flash head Basic Operations ...

Page 39: ... mode i TTL mode image area DX format illumination pattern standard ISO sensitivity 100 zoom head position 35 mm f number of aperture 5 6 Icons on the LCD may differ depending on the SB 700 settings and the camera and lens in use Flash mode Effective ash output distance range Zoom head position DX format SB 700 status icons Connected to a CLS compatible camera SB 700 ash information ...

Page 40: ...eration B B 15 Set the mode selector to TTL Make sure that the ash ready indicator on the SB 700 or in the camera s view nder is on before taking a picture STEP 5 Selecting the flash mode Basic Operations ...

Page 41: ...EL button to highlight the selected item Change the setting by rotating the selector dial Press the OK button to con rm setting Once confirmed the highlighted item returns to normal display If the OK button is not pressed the highlighted item is confirmed and returns to normal display after 8 seconds If there is a configurable setting an icon indicating the setting appears in the bottom right corn...

Page 42: ...us operations for the SB 700 can be easily set using the LCD Displayed icons vary according to the combination of camera and status of the SB 700 Functions and settings indicated with grid boxes do not function even though they can be configured and set ...

Page 43: ...ctor dial to choose an item and then press the OK button The highlighted item can be configured Position of highlighted item within 11 items This is not displayed while a selected item is being con gured Custom settings Items indicated with grid boxes can be con gured but do not effect ash operation ...

Page 44: ...tting and then press the OK button Highlighted while selected Press the OK button to return display to item selection Available selection º Current setting Press the MENU button to return to normal display The LCD returns to normal display Custom Functions and Settings ...

Page 45: ...YELLOW AMBER OTHER Set when lter color is none of the above Remote ash unit setting 0D 1 D 18 Advanced Advanced Wireless Lighting SU 4 SU 4 type wireless multiple ash unit photography Sound monitor 0D 27 When the SB 700 is used as a wireless remote ash unit the sound monitor function can be activated or canceled ON Sound on OFF Sound off ...

Page 46: ... off 40 40 seconds Standby function canceled FX DX format selection 0A 6 When the zoom head position is manually set image area settings can be selected FX DX Automatically set according to the camera s image area FX Nikon FX format 36 24 DX Nikon DX format 24 16 Flash compensation step in manual ash mode 0C 9 Setting ash compensation step between M1 1 and M1 2 in manual ash mode 1 3 EV Compensati...

Page 47: ...lumination 0E 27 ON Activate AF assist illumination OFF Cancel AF assist illumination Version of rmware 0H 12 Reset custom setting Reset custom setting except unit of measuring distance color lters and version of rmware to default setting YES Reset to default NO Do not reset ...

Page 48: ...is integrated by the camera to automatically adjust ash output levels To take pictures using the SB 700 set in i TTL mode see Basic Operations 0B 7 Either the i TTL balanced fill flash mode or the standard i TTL mode option is available depending on the camera settings The SB 700 does not have i TTL mode type selection ...

Page 49: ...ackground brightness This is useful when you want to highlight the main subject appears on the LCD t Camera s metering mode and i TTL mode When the camera s metering mode is changed to spot metering while i TTL balanced fill flash is in use the i TTL mode automatically changes to the standard i TTL mode The i TTL mode automatically changes to i TTL balanced fill flash after changing the camera s m...

Page 50: ...C 3 Flash Modes C Setting i TTL mode Set the mode selector to TTL i TTL mode LCD sample Monitor pre ashes i TTL Balanced ll ash i TTL Mode ...

Page 51: ...pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and aperture For more information see Specifications 0H 18 t Auto setting of ISO sensitivity aperture and focal length When using the SB 700 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 more information about ISO sensitivity range see the camera...

Page 52: ...x 3 seconds after a picture is taken underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred To compensate use a wider aperture or higher ISO sensitivity or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot Underexposure due to insufficient flash output is indicated by the exposure value 0 3 EV to 3 0 EV on the SB 700 s LCD panel for approx 3 seconds i TTL Mode ...

Page 53: ...tput level are manually selected This allows for control of exposure and ash to subject distance The flash output level can be set from M1 1 full output to M1 128 to suit creative preferences Underexposure due to insufficient flash output is not indicated in manual flash mode ...

Page 54: ...h Modes C Setting manual flash mode Set the mode selector to M Manual flash mode LCD sample Effective ash output distance numerical indicator Flash output level Effective ash output distance X Manual Flash Mode ...

Page 55: ...h output level Set the ash output level by rotating the selector dial and then press the OK button Flash output level can be set with the SEL button as well Make the flash to subject distance equal to the effective flash output distance indicated Con rm the ash ready indicator is on and then shoot ...

Page 56: ... 32 1 64 1 128 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 Setting the ash output level Highlight the ash output level and then rotate the selector dial to change the ash output level Manual Flash Mode Flash output level large Selector dial rotated counterclockwise Selector dial rotated clockwise Flash output level small ...

Page 57: ...ncreases The flash output level changes in 1 3 EV steps except between 1 1 and 1 2 1 32 0 3 and 1 64 0 7 represent the same flash output level In default setting the flash compensation step between 1 1 and 1 2 is 1 EV step This step can be changed to 1 3 EV steps using a custom setting 0B 21 With some cameras and when using faster shutter speeds with a flash output level higher than M1 2 actual fl...

Page 58: ...anual Flash Mode In this ash mode when the ash to subject distance value is entered the SB 700 automatically controls ash output level according to the camera settings Setting distance priority manual flash mode Set the mode selector to GN ...

Page 59: ...ect distance of 4 m Flash to subject distance numerical indicator Flash to subject distance X and effective ash output distance range indicator bar When the ash to subject distance appears on the effective ash output distance range indicator the SB 700 res with appropriate ash output ...

Page 60: ...n The flash to subject distance can be set with the SEL button as well The flash to subject distance varies depending on ISO sensitivity within a range of between 0 3 m and 20 m When the flash to subject distance X appears on the effective flash output distance range indicator bar the SB 700 fires with appropriate flash output Con rm the ash ready indicator is on and then shoot Distance priority M...

Page 61: ...t The below indicator appears Set the ash head at front or tilt it down or set the ash mode to i TTL Flash to subject distance range in distance priority manual flash mode Flash to subject distance range of between 0 3 m and 20 m If the desired flash to subject distance is not displayed select a shorter flash to subject distance E g if the flash to subject distance is 2 7 m select 2 5 m ...

Page 62: ...he ash ready indicators on the SB 700 and in the camera s view nder blink for approx 3 seconds after a picture is taken underexposure due to insuf cient ash output may have occurred To compensate use a wider aperture or higher ISO sensitivity and reshoot Distance priority Manual Flash Mode ...

Page 63: ...ireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Setup With the SB 700 Advanced and SU 4 wireless ash operations are possible With the SB 700 s default setting flash photography with Advanced Wireless Lighting is possible Advanced Wireless Lighting is recommended for standard multiple flash unit photography ...

Page 64: ... groups A and B of remote flash units can be set up Single or several remote flash units can be allocated for one group The remote flash unit flash mode is the same flash mode set on the master flash unit The master ash unit commands the remote ash units to re monitor pre ashes The camera measures the re ected light The camera activates the ash units Remote ash units Group A Remote ash units Group...

Page 65: ...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 flash unit Set the same flash mode on each remote flash unit Remote ash units Master ash unit mounted on the camera Remote ash units start ring triggered by the master ash unit ring in AUTO mode or M mode Remote ash units ...

Page 66: ...groups A B C Channel 2 4 channels 1 4 4 channels 1 4 SU 4 type wireless multiple ash unit photography Not possible Possible AUTO M OFF 1 See the master ash unit Speedlight SB 900 SB 800 or the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU 800 user s manual for details of repeating ash photography 2 One of four channels can be used Remote ash units can be triggered by other master ash units Use a different chan...

Page 67: ...te ash units re the master ash unit emits a number of weak light signals to trigger the remote ash units This operation will normally not affect the correct exposure of the subject although the exposure might be affected if the subject is close and a high ISO sensitivity has been set To limit this effect bounce the light by tilting up the master ash unit s ash head ...

Page 68: ...ss mode switch for multiple ash units to MASTER Turn the switch while holding down the lock release in the center Master mode LCD sample i TTL mode Remote ash unit ash compensation value Master mode Master ash unit ash mode Channel Master ash unit zoom head position Master ash unit ash compensation value ...

Page 69: ...tiple Flash unit Photography D Master mode LCD sample manual flash mode Master ash unit zoom head position Master mode Master ash unit ash mode Channel Master ash unit ash output level Remote ash unit ash output level ...

Page 70: ...h Unit Set the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units to REMOTE Turn the switch while holding down the lock release in the center Remote mode LCD sample Advanced Wireless Lighting Sound monitor Remote mode Group Channel Remote ash unit zoom head position ...

Page 71: ...the mode selector to TTL In order to set the manual flash mode set the mode selector to M Press the SEL button to select the master ash unit choose a ash compensation value with the selector dial and then press the OK button Set the flash output level if the flash mode is set to manual flash Repeat procedure above to set the ash compensation values of the remote ash unit groups A and B Set the fla...

Page 72: ... the ash function In i TTL mode highlight the flash compensation value and rotate the selector dial counterclockwise Press the OK button when the flash compensation value becomes flash function canceled after 3 0EV In manual flash mode highlight the flash output level and rotate the selector dial Press the OK button when the flash output level becomes flash function canceled appears between 1 128 ...

Page 73: ...e SEL button to highlight the group choose A for group with the selector dial and then press the OK button Group name and channel number being set appears larger Press the SEL button to highlight the channel choose 1 for channel number with the selector dial and then press the OK button Be sure to choose the same channel number as set on the master flash unit ...

Page 74: ...otography D Press the ZOOM button to highlight the zoom head position choose a zoom head position with the selector dial and then press the OK button Con rm the ash ready indicator is on and then shoot Advanced Wireless Lighting Operation ...

Page 75: ... mode Setting quick wireless control mode Set the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units to MASTER and set the mode selector to A B Turn the switch while holding down the lock release in the center Quick wireless control mode LCD sample Flash output level ratios of remote ash unit groups A and B Master mode Quick wireless control mode Channel Master ash unit ash function canceled...

Page 76: ...lash output level ratio of 1 2 and channel 1 example Press the SEL button to highlight the ash output level ratio of remote ash unit groups A and B Set the ash output level ratio to 1 2 with the selector dial and press the OK button The flash output level ratio can be set within a range of 8 1 1 8 The flash function in one of the remote flash unit groups A and B can be canceled Set the flash compe...

Page 77: ...D 15 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography D Press the SEL button to highlight the channel choose CH 1 with the selector dial and then press the OK button ...

Page 78: ...p choose A for group with the selector dial and then press the OK button Set the group A or B The selected channel number and group indicator appear larger on the LCD Press the SEL button to highlight the channel choose 1 for channel number with the selector dial and then press the OK button Be sure to choose the same channel number as set on the master flash unit Quick Wireless Control Mode ...

Page 79: ...iple Flash unit Photography D Press the ZOOM button to highlight the zoom head position choose a zoom head position with the selector dial and then press the OK button Con rm the ash ready indicator is on and then shoot ...

Page 80: ...U 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography Setting SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography Set the SU 4 type wireless multiple ash unit photography in custom setting See Custom Functions and Settings 0B 20 Set the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units to REMOTE Turn the switch while holding down the lock release in the center SU 4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash u...

Page 81: ...D 19 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography D LCD sample Flash mode Remote mode SU 4 type Sound monitor Remote ash unit zoom head position Flash function canceled ...

Page 82: ...anceled modes Flash mode can be set with the mode selector Set the mode selector to TTL for AUTO auto M for M manual GN for OFF ash function canceled auto mode In AUTO mode the remote flash units 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 700 s light sensor can detect is approx 7 m...

Page 83: ... the SB 700 s light sensor can detect is approx 40 m 131 ft in front of the master flash unit The flash output level can be set from M1 1 to M1 128 flash function canceled mode Remote flash units do not fire even when the master flash unit fires v To prevent the remote ash units from ring accidentally Do not leave the remote ash units power on Ambient electrical noise caused by static electricity ...

Page 84: ...etting AUTO mode example Set the mode selector to TTL Press the ZOOM button to highlight the zoom head position choose a zoom head position with the selector dial and then press the OK button t Setting ash output level in M mode In M mode set the ash output level with the SEL button SU 4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography ...

Page 85: ...t will receive sufficient illumination even when the angle of the flash head is off axis from the subject When the flash to subject distance is very short set the zoom head position wide enough to achieve sufficient light Setting up the remote flash units In most cases position the remote flash unit s closer to the subject than the camera so that light from the master flash unit can reach the ligh...

Page 86: ...epending on ambient light There is no limit to the number of remote flash units that can be used together However when using many remote flash units light may be unintentionally picked up by the light sensor of the master flash unit and interfere with correct functioning The practical number of remote flash units for wireless multiple flash unit photography is three In Advanced Wireless Lighting f...

Page 87: ...gether and facing the same direction Approx 7 m 23 ft Group B Group A Less than approx 10 m 33 ft Master ash unit Within 15 An obstacle between the master flash unit and remote flash units can interfere with transmission of data Take care not to let light from the remote flash unit enter the camera lens ...

Page 88: ...h and detach the SB 700 to and from the AS 22 in the same way it is attached to detached from the camera s accessory shoe Be sure to press the master flash unit test firing button to test fire remote flash units after setting up Be sure to confirm the remote flash unit flash ready indicator is on before photographing Remote Flash Units ...

Page 89: ... be used to check operational status This function can be activated or canceled using custom setting 0B 20 It is set to activate as the default Checking flash operation using the flash ready indicator or sound monitor Master ash unit Remote ash unit Speedlight status Flash ready indicator Flash ready indicator Sound monitor Lights up The back indicator lights up and the front indicator blinks One ...

Page 90: ... up when ready to re Quickly blinks for approx 6 sec High and low tone beeps alternate for approx 6 sec Auto aperture ash mode or non TTL auto ash mode is set on the master ash unit Change the ash mode to an operable ash mode The remote ash unit light sensor has failed to receive the command light from the master ash unit This is because the light sensor cannot detect when to stop ring in sync wit...

Page 91: ...D 29 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography D 1 Indicators shown below appear when underexposure due to insuf cient ash output may have occurred Master ash unit Remote ash unit ...

Page 92: ...on 0E 5 Taking close up photographs 0E 13 Flash photography with color lters 0E 17 Fluorescent lter included Incandescent lter included SJ 4 color lters optional Flash photography support functions 0E 23 Flash compensation Power zoom function AF assist illumination Test ring Modeling illumination Standby function Thermal cut out Functions to be set on the camera 0E 32 Auto FP high speed sync FV lo...

Page 93: ... common flash photography environments In ash photography the center of the image is most illuminated while the edges are darker The SB 700 provides three types of illumination patterns with different light falloff at edges Select the suitable pattern according to the photography environment ...

Page 94: ...out light falloff at the edges 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 will be greater than the standard illumination pattern Suitable for shots such as portraits in which the light falloff at the edge of an image can be ignored Center weighted Switching Illumination Patterns ...

Page 95: ...ions E To set illumination pattern The illumination pattern can be set using the illumination pattern selector The selected illumination pattern is indicated with an icon on the LCD Standard Center weighted Even ...

Page 96: ...isted below compared to those with direct light from a ash unit Overexposure to a subject that is closer than other subjects can be reduced Background shadows can be softened Shine in faces hair and clothes can be reduced The shadows can be softened further using the Nikon Diffusion Dome For more details and comparative example photos see the separate booklet A collection of example photos ...

Page 97: ...sh head tilting rotating lock release button The SB 700 s flash head tilts up 90 and down 7 and rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right Set the flash head at a click stop at the angles shown 90Ĉ 75Ĉ 45Ĉ 0Ĉ 7Ĉ 60Ĉ 0Ĉ 30Ĉ 6 0 Ĉ 90Ĉ 1 2 0 Ĉ 1 2 0 Ĉ 1 5 0 Ĉ 1 5 0 Ĉ 180Ĉ 90Ĉ 6 0 Ĉ 30Ĉ 7 5 Ĉ 7 5 Ĉ ...

Page 98: ...ra as opposed to in front of the camera Select white or highly reflective surfaces to bounce the light off Otherwise image colors will be influenced by the color of the reflecting surface Take care not to let light from the flash unit illuminate the subject directly The effective distance between the flash head and the reflecting surface is approx 1 m to 2 m 3 3 ft to 6 6 ft depending on photograp...

Page 99: ...E 8 Functions E 1 2m 90º White ceiling Flash head tilted up 75 while rotated 180 Lightproof white paper ...

Page 100: ...unce flash photography to create extremely soft light with virtually no shadow The same effect can be achieved with the camera in either horizontal or vertical position Light is more effectively diffused when the built in wide panel is used 0E 14 Attaching the Nikon Diffusion Dome Attach the Nikon Diffusion Dome as shown in the diagram with the Nikon logo facing up ...

Page 101: ...camera s image area is set to FX format the zoom head position is automatically set at 12 mm 14 mm or 17 mm When the camera s image area is set to DX format the zoom head position is automatically set at 8 mm 10 mm or 11 mm The zoom head position differs depending on the illumination pattern 0E 2 H 20 ...

Page 102: ...ight loss compared with normal flash photography with flash head adjusted to front Therefore a two or three step wider aperture smaller f number should be used Adjust according to results When the flash head is adjusted to other than the front position the SB 700 LCD does not display the effective flash output distance range indicator To ensure correct exposure first confirm the effective flash ou...

Page 103: ...re vibrant by reflecting the light in them Tilt the flash head up 90 Setting the built in bounce card Pull out the bounce card and the built in wide panel and while holding the bounce card slide the built in wide panel back into place inside the ash head To insert the bounce card pull out the built in wide panel again and slide both back into place together ...

Page 104: ...derlined with a dotted line when the flash head is tilted down With the built in wide panel the flash from the SB 700 is diffused This softens shadows and prevents overexposure 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 Th...

Page 105: ...l Carefully pull the built in wide panel all the way out and position it over the ash head Slide the bounce card back into place inside the ash head To replace the built in wide panel lift it up and slide it into the flash head as far as it will go ...

Page 106: ...era s image area is set to FX format the zoom head position is automatically set at 12 mm 14 mm or 17 mm When the camera s image area is set to DX format the zoom head position is automatically set at 8 mm 10 mm or 11 mm The zoom head position differs depending on the illumination pattern 0E 2 H 20 ...

Page 107: ... Taking close ups with bounce down flash Set the SB 700 s ash mode Position the built in wide panel Tilt the ash head down The flash to subject distance is underlined Con rm the ash ready indicator is on and then shoot ...

Page 108: ...lor Filter Set SJ 4 that change the color of the light emitted by the SB 700 are separately available 0H 13 Using color compensation filters and color filters Filters Purpose Fluorescent lter Fluorescent Filter SZ 3FL included Balance the color of light from the ash to match that of uorescent lighting Incandescent lter Incandescent Filter SZ 3TN included Balance the color of light from the ash to ...

Page 109: ...ace the lter on the ash 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 to the camera from the SB 700 Fluorescent lter Incandescent lter ...

Page 110: ... as shown in the diagram Insert the filter with the name of the color filter at bottom The filter should be inserted with the name of the color filter facing out Insert the edges of the filter between the filter holder and the filter attachment tabs Attach the filter to the filter holder without creasing the filter or leaving any gaps ...

Page 111: ...t it into the slit at the top Once the filter holder is attached the LCD panel shows the color filter setting display Be sure to attach the filter to the filter holder before placing the filter holder on the flash head Set the color In custom settings select the color of the filter attached 0B 20 RED YELLOW BLUE AMBER ...

Page 112: ...lters and color filters When a color compensation lter is attached to the SB 700 while the camera s white balance is set to auto or ash lter information is automatically transmitted to the camera and the camera s optimum white balance is automatically adjusted to give the correct color temperature When a SJ 4 color filter is attached to the SB 700 set the camera s white balance to auto flash or di...

Page 113: ...t compatible SZ 3TN Auto ash Auto ash A6 Incandescent ne tune 1 Not compatible Color lters RED BLUE YELLOW AMBER Auto ash direct sunlight Auto ash direct sunlight Auto ash direct sunlight Auto ash direct sunlight 1 D3 camera with rmware A and rmware B version 2 00 or later 2 D300 camera with rmware A and rmware B version 1 10 or later Please check the image results and adjust the flash compensatio...

Page 114: ...00 s ash output level Some plus compensation may be necessary to make the main subject brighter and some minus compensation to make it darker Flash compensation is possible in i TTL mode Press the SEL button to highlight the ash compensation value Turn the selector dial to set desired ash compensation value The compensation value can be set in 1 3 EV steps from 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Press the OK button...

Page 115: ...with a built in ash featuring the ash compensation function The flash 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 700 s LCD panel shows only the compensation value se...

Page 116: ...usted differ depending on the settings For more details refer to Specifications 0H 20 Power zoom function activated Flash Photography Support Functions Power zoom Manual setting of zoom head position Nikon Diffusion Dome attached Built in wide panel in use Zoom head position at the maximum wide angle position Zoom head position at the maximum telephoto position ...

Page 117: ...nd then turn the selector dial to set the zoom head position Turn the selector dial clockwise to increase the value and counter clockwise to decrease the value The zoom head position can also be adjusted with the ZOOM button In this case the value increases each time the ZOOM button is pressed Note that the value returns to the widest angle value after the highest telephoto value has been reached ...

Page 118: ... on using the AF assist illumination AF assist illumination can be used if an AF lens is mounted and the camera s focus mode is set to S single servo AF with focus priority AF A or AF The effective flash to subject distance with AF assist illumination is approx 1 m to 10 m 3 3 ft to 33 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 ...

Page 119: ...custom setting 0B 22 AF assist illumination activated Default AF assist illumination canceled No AF appears v When autofocus is not possible while using the AF assist illumination If the focus indicator does not appear in the camera s view nder even though AF assist illuminator turns on focus manually t Using the SB 700 off camera When using the SB 700 off camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC 29 aut...

Page 120: ...ines whether the SB 700 res properly The flash output level varies during test firing depending on settings and flash mode Modeling illumination The ash res repeatedly at a reduced ash output level This is useful for checking the illumination and shadows cast on a subject before actually taking the picture When the depth of field preview button on a camera compatible with modeling illumination is ...

Page 121: ... remote flash units also fire according to the modeling illumination of the master flash unit but these are not modeling illuminations Standby function If the SB 700 and camera are not used for a speci ed time the standby function is automatically activated to conserve battery power The standby function is activated when the camera s exposure meter is turned off default setting The standby activat...

Page 122: ...g fired numerous times in quick succession If the temperature continues to rise the thermal cut out indicator appears and all operations are suspended before the heat can damage the flash panel and body Indicator at normal temperature Temperature warning indicator Thermal cut out indicator High Wait until the SB 700 cools down Operation can be resumed once the warning is no longer displayed On rar...

Page 123: ...tible camera s highest shutter speed is possible Auto FP high speed sync mode is automatically set when the shutter speed exceeds the camera s highest flash sync speed This is useful 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 manual flash and distance ...

Page 124: ...y changes Several frames can be shot during FV lock operation FV lock also functions in Advanced Wireless Lighting The available flash modes are i TTL and quick wireless control FV stands for flash value meaning flash illuminated subject exposure Slow sync The ash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the main subject and background in low light situations S...

Page 125: ...Rear curtain sync In normal ash photography when photographing fast moving subjects at slow shutter speeds at night pictures can appear unnatural because the subject frozen by the ash appears behind or within the blurred movement Rear curtain sync ash 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 immediatel...

Page 126: ...mpatible cameras Non CLS compatible cameras Camera communication icon Displayed Not displayed Operable ash mode i TTL Manual ash Distance priority manual ash Manual ash Advanced Wireless Lighting Possible Not possible SU 4 type wireless multiple ash unit photography Possible The SB 700 can only be used as a remote ash unit Possible The SB 700 can only be used as a remote ash unit Flash photography...

Page 127: ...S compatible cameras 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 128: ... ash mode Standard i TTL Manual ash Distance priority manual ash Operable wireless mode for multiple ash units 1 Advanced Wireless Lighting 2 SU 4 type The SB 700 can only be used as a remote ash unit SU 4 type The SB 700 can only be used as a remote ash unit FV lock Not possible Auto FP high speed sync Not possible AF assist illumination Not possible Firmware update Not possible 1 Note that wirel...

Page 129: ...master flash unit and flash units such as the SB 700 SB 600 SB 800 or SB 900 are set to remote mode For more information of camera settings see the camera user s manual t Adjusting the zoom head position when used with CLS compatible COOLPIX cameras The power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom head position to match the lens focal length In this case appears on the LCD panel but the zoom...

Page 130: ...rrectly installed Insert the batteries correctly B 8 Battery power is weak Replace the batteries B 10 The ash ready indicator does not light up The standby function is activated Press the camera shutter release button halfway Turn the SB 700 on E 30 Battery power is weak Replace the batteries B 10 The effective ash output distance range does not appear The ash head is not set to the front position...

Page 131: ...mote ash unit is too long or there is an obstacle between them Redo the setup of the master ash unit and remote ash units D 23 D 24 D 25 The light from the master ash unit does not enter the remote ash unit light sensor window for wireless remote ash The SB 700 does not work properly Microcomputer may have malfunctioned if this occurs even when fresh batteries are properly installed Replace the ba...

Page 132: ...ety circuit activation indicator appears All functions other than the power switch are inoperable because of power abnormalities Turn off the power remove the batteries and contact your retailer or Nikon representative The ash ready indicator blinks after ring Underexposure may have occurred Use a wider aperture or move the ash unit closer to the subject and reshoot C 5 C 15 D 28 The remote ash un...

Page 133: ...ector is set to TTL or GN or the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units is set to MASTER or REMOTE when used with a non CLS compatible camera Set the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units to ON and the mode selector to M F 1 Bounce ash warning Distance priority manual ash mode was set while the ash head was tilted up or rotated to the right or left Return the a...

Page 134: ... 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 representative If the built in wide panel is broken it is no longer possible to set the zoom head position to the desired position Troubleshooting ...

Page 135: ...ty is 100 and f number of aperture is 8 the illumination of the SB 700 reaches 3 5 m 11 ft which is determined by the equation ash to subject distance 3 5 m or 11 ft guide number 28 m or 92 ft f number of aperture 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 ...

Page 136: ...oth moistened slightly with plain water to remove the salt then dry it using 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 Do not drop the SB 700 or hit it against a hard surface as this may damage its precision mechanisms Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel WARNING Never use thinner...

Page 137: ...700 for more than two weeks be sure to remove the batteries to prevent malfunctions due to battery leakage Take the SB 700 out once a month insert the batteries and fire the unit several times to refresh the capacitor Operating location An extreme temperature change can cause condensation to form inside the SB 700 When subjecting the SB 700 to sudden and extreme temperature changes place it inside...

Page 138: ...dirt and smudges before use as this may cause malfunction Depending on battery specifications when batteries become hot the SB 700 s safety circuits are activated cutting off power This often occurs when the flash unit is operated repeatedly Battery power will recover when the temperature returns to normal Battery power tends to weaken as the temperature drops It also gradually decreases when batt...

Page 139: ...rechargeable batteries and battery charger for detailed information on how to handle and recharge the batteries Never attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable batteries as they could explode Ni MH Recycling rechargeable batteries To protect the environment do not dispose of used rechargeable batteries yourself Instead take these batteries to your nearest recycling center ...

Page 140: ...D s response time slows down at low temperatures but returns to normal at normal temperatures 20 C 68 F LCD panel illuminator ON OFF Any button or switch will turn on the SB 700 illuminator when the SB 700 power is on to make the LCD panel easier to read The illuminator goes off if the SB 700 is not operated for 16 seconds The SB 700 s LCD panel illuminator turns on when the camera s control panel...

Page 141: ...ble from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http imaging nikon com SB 700 firmware can be updated through a D3 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 2 00 or later SB 700 firmware can be updated through a D300 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 1 10 or later See the custom setting section to determine which version of firmware you are ...

Page 142: ...pprox 1 5 m 4 9 ft The SC 28 17 enables i TTL mode when the SB 700 is used off camera The ash 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 700 is used off camera The SC 29 features an AF assist illumination function ...

Page 143: ...e three illumination patterns standard even and center weighted The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera s image area in both FX and DX formats Available ash mode i TTL Manual ash Distance priority manual ash Other available functions Test ring monitor pre ashes AF assist illumination for multi point AF and modeling illumination Nikon Creative Lighting System A number o...

Page 144: ... wireless mode switch for multiple ash units to turn the SB 700 on or off Standby function can also be set Power source Use four AA type batteries of the same brand from any of the following types 1 5 V alkaline AA batteries 1 5 V lithium AA batteries Rechargeable 1 2 V NiMH AA batteries For minimum number of ashes and recycling time of each battery see 0H 27 Flash ready indicator The SB 700 is fu...

Page 145: ... 0 EV to 3 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV steps in i TTL mode Custom setting 11 items Other functions Thermal cut out rmware update Dimensions W H D Approx 71 126 104 5 mm 2 8 5 0 4 1 in Weight Approx 360 g 12 7 oz Speedlight only Approx 450 g 15 9 oz with four 1 5 V alkaline AA batteries Accessories supplied Speedlight Stand AS 22 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW 14H Incandescent Filter SZ 3TN Fluorescent F...

Page 146: ...700 is between 0 6 m and 20 m 2 ft and 66 ft The effective ash output distance range differs depending on the camera s image area illumination pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and aperture The following table is for FX format and standard illumination pattern The effective flash output distance range for each setting can be seen on the LCD panel 0C 4 ...

Page 147: ...2 2 20 2 4 20 2 4 20 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 0 6 6 9 0 7 9 7 0 7 9 7 1 16 1 1 17 1 3 19 1 4 20 1 5 20 1 6 20 1 7 20 1 7 20 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 0 6 4 8 0 6 6 9 0 6 6 9 0 7 11 0 8 12 0 9 13 1 15 1 1 16 1 1 17 1 2 18 1 2 18 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 0 6 3 4 0 6 4 8 0 6 4 8 0 6 8 0 6 8 7 0 7 9 7 0 7 10 0 8 11 0 8 12 0 9 13 0 9 13 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 0 6 2 4 0 6 3 4 0 6 3 4 0 6 5 6 0 6 6 1 0 6 6 9 0 6...

Page 148: ...mat Zoom head position set Angle of coverage Vertical Horizontal 8 BA WP 1 120 130 10 BA WP 2 110 120 11 BA WP 3 100 110 16 4 60 78 17 4 57 75 18 4 55 72 20 50 67 24 44 58 28 39 52 35 32 44 50 25 34 70 20 27 85 5 17 24 105 3 16 22 120 3 15 21 BA With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached WP With the built in wide panel in place 1 Center weighted illumination pattern 2 Standard illumination pattern 3 E...

Page 149: ...and ash output level ISO 100 m Zoom head position mm FX format DX format Standard illumination Center weighted illumination Even illumination Standard illumination Center weighted illumination Even illumination 8 BA WP 10 8 BA 14 8 WP 14 10 BA WP 10 10 BA 14 10 WP 14 11 BA WP 10 11 BA 14 11 WP 14 12 BA WP 10 12 BA 14 12 WP 14 14 BA WP 10 14 BA 14 14 WP 14 16 23 25 17 BA WP 10 17 BA 14 17 WP 14 17 ...

Page 150: ...tion Even illumination Standard illumination Center weighted illumination Even illumination 20 26 28 5 23 24 23 25 28 30 24 28 25 28 23 29 31 5 26 35 28 30 24 31 5 33 28 5 50 31 33 28 34 5 36 32 70 34 36 31 37 38 36 85 35 5 38 34 38 37 105 37 36 37 5 120 38 37 38 BA With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached WP With the built in wide panel in place ...

Page 151: ...7 23 7 23 11 5 37 7 12 5 41 14 45 9 15 5 50 9 17 55 8 17 8 58 4 18 5 60 7 19 62 3 1 8 3 5 11 5 4 9 16 1 4 9 16 1 8 1 26 6 8 8 28 9 9 9 32 5 11 36 1 12 39 4 12 6 41 3 13 1 43 13 4 44 1 16 2 5 8 2 3 5 11 5 3 5 11 5 5 8 19 6 3 20 7 7 23 7 8 25 6 8 5 27 9 8 9 29 2 9 3 30 5 9 5 31 2 1 32 1 8 5 9 2 5 8 2 2 5 8 2 4 1 13 5 4 4 14 4 4 9 16 1 5 5 18 6 19 7 6 3 20 7 6 5 21 3 6 7 22 1 64 1 3 4 3 1 8 5 9 1 8 5...

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Page 153: ... 8 19 6 19 7 6 2 20 3 1 16 1 2 3 9 1 6 5 2 1 6 5 2 2 6 8 5 2 9 9 5 3 2 10 5 3 6 11 8 3 9 12 8 4 1 13 5 4 3 14 1 4 4 14 4 1 32 0 8 2 6 1 1 3 6 1 1 3 6 1 9 6 2 2 6 6 2 3 7 5 2 5 8 2 2 8 9 2 2 9 9 5 3 9 8 3 1 10 2 1 64 0 6 2 0 8 2 6 0 8 2 6 1 3 4 3 1 4 4 6 1 6 5 2 1 8 5 9 2 6 6 2 6 6 2 1 6 9 2 2 7 2 1 128 0 4 1 3 0 6 2 0 6 2 0 9 3 1 3 3 1 1 3 6 1 3 4 3 1 4 4 6 1 4 4 6 1 5 4 9 1 5 4 9 Guide numbers in...

Page 154: ... 1 16 1 2 1 6 1 6 2 6 2 7 2 8 3 3 2 3 3 3 6 4 4 3 4 4 3 9 5 2 5 2 8 5 8 9 9 2 9 8 10 5 10 8 11 8 13 1 14 1 14 4 1 32 0 8 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 9 2 2 1 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 8 3 3 1 2 6 3 6 3 6 6 2 6 2 6 6 6 9 7 5 7 9 8 2 9 2 9 8 10 2 1 64 0 6 0 8 0 8 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 6 2 6 4 3 4 6 4 6 4 9 5 2 5 6 5 9 6 6 6 9 7 2 1 128 0 4 0 6 0 6 0 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 5 1 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3...

Page 155: ... Lithium 1 5 V 3 5 sec 330 3 5 30 sec NiMH 2600 mAh 2 5 sec 260 2 5 30 sec NiMH eneloop 2 5 sec 230 2 5 30 sec When ring the Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds 120 seconds with lithium batteries While AF assist illumination power zoom and LCD panel illumination are off With fresh batteries Performance may vary depending on battery freshness or battery specifications Evolta is a regist...

Page 156: ...uilt in bounce card E 12 Built in wide panel E 14 C Center weighted illumination pattern E 3 Channel D 4 Close up photography E 13 CLS A 6 CLS compatible cameras A 4 CLS compatible COOLPIX cameras G 1 Color compensation lter E 17 Color lter E 17 Color Filter Set SJ 4 H 13 Continuous ash ring B 7 COOLPIX G 1 CPU lens A 5 Custom settings B 17 D Default settings A 6 Distance priority manual ash mode ...

Page 157: ...Front curtain sync E 34 FV lock E 33 FX format A 6 FX DX format image area A 6 G GN distance priority manual ash mode C 11 GN guide number H 6 Group D 4 Guide number H 6 Guide number table H 21 I Illumination pattern E 2 Illumination pattern selector B 6 Image area FX DX format A 6 Incandescent lter E 17 Insuf cient ash output for correct exposure C 5 C 15 ISO sensitivity C 4 H 6 ISO sensitivity f...

Page 158: ... Mounting foot B 11 Mounting foot lock lever B 11 Multiple ash unit photography D 1 N Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS A 6 Nikon Diffusion Dome E 9 Non CLS compatible SLR camera F 1 O OFF ash function canceled mode D 21 OK button OK button B 6 P Power zoom function E 25 Q Quick Wireless Control D 13 R Rear curtain sync E 34 Recycling time H 27 Red eye reduction E 34 Red eye reduction slow sync E...

Page 159: ...andby function E 30 Standby function setting B 21 SU 4 type wireless multiple ash unit photography D 3 D 18 T Test ring E 29 Thermal cut out E 31 TTL remote cord H 14 U Underexposure due to insuf cient ash output C 5 C 15 D 28 W Warning indicator H 3 Water guard H 13 Wireless mode switch for multiple ash units D 6 D 8 Wireless multiple ash unit photography D 1 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 ...

Page 160: ...Printed in China TT0H01 11 8MSA3811 01 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION ...

Page 161: ...This booklet introduces various SB 700 ash techniques and example photos En SB 700 A collection of example photos ...

Page 162: ...g is the secret to improving your photography Lighting is easy to learn and makes your pictures look great Lighting brings a whole new element to the enjoyment of photography Without ash One remote ash unit Two remote ash units ...

Page 163: ...e subject stand out Natural skin tones Eliminating re ections Balancing warm lighting Capturing gloss Capture the action Capture the fun and feel of water Higher quality images Eliminating shadow Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 ...

Page 164: ...3 You are an angel Natural skin tones I could capture the serenity of my daughter asleep Step 1 ...

Page 165: ... ash can be bounced off the ceiling to create soft light and natural skin tones Bouncing the ash light off the wall or a white sheet is also effective Tips Side bounce SB 700 setting order Camera settings Any exposure mode is ok D300S SB 700 AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR ...

Page 166: ...5 What a naughty boy Capture the action I captured my cat in action without any blur at all Step 1 ...

Page 167: ...ou can use bounce ash to capture the natural movement of your pets By setting a higher ISO sensitivity bounce ash will work with higher ceilings Tips ISO sensitivity SB 700 setting order Camera settings Any exposure mode is ok D300S SB 700 AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR ...

Page 168: ...7 Still at that playful age Capture the fun and feel of water Here I managed to capture smiling faces and sparkling water dummy Step 1 ...

Page 169: ...nc lets you to stop the action with daylight sync Even in daylight ash is handy for balancing the background exposure of backlit subjects Tips Daylight sync SB 700 setting order Camera settings Choose S or M exposure mode D300S SB 700 AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR ...

Page 170: ...9 Happy birthday Balancing warm lighting I could capture that special moment in my daughter s life dummy Step 1 ...

Page 171: ...scent lter included attached to the SB 700 Use color lters to experiment with various lighting effects Tips Color lters SB 700 setting order Camera settings Set ash mode to slow sync and white balance to direct sunlight D300S SB 700 with an incandescent lter AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR SJ 4 ...

Page 172: ...11 Because all weddings are special Making the subject stand out The beauty of her face and dress makes me happy too Step 2 ...

Page 173: ...s built in ash Emphasize subject s outline One remote SB 700 illuminates the subject from behind to show the texture of the dress and emphasize her face Tips Remote ash unit SB 700 setting order Camera settings Set the built in ash to commander mode D300S SB 700 SG 3IR AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR ...

Page 174: ...13 The beauty of tropical fish Eliminating reflections I love the shapes and colors of my discus Step 2 ...

Page 175: ...ighting Taken with camera s built in ash Create overall lighting One remote SB 700 illuminates the inside of the sh tank from above Tips White paper SB 700 D300S SG 3IR AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR Tracing paper SB 700 setting order Camera settings Set the built in ash to commander mode ...

Page 176: ...15 Bon Appetit Capturing gloss This picture of a dessert I made looks good enough to eat Step 2 ...

Page 177: ...camera Back light to capture texture One remote SB 700 illuminates the dessert from the back to capture the fruit s freshness Tips Soft light SB 700 D300S SG 3IR AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR Tracing paper Re ector White paper SB 700 setting order Camera settings Set the built in ash to commander mode ...

Page 178: ...17 Beauty by the roadside Eliminating shadow The owers came out bright and colorful Step 2 ...

Page 179: ... camera s built in ash Remote ash to ll in shadows One remote SB 700 illuminates shade keeping the whole scene bright and colorful Tips Flash in daylight SB 700 setting order Camera settings Set the built in ash to commander mode D300S SG 3IR AF S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f 2 8G ED SB 700 ...

Page 180: ...19 Handmade and precious Higher quality images This handmade necklace and earrings look like the real thing Step 3 ...

Page 181: ...nit illuminates the subject from bottom while the other creates highlights on the subject to show its metallic texture Flash output level ratio is set to 1 1 Tips Quick wireless control mode SB 700 setting order Camera settings Any exposure mode is ok SB 700 D300S AF S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f 2 8G ED Tracing paper Glass plate SB 700 SB 700 ...

Page 182: ...tor dial Rotate to change item selected with SEL button Illumination pattern selector Selects illumination pattern from standard center weighted and even SEL button Selects items to be con gured Power switch wireless mode switch for multiple ash units Rotate to turn power on and off set to MASTER or REMOTE for advanced wireless lighting OK button Con rms selected setting Control buttons and switch...

Page 183: ...Channel Flash compensation values Light distribution angle Zoom head position Status Icons Group Channel Light distribution angle Zoom head position Status Icons Quick wireless control mode Channel Flash output level ratio Flash compensation value Status Single ash unit mode Master mode Remote mode Quick wireless control mode ...

Page 184: ...Printed in China TT0I02 11 8MSA4111 02 2010 Nikon Corporation ...

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Page 186: ... will be used with Camera model Camera model L amera mOdel camera moael Camera model L amera model Dealer name Not including yourself what is the GENDER and AGE in years of children and other adults living in your household I 0 No one else in household 2 0 Child under I year Male Female Age Male Female Age 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 yrs yrs 1 0 2 0 I 0 2 0 yrs yrs A Occupation check all that apply You Spouse...

Page 187: ...Science Fiction 10 0 Power Boating 27 0 Cuitural Arts Event 44 0 WiJdlife Environmental Issue 11 0 Sailing 28 0 Fashion Clothing 45 0 DietinglWeight Control 12 0 Grandchildren 29 0 Art Antique Collecting 46 0 Science New Technology 13 0 Needlework Knitting 30 0 Foreign Travel 47 0 Self Improvement 14 0 ewing 31 0 Crui e Ship Vacation 48 0 Walking for Health 15 0 Flower Gardening 32 0 Travel in USA...

Page 188: ...S8 700 IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU MUST PRESENT THE ATTACHED WARRANTY fORM PART 1 TOGETHER WITH PROOf Of PURCHASE AND PROOf Of PURCHASE DATE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE ...

Page 189: ...THIS FORM MUST BE PRESENTED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE 1 1 _ _ LAST NAME _ FIRST NAME _ THIS WARRANTY FORM MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND SHALL BE VALID ONLY WITH PRODUCTS SOLD BY NIKON INC Nikon PART 1 ...

Page 190: ... to the following limitations 1 This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable 2 This warranty shall not extend to any product which has been subject to misuse abuse negligence accident or unauthorized repair All warranties implied by law including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall be of a duration of one ...

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