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Страница 1: ...Nikon ut o J cus Speedli9 rb t Instruction Manual ...

Страница 2: ...LASH ACCORDING TO LENS EXPOSURE MODE METERING SYSTEM COMBINATION 29 MATRIX BALANCED FILL FLASH OPERATION 30 45 In Programmed Auto Exposure Mode 32 34 In Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 35 38 In Aperture Priority Exposure Mode 39 42 In Manual Exposure Mode 43 45 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 46 47 REAR CURTAIN SYNC FLASH For Natural Light Flows 48 SHUTTER SPEED APERTURE FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE 49 ...

Страница 3: ...6 REPEATING FLASH For Multiple Exposure 77 80 GUIDE NUMBER 81 DIFFUSING LIGHT 82 85 BOUNCE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PROCEDURE 83 85 USING A DIFFUSER 85 MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 86 91 TTL MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 87 SYSTEM CHART FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASH 88 89 ACCESSORIES FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASH 90 TTL Remote Cord SC 17 90 TTL Remote Cord SC 24 90 TTL Multi Flash Adapter AS 10 90 TTL Multi Flash Sync Cord...

Страница 4: ...nt from ordinary flash units We know you re anxious to get started so if you are in a real hurry read the separate QUICK AUTOMATIC OPERATION WITH THE NIKON F4 OR F B01INBOOB This explains what you need to know to use the 88 24 and the newest Nikon 8LRs in the most automaitc mode You ll be surprised how easy that portion is and you ll get balanced fill flash pictures as easy as point and shoot 4 Th...

Страница 5: ...to the camera s lens The wide open pupil allows much light to enter and as a result the center portions of a subject s eyes can appear bright red white in a black and white picture It is interesting to note that the intenSity of the red eye effect varies among individuals and with two people in the same photograph one may have red eye and the other may not The appearance of red eye is also based o...

Страница 6: ...r Accepts four 1 5 V AA type penlight batteries either 1 5V alkaline manganese or 1 2V NiCd batteries voltage varies depending on manufacturer maximum permitted is 1 25V 6 Autolocus assist illuminator LED Enables autofocus operation in dim light and total darkness Light sensor lor non TTL auto flash operation In non TTL auto flash operation be careful not to cover or otherwise obstruct the sensor ...

Страница 7: ...cale TTL multiple flash terminal Used for TIL exposure control multiple flash operation see pages 87 to 90 Sync multiple flash terminal Used for manual exposure multiple flash operation see page 91 Flash head rotating lock release lever 7 ...

Страница 8: ... position Illuminator button Push to illuminate the LCD panel Ready light open flash button For ready light indication see pages 12 to 13 8 LCD panel Flash mode selector see pages 9 to 11 j for TTL auto flash exposure control a for non TTL auto flash exposure control Ii iI for manual flash exposure control IillI for repeating flash Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation scalE Light ...

Страница 9: ...through the lens it automatically adjusts for most flash shooting situations including bounce flash diffusion filters and colored or neutral density filters used on the lens or on the flash head The S8 24 s automatic flash operation depends on the Nikon SLR model used The chart on the following page indicates the automatic modes available for each SLR model shown Subsequent sections of this instru...

Страница 10: ...ndard TTL Auto including Programmed TTL Auto with AI S type lenses Standard TTL Auto all shutter speed settings except M250 or B Standard TTL Auto all shutter speed settings except M90 or B p _a ge_s_2_5_to_4_9___ p a ge_s_5_7_tO_6_3_ J __ pa_g_e_s_60_t_o_6_3___ _p_a ge_s_6_0_tO_6_3_ TTL flash control with the S8 24 functions only with selected Nikon SLR models F3 series FM2 and FG 20 do not funct...

Страница 11: ...wer either 1 8 or 1 16 For detailed instructions on repeating flash see pages 77 to 80 FLASH SYNC MODE SEl ECTOR The S8 24 offers two types of flash synchronization REAR and NORMAL NORMAL synchronization the way virtually all other systems operate fires the flash at the beginning of the exposure REAR synchronization available with the Nikon F4 or F 8011 N8008 fires the flash at the end of the expo...

Страница 12: ... s flash mode selector is at TTL with cameras other than Nikon F4 F 801 N8008 F 501lN2020 F 401s N4004s F 301lN2000 FA FE2 or FG Reset 58 24 s flash mode selector to A or M When using the FA FE2 or FG to perform TTL auto flash with the camera s shutter speed dial at a mechanical setting M250 M90 or 8 Reset to another shutter speed setting To use M250 M90 or 8 reset 58 24 s flash mode selector to A...

Страница 13: ...onds after shooting the flash has operated at maximum power Check the S8 24 s LCD to determine whether you were standing at a distance beyond the indicated maximum range Depending on conditions choose a wider aperture for maximum flash range switch exposure mode to A or M if it is set at P or S or move closer to the subject F4 F 801lN8008 13 ...

Страница 14: ...Standby Function In normal 8tandby function when the camera s meter turns off the 8B 24 also turns off To reactivate the 8B 24 turn the camera s meter on With the following procedure however even after the camera s meter turns off the 8B 24 automatically recharges in approx one hour intervals so it will always be ready for long shooting sessions 1_ 8et power switch to OFF to turn off the 8B 24 2 W...

Страница 15: ...ing is a brief explanation of the various compensation methods including those accomplished automatically by the camera flash computer control those accomplished through user controlled operation and alternatives which manipulate the lighting on a scene As the results can vary depending on individual condi tions you may want to experiment with each method Experimenting for creativity is what this ...

Страница 16: ...ANIPULATION Bounce flash can be considered a compensation method since it offers variation to the exposure and augments available light light may be bounced off various surfaces to create different results Multiple flash using more than one flash to create specific lighting patterns on the subject May be used either with available light or to obscure overpower the effects of available light Diffus...

Страница 17: ...lever to select the desired indication meters or feet on the LCD panel Set at meters when shipped from factory 3 Load four 1 5V AA type penlight alkaline manganese or 1 2V NiCd batteries into the battery chamber Be sure to follow the EllEI indicators inside the chamber to ensure batteries are properly loaded For an external power source use optional Nikon DC Unit SO 7 For battery information see p...

Страница 18: ...he bottom slide the mounting foot forward into the camera s accessory shoe as far as it goes 7 Using finger pressure only gently but I firmly tighten the locking wheel For Nikon F3 series camera with DE 2 or DE 3 finder Attach the Flash Unit Coupler AS 4 or AS to the camera s accessory shoe before mounting the S8 24 The S8 24 cannot be mounted on an F3 series camera with other finders I ...

Страница 19: ...e shown in the illustrations in this manual Shooting distance indicator bars do not appear if the flash head is tilted or rotated from normal shooting position and turns off after about 8 seconds Gently press the camera s shutter release button to turn on the camera s light meter and simultaneously reactivate the S8 24 s LCD When it is necessary to set the aperture on the LCD panel using adjustmen...

Страница 20: ... with shooting distances less than 1 5m approx Sit For details on bounce flash photography see pages 83 to 85 SETTING ISO FILM SPEED UU I ISO G f U ILILI O 60 811 3 4 6 91318m 2 345 7101520304060ft C ZOOM _ mm F 10 Set the ISO film speed With F4 F 801 N8008 or F 401s N4004s Turn on the camen and lightly press the shutter release button The film speed will be indicated on the LCD panel ...

Страница 21: ...gain to cancel blinking elf ISO stops blinking automatically you do not need to press the select button again Ill _ J SET 1 ISO IUU 0 60 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 345 7101520304060ft 3 zoo 1 mm F fl 1 _ 1 L _ jjlll Except in Non TTL Auto r 1 flash mode the film speed is essentially just a number displayed in the LCD panel This means that even if the displayed ISO number is incorrect as long all o...

Страница 22: ...cated in the LCD panel When used in automatic selection mode with AF Nikkor lenses of fixed focal length the S8 24 zoom head automatically adjusts to the closest available wider focal length setting With zoom lenses the zoom head automatically adjusts as the zoom lens adjusts within the limits of the available zoom coverage of the S8 24 22 I ISO DOHz 0 60 811 52 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20 3040...

Страница 23: ...r coverage 1m SET ISO II IU 0 60 811 52 3 4 6 91318m 345 7101520304060ft H F j m For other camerallens combinations Press the zoom button below the LCD panel until the figure in the panel shows the focal length 01 the lens in use or shorter The figure changes as follows 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm For zoom lenses other than AF Zoom Nikkor to cover the full focal length range select the zoom posi...

Страница 24: ... distance is less than 1 5m approx 5tt or for close up photography when S8 24 is separate from the camera body select the zoom position that is shorter than the focal length of the lens in use To help ensure full flash coverage be sure to aim the flash properly F4 F 801 NaOO8 pages 25 to 49 ...

Страница 25: ...ut auto matic flash output level compensation and camera s metering system Matrix or Center Weighted 1 58 24 With automatic flash Without automatic flash output level output level Camera compensation compensation metering system WW Matrix Metering Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Center Weighted Center Weighted Standard TTL flash Metering Fill Flash I ISO ISO 0 60 811 52 346 91318m 0 6 0 811 5 2 3 4 6 9...

Страница 26: ... overexposed and appear washed out A better result can be achieved by leaving the exposure set for the brighter background and then using the flash to illuminate the darker foreground subject This brings the brightness of the foreground subject up to the brightness of the background This technique is called fill flash and the 88 24 together with a Nikon F4 F 801 N8008 or F 401 sl N4004s provides a...

Страница 27: ...vailable light exposure settings When the shutter is released the camera s TTL sensor senses available light and flash illumination then relays the information to the computer which automatically controls the flash operation The computer automatically determines the appropriate amount of flash exposure compensation to use When the computer senses just the right amount of flash illumination for a b...

Страница 28: ...of computer selected automatic compensation available varies with each Nikon SLR model For details check your camera instruction manual If you select a brightness value beyond the controlled shutter aperture range the flash output will be set without compensation as with standard TTL flash operation 28 STANDARD TTL FLASH This mode may be used with either the Matrix Meter or Center Weighted Meter I...

Страница 29: ...nses DW 21 Spot r r r r r r r r r r r r Matrix O O AF TeleconverlerlAF Nlkkor 0 0 lenses for Nlkon F3AFI Center Weighted O O 0 0 O O 0 0 AI type Nlkkor lenses including AI S Spot r r r r r r r r r r r r Matrix r r r r Other lenses Center Weighted r r r r r r r r Spot r r r r r r r r r r r r With F 801 N8008 Z d e Po Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Metering s P S A M o Center Weighted Fill Flash Lenses ...

Страница 30: ...make sure of the following 30 Ctm ISO 0 6 0 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060ft ZOOM mm F Set the S8 24 s mode selector to TTL and confirm iID Jl mark stays on If 11 mark is blinking push the S8 24 s M button Choose and set the flash sync mode selector to NORMAL ...

Страница 31: ...Autofocus For details about autofocus flash photography see pages 64 to 65 For Center Weighted Fill Flash Operation Follow the procedure for Matrix Balanced Fill Flash but set the camera to Center Weighted exposure metering instead Choose and set the camera s film advance mode to single frame shooting The usable film speed for TTL flash photography is ISO 25 1000 31 ...

Страница 32: ...rable when conditions are changing too fast for you to pause for settings 32 In programmed auto and shutter priority auto exposure mode you cannot use a non CPU lens With a non CPU lens in aperture priority auto exposure mode set the camera s exposure mode to A F4 F 801 N8008 1 Set the F4 or F 801 N8008 camera s exposure mode selector to P PH or PD For F 801IN8008 only 2 Set lens to minimum apertu...

Страница 33: ...iewfinder The aperture in use and shooting distance indicator bars appear in the S8 24 s LCD panel With the F 801 N8008 the controlled aperture and shutter speed also appear on the camera s LCD panel L P QtD_ F 2 _2 ____ 1I Overexposure warning For overexposure alert HI appears together with lens minimum aperture for the F 801 N8008 in the position indicat ing the camera s shutter speed 33 ...

Страница 34: ...he camera may move slightly and cause the exposure value to change To prevent this use the AEL Auto Exposure Lock button Shooting distance range changes according to aperture value film speeds zoom setting andlor flash level compensation selected on the camera or 58 24 For shooting distance range see page 69 34 F4 4 Confirm the ready light and in focus indicator are on then fully depress the shutt...

Страница 35: ...e will be selected automatically Use a fast shutter speed to stop action a slow one to produce a deliberate blur In programmed auto exposure mode and shutter priority auto exposure mode non CPU lenses cannot be used For aperture priority auto exposure mode with a non CPU lens set the camera s exposure mode to A 1 30 sec 35 ...

Страница 36: ... minimum aperture highest f number If not properly set the shutter locks F4 shutter displays FEE but will fire F4 F 801 N8008 3 Set your desired shutter speed on the camera elf you select a shutter speed faster than 11250 sec and turn the flash unit on the camera automatically shifts to 11250 sec ...

Страница 37: ...1 250 sec or X and the aperture is controlled The aperture in use and shooting distance indicator bars appear in the S8 24 s LCD panel With F 801 N8008 camera Check the camera s viewfinder or LCD panel to confirm the selected shutter speed is between 30 sec and 1 250 sec and the aperture is controlled between f 2 8 and the lens minimum aperture The aperture in use and shooting distance indicator b...

Страница 38: ...ing distance range is automatically indicated by the distance indicator bars Shooting distance range changes according to aperture value film speeds zoom setting andlor flash level compensation selected on the camera or S8 24 For shooting distance range see page 69 38 F4 S 25 F5_0 5 Confirm the ready light and in focus indicator are on then fully depress shutter release button to take the picture ...

Страница 39: ...In Aperture Priority Exposure Mode You select the lens aperture and the matching shutter speed is automatically selected This mode is recommended for controlling depth of field fl5 6 39 ...

Страница 40: ...4 F 801 N8008 BJ I 1 Set the F4 or F 801 N8008 camera s exposure mode selector to A 40 2 Set your desired aperture on the lens 3 Look into the viewfinder compose and lightly press shutter release button ...

Страница 41: ...oting distance indicator bars appear in the S8 24 s LCD panel With the F 801 N8008 camera the selected aperture and controlled shutter speed also appear on the camera s LCD panel F 801lN8008 BJ r I n 1 LA t r t 1111 r j j IDJ L J I F Elr_J J Overexposure warning For overexposure alert HI appears in the position indicating the camera s shutter speed Select a smaller aperture 41 ...

Страница 42: ...t the aperture to your selected lens aperture For example With the zoom setting at 35mm and the film speed index at ISO 100 selecting fl8 lets you take pictures of subjects 0 6m to 4m approx 2ft to 15ft away Shooting distance range changes according to aperture value film speeds zoom setting andlor flash level compensation selected on the camera or S8 24 For shooting distance range see page 69 42 ...

Страница 43: ...he shutter speed and aperture manually according to the desired effect F 801fN8008 I I W 1 Set the F4 or F 80lIN8008 camera s exposure mode selector to M 2 Set your desired shutter speed within the sync range and set your desired aperture on the lens 43 ...

Страница 44: ...the camera s viewfinder to confirm manually selected shutter speed and aper ture The Electronic Analog Display shows the difference in value from the controlled range Adjust aperture and or shutter speed until the Electronic Analog Display indicates 0 or the desired value_ With the F 801 N8008 you can check exposure with the camera s LCD panel ...

Страница 45: ...ture For example With zoom setting at 35mm and films speed index at ISO 100 select ing f 4 lets you take pictures of subjects 1m to 9m approx 4ft to 30ft away Shooting distance range changes according to aperture value film speeds zoom setting andlor flash level compensation selected on the camera or S8 24 For shooting distance range see page 69 4 Confirm the ready light and in focus indicator are...

Страница 46: ... flash effect you may want to use some manually selected minus compensation However when the background is ex tremely bright and the subject is in deep shadows you will probably want to use some plus compensation While the 58 24 is quite powerful whenever using it for fill flash it is competing with the sun s brightness very strong competition With standard TTL flash with blinking you can manually...

Страница 47: ... select button within approx 8 sec the IB indicator also stops blinking e The exposure compensation value remains in the LCD panel after setting ff exposure compensation value is 0 the indication disappears You can make additional com pensation by using the camera s exposure compensation dial For example with compensation of 2 on the S8 24 and 1 on the camera body the total compen sated value for ...

Страница 48: ... the slowest possible shutter speed for front curtain sync flash photography in TTL mode with camera at PO P PH or A is only 1 60 second with rear curtain sync flash photography depending on the background you can slow the shutter down to 30 seconds eln shutter priority auto or manual exposure mode be sure to select an appropriate shutter speed In programmed auto or aperture priority auto exposure...

Страница 49: ... As set As set 3 As set F BOIINBOO8 only D Matrix Balanced Fill Flash background correctly exposed TTL flash level automatically compensated D Standard TTL flash background correctly exposed 1 Maximum usable aperture varies according to film speed in use minimum aperture is the smallest aperture of the lens in use With the F4 aperture is automatically controlled between the lens maximum aperture t...

Страница 50: ...camera s built in flash Note that the camera s viewfinder ready light LED blinks to indicate you should use a flash only when the optional flash unit attached on the camera is turned off 50 With the F 401s N4004s camera for correct exposure in TTL auto flash mode use film with a speed of ISO 25 to ISO 400 With the F 401s N4004s mark will not appear Depending on the camera s exposure mode you can p...

Страница 51: ...but not AF Nikkor 80mm fI2 8 200mm f 3 5 IF ED or Autofocus Converter TC 16 TC 16A SET ISO CWD 0 60 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 91318 m 2 3 4 5 7 10 1520304060 ft zoo mm F 1 Set the S8 24 s flash mode selector to TTL and the flash sync mode selector to NORMAL 2 Set the camera s exposure mode to either program auto or shutter priority auto exposure mode For autofocus operation set the camera s focus mode selec...

Страница 52: ... 0 7 5 3 0 7 5 6 0 8 6 3 1 0 7 4 1 1 8 3 1 1 8 8 2 2 17 2 4 18 2 7 20 3 1 24 2 5 27 3 7 29 For example With the zoom setting at 35mm and film speed index at ISO 100 you can take pictures 01 subjects 0 8m to 6 3m approx 2 7ft to 20ft away iIll SET nn ISO IUU 0 60_811 5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 0304060ft For a convenient reference use the adjustment buttons to set the aperture I number in the...

Страница 53: ...tly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready light and in focus indicator are on 5 Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture For blinking ready light warning see pages 12 to 13 53 ...

Страница 54: ...tor to NORMAL 54 2 Set the camera s exposure mode to either aperture priority auto or manual exposure mode For autofocus operation set the camera s focus mode selector to A For autofocus flash photography see pages 64 to 65 3 Using the adjustment buttons select the appropriate aperture to match the shooting distance For example With the zoom setting at 35mm and film speed index at ISO 100 selectin...

Страница 55: ...ance range see page 69 5 Lightly press tthe shutter release button and confirm the ready light and in focus indicator are on 6 Fully depress the shutter release button to take the picture For blinking ready light warning see pages 12 to 13 55 ...

Страница 56: ...l not blink with the S8 24 in ST8Y or ON mode Set the camera for Program exposure control and the S8 24 for TTL exposure control A balanced fill flash picture will result automatically It s that easy When using the S8 24 or any other flash in the F 401 s N4004s hot shoe built in speedlight must remain in the down position You cannot use both speedlights at the same time Using the S8 24 relieves th...

Страница 57: ...F 501 N2020 or F 301 N2000 in Programmed or Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode Programmed TTL auto flash simplifies cameralflash operations allowing you to concentrate on picture composition without worrying about exposure settings including aperture For programmed TTL auto flash operation use AI S type lenses only AI S type lenses include AF Nikkor Nikkor lens with a built in CPU and Series E le...

Страница 58: ...o programmed auto exposure mode 3 Set the lens to its minimum aperture highest f number p DUAL P or PHI For F 501 N2020 only ISO film speed Zoom setting 800 400 200 100 50 25 24mm 28mm 35mm 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 0 7 5 3 0 7 5 6 0 8 6 3 2 2 17 2 4 18 2 7 20 With ISO 1000 film usable aperture IS 16 1 3 f stops For example 50mm 1 0 7 4 3 1 24 Unit meters feet 70mm 85mm 1 1 8 3 1 1 8 8 2 5 27 3 7 29 With ...

Страница 59: ...11 1 0 60 811 52 346 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 10 o304060 ft M 0 ZOOM _I _Imm For a convenient reference use the adjustment buttons to set the aperture f number in the 88 24 s LCD panel as indicated by the chart 6 Fully depress the shutter release button to take the picture For blinking ready light warning see pages 12 to 13 59 ...

Страница 60: ...e shooting With the Nikon F 501 N2020 or F 301 N2000 set the camera s exposure mode to aperture priority auto or manual expousre mode 1 Set S8 24 s flash mode selector to TTL and the flash sync mode selector NORMAL 60 2 Using the adjustment buttons select the aperture that best matches the shooting distance For example With the zoom setting at 35mm and the film speed index at ISO 100 selecting fl8...

Страница 61: ...e 0 L I 4 Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready light and in focus indicator are on 5 Fully depress the s utter release button to take the picture For blinking ready light warning see pages 12 to 13 61 ...

Страница 62: ... For example With ISO film an aperture of f 4 and a zoom setting of 35mm if you set the camera s exposure compensation dial at 2 the flash shooting distance range which is 1m to 9m approx 4ft to 30ft at ISO 100 shifts to O 6m to 4m approx 2ft to 15ft at ISO 25 62 0304060ft M F ZOOM l mm 1 Exposure com pensatlon value 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Film speed In use 25 25 50 100 200 400 800 50 25 50 100 200 400...

Страница 63: ...wing manner 1 Manually set the camera shutter speed to the flash synchronization speed or slower 0 L 2 Frame the background in the camera viewfinder then turn on the camera s exposure meter to determine the appropriate aperture for a correct background exposure and set the aperture 3 Set the S8 24 s flash mode selector to TTL and the flash sync mode selector to NORMAL then turn on the S8 24 and ta...

Страница 64: ...lN8008 or F 501 N2020 focus mode selector to S for Single Servo Autofocus mode or set the F 401s N4004s to A for autofocus mode Set the camera s exposure mode and metering system selector and the S8 24 s flash mode selector as desired 64 O 2 Lightly press the camera shutter release button and confirm that the viewfinder ready light comes on When ambient light is insufficient for autofocus operatio...

Страница 65: ...ed in the table below Maximum lens aperture Film speed Lens only 1 2 B or laster ISO 50 or higher Slower than 1 2 B ISO 100 or higher F 501 N2020 1 1 4 or 1 1 2 ISO 50 or higher with TC 16AS 1 1 B 1 2 1 2 5 or 1 2 B ISO 100 or higher In other flash operation modes set the lens aperture as follows Maximum Aperture setting lens aperture fl2 B laster 1 2 B or larger I number Lens only fJ2 B 1 4 1 5 6...

Страница 66: ... the flash to subject distance but instead of light being measured through the lens it is measured by the light sensor on the front of the S8 24 The S8 24 can be used in non TTL auto flash mode with any Nikon cameraliens combination F4 F 501 N2020 I F BOllNBOOB F 301 N2000 LJI 1 Set the camera s exposure mode to aperture priority auto or manual exposure mode 66 ISO 0 6 0 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 91318m 2 3...

Страница 67: ...ex at ISO 100 you can select f 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 or 11 At f 5 6 you can take pictures of subjects 0 8m to 6m 3ft to 20ft away Shooting distance range varies according to film speed aperture value andlor zoom setting For shooting distance range see page 69 4 Set your chosen aperture 5 Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready light and in focus indicator have come on 67 ...

Страница 68: ...smaller than indicated on the S8 24 LCD For very bright almost white subjects it is just the opposite Open the aperture about 1 2 to 1 stop Similarly the automatic system operates best under average indoor conditions in the home an average size room having white ceilings approx 2 5 to 3 meter 8 to 10 feet high In a very large room or in one with very high ceilings such as an auditorium if you are ...

Страница 69: ...2 8 2 1 4 8 6 66 9 3 66 11 66 12 66 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 6 49 6 6 52 7 4 59 8 6 66 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 4 4 34 4 7 37 5 3 41 6 0 48 a 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 3 1 24 3 3 26 3 7 29 4 3 34 9 22 16 11 8 56 4 2 8 2 2 17 2 4 18 2 7 20 3 1 24 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 0 12 2 0 13 2 0 14 2 2 17 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 2 8 2 9 2 2 1 2 12 32 22 16 11 8 2 0 6 1 2 0 6 5 2 0 7 3 2 0 8 6 32 22 16 11 2 0 4 3 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 2 2 0 ...

Страница 70: ...f flash power full power 111 1 2 1 4 1 8 or 1 16 F4 F 501 N2020 F 801 N8008 F 301 N2000 D 1 Set the camera s exposure mode to aperture priority auto or manual 70 REAR INORMALI 3 4 6 91318 m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060ft ZOOM mm F M 2 Set the S8 24 s flash mode selector to M and the flash sync mode selector to your choice of NORMAL or REAR ...

Страница 71: ... 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 11 1 ISO IUU 0 60 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 23457 zooM mm 4 Set an appropriate aperture according to subject distance When using the Nikon F4 or F S01 NSOOS with a lens having a built in CPU S8 24 s LCD panel automatically indicates your chosen aperture and the shooting distance mark _ appears on the distance scale Set the camera s aperture to match your desired shooting distance ...

Страница 72: ... corresponds to your desired distance Set the indicated aperture For example With the zoom set at 35mm and the film speed index at ISO 100 selecting f 5 6 and light output 1 4 lets you take pictures of subjects 3m approx 10ft away 72 Shooting distance varies according to aperture value film speed zoom setting and or amount of light You can also determine aperture using the S8 24 s guide number GN ...

Страница 73: ...ccession The maximum number of flashes for continuous shooting are listed below Batteries must be fresh to achieve the rates indicated Sync speed Maximum Light number of Batteries output frames per flashes second approx_ M1 16 Slower than 6 8 AA type batteries inside Slower than 3 3 10 SB 24 Slower than 6 4 M1 8 Slower than 3 3 5 AA type batteries inside M1 16 Slower than 6 10 SB 24 plus C type al...

Страница 74: ...ure will be underexposed by at least one or two f stops The following procedure is just a guideline for experimentation to enable you to get your desired effect REAR 4t2 ii Ii __ ISO 0 60 811 52 3 4 6 91318 m 2 3 4 5 7101520304060ft ZOOM mm F M I Set the SB 24 s flash mode selector to M and the flash sync mode selector to your choise of NORMAL or REAR then turn on the SB 24 74 ISO lULl 0 60 811 52...

Страница 75: ... 1 I I ZOOM t _Imm _I t MI 3 Select the desired shutter speed according to subject movement or any effect you wish to create then adjust the lens aperture for correct exposure according to the camera s meter The aperture you have selected will appear on the S8 24 s LCD At this point you have adjusted the camera s control for the correct ambient light exposure 4 Focus on the subject and check the l...

Страница 76: ...t exposure Therefore press the M button one or two times more This will adjust the flash to one or two levels less light i e half the power which will reduce the exposure by one f stop Pressing it twice moves it to 1 4 which is two stops less than full 111 power 76 It is possible to approach this procedure from another point of view that is by first adjusting the flash to the desired flash power s...

Страница 77: ...n with the camera body s multiple expo sure control many more flashes can be achieved on the same frame Note that this feature operates only in manual exposure control mode for both the flash and the camera AEAR INORMALI nM mlfillD Sf l Si Hz 0 6 0 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 91318 m 2 3 4 5 7101520304060ft ZOOM mm F 6 MI I 1 Set the flash mode selector to m 2 Set the flash sync mode selector to NORMAL 77 ...

Страница 78: ...fraction to a decimal number and set the shutter speed that corresponds to the calculated value 4 Set the ambient light exposure using the manual exposure control mode 78 0 60 811 52 3 4 6 91318m 2 345 7101520304060ft 4 6 91318m 1520304060ft I 5 Press the M button to choose the required flash power level either 1 16 or 1 8 power The lower 1 16 power will permit more flashes per firing The maximum ...

Страница 79: ...will blink and select the desired number of flashes and frequency by pressing the and buttons respectively cm s t t U Hz 0 60 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 91318m 2 345 7101520304060 ft 0 ZOOM mm F MU 5 oillCiJJ C1J IIIIII 1W I 1Hz 0 60 8 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 345 710 1520304060ft 1 F _ ZOOM mm MU 5 J J J f Th Q j _I Z 0 60 811 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060 ft 0 ZOOM Jmm F M 0 F _ ZOOM _I _Imm I MIla ...

Страница 80: ...will appear faded in the final picture We suggest you try to underexpose the background to make the subject stand out Subject overlap If the flash frequency is so fast that each image of the subject will overlap the portion of the film where the subjects overlap will become overexposed Try to choose a flash frequency that avoids subject overlap or use a smaller aperture to set the exposure conditi...

Страница 81: ...s film speeds Guide number at various film speeds meters feet at ISO 100 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm Light output 1 1 30 98 32 105 36 118 42 138 47 154 50 164 1 2 21 69 22 72 25 82 30 98 33 108 36 118 1 4 15 49 16 52 18 59 21 69 23 75 25 82 1 8 10 5 34 11 36 12 5 41 15 49 16 5 54 18 59 1 16 7 5 25 8 26 9 29 10 5 34 11 5 38 12 5 41 For film other than ISO 100 multiply the above figures by the fol...

Страница 82: ...2 Diffused light softens harsh shadows and creates attractive portraits There are two ways to diffuse light White card I _ _ 1 Bounce light off a broad reflective surface such as the ceiling or white card 2 Use a diffuser between the flash and the subject ...

Страница 83: ...ng range Rotation to right 900 front to left 1800 Although the S8 24 has click stops at the most commonly used positions except 30 intermediate angles can also be used The flash head locks at the front position To release the lock use the tilting lock release lever or rotating lock release lever 83 ...

Страница 84: ...panel blink 84 1 Select a ceiling or wall to bounce the flash from In color photography only use bounce with white surfacel Otherwise color photographs will come out with an unnatural color cast similar to that of the reflecting surface When tilting the flash head up be sure to tilt it 60 first click stop or more to avoid uneven illumination 2 Set the flash mode selector to TTL for TTL auto flash ...

Страница 85: ...IFFUSER To diffuse light place a translucent material such as one or more sheets of tracing paper between the flash and the subject For optimum results experiment with different flash to diffuser distances and more than one diffuser When using a diffuser use the 5B 24 in either TTL auto or manual flash mode To protect the diffuser from burning be sure it does not come in direct contact with the S8...

Страница 86: ...ondary light source for multiple flash photography When you use only one flash unit in front of a subject harsh shadows may be produced or light may not reach the back ground Using more than one flash unit helps you solve these problems With one flash unit 86 With three flash units ...

Страница 87: ...C 24 when using these flash units as a master flash unit To use S8 22 S8 218 S8 20 S8 18 andlor S8 15 as slave flash units use TTL Multi Flash Adapter AS l0 When using S8 140 S8 14 andlor S8 11 for TTL multiple flash photography you should also use TTL Remote Cord SC 23 Used for F4 with DW 20 or DW 21 attached TTL auto flash is not possible when using Nikon F 401s N4004s with S8 11 14 140 even wit...

Страница 88: ...88 140 and 88 218 cannot be used with Nikon F 401s N4004s either as a master or slave flash unit Nlkon F 301IN2000 Nlkon FA 88 Connect to SC 17 Master flash unit r 0 I I D Connect to Connect to GlI Connect to 4lII Connect to Connect to 58 141 I 58 140 I ...

Страница 89: ...ash photog raphy at a total length of 10m_ r I I I I sc a I I SC 9 tt w lD I I L _____ I I I sc a I I J SC 9 I I 1I EEan mmlDlD I I I I r sc a I I SC g I I r t m l I I AS O I I I I _____ J El L I SC 1a r 1 SC 19 I L I I I I I I I I I L _____ J AS AS O AS AS O ____________________________________ J 89 ...

Страница 90: ...4 For TTL auto flash operation when using the S8 24 off the Nikon F4 camera fitted with either the 6X High Magnification Finder DW 21 or Waist Level Finder DW 20 use SC 24 instead of SC 17 The SC 24 also comes with two TTL multiple flash terminals and one tripod socket The SC 24 is approx 1 5m 4 9ft TTL Multi Flash Adapter AS 10 When using more than three flash units for TTL multiple flash operati...

Страница 91: ...on F4 or F 801 N8008 if the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level you may not be able to take a second shot after taking the first shot Take care that the combined total of the coefficients numbers shown in parenthesis below for all speedlight s used at anyone time does not exceed 20 at 20 C 68 F 13 at 40 C 104 F S8 24 1 S8 23 4 S8 22 6 S8 21 4 S8 20 9 S8 19 2 S8 18 16 S8...

Страница 92: ...the angle of coverage at the 24mm position 4 To determine aperture use the following equation A flstop flash to subject distance Where A corresponds to the film in use according to the table below 92 For example When using ISO 100 film and the flash to subject distance Is 0 5m 1 6ft divide 4 by 0 5 to get fiB That means you can use an aperture of fiB or smaller Use the smallest aperture possible 5...

Страница 93: ...lar cloth Never use paint thinner benzine acetone or alcohol they might damage plastic parts Never disassemble or repair the flash unit if the S8 24 malfunctions take it immediately to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center Keep the S8 24 away from salt water and out of the rain 93 ...

Страница 94: ...e batteries to avoid damage due to battery leakage If leakage occurs take the 88 24 to your nearest authorized Nikon dealer When not using the 88 24 perform the following once a month 1 Install batteries then turn on the 88 24 2 Wait until the ready light comes on 3 Turn off the 88 24 then remove the batteries ...

Страница 95: ...t low temperatures Before charging NiCd batteries thoroughly read the instructions for batteries and battery charger Batteries with a terminal exceeding 6mm in diameter cannot be used DC Unit 50 7 Nikon DC Unit SO 7 can be used as an optional external power source for more flash capacity and faster recycling To use it connect the SO Ts power cord SC 16 to the SB 24 s external power terminal Even w...

Страница 96: ...re settings 96 Exposure control for available light Programmed the automatic exposure system controlling both the camera s shutter and the lens aperture Shutter priority user selects shutter speed and automatic system chooses aperture for correct exposure Aperture priority user selects aperture and automatic system chooses shutter speed for correct exposure Manual user follows the meter s recommen...

Страница 97: ...the eye resulting in red spots appearing in a subject s eye in color photographs This effect is not caused by equipment but rather by the relative position of the flash in relation to the subject and the camera s lens Red eye is not always predictable SLR Single Lens Reflex a type of camera in which you look through the camera s lens as you view through the camera finder Other camera functions suc...

Страница 98: ...60 45 46 34 36 26 31 23 Bounce capability Power source Power switch Flash duration approx Flash head tilts down to 7 or up to 90 with click stops flash head rotates through an arc of 270 90 clockwise and 180 counterclock wise with click stops at front posi tion for both vertical and horizontal angle flash head can be locked Four 1 5 AA type penlight alkaline manganese or 1 2V NiCd batteries option...

Страница 99: ...0 ISO 2S to 400 with Nikon F 401 s N4004s FA FE2 and FG Usable aperture range f l 4 to f 22 at ISO 100 in TTL mode Shooting distance range in TTL mode 0 6 20m 2 66ft A mode Usable apertures in A mode Shooting distance range in A mode M mode AF assist LED Other features Dimensions W x H x D Weight without batteries Accessory provided For non TTL auto flash operation light is measured via light sens...

Страница 100: ...quotation in critical artictes or reviews may be made without written authorization from NtKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION Nikon FUJI BLDG 2 3 MARUNOUCHI 3 CHOME CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 JAPAN PHONE 81 3 3214 5311 TELEX NIKON J22601 FAX 81 3 3201 5856 Printed in Japan 9 172 A09 S486 ...

Страница 101: ...lanced Fill Flash the most advanced and automatic flash mode For explanations of each setting and infor mation about all other flash controls refer to the main instruction manual Use the following film and lens and set your camera as indicated Film DX coded film ISO 25 1000 Lens AF Nikkor lens with aperture set to its minimum setting Focus mode Single Servo Autofocus Metering system Matrix Meterin...

Страница 102: ...7 1015 20 304060 ft u zooM_I Jmm Ft In feet The shooting distance scale in the LCD panel can be set to either meters or feet 2 Slide the battery chamber cover in the direction of the and lift to open Slide the meter feet lever to select the desired indication meters or feet in the LCD panel Originally set to meters at factory ...

Страница 103: ...the 1 1 5V indicators inside the chamber 3 Close battery chamber lid mJ Close the lid then slide the cover back to close Turn the mounting foot locking wheel clockwise as far as it goes taking care not to overtighten Slide the mounting foot forward into the camera s accessory shoe as far as it goes Turn locking wheel to tighten 3 ...

Страница 104: ...ace batteries with a fresh set With NiCd batteries If the ready light takes more than 10 seconds to light up recharge them 4 6 Adjust flash head Tilt the flash head to the normal shooting position and confirm flash head is locked Shooting distance indicator bars do not appear in the LCD panel if the flash head is tilted or rotated If the flash head is set at r distance indicator bars blink ...

Страница 105: ...cated in the LCD panel 8 Set flash sync mode Set the flash sync mode selector to NORMAL for front curtain sync photography 9 Set mode selector to TTL iNN ISO IUU 0 60 811 52 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 101520304060ft F1_ ZOOM lmm Confirm TTL mark is on Inn ISO tUU 0 6 0 S1 1 5 2 3 4 6 9 131Sm 23 4 57101S20304060h zooM 3Smm F i onn ISO uu 0 60 S1 1 5 234 6 9131S m 23457101S203040SOft ZOOM 35mm F I If ma...

Страница 106: ...hutter release button until the in focus indicator appears 6 11 Confirm shooting distance jj ISO uu O 60 r1 52 346 9 1 18m 2 3 4 5 710152030 060 ft C ZOOM _ Imm Ft Check the indicator bars to confirm subject is within shooting distance range If the subject is not within range recompose or change the shooting distance ...

Страница 107: ...12 Confirm the ready light is on F4 m F B01 N BO O B_ _ _ _ _ PIC S F 1 _ 13 Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture 7 ...

Страница 108: ...light up Are batteries properly installed 2 Are batteries fresh 5 Is the battery chamber lid firmly closed 3 Is the power switch set to STBY or ON 5 Flash does not fire when shutter is released Was the ready light on when you took the picture 12 Flash does not fire and shutter cannot be released even with the ready light on With the F4 Is the film advance mode selector set to S With the F 801 N800...

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