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Nikon SB-910 User`s Manual

1. Tilt the flash head down Confirm the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot N 2 U LL sor If the built in wide panel is broken e 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 e f the built in wide panel is broken the zoom TTL BL head position cannot be set to the desired 150 288 position The setting for manual positioning af 6 d 2 m m of the zoom head can be found in the custom settings COB 20 1 cau 5 6 JED When the zoom head position is manually ZOOM a a set the indicator is displayed within a box E 11 N G 2 U LL Flash Photography with Color Filters Color compensation filters a fluorescent filter and an incandescent filter are included with the SB 910 for use with flash photography under incandescent tungsten and fluorescent lighting e For more details on color compensation filter effects see the separate booklet A collection of example photos e Color filters Color Filter Set SJ 3 and Color Filter Holder SZ 2 that change the color of the light emitted by the SB 910 are available separately QQH 10 Using color compensation filters and color filters Filters Purpose Fluorescent filter Fluorescent Balance the color of light from the flash to match Filter SZ 2FL include
2. W 0 O O gt v mie LL B46 ESG 200M FMa em as REMOTE Q ox De Non TTL auto flash mode LCD example Monitor pre flashes A Non TTL auto flash mia am a a a A a 24n m F5 6 m Jal Aperture underlined when aperture is set on a aa oe the SB 910 lt O00M W o O O gt G v ae LL Non TTL Auto Flash Mode Monitor pre flashes e Monitor pre flashes can be activated or canceled as a non TTL auto flash mode option in the custom settings AB 17 e Flash output is controlled more accurately with monitor pre flashes The SB 910 emits monitor pre flashes before actual firing to obtain reflected flash data e Monitor pre flashes should be activated when auto FP high speed sync ME 24 or FV lock QQE 25 is used Effective flash output distance range in non TTL auto flash mode The effective flash output distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD e The actual flash to subject distance should be within the range displayed zoom 4m EID f e The range varies depending on the camera s zoom BaB FNo image area setting illumination pattern ISO sensitivity Zoom head position and aperture For more information see Specifications COH 15 C 9 Taking a picture in non TTL auto flash mode OPress function button 3 to highlight the aperture
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4. 0 q 0 co ze ob w U a O 0b 09 Q N O WY H 8 Updating Firmware The latest Nikon firmware can be downloaded from the Nikon website Firmware is updated through a camera compatible with SB 910 firmware updates e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com e Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http imaging nikon com e SB 910 firmware can be updated through a D3 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 2 00 or later e SB 910 firmware can be updated through a D300 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 1 10 or later e See the custom settings section to determine which version of firmware you are using COB 20 e f your camera is not compatible with firmware updates please contact a Nikon representative in your area Cameras not compatible with SB 910 firmware updates 2 t O uw 09 V 0b oO yu 0 oc ze 09 U E 2 5 ob 0 Q N O WY D2 series D1 series D200 D100 D80 D70 series D60 D50 D40 series H 9 Optional Accessories E Speedlight Stand AS 21 Same as that provided with this SB 910 E Color Filter Set SJ
5. Flash compensation step in manual flash mode C 17 Setting flash compensation step between M1 1 and M1 2 in manual flash mode hi 11 1 3 EV Compensation with 1 3 EV step al 1 EV Compensation with 1 EV step 113 EV Wireless mode for multiple flash units D 1 a a Advanced Advanced Wireless Lighting she i B SU 4 SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography e k Advanced SU 4 FE Test firing button E 21 FLASH Test firing MODELING Modeling illumination m FLASH MODELING Test firing flash output level in i TTL mode ZE 21 CHEJ M1 128 Approx 1 128 M132 M1 32 Approx 1 32 Widi M1 1 Full FX DX format selection A 6 FX DX When the zoom head position is manually set image area settings can be selected td FX DX Automatically set according to the camera s image area EUOM EX Nikon FX format 36 x 24 DX Nikon DX format 24 x 16 2 a 0 Q O Canceling power zoom function ZE 19 Activating or canceling power zoom function ON Power zoom function canceled OFF Power zoom function activated z0 OH AF assist illumination canceling flash function QE 20 Activating or canceling AF assist illumination and flash function ON Both AF assist illumination and flash function activated OFF AF assist illumination canceled flash function activated Ei AFg Cm F ONLY AF assist illumination acti
6. 3 3 3 3 3 4 26 33 133 46 49 49 56 62 85 92 98 10 2 10 8 10 8 10 8 11 2 neg OC Or onr aay 4 2 1 3 1 8 2 24 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 4 2 4 16 23 23 33 33 36 39 43 59 66 69 72 75 75 7 9 7 9 wig O4 05 0 5 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 3 14 1 5 1 5 1 6 1 67 1 6 1 7 13 16 16 23123 123 26 3 43 46 49 49 52 52 52 56 Zoom head position mm Flash output evel 14 16 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 135 180 200 WM 9 2 10 10 7 11 1 11 4 12 6 13 3 14 8 16 6 18 1 18 7 19 19 2 19 6 19 8 20 30 2 32 8 35 1 36 4 37 4 41 3 43 6 48 6 54 5 59 4 61 4 62 3 63 64 3 65 65 6 12 6 5 7 7 5 7 8 8 8 9 9 4 10 4 11 7 12 7 13 2 13 4 13 5 13 8 14 14 1 21 3 23 24 6 25 6 26 2 29 2 30 8 34 1 38 4 41 7 43 3 44 44 3 45 3 45 9 46 3 10 4 1 32 8 7 Ng 12 8 23 5 tite 8 9 16 4 3 5 1 32 6 2 11 5 2 5 lad 4 3 8 2 1 128 0 8 0 8 0 9 0 9 1 1 1 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 7 2 6 2 6 3 3 3 3 3 6 4 3 46 49 52 5 2 52 5 6 e Guide numbers in the above tables are for when the SB 910 is used with a D3 camera with a 1 500 sec shutter speed e Guide number for auto FP high speed sync va
7. e No check box appears for an item that cannot be selected e To untick a check box press function button 2 again e To return to My Menu setting without saving press function button 1 Repeat procedure to set all desired items and then press the OK button to return to My Menu setting Press the MENU button to close custom settings e The LCD returns to normal display 2 0 Q O froo Custom settings page display function and display mode Page display function Custom settings pages can be changed with function buttons 1 and 2 e The number of pages displayed varies from one to five depending on the settings e The position of the displayed page is indicated in the bar Display mode The custom settings display mode My Menu or Full Menu can be changed with function button 3 Cc 2 a oO Q O Position of displayed page within custom settings T Go to previous page L Go to next page El E Full Menu display EE My Menu display m B 16 oO oO O Custom Functions and Settings Available custom functions and settings Bold default Auto aperture flash without monitor pre flashes IE Non TTL auto flash with monitor pre flashes Al Non TTL auto flash without monitor pre flashes RPT Master flash unit repeating flash mode D 10
8. Q N O N Warning indicator Cause Solution AA qd All operations have stopped indicator appears The flash function is canceled and all operations G except power ON OFF and All he SB 910 Lan custom settings have been ene oe E 23 o down Thermal cut out indicator suspended because the appears SB 910 has overheated and could become damaged Troubleshooting Warning indicator Cause Solution aa wanne All functions other than Turn off the power remove m the power switch are the batteries and contact T Safety circuit activation inoperable because of your retailer or Nikon nT power abnormalities representative indicator appears C 4 di id erture or C 7 The flash ready indicator Underexposure may have E Binks aie a eee move the flash unit closer C 10 J l to the subject and reshoot C 13 D 20 Use a wider aperture move The remote flash unit the flash unit closer to Underexposure may have beeps for approx ence the subject or change the D 20 3 seconds position of the flash unit and reshoot m K The attached color filter has Confirm whether the color l l l not been detected filter is correctly attached Filter detection failure indicator appears There is no flash output F D p that corresponds with the Reset the aperture camera aperture used F EE The aperture is not at its Set the maximum maximum f number f number F The camera
9. 1 32 2 2 2 8 3 3 8 4 4 2 4 7 5 3 6 7 7 7 1 8 1 8 6 8 9 9 9 1 9 3 7 2 9 2 9 8 12 5 13 1 13 8 15 4 17 4 19 7 23 25 3 26 6 28 2 29 2 29 5 29 9 30 5 1 64 1 6 2 2 1 2 7 2 8 3 3 3 3 7 4 2 5 5 5 5 7 6 1 6 3 6 3 7 6 5 6 6 5 2 6 6 6 9 8 9 9 2 9 8 10 8 12 1 13 8 16 4 18 18 7 20 20 7 20 7 21 3 21 7 1 128 1 1 1 4 1 5 1 9 2 2 1 2 3 2 6 3 3 5 3 8 4 4 3 44 4 5 4 5 4 6 3 6 4 6 4 9 6 2 6 6 6 9 VAs 8 5 9 8 11 5 12 5 13 1 14 1 14 4 14 8 14 8 15 1 Guide number table in DX format E Standard illumination pattern at ISO 100 m ft 2 O yw 09 V 0b 0 yu 0 aa O 0b p U E 2 O 0b 0 Q N O N Zoom head position mm Flash output Ea 105120 180 200 1 1 51 5 52 53 53 5 54 131 2 147 6 160 8 165 7 169 170 6 173 9 175 5 177 2 12 28 2 31 8 34 6 35 7 36 4 36 7 37 4 37 8 38 1 113 5 117 1 119 4 120 4 122 7 125 1 4 24 5 25 2 25 7 26 26 5 26 7 27 84 3 85 3 86 9 87 6 88 6 1 8 14 1 15 9 17 3 17 8 18 2 18 3 18 7 19 59 7 60 61 4 62 62 3 1716 12 2 12 6 12 8 13 13 2 13 3 13 5 42 7 43 3 43 6 44 3 9 4 9 5 W32 30 8 31 2 6 7 1 64 22 4 7 1 128 15 4 BA With
10. Determining aperture and flash to subject distance for correct exposure Aperture f number guide number GN for ISO 100 m or ft x ISO sensitivity factor flash to subject distance m or ft Flash to subject distance m or ft guide number GN for ISO 100 m or ft x ISO sensitivity factor aperture f number O uw 09 U 0b 2 0 q 0 oc xe 0b 2 U a O 1 1 Q N O WY 2 Tips on Speedlight Care A Never use thinner benzene or other active agents when cleaning the Speedlight as this may damage the Speedlight WARNING or cause it to catch fire Using these agents may also impair your health Cleaning e Dirt on the flash panel can cause it to break when the flash is fired Clean the flash panel regularly e Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the SB 910 and clean it with a soft clean cloth After using the SB 910 near saltwater wipe the flash unit with a soft clean cloth moistened slightly with plain water to remove the salt then dry it using a dry cloth e 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 e Do not drop the SB 910 or hit it against a hard surface as this may damage its precision mechanisms Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel 3 Storage e Store the SB 910 in a cool dry place to prevent malfunc
11. With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached WP With the built in wide panel in place O Qu 0b U S 0b 0 4 0 oc ze ob U a Je ob 0b Q N O WY 2 Specifications Guide number table in FX format E Standard illumination pattern at ISO 100 m ft Zoom head position mm Flash output i level WP pa wp 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 135 180 200 BA WW 13 16 17 22 23 24 27 30 34 40 44 46 49 50 5 51 52 53 42 7 52 5 55 8 72 2 75 5 78 7 88 6 98 4 111 5 131 2 144 4 150 9 160 8 165 7 167 3 170 6 173 9 1 2 9 1 11 3 12 15 5 16 2 16 9 19 21 2 24 28 2 31 1 32 5 34 6 35 7 36 36 7 37 4 29 9 37 1 39 4 50 9 53 1 55 4 62 3 69 6 78 7 92 5 102 106 6 113 5 117 1 118 1 120 4 122 7 1 4 6 5 8 8 5 11 111 5 12 13 5 15 17 20 22 23 24 5 25 2 25 5 26 26 5 21 3 26 2 27 9 36 1 37 7 39 4 44 3 49 2 55 8 65 6 72 2 75 5 80 4 82 7 83 7 85 3 86 9 14 8 18 4 19 7 25 3 26 6 27 6 31 2 60 61 4 1 16 3 2 4 4 2 5 5 5 7 6 6 7 7 5 8 5 10 11 11 5 12 2 12 6 12 7 13 13 2 10 5 13 1 13 8 18 18 7 19 7 22 24 6 27 9 32 8 36 1 37 7 40 41 3 41 7 42 7 43 3
12. allows for control of exposure and flash to subject distance e The flash output level can be set from M1 1 full output to M1 128 to suit creative preferences e Underexposure due to insufficient flash output is not indicated in manual flash mode setting manual flash mode Press the MODE button Rotate the selector dial to Mie n display M 6 7 m AF Press the OK button Ze oe oo O 6 1 2 4 B 16 Apdare WG W 0 O O gt is VW ae LL OOO Tt Mee REMOTE gMASTER Manual flash mode LCD example Flash output level Effective flash output distance numerical indicator Effective flash output distance W C 15 Taking a picture in manual flash mode Press function button 2 to highlight the flash output Mad level 6 7 m 7 Set the flash output level ps ire by rotating the selector dial CEL Sas ee ee and then press the OK J button e Flash output level can be set with Soy an gee function button 2 as well 0 y e Make the flash to subject distance equal to the effective flash output distance indicated Confirm the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot T 0 O O gt 1e v ne LL When no lens aperture information is transmitted When lens aperture information is not transmitted to the SB 910 aperture can be set with function button 3 M 1 1 150 268 Aperture
13. canceled groups Repeating flash Possible set in the Possible Flash photography Photography _ custom settings with Advanced The flash compensation Wireless Lighting value is set on the Flash master flash unit each Possible group can fire with a compensation compensation value different to other 1 The SB 910 operates in auto aperture flash mode irrespective of the non TTL auto flash mode option set in the custom settings The SB 910 operates in non TTL auto flash mode when no lens information such as focal length and aperture is available 2 One of four channels can be used Remote flash units can be triggered by other master flash units Use a different channel number if another photographer is using the same type of wireless remote flash setup close by gt iE o groups Group Up to 3 groups A B C Q Channel 4 channels 1 4 E e Auto aperture flash e Non TTL auto flash AUTO auto lt i Flash mode e Distance priorit e M manual i spies Aleuaie oie e OFF flash function lt multiple flash unit manual flash A canceled ae photography e Manual flash zs oe Possible or compensation B 5 gt A a VO gt aes O O O O ia A 5 fa N LL a Q i 5 gt N N lt Q SB 910 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Functions I Notes on canceling the master flash unit flash function When the master flash unit
14. 5 V FR6 AA size lithium x 4 2 4 sec 500 2 4 120 sec 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable E ee i Ni MH eneloop x 4 1 2 sec 350 1 2 30 sec aa SD 9 2 y 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline x 8 1 2 sec 450 1 2 30 sec 1 5 V FR6 AA size lithium x 8 1 6 sec 840 1 6 120 sec 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable S Ni MH eneloop x 8 0 8 sec 520 0 8 30 sec 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline x 4 2 2 sec 190 2 2 30 sec 1 5 V FR6 AA size lithium x 4 3 2 Sec 420 3 2 120 sec Power Bracket Unit 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable SK 6 SK 6A 2 Ni MH 2600 mAh x4 1 9 sec 240 1 9 30 sec 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable B Ni MH eneloop x 4 1 9 sec 230 1 9 30 sec 1 5 V LR14 C size alkaline x 6 3 2 0 sec 320 2 0 30 sec 1 2 V HR14 C size rechargeable Nikon DC Unit SD 7 Ni MH x 6 4 peace POUA EE 1 2 V HR14 C size rechargeable NI MH x 6 5 1 5 sec 260 1 5 30 sec 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline x 6 2 0 sec 300 2 0 30 sec 1 5 V FR6 AA size lithium x 6 2 2 sec 550 2 2 120 sec Nikon High r 7 performance Battery 1 2 V HRG AA size rechargeable 4 5 sag 260 1 5 30 sec Pack SD 8A 2 Ni MH 2600 mAh x6 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable S ee 250 1 5 30 sec Ni MH eneloop x 6 1 The Speedlight fires at full output once every 30 seconds 120 seconds with lithium batteries 2 The same type of batteries used with both the SB 910 and the external power source 3 1 5
15. If water or moisture gets inside the unit this could cause the unit to catch on fire or cause an electric shock In such instances you should immediately remove the batteries from the Speedlight and then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair Note e ectronic devices that are penetrated by water or moisture are often not economically repairable Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable or explosive gas If the flash unit is operated in areas where there is a flammable gas including propane gasoline and dust it could cause an explosion or fire Do not fire the flash unit directly at the driver of a moving car as this could temporarily impair the driver s vision and cause an accident Do not fire the flash unit directly into the eyes of someone that is at close range as it could damage the retinas of their eyes Never fire the flash unit closer than 1 meter from infants Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or object Such use can result in the person being burned and or their clothes igniting from the heat of the flash s firing Keep small accessories out of the reach of children 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 Batteries other than those specified could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fir
16. When the flash head is adjusted to other than the forward facing position the SB 910 LCD does not display the effective flash output distance range indicator To ensure correct exposure first confirm the effective flash output distance range and aperture with the flash head in the forward facing position Next set this aperture on the camera Using the built in bounce card e In bounce flash photography use the SB 910 s built in bounce card to make a portrait subject s eyes look more vibrant by reflecting the light in them e Tilt the flash head up 90 Refer to Setting the flash head CHE 4 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 flash head e To insert the bounce card pull out the built in wide panel again and slide both back into place together E 8 Taking Close up Photographs When the flash to subject distance is less than approx 2 m 6 6 ft tilting down the flash head is recommended to ensure sufficient illumination of the lower part of the subject in close up photography e The bounce down icon appears when the flash head is tilted down e With the built in wide panel the flash from the SB 910 is diffused This softens shadows and prevents overexposure on faces etc e When using a long lens be careful that the light from the flash is not obstructed Bounce dow
17. amp O yw oO V ob 0 4 0 oc ze 0b U E 2 0b oO or N O N Optional Accessories External power source Use of an optional external power source provides a stable power supply increases the number of flashes and shortens recycling time Nikon High Power Bracket Unit SK 6 Nikon DC Unit Nikon High performance Battery SK 6A SD 7 performance Battery Pack SD 9 Pack SD 8A e Batteries are required in the SB 910 body even when an external power source is used e Use of other external power source brands may cause accidents or could damage the Speedlight components Nikon cannot guarantee the Speedlight performance when used with non Nikon products Connecting to an external power source To use an external power source remove the external power source terminal cover and connect the power cord to the terminal e Do not use Power Cord SC 16 when connecting the SB 910 to the Nikon DC Unit SD 7 use the SC 16A instead V Using High performance Battery Pack SD 9 Conducting continuous flash photography at 8 fps using the SD 9 with eight batteries can cause the front part of the flash head to heat up H 11 Specifications External power Batteries Min recycling time Min number of flashes source approx recycling time 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline x 4 1 9 sec 280 1 9 30 sec 1
18. automatically controls flash output level according to the camera settings Setting distance priority manual flash mode Distance priority manual flash is not possible when the SB 910 s flash head is tilted up or rotated to the right or left Press the MODE button Rotate the selector dial to display G 45 9 5 6m Press the OK button O 6 1 q B 16 Ad F 5 6 200M T 0 O O gt 1e v ne LL Distance priority manual flash mode LCD example at flash to subject distance of 5 m 4 6 5 6 5 6m P A 16 p n e Flash to subject distance W and effective flash sea output distance range indicator bar zoom F mm F 3 6 When the flash to subject distance appears on the 700M m effective flash output distance range indicator the SB 910 fires with appropriate flash output Flash to subject distance numerical indicator C 12 Distance priority Manual Flash Mode Taking a picture in distance priority manual flash mode Press function button 3 to highlight flash to subject distance ate m ei Set the flash to subject distance O6 1 la e 9J Hn 24 m F5 6 with the selector dial and then i press the OK button OOO e The flash to subject distance can be set o O0 TE Q with function button 3 as well K EN laya Cai Q e The flash to subject distance varies Saw depending on ISO sensitivity within a range of b
19. e Light is more effectively diffused when the built in wide panel is used E 10 Attaching the Nikon Diffusion Dome Attach the Nikon Diffusion Dome as shown in the diagram with the Nikon logo facing up N G 2 U Cc LL E 6 Zoom head position indicator e When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached TTLIBL the zoom head position is automatically set S0 aak Eh depending on the camera s image area and 0 6 4 0 m AF i illumination pattern The zoom head position is set at 12 mm 14 mm or 17 mm in FX oe gm E E i 2 gt FOM 14 FS 6 C format and 8 mm 10 mm or 11 mm in DX a z TOA E e The illumination pattern can be changed with function button 1 RE 3 Taking a picture with bounce flash 7 Set the flash mode e Set the flash mode i TTL auto aperture flash or non TTL auto flash N 2 U LL Set the camera s aperture shutter speed etc Adjust the flash head and shoot vTTLIBL e Refer to Setting the flash head z COE 4 fiom ZA mm F 5 6 ZOOM E 7 N 2 U 5 LL Bounce Flash Operation Setting the aperture in bounce flash operation e In bounce flash there is a light loss compared with normal flash photography with flash head adjusted to the forward facing position Therefore a two or three step wider aperture smaller f number should be used Adjust according to results e
20. holder and then align the filter positioning hole with the holder pin e Align the filter identification code silver marks with the black bar on the holder e Attach the filter to the filter holder without creasing the filter or leaving any gaps N 2 U LL E 13 Flash Photography with Color Filters Place the filter holder on the flash head with the Nikon logo facing up as shown in the diagram and insert it into the slit at the top e Be sure to attach the filter to the filter holder before placing the filter holder on the flash head Check the LCD e The filter type is displayed TTLIBL e Be sure that nothing obstructs the filter 50 268 detector 0 6 6 m ess O 6 1 E 4 H iE nd F 5 6 ZOOM Red filter is attached N c O i f G4 FL G1 fluorescent filter R RED C gt G2 FL G2 fluorescent filter E BLUE 4 TN A1 incandescent filter we YELLOW gz TN A2 incandescent filter A AMBER e When the filter is not properly attached TTLIBL the warning indicator shown left appears aoe Remove the filter and reattach 6 6 6 7 m fa 0 6 1 2 q H 16 from 24 om F 5 6 700M Warning indicator 1 Notes on using SJ 3 color filters e These filters are consumable items Replace them when they deteriorate or their colors fade e The heat generated from the flash head can warp the filters Howe
21. icon ri Operable flash mode Displayed i TTL Auto aperture flash Non TTL auto flash Distance priority manual flash e Manual flash e Repeating flash Not displayed e Non TTL auto flash e Distance priority manual flash e Manual flash e Repeating flash ISO sensitivity Automatically set Set in the custom settings Operable wireless multiple flash unit photography e Advanced Wireless Lighting e SU 4 type e SU 4 type Flash photography using color filters Possible filter information transferred to the camera compatible with filter Possible filter information not transferred cameras only detection FV lock Possible Not possible Auto FP high speed sync Possible Not possible Red eye reduction Possible Not possible Rear curtain sync Possible Possible AF assist illumination Possioie CaP pontng moi Not possible point AF Firmware update POssinve ANIME COMPAD Not possible F 1 N D U oc N w T p O O mg N br O Z e z Q N gt O LL For Use with COOLPIX Cameras Using the SB 910 with COOLPIX cameras listed below is possible although some functions may not be operable CLS compatible COOLPIX cameras P7100 P7000 P6000 i TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras P5100 P5000 E8800 E8400 e See the camera user s manual as well Flash modes and functions when used with COOLPIX cameras CLS compatib
22. indicator in remote mode COD 20 External power source terminal supplied with cover QH 11 Light sensor for non TTL auto flash C 5 C 8 External AF assist illuminator contacts Locking pin Accessory shoe contacts Mounting foot 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Flash head tilting angle scale COE 4 Flash head rotating angle scale COE 4 Sync terminal cover Sync terminal LCD panel B 12 Flash ready indicator B 11 D 20 Mounting foot lock lever Z1B 8 2 p oO Q O 2 0 Q O Speedlight Parts 25 26 27 28 29 30 MODE button Selects flash mode COB 1 1 MENU button Displays custom settings AB 13 Function button 1 Function button 2 Function button 3 e Selects item to be configured e The assigned function or setting for each button differs according to the flash mode and settings of the SB 910 ZB 5 Test firing button e Controls test firing QIE 21 and modeling illumination E 21 e The button function test firing and modeling illumination can be changed in the custom settings B 17 B 3 32 33 34 Lock release To set wireless mode for multiple flash units rotate the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple flash units while holding down the lock release in the center of the switch D 6 D 7 Power switch wireless mode switch for multiple flash units e Rotate to turn po
23. on Speedlight Cale sacar asics costestcusahansiasnueseniavandacnarumbotendtmoiviasisines H 5 Notes on BALLON GS iicvcicsncavsreoradicaucasemyaavuntextenctuonusiedenninetiadwcandarcniasttentiniwle H 7 About the LCD Panel cccceccccccee eee ccececeeeeeeeeeeeee sane eeeeeeeuaaneeeeeeenaans H 8 Updating FNITIW ANG seereis eaea ERSE ia H 9 Optional ACCeSSOr eS 0 2 ccccecccccee cee ccceceeeeeecceeeceeseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeanneeeees H 10 SPO CIFICATIONS 00 cece cece cece cece eeeececeeeececeeeesueeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeuaaeanaeneseeeeseceeneas H 13 A 13 2 Oo 1 OW For Your Safety Before using your product please read the following safety precautions carefully and thoroughly to ensure correct and safe use and to help prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or others For quick reference by those who use the product please keep these safety instructions near the product In this manual safety instructions are indicated with these symbols Z N WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in personal injury or death and property damage Z CAUTION Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in property damage ZN WARNINGS for Speedlights 1 If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your eyes immediately wash your eyes with running water and consult with a doctor Your eyes could be seriously damaged if they are no
24. recommended Not recommended Incandescent fine Ne tune 3 1 0 EV 4 Auto flash l l Not recommended TN A2 Direct sunlight fine tune 3 0 3 EV 4 role ee Petes E A Auto flash direct Auto flash direct RT PN i sunlight 0 7 EV 4 sunlight 0 7 EV 4 AMBER j with AMBER with AMBER 1 D3 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 2 00 or later 2 D300 camera with firmware A and firmware B version 1 10 or later 3 To match the compensation effects of the SZ 2TN and the TN A1 or TN A2 set auto or flash in the camera s white balance and A6 in the fine tuning 4 Set the camera s white balance and flash compensation value e Please check the image results and adjust the flash compensation value and other settings accordingly Flash Photography Support Functions Flash compensation Exposure compensation for a flash illuminated subject without affecting background exposure can be achieved by adjusting the SB 910 s flash output level e Some plus compensation may be necessary to make the main subject brighter and some minus compensation to make it darker e Flash compensation is possible in i TTL auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash and distance priority manual flash modes Press function button 2 to highlight the flash TTLIBLI compensation value 150 288 0 6 8 4 m Rotate the selector dial to set omme fa desired flash compensation AA i mm atid 6 a value e The compensa
25. slow sync red eye reduction is combined with slow sync flash e Since low shutter speeds are normally used in red eye reduction slow sync use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake E 25 N G 2 U Cc 5 LL Functions to Be Set on the Camera Rear curtain sync In normal flash photography when photographing fast moving subjects at low shutter speeds at night pictures can appear unnatural because the subject frozen by the flash appears behind or within the blurred movement Rear curtain sync flash creates a picture in which the blur of a moving subject appears behind the subject and not in front e In front curtain sync the flash fires immediately after the front curtain is fully open in rear curtain sync the flash fires moments before the rear curtain starts to close e Since low shutter speeds are normally used use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake e Rear curtain sync does not operate in repeating flash mode Front curtain sync Rear curtain sync E 26 For Use with Non CLS compatible SLR Cameras Using the SB 910 with non CLS compatible SLR cameras is possible although some functions may not be operable e Operable SB 910 functions vary depending on camera in use e See the camera user s manual as well Differences between CLS compatible and non CLS compatible cameras CLS compatible cameras Non CLS compatible cameras Camera communication po
26. the light sensor window for wireless remote flash of the remote flash units This is particularly important when holding a remote flash unit in the hand D 17 e As a basic guide the effective distance between the master and remote flash units is approx 10 m 33 ft or less in the front position and approx 7 m 23 ft at both sides in Advanced Wireless Lighting These ranges vary slightly depending on ambient light e 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 for practical purposes the number of remote flash units should be limited to three for one group e Place all remote flash units in the same group close together and facing the same direction E Group C Less than approx 10 m 33 ft I Approx 5 7 m 16 4 23 ft l See N T L Within 30 f j Grout o ia Master flash gt i I I 7 7 _ Approx 5 7 m 16 4 23 ft Group A gt te Q D O O ee oO z fa N Ate LL U B 5 WY N oO a Remote Flash Units e An obstacle between the master flash unit and remote flash units can in
27. 00 SEL Pi gt Remote flash unit zoom head position Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Advanced Wireless Lighting Taking a picture with Advanced Wireless Lighting 1 Master flash unit setting flash mode flash compensation value and channel Setting i TTL mode and channel 1 example Press function button 2 to He EI a Press the MODE button a o AFI choose TTL with the selector B24 on F5 6 la dial and then press the OK 200M SEL button Press function button 3 choose a flash compensation value with the selector dial and then press the OK button Press function button 2 to highlight A for remote flash unit group e Other remote flash unit groups can be TTL A Bev chosen with the selector dial x 128 oa Repeat procedures and to ae ja set the flash mode and flash ae n24 mm F5 6 i compensation value of the remote flash unit group A O Repeat procedures Q and to set the remote flash unit groups B and C 700M SEL CH gt fe Q 2 D O O tz A z 5 f N o LL v B 5 WY N oO a d Press function button 3 choose CH 1 with the selector dial and then press the OK button D 8 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography a Advanced Wireless Lighting 2 Remote flash unit setting group channel and zoom head position Setting group A and channel 1 example Press function button
28. 19 OFF flash function canceled MOE eE E D 14 OK button OK DUON sicscssccsnscsce B 3 Power SWITCH 0 cecee cece ccceceeeeeeeeeeees B 3 Power Zoom functiOn 60c60 E 18 Rear curtain SYNC ceeeecccceeeeeeeeees E 26 Recycling tiM cccccccceceeee seen H 21 Red eye reductiOn ccccceeeeeeeee E 25 Red eye reduction slow sync E 25 REMOTE conaran inea D 7 Remote flash UNnit cccceeeeeeeeeeee A 8 Remote Mode cccceseeeeeeees D 4 D 7 Repeating flash mode C 18 D 10 Replacing batteri s ccccceees B 7 Selector dial as i caccasttsacesanianinconeerventoaees B 3 SOW SYNC sore tscteiciuinccieeeptiad aee E 25 Sound MONITOM cccc cess eeeeeeeeees D 20 Speedlight Stand AS 21 0 D 19 Standard illumination pattern E 2 Standard THT Wie vetsteceseevianiarnceventoats C 1 Standby FUNCTION cceeeeeeeeeeeees E 22 Standby function setting B 18 SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography D 3 D 12 T St FIPING oo cece cece ccc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeaes E 21 Thermal cut out E 23 TTL remote cord eee H 10 Two button reset B 12 Warning Indicator cee eee H 2 Water guard s s s H 10 White balance eee eens E 15 Wireless mode switch for multiple flash units D 6 D 7 Wireless multiple flash unit DhOtography cccececceceeeeeeees D 1 Wireless Slave Flash Contr
29. 2 to highlight the group choose A REMOTE for group with the selector dial and then press the OK button CH 1234 z e Group name and channel number being An 24 mn i set appears larger Press function button 2 to highlight the channel choose 1 for channel number with the selector dial and then press the OK button e Be sure to choose the same channel number as set on the master flash unit _ Press function button 1 to highlight the zoom head S REMOTE position choose a zoom head Aec position with the selector dial CA ce and then press the OK button 200 Confirm the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot Repeating flash photography Repeating flash photography is possible in Advanced Wireless Lighting e Repeating flash mode can be activated in the custom settings COB 17 Repeating flash mode LCD example Repeating flash mode Flash output level IRPTIHN 8 Number of flash 2 Times FATE Hz firings Mon A oH B OFF C OFF D Fd nm F 5 6 zogth SEL CH cH 1 I Channel Frequency of flash firings Master flash unit and remote flash unit groups flash function status gt fe O D O O ta oO 5 f N LL 2 B 3 N N oO a D 10 Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting repeating flash photography e When the SB 910 operates in repeating flash mode the flash function can be
30. 3 A total of 20 filters in eight colors are included These are used with the separately available Color Filter Holder SZ 2 FL G1 fluorescent filter FL G2 fluorescent filter TN A1 incandescent filter TN A2 incandescent filter RED BLUE lt YELLOW AMBER E Color Filter Holder SZ 2 included with the SB 900 Used with SJ 3 color filters S ERN E Water Guard WG AS1 WG AS2 WG AS3 Used to protect the camera s accessory shoe contact when the SB 910 is mounted on a Nikon digital SLR camera WG AS1 for D3 series WG AS2 for D300 series WG AS3 for D700 meal E Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 Useful for wireless multiple flash unit photography the SU 4 features a built in movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of a remote flash unit The SU 4 s light sensor triggers the remote flash unit to fire in sync with the master flash unit E TTL Remote Cord SC 28 17 approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft The SC 28 17 enables i TTL mode when the SB 910 is used off camera The flash shoe comes with a tripod socket ALES E TTL Remote Cord SC 29 approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft The SC 29 enables i TTL mode when the SB 910 is used off camera The SC 29 features an AF assist illumination function 2 O wi 0b U 0b p oO uw 0 oc ze ob w U da O oD 0 Q N O WY 2
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32. 58 28 39 52 35 32 44 50 25 34 70 20 27 85 17 24 105 16 22 120 15 21 135 14 20 180 13 19 200 13 18 Guide number table The SB 910 guide numbers differ depending on the camera s image area illumination pattern ISO sensitivity Zoom head position and flash output level ISO 100 m Zoom head position FX format DX format mm _ Standard _ Even Center weighted Standard _ Even Center weighted illumination illumination illumination illumination illumination illumination 8 BA WP 13 8 BA 16 8 WP 17 10 BA WP 13 10 BA 16 E 10 WP 17 11 BA WP 13 11 BA 16 11 WP 17 12 BA WP 13 12 BA 16 12 WP 17 12 23 26 14 BA WP 13 14 BA 16 14 WP 17 14 25 29 16 27 22 32 17 BA WP 13 17 BA 16 z _ 17 WP 17 z 17 22 25 29 23 33 18 23 26 30 24 34 20 24 27 31 25 36 24 27 22 32 34 32 39 28 30 24 36 36 33 42 5 35 34 31 39 40 37 46 50 40 36 45 45 43 49 5 70 44 41 49 49 47 52 85 46 44 51 5 50 5 49 54 5 105 49 47 52 51 5 50 120 50 5 48 33 5 52 51 135 51 49 54 5 53 S15 180 52 51 53 5 52 200 53 515 54 52 5 BA
33. 6 Effective flash output distance range table n H 15 EV exposure ValU ccceeeeeeeeeees A 8 Even illumination pattern E 2 External power SOUICE 000008 H 1 1 Filter detector o on E 14 Firmware update Firmware VEFSION 00cccceeeeeeceees Flash compensation ceeeeeeeees Flash compensation value Flash function canceled Flash head n on Flash head tilting rotating lock release DUttON cceeeeeeee ees B 9 E 4 Flash mode sainia B 11 C 1 D 4 Flash output level C 17 C 19 Flash ready indicator B 11 D 20 H 22 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information e z O yw 09 U ob 0 4 0 oc O 09 t U 2 O ob 0 Q N O N Index Flash ready indicator in remote mode oiicdcvancscamentacaccdenetabivoaineda D 20 Fluorescent filter cece eeeee eee E 12 Frequency of flash firings C 19 Front curtain SYNC cceeceeceeeeeeeeeeees E 26 Full Menu sccsccxcevckesacnicnswoncavenvewecnetes B 16 Function DUTTON vcvatesencdsicdetncnedeonmas B 3 PV OCK eeii E 25 FA TOMMAL arsine A 6 B 18 FX DX format image area A 6 GN distance priority manual flash MOde 0 c0ccceececeeeeeeeees C 12 Illumination pattern cece cece E 2 Image area FX DX format A 6 Incandescen
34. 7 Set the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to MASTER or REMOTE e Turn the switch while holding down the lock release in the center Master mode LCD example SU 4 type a Flash mode CT Master mode e SU 4 e344 IS0 248 0 6 6 7 m Ere a a d H 16 BA aim mim F B 6 700M Remote mode LCD example SU 4 type mode m EMOTE 2 E Sound monitor FEN 24 mn Je 200M a a Remote flash unit zoom head position Flash mode D 12 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography aaa SU 4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Flash modes for the master flash unit When used in master mode the SB 910 can operate in auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash distance priority manual flash and manual flash modes QQD 4 IS0 200 200M 0 6 6 7 m Me n 3 06 1 2 4 8 16 er A 24m F56 YA To set the flash mode press the MODE button choose the flash mode with the selector dial and then press the OK button z MODE gt is Qa O O O ia A 5 fa N LL A E i 3 gt N N a Q D 13 x wn Sun REMOTE MASTER LX AY ANGI OO V Canceling the master flash unit monitor pre flash function Correct exposure cannot be obtained when the master flash unit emits monitor pre flashes with SU 4 type wireless multiple flash un
35. B 910 and camera focal length information from off and then turn them on the camera again e Remove the built in The built in wide panel is in mee pane Or HE Nikon B 20 er Diffusion Dome 7 hiad use or the Nikon Diffusion ee eee E 6 COMME position IS Dome is attached E 10 not set automatically position to be manually set in the custom settings Power zoom function Activate the power E 19 is canceled zoom function Problem Cause Solution AA The distance between the master flash unit and the remote flash unit is too long or there is an obstacle 3 Redo the setup of the master Poma flash unn pete toem flash unit and remote flash D 17 does not fire The light from the master ie flash unit does not enter the remote flash unit light sensor window for wireless remote flash The SB 910 does not e Replace the batteries while Microcomputer may have malfunctioned if this occurs even when fresh batteries are Nonstandard display properly installed the SB 910 is on e f the problem continues B 6 contact your retailer or Nikon representative work properly Dials or buttons do Key lock is activated Cancel key lock B 4 not operate The SB 910 does not E T E Wait until the SB 910 cools E 23 operate down warning indicators O wa 09 U ob 0 q i oc xe ob 2 U te 2 O 0b 0
36. Incandescent Filter SZ 2TN Nikon Diffusion Dome SW 13H Q Q Oo OW About the SB 910 and This User s Manual About the SB 910 The SB 910 is a high performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS with a guide number of 34 48 ISO 100 200 m 111 5 157 5 ft at the 35 mm zoom head position in Nikon FX format with standard illumination pattern 20 C 68 F CLS compatible cameras Nikon digital SLR Nikon FX DX format cameras except D1 series D100 F6 COOLPIX cameras P7100 P7000 P6000 About this user s manual This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the SB 910 will be used in combination with a camera compatible with CLS and a CPU lens A 5 To get the most out of your Speedlight please read this user s manual thoroughly before use e For use with non CLS compatible SLR cameras see For Use with Non CLS compatible SLR Cameras COF 1 e For use with i TTL compatible COOLPIX cameras P5100 P5000 E8800 E8400 see For Use with COOLPIX Cameras CQG 1 e The separate A collection of example photos provides an overview of the SB 910 s flash photography capabilities with example photos e For camera functions and settings see the camera user s manual Icons used in this manual Describes a point to which you should pay particular attention in order to avoid Speedlight malfunctio
37. Insert the batteries following the and marks Close the battery chamber cover 2 0 Q O Basic Operations Compatible batteries and replacement recharging When replacing batteries use four fresh AA size batteries of the same brand Refer to the following table to determine when to replace batteries with fresh ones or recharge batteries according to how long the flash ready indicator takes to come on Time the flash ready indicator takes to Battery type come on 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline battery 20 seconds or more 1 5 V FR6 AA size lithium battery 10 seconds or more 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH 10 seconds or more battery e For minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each battery type refer to Specifications CQH 21 e Alkaline battery performance may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer e 1 5 V R6 AA size carbon zinc batteries are not recommended e Using an optional external power source increases the number of flashes and provides shorter recycling times H 1 1 M Additional precautions regarding batteries e Read and follow battery warnings and cautions MA 14 A 18 e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on the section Notes on Batteries CQH 7 before using the battery e The recycling time can be longer when FR6 AA size lithium batteries are used because they incorporate a function that supp
38. Nikon Autofocus Speedlight User s Manual is ee a b a About the SB 910 and This User s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB 910 To get the most out of your Speedlight please read this user s manual thoroughly before use Keep this manual handy for quick reference How to find what you are looking for Q Table of contents QOA 1 1 You can search by item such as operation method flash mode or function ZA 9 You can search according to objective without knowing the specific name or term of an item AH 22 You can search using the alphabetical index Q Troubleshooting H 1 This is handy when there is a problem with your Speedlight 2 Q Oo A A For your safety Before using the Speedlight for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety MA 14 A 18 W Included items Check that all items listed below are included with the SB 910 If any items are missing inform the store where the SB 910 was purchased or the seller immediately L 2 Speedlight Stand AS 21 2 Soft Case SS 910 o 2 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW 13H 2 User s manual this manual D 2 Fluorescent Filter SZ 2FL 2 A collection of example photos a 2 Incandescent Filter SZ 2TN 2 Warranty card i f 910 Speedlight Stand Soft Case SS AS 21 OE E E i Fluorescent Filter SZ 2FL
39. ODE button fsa Rotate the selector dial to Id W 0 O O gt ie v ate LL display 8 6 6 7 m ae Press the OK button a 2 nm F56 700M Monitor pre flashes Auto aperture flash B i i 2d F5 6 YA 200M Monitor pre flashes e Monitor pre flashes can be activated or canceled as a non TTL auto flash mode option in the custom settings AB 17 e Flash output is controlled more accurately with monitor pre flashes The SB 910 emits monitor pre flashes before actual firing to obtain reflected flash data e Monitor pre flashes should be activated when auto FP high speed sync ME 24 or FV lock QE 25 is used Effective flash output distance range in auto aperture flash mode The effective flash output distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD e The actual flash to subject distance should be within the range displayed zoom tmm Fe e The range varies depending on the camera s ZOOM image area setting illumination pattern ISO sensitivity Zoom head position and aperture For more information see Specifications MH 15 T 0 O O gt 1e v xD LL C 6 Auto Aperture Flash Mode Taking a picture in auto aperture flash mode Make sure the actual flash to subject distance is within the effective flash output distance AM range zoom ee iM st I Ol Confirm the flash ready 200M 4 indicat
40. Q O O O E A i C 5 ic N LL W 2 WY N o SOFF flash function canceled mode Remote flash units do not fire even when the master flash unit fires D 14 gt ea ol O O O ia A 5 fa N LL A Q a WY N lt Q SU 4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography M To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Do not leave the remote flash units power on Ambient electrical noise caused by static electricity or other such electromagnetic waves can trigger them to fire accidentally Always turn the power off when not in use Taking a picture with SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography 1 Remote flash unit setting flash mode and zoom head position Setting AUTO mode example Press the MODE button choose AUTO with the SU 4IREMOTE selector dial and then press the te OK button Ft 24 mm 200M LLL et A Rx WA eog MASTER s ae O Q20 O a D 15 O Press function button 1 to Bi a highlight the zoom head SU 4 REMOTE position choose a zoom head position with the selector dial and then press the OK button 200M Setting flash output level in M mode In M mode set the flash output level with j function button 2 2 Master flash unit setting flash mode J etong auto APE flash mode
41. TTL mode automatically changes to i TTL balanced fill flash after changing the camera s metering mode to matrix or center weighted Setting i TTL mode Press the MODE button Rotate the selector dial to display or TTL Press the OK button En Ailn F 5 6 ZOOM Monitor pre flashes TTL i TTL Balanced fill flash SE D G 1 E 4 H 16 Fin 240m F 5 6 700M Flash Modes ae i TTL Mode Effective flash output distance range in i TTL mode The effective flash output distance range is 5 TTLIBL indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the Ten Sat LCD e The actual flash to subject distance should be within the range displayed Zoom 4 mm F 3 0 i e The range varies depending on the camera s zom image area setting illumination pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and aperture For more information see Specifications This icon means that the flash OH 15 output cannot be effectively COQH 15 adjusted for a shorter distance Auto setting of ISO sensitivity aperture and focal length When using the SB 910 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 e For more information about ISO sensitivity range see the camera user s manual W 0 O O gt eS v ae LL C 3 When insufficient flash output for correct exposure is indicated e Whe
42. U ie a z oO N m O LL 2 O yu 09 V ob 0 yw 0 aas O 0b t U is 2 ob 0 Q N O N Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information This section explains troubleshooting Speedlight care specifications and optional accessories Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears use the following chart to determine the cause of the problem before taking the Speedlight to a retailer or Nikon representative for repair Problems with the SB 910 Problem Cause Solution m The batteries are not i B The power cannot be correctly installed Insert the batteries correctly 6 turned on Battery power Is weak Replace the batteries B 7 o e Press the camera shutter a i A D Dooi PEG Ts release button halfway E 22 a tet l e Turn the SB 910 on light up Battery power is weak Replace the batteries B 7 The SB 910 does The flash function is canceled Activate the flash function in B 18 not fire in the custom settings the custom settings The flash head is not set to Set the flash head to the a oe B 9 the forward facing position forward facing position The effective flash Aperture and ISO sensitivity e Check camera settings E vanes information has not been e Detach and reattach the received from the camera SB 910 to the camera does not appear The SB 910 cannot receive Turn the S
43. V LR6 AA size alkaline batteries used with the SB 910 4 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH batteries 2600 mAh used with the SB 910 5 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH batteries eneloop used with the SB 910 e With fresh batteries Performance may vary depending on remaining battery power or battery specifications e When the SB 910 is used with the SD 8A or SK 6 SK 6A the modeling illuminator lights up O uw 0b U S ob 2 0 q i oc ze 0b 2 U a O 0b oO or WY O N 2 using power provided only by the batteries in the SB 910 and not from the SD 8A or SK 6 SK 6A This is not a malfunction 2 O uw 09 V ob 0 uw 0 oc ze ob p U E 2 5 0b o Q N O WY Specifications Electronic construction Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor IGBT and series circuitry Guide number at 35 mm zoom head position in FX format standard illumination pattern 20 C 68 F 34 111 5 ISO 100 m ft 48 157 5 ISO 200 m ft Effective flash output distance range in i TTL auto aperture flash or non TTL auto flash mode 0 6 m to 20 m 2 ft to 66 ft varies depending on camera s image area setting illumination pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and lens aperture in use Illumination pattern There are three illumination patterns s
44. activated ON or canceled OFF There is no other repeating flash mode option e The master flash unit and remote flash units operate with the same flash output level number and frequency of flash firings e To set the flash output level number and frequency of flash firings see Repeating Flash Mode aC 19 1 Master flash unit setting Press function button 2 to highlight the selected item Change the setting with the selector dial and then press the OK button DDTI41 8 cH1 ame Brz yor A ON AFi B oFF C oFF ja Bi 24mF5 6 YA 200M SEL ORO O Aen Z my 0 be REMOTE MASTER Q 2O oe Press function button 3 to highlight the channel choose a RPT 1 8 2Tmes 18 Hz channel with the selector dial ee chee Rem and then press the OK button in 24 am F 5 6 gt is Q O O O ia A z 5 fe N ke LL AL Q a 3 gt N N Ae o 2 Remote flash unit setting Set the remote flash unit group channel and zoom head position e For more details see D 9 D 11 SU 4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography is particularly suited to photographing fast moving subjects Setting SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography Set the SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography in custom settings B 1
45. ain sync N 2 5 U LL N G 2 U Cc LL Switching Illumination Patterns In flash photography the center of the image is most illuminated while the edges are darker The SB 910 provides three types of illumination patterns with different light falloff at edges Select the suitable pattern according to the photography environment Standard P m lt O gt S a Center weighted E 2 The basic illumination pattern for common flash photography environments The light falloff at the edge of the image is less than with the standard illumination pattern e Suitable for group photographs in which sufficient light is required without 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 e Suitable for shots such as portraits in which the light falloff at the edge of an image can be ignored Setting the illumination pattern Press function button 1 to highlight the zoom head 5 TTLIBL position 150 28a A 0 6 6 7 Eh Press function button 3 n n m AFR n n n SSS TS to change the illumination 2 Ar55 6 a pattern ZOOM zoom H e The selected illumination pattern is indicated with an icon on
46. al clockwise to display icons of available flash mode on the LCD TOBC TLEAN M RET e Only available flash modes are displayed on the LCD e The flash mode can also be selected with the MODE button O Make sure that the flash ready indicator on the SB 910 or in the camera s viewfinder is on before taking a picture Settings and the LCD Icons on the LCD show the status of settings Displayed icons vary according to selected flash modes and settings e The basic control of SB 910 functions is as follows Press a button to highlight the selected item Change the setting by rotating the selector dial 24m F56 Press the OK button to ZOOM confirm setting e Once confirmed the highlighted item returns to normal display e f the OK button is not pressed the highlighted item is confirmed and returns to normal display after 8 seconds TTLIBL Cc 2 a oO Q O Press function buttons 1 and 3 a green dot is 5 printed by each button simultaneously for 2 seconds to reset all settings except custom O OO settings to default A e When the reset completes the LCD is highlighted and then returns to normal display B 12 2 Q Q O Custom Functions and Settings Various operations for the SB 910 can be easily set using the LCD e Displayed icons vary according to the combination of camera and status of t
47. as failed to receive the command light from the master flash unit This is because the light sensor cannot detect when to stop firing in sync with the master flash unit either due to a reflection from the remote flash unit itself or light from another remote flash unit that may have entered the light sensor window Change the direction or position of the remote flash unit and reshoot 1 Indicators shown below appear when underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred M TTL REMOTE Al EA E B M 1 64 83e E m2 dom F 5 6 200M SEL CH Master flash unit D 21 LL C 4 Ac E EH 12s4 mara Pef nm 200M SEL Remote flash unit This section explains the SB 910 functions that support flash photography and camera functions e For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings refer to the camera user s manual Switching illumination patterns E 2 Bounce flash operation QE 4 Taking close up photographs E 9 Flash photography with color filters QQE 12 Flash photography support functions E 17 Flash compensation Power zoom function AF assist illumination ISO sensitivity manual setting Test firing Modeling illumination Standby function Thermal cut out Functions to be set on the camera E 24 Auto FP high speed sync FV lock Slow sync Red eye reduction red eye reduction slow sync Rear curt
48. ash head status Flash head is set in the forward facing 150 206 8 6 6 7 m Flash head is set at angle Flash head is tilted up or rotated to the right or position 0 6 4 H 16 left om 2mm F 5 6 200M Flash head is tilted down B 9 J132 Turning the SB 910 and camera on Turn the SB 910 and the camera body on LCD example e The image below is the SB 910 LCD example under the following conditions flash mode I TTL mode image area FX format illumination pattern standard ISO sensitivity 200 zoom head position 24 mm aperture f number 5 6 e Icons on the LCD may differ depending on the SB 910 settings and the camera and lens in use SB 910 flash information SB 910 status icons Flash mode TTL LIBL Cc 2 0 Q O ISO sensitivity ISO 284 Eh Effective flash output l 18 6 6 7 m ja distance range E T S E z i _ i Jat Connected to a CLS zcom 24 m mm F 5 6 compatible camera FX format 200M ss a Aperture f number Zoom head position Functions assigned for function buttons B 10 Operation ra Basic Operations J132 Selecting the flash mode m Press the MODE button to highlight the flash mode IL Rotate the selector dial to 0 6 6 7 m ai display TTLIBL Bn 2dinF5 6 YO Press the OK button ZOOM N z Changing the flash mode eae Rotate the selector di
49. can be manually set OFF Zoom head position cannot be manually set OH Z 2 My Menu setting B 15 t Selecting custom settings display mode D B FULL All items displayed 6 MY MENU Items set as My Menu displayed SET UP Select items to be set as My Menu hy MEHU SET UF VER Version of firmware H 9 Reset custom settings Reset custom settings to default except measurement unit m ft and My Menu settings YES Reset to default NO Do not reset B 20 N 09 O O gt ie v a LL Flash Modes I TTL Mode Information obtained by monitor pre flashes and exposure control information is integrated by the camera to automatically adjust flash output levels e To take pictures using the SB 910 set in i TTL mode see Basic Operations COB 6 e Either the i TTL balanced fill flash mode or the standard i TTL mode option is available i TTL balanced fill flash The flash output level is automatically adjusted for well balanced exposure of the main subject and background appears on the LCD Standard i TTL The main subject is correctly exposed regardless of background brightness This is useful when you want to highlight the main subject appears on the LCD Camera s metering mode and i TTL mode e 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 e The i
50. ck succession and all operations except power ON OFF and custom settings are suspended before the heat can damage the flash panel and body LCD at normal temperature Thermal cut out indicator 9 TTLIBL 150 200 0 6 6 7 m a B 16 0 6 1 2 Fin 24 m F 5 6 zoom High temperature e Wait until the SB 910 cools down e Operation can be resumed once the warning is no longer displayed e On rare occasions the thermal cut out indicator might appear or disappear without the temperature changing depending on the zoom head position This is not a malfunction E 23 N 2 U LL N G 2 U 5 LL Functions to Be Set on the Camera The following functions are available when used with cameras so equipped Set these functions on the camera They cannot be set on the SB 910 directly e For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings refer to the camera user s manual Auto FP high speed sync High speed flash synchronization at a compatible camera s highest shutter speed is possible e Auto FP high speed sync mode is automatically set when the shutter speed exceeds the camera s highest flash sync speed e This is useful even in daylight when a wider aperture is required to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background e Auto FP high speed sync also operates in Advanced Wireless Lighting e Available flash modes are i TTL auto aperture flash with monitor
51. compatible cameras accessories could damage the SB 910 s components Nikon cannot guarantee the SB 910 s performance when used with non Nikon products Life long learning As part of Nikon s life long learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available online at the following websites e For users in the United States http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http imaging nikon com A 19 2 0 Q O Operation Speedlight Parts ET LSTA PEL LIL LLL Ld ZA LAZ LIA ZZ LLL LAS LZ NN NN WN A N VW a 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting rotating lock release button B 9 3 Battery chamber cover 4 Battery chamber cover lock release CB 6 5 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash Z1D 1 7 6 Built in bounce card ME 8 7 Built in wide panel ZE 10 8 Flash panel 9 Filter detector E 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 AF assist illuminator QE 19 Flash ready
52. d that of fluorescent lighting Incandescent filter Incandescent Balance the color of light from the flash to match Filter SZ 2TN included that of incandescent or tungsten lighting Color filters Color Filter Set SJ 3 Create interesting effects by changing the color of optional the light emitted by the flash Color compensation with included and optional filters The included Incandescent Filter SZ 2TN and the optional SJ 3 incandescent filters TN A1 and TN A2 differ in color compensation The color of images taken with the SZ 2TN and SJ 3 incandescent filters are slightly different even when the same light source is used The color can be adjusted with the camera s white balance fine tuning For details see E 16 How to attach color compensation filters included Place the filter on the flash head and insert into the slit at the top e Place the filter with the Nikon logo facing up as shown in the diagram Check the LCD TTLBL a 150 200 e Filter type is displayed a Z i e The information is transmitted from the 0 6 6 7 m i SB 910 to the camera Saar O 6 1 4 H 16 a dm F 5 6 7O0M G4 Fluorescent filter A1 Incandescent filter How to attach SJ 3 color filters optional Fold along the line marked on the filter Attach the filter to Color Filter Holder SZ 2 optional as shown in the diagram e Insert the filter edges into the slits on the
53. e or otherwise not perform satisfactorily Do not mix battery types brands or old and new batteries as the batteries could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fire When using more than one battery in a product always use Identical batteries that were purchased at the same time Non rechargeable batteries such as manganese alkaline and lithium batteries should never be charged in a battery charger because they could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fire When using standard size AA AAA C D or other common rechargeable batteries such as Ni MH batteries or when recharging them be sure to use only the battery charger specified 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 2 t Q oO A 2 Oo Oo OW For Your Safety CAUTIONS for Speedlights 1 2 Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands as this could cause an electric shock Keep the flash unit away from children to prevent them from putting the unit in or near their mouth or otherwise touching a dangerous part of the product as such contact could cause an electric
54. ea illumination pattern ISO sensitivity zoom head position and aperture e The following table is for FX format and standard illumination pattern e The effective flash output distance range for each setting can be seen on the LCD panel E In FX format standard illumination pattern ISO sensitivity Zoom head position mm 12800 6400 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 vad 14BA 14wel 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 135 180 200 gee lise liar ek 2 3 12 9 13 1 13 9 14 1 4 3 l4 8 15 4 16 1 17 1 17 8 18 2 18 7 9 19 1 19 2 19 4 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 eel aloe oad 1 7 1 2 122 128 129 3 13 4 13 8 14 3 5 15 5 15 8 16 2 16 4 16 4 6 5 16 7 Z 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 O re E Pe 1 2 1 5 1 6 2 12 1 12 2 12 4 12 7 13 1 13 6 13 9 14 1 4 4 4 5 4 6 14 6 14 7 B 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 0 9 1 4 119 11 4 11 5 1 5 11 7 11 9 12 2 12 5 12 8 12 9 13 1 13 2 13 2 13 3 13 4 11 8 56 4 28 2 14 13116 17 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 J 20 20 20 20 20 20 J 20 O 0 6 0 8 10 8 1 1 11 1 11 1 11 2 11 4 11 6 1 8 2 12 1 12 2 123 23 23 24 1 16 11 8 56 4 28 2 149
55. ecycling To protect the environment do not dispose of EY rechargeable used rechargeable batteries yourself Instead take Ni MH batteries these batteries to your nearest recycling center About the LCD Panel characteristics of the LCD panel e Due to the directional characteristics of LCDs the LCD panel is difficult to read when viewed from above However it can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower angle e The LCD panel becomes darker at high temperatures approx 60 C 140 F but returns to normal at normal temperatures 20 C 68 F e The LCD 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 activate the SB 910 illuminator when the SB 910 power is on to make the LCD panel easier to read e The illuminator goes off if the SB 910 is not operated for 16 seconds e The LCD panel illumination can be canceled in the custom settings QAaB 19 Even when the LCD panel illumination is canceled in the custom settings the SB 910 s LCD panel illuminator lights up when the camera s control panel illuminator lights up The LCD panel illuminator lights up when the custom settings are displayed in the LCD Adjusting the LCD panel s contrast The contrast of the LCD panel can be adjusted in the custom settings B 19 e There are nine contrast levels a O wi 09 U ob
56. ed for one group e The master flash unit and each remote flash unit group can operate with a flash compensation value and a flash mode that is different to the other flash units or groups gt da a D O O A Ss gt ia N ay LL E Be 5 N N 2 0 SB 910 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Setup SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography Remote flash units Master flash unit mounted on the camera Remote flash units start firing triggered by the master flash unit firing in AUTO mode or M mode 2 Remote flash units stop firing when the master flash unit stops firing in AUTO mode e The Speedlight mounted on the camera or the camera s built in flash can be used as the master flash unit e Be sure to cancel the master flash unit monitor pre flash function or select a master flash unit flash mode that does not activate monitor pre flashes e The flash mode is set on each flash unit Set the same flash mode on each remote flash unit gt ie Qa O O O ia A J 5 fa N LL A 2 Sas 3 gt N N lt Q SB 910 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Functions When used in When used in master mode remote mode MASTER REMOTE e i TTL The flash mode is set e Auto aperture flash on the master flash e Non TTL auto flash unit each group can mean MONE e Manual flash fire with a flash mode e Flash function different to other
57. effective flash output distance determined using the f number in the procedure This is because the correct exposure is achieved with a single flash firing e To prevent overexposure choose a larger f number on the camera W 0 O O gt Ls v ae LL C 22 gt ie Qa O O O ia A 5 fa N LL a 2 a 3 WY N lt Q Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography SB 910 Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Setup With the SB 910 Advanced Wireless Lighting and SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography are possible The SB 910 s default wireless mode for multiple flash units is Advanced Wireless Lighting e Advanced Wireless Lighting is recommended for standard multiple flash unit photography e The wireless mode for multiple flash units Advanced Wireless Lighting and SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography can be changed in the custom settings OB 17 Advanced Wireless Lighting Remote flash units Remote flash units Group C Group B Remote flash units Master flash unit Group A mounted on camera The master flash unit commands the remote flash units to fire monitor pre flashes 2 The camera measures the reflected light 3 The camera activates the flash units e The SB 910 mounted on a camera is the master flash unit e Up to three groups A B C of remote flash units can be set up e Single or several remote flash units can be allocat
58. ents of 1 3 EV steps Flash compensation in i TTL auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash or distance priority manual flash mode Custom settings 19 items ISO sensitivity manual setting redisplay of underexposure amount from insufficient flash output in i TTL mode reset to the default settings key lock thermal cut out firmware update Other functions Dimensions W x H x D Approx 78 5 x 145 x 113 mm 3 1 x 5 7 x 4 4 in Approx 510 g 18 oz with four 1 5 V LR6 AA size Weight alkaline batteries Approx 420 g 14 8 oz Speedlight only Speedlight Stand AS 21 Nikon Diffusion Dome Accessories supplied SW 13H Fluorescent Filter SZ 2FL Incandescent Filter SZ 2TN Soft Case SS 910 e These performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are used at normal temperatures 20 C 68 F e Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice e Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Effective flash output distance range for i TTL mode auto aperture flash mode non TTL auto flash mode 2 O Qu 09 V 0b ke 0 yu 0 oc ze ob U E 2 5 ob o Q N O WY The effective flash output distance range of the SB 910 is between 0 6 m and 20 m 2 ft and 66 ft The effective flash output distance range differs depending on the camera s image ar
59. etween 0 3 m and 20 m a W oO O O gt de v ae LL Confirm the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot Flash to subject distance range in distance priority manual flash mode e Flash to subject distance range of between 0 3 m and 20 m e f 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 When insufficient flash output for correct exposure is indicated When the flash ready indicators on the SB 910 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approx 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 and reshoot C 13 When the SB 910 s flash head is tilted or rotated while in distance priority manual flash mode e When the Speedlight is used in distance priority manual flash mode and the flash head is tilted up or rotated to the right or left the flash mode will automatically change to auto aperture flash mode or non TTL auto flash mode e In this case the flash mode automatically returns to distance priority manual flash mode when the flash head is adjusted to the forward facing position or tilted down W 0 O O es v ae LL C 14 Manual Flash Mode In manual flash mode aperture and flash output level are manually selected This
60. example X Press the MODE button choose Sel with the selector dial and press the OK button e When the remote flash unit flash mode is AUTO auto set the master flash unit 2dr 5 6 YA flash mode to auto aperture flash non zom TTL auto flash distance priority manual S A flash or manual flash D 4 e When the remote flash unit flash mode is M manual set the master flash unit flash mode to manual flash y Confirm the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot gt fe O 2 D O O tz A z 5 f N LL V B 5 WY N oO a D 16 gt E Qa O O O ia A J 5 fa N LL A 2 Sas 3 WY N lt Q Remote Flash Units Remote flash unit setting e The standby function of the SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 and SB R200 is canceled when remote mode is set Make sure that there is sufficient battery power e Set the zoom head position of the remote flash units wider than the angle of view so that the subject will receive sufficient illumination even when the angle of the flash head is 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 E Setting up the remote flash units e In most cases position the remote flash units closer to the subject than the camera so that light from the master flash unit can reach
61. flash function is canceled and only the remote flash units fire the master flash unit emits a number of weak light signals to trigger the remote flash units This operation will normally not affect the correct exposure of 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 flash unit s flash head Setting the Master Flash Unit Set the power switch wireless mode switch for t TTL B Bev cH1 multiple flash units to De MASTER AF ja e Turn the switch while holding down the lock release in the center E Fim 24 mm F 5 6 200M SEL CH Master mode LCD example i TTL mode Master flash unit flash mode and flash compensation value Channel Remote flash unit flash mode and flash compensation value Master flash unit zoom head position gt ee Q D O O ta oO 5 f N Ase LL 2 B 3 N N oO a Setting the Remote Flash Unit Set the power switch PE SS es wireless mode switch for REMOTE multiple flash units to l Aec REMOTE CH 1234 z l e Turn the switch while holding down Bi Pef om the lock release in the center SEL Remote mode LCD example Advanced Wireless Lighting Remote mode 2 REMOTE Group eee E Channel 1 23q El Sound monitor Bai Pef mm z
62. g a single exposure to create stroboscopic multiple effects About the SB 910 and This User s Manual E Step A unit of the shutter speed or aperture change a change of one step halves doubles the amount of light entering the camera E EV Exposure Value Each increment of 1 in exposure value corresponds to a one step change in exposure which is made by halving doubling shutter soeed or aperture 2 0 A E Wireless multiple flash unit photography Flash photography with multiple wireless flash units simultaneously firing Master flash unit The flash unit that commands remote flash units in multiple flash unit photography Remote flash unit A flash unit that fires following commands from the master flash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash unit photography with CLS multiple remote flash unit groups can be controlled with the master flash unit SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography Wireless multiple flash unit photography suited to taking picture of a fast moving subject the master and remote flash units fire almost simultaneously because the master flash unit does not emit monitor pre flashes Q amp A Index You can search for specific explanations according to objective Flash photography 1 with sB 910 mounted on camera Question Key phrase m Which flash mode can take pictures with Flash modes C 1 How can take pict
63. ge Go to next page Display My Menu or Full Menu Change My Menu items End changing My Menu items Fria Aperture Flash to subject distance m in distance priority manual flash mode f f Timesi Number and frequency o flash firings SEL Change setting items i Illumination pattern zoom B 5 Activate power zoom function Basic Operations This section covers basic procedures in i TTL mode in combination with a CLS compatible camera Notes on continuous flash photography e To prevent the SB 910 from overheating allow it to cool down for at least 10 minutes after 15 times of continuous firing e 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 except power ON OFF and custom settings are suspended QE 23 Allow it to cool down for several minutes to disable this function e The conditions under which the internal safety function is activated differ depending on the temperature and the SB 910 flash output level e For use with High performance Battery Pack SD 9 optional see Using High performance Battery Pack SD 9 QQH 11 J132 Inserting the batteries Slide the battery chamber cover open while pressing the battery chamber cover lock release Cc 2 a oO Q O
64. he SB 910 e Functions and settings indicated with grid boxes do not function even though they can be configured and set custom settings D A Ae 070 Q Taoa O W 0 J Item being configured Press the MENU button to display the custom settings Rotate the selector dial to choose an item and then press the OK button e The highlighted item can be configured Items indicated with grid boxes can be configured but do not effect flash operation Rotate the selector dial to 2 highlight the chosen setting and then press the OK Ees ie e Highlighted while selected e Press the OK button to return display to item selection Press the MENU button to return to normal display e The LCD returns to normal display Cc 2 Q Q O Available selection Custom Functions and Settings Setting My Menu When a custom settings page is displayed only the custom settings items that are set as My Menu are displayed on the LCD e My Menu items can be changed any time e To display all items select FULL in the My Menu setting in the custom settings Select SET UP in My Menu setting in the custom settings and press the OK button Select custom settings item to be set as My Menu with the selector dial and press function button 2 e The selected item will have a ticked check box Ei
65. ht is turned off on e To set the zoom head position manually see Setting the zoom head position manually above AF assist illumination When light is too low for normal autofocus operation the SB 910 s AF assist illumination enables autofocus photography e The SB 910 s AF assist illumination is compatible with the multi point AF system e AF assist illumination cannot be used with non CLS compatible cameras and COOLPIX cameras E Notes on using the AF assist illumination e 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 e 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 use e Suitable lens focal length is between 17 mm and 135 mm Focus points for each focal length in which autofocusing is possible are D3 series camera focus points N 2 U E LL 17 19 mm 20 105 mm 106 135 mm ooo 2800000 ooo 000 poo D 000 000 000 0000 000 9000 D 200 000000 0000000 0000 o000 000 0000 000 000000 0000 000 0000 000 p00 000 000 gooo 000 o e AF assist illuminator will not light up if the camera s focus is locked or the SB 910 s flash ready indicator does not come on e Refer to the camera user s manual for more infor
66. htness E i TTL mode Flash mode in which the Speedlight fires monitor pre flashes and the camera measures the reflected light and controls the Speedlight flash output Monitor pre flashes Scarcely visible flashes emitted before actual firing that enable the camera to measure the light reflected on a subject i TTL balanced fill flash i TTL mode type in which flash output level is adjusted to well balanced exposure of the main subject and background Standard i TTL i TTL mode type in which flash output level is adjusted to the correct exposure of the main subject regardless of background brightness 2 t Q 1 OW E Auto aperture flash mode Non TTL auto flash mode with aperture priority the Soeedlight measures the reflected flash and controls the flash output according to the reflected flash data and the lens and camera information E Non TTL auto flash mode Auto flash mode without TTL the Speedlight measures the reflected flash and controls the flash output according to the reflected flash data E Distance priority manual flash mode Manual flash mode with distance priority the flash to subject distance is set and the Speedlight flash output level is adjusted in accordance with the camera settings E Manual flash mode Flash mode in which the flash output level and aperture are manually set to obtain the desired exposure E Repeating flash mode Flash mode in which the Speedlight fires repeatedly durin
67. icdevenimoddataersiuntavendimcietacchershowieusendss E 9 Flash Photography with Color Filters cccccccccccccccceeseseeseeeeeeeeseeeeenes E 12 Flash Photography Support FUNCTIONS 0ccccccccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneas E 17 e Flash COMPENSATION cece ccc cc cece eeeeeeeeeeececeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaanaes E 17 Power ZOOM FUNCTION 0 2 cece cece cece cc ccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeueueeaesaaaaaas E 18 e AF assiSt illumination 00 0 0 ccc c cece ce eceeececeeeececeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaes E 19 ISO sensitivity manual setting inania E 21 TE ONO a E il cee ied bested E 21 Modeling Wumnnatio sssrin dian sundnencriachdlodeaacuntadupbend nite E 21 l AE E E A E A A E AT E 22 s Thermal CUOU t sarissa eona aE E A EEST E 23 Functions to Be Set on the Camera ccccccceccccccceccceesesseeeeeseseeseeeeneas E 24 e Auto FP high speed SynC seessssssssiiiinirrssesssrrririrrirreeenrrrrrrren E 24 Flash value lock FV IOK serisine EREN ai E 25 BO SG EEES OSE E E ET E E E E 25 e Red eye reduction red eye reduction SIOW SYNC cceeecceec ee eeeeees E 25 Real CUTAN SYING scceanttssccinedarargnweequlbsinstiagneienindensibliniisdanticcetsdiamiatiiedaaas E 26 For Use with Non CLS compatible SLR Cameras F 1 For Use with COOLPIX Cameras G 1 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information THONGS OG AG cieee jer EE H 1 Guide Number Aperture and Flash to subject Distance H 4 Tips
68. ing batteries after continuous flash use because batteries may generate heat during continuous flash photography 2 Q Q OW 2 ok 1 A For Your Safety A CAUTION for Batteries Do not throw or apply strong physical shocks to the batteries as this could cause batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Check before Use Tips on using the Speedlight Take trial shots Take trial shots before photographing important occasions such as weddings or graduations Have Nikon spot check your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you have your Speedlight serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years 2 t Q Lo A Use your Speedlight with Nikon equipment The Nikon Speedlight SB 910 s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand cameras accessories including lenses Cameras accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and in
69. ing heat or exploding Do not carry or store batteries along with metallic materials 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 carrying a quantity of batteries place them carefully in a storage case that prevents the battery terminals from touching another battery s terminals because if they touch in reverse order it could also cause the batteries to short circuit leading to battery leakage heat generation or an explosion 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your 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 contact with your skin or clothes wash immediately with running water Prolonged contact could injure your skin Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to avoid activities that could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or catch on fire Be sure to use only batteries specified in this user s manual to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquids generating heat or exploding Never open the casing surrounding batteries or use batteries whose casing has been breached as such ba
70. ing rotating angles and choosing a reflecting surface e Good results are most easily achieved when the flash head is tilted up to use the ceiling as a reflecting surface e Rotate the flash head horizontally to get the same effect when the camera is held in the vertical position e Illumination can be softened further when the light is bounced off a ceiling or wall behind the camera as opposed to in front of the camera e Select white or highly reflective surfaces to bounce the light off Otherwise image colors will be influenced by the color of the reflecting surface e Take care not to let light from the flash unit illuminate the subject directly e 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 photographic conditions e f the reflecting surface is not close enough a piece of A4 size white paper can be used instead Please check the subject is exposed to the bounced light before taking a picture White ceiling N Flash head tilted up 75 A while rotated 180 N 2 U LL E 5 Bounce Flash Operation Nikon Diffusion Dome e By attaching the included Nikon Diffusion Dome over the flash head light can be further diffused during bounce flash photography to create extremely soft light with virtually no shadow e The same effect can be achieved with the camera in either horizontal or vertical position
71. ion see Specifications AH 18 C 20 Repeating Flash Mode Camera s LCD QO Calculate the aperture f number from the flash to subject distance and the guide number and set the camera s aperture accordingly e To determine the f number see Guide Number Aperture and Flash to subject Distance H 4 e Aperture cannot be set with the SB 910 e The effective flash output distance that matches the flash output level and aperture is displayed Set the camera shutter speed e Determine the shutter speed with the equation below and set a lower camera shutter speed than the calculated shutter speed Shutter speed number of flash firings frequency of flash firings e f the number of flash firings is 10 times and the frequency of flash firings is 5 Hz set the shutter speed for longer than 2 seconds e Bulb can be also set Confirm the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot W 0 a O gt ie v ae LL C 21 Checking flash operation before taking a picture Test fire the Speedlight under the same conditions and with the same Speedlight and camera settings 1 16 3ey before taking the actual picture IS0 200 10 Times SHz 1 3 m Yv O 6 1 e 4 8 16 Fim 24 om F 5 6 200M M Times Hz m Exposure compensation in repeating flash mode e Overexposure occurs in repeating flash mode when the actual flash to subject distance is equal to the
72. is turned off Turn the camera on 2 O we 09 U ob to 0 yu oO oc ze ob U E 2 Oo 0b 0 Q N O Wn e Turn the SB 910 off and on again Err Power zoom function does e If the warning indicator zoom not work properly remains contact your retailer or Nikon representative Guide Number Aperture and Flash to subject Distance The guide number GN indicates the amount of light generated by a flash unit As the number increases the flash output becomes greater and the light extends further There is a relation represented by an equation guide number m or ft for ISO 100 flash to subject distance m or ft x aperture f number The SB 910 s guide number is 34 m 111 5 ft for ISO 100 zoom head position 35 mm FX format illumination pattern standard temperature 20 C 68 F When ISO sensitivity is 100 and aperture f number is 8 the illumination of the SB 910 reaches 4 25 m 13 9 ft which is determined by the equation flash to subject distance 4 25 m or 13 9 ft guide number 34 m or 111 5 ft aperture f number 8 e 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 fed os fon 1 i 2 les ss 2s e See Specifications for more details QH 18
73. it photography e The SB 910 does not emit monitor pre flashes when used in master mode e When the master flash unit is not the SB 910 make sure the master flash unit monitor pre flash function is canceled See the master flash unit user s manual for instructions on how to cancel this function Flash modes for remote flash units When used in remote mode the SB 910 can operate in AUTO auto M manual and OFF flash function canceled modes To set the flash mode press the MODE button choose the flash mode with the selector dial 25 SU 4 REMOTE and then press the OK button E FIRS 2 tit 24 mm zoom 2 ODO cy ie REMOTE Oh eo auto mode e In AUTO mode the remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the master flash unit e Total flash output level of the master and remote flash units is controlled e The maximum distance the SB 910 s light sensor can detect is approx 7 m 23 ft in front of the master flash unit M manual mode e In M mode the remote flash units start firing in sync with the master flash unit but do not stop firing in sync with the master flash unit e Flash output levels of the master and remote flash units are separately set e The maximum distance the SB 910 s light sensor can detect is approx 40 m 131 ft in front of the master flash unit e The flash output level can be set from M1 1 to M1 128 gt lee
74. lash firing frequency See the table below for the maximum number of flash firings Maximum number of flash firings Flash output level M1 16 M1 16 M1 32 M1 32 M1 32 V 2V V AEV M1 64 M1 64 VAN AEV Frequency Mig M1 8 M1 8 _iey 2 3EV M1 16 M1 64 M1 128 1 Hz 2 Hz 3 Hz 4 Hz 5 Hz 6 Hz 7 Hz 8 Hz 6 9 Hz 5 6 8 10 12 14 22 24 28 32 32 32 32 10 Hz 4 5 20 Hz Braking a picture in repeating flash mode Press function button 2 to highlight the flash output level RP RPE Rotate the selector dial to 2 3 m Fi choose the flash output level a od eee a and then press the OK button ae oom F 5 6 M Tmes Hz e Flash output level can be changed with function button 2 e Flash output level can be set between M1 8 and M1 128 Press function button 3 to highlight the number of flash firings rotate the selector dial to choose the number and then press the OK button T 0 5 O 1e v a LL RPT 116 9 3 EV Press function button 3 to OS D highlight the frequency of flash Tea le firings rotate the selector dial fiom 24 nn Fab to choose the frequency and ee ee then press the OK button Determine the guide number according to the flash output level and the zoom head position e For more informat
75. le i TTL compatible COOLPIX COOLPIX cameras cameras Standard i TTL Auto aperture flash Non TTL auto flash Distance priority manual flash Manual flash Repeating flash Operable flash mode Operable wireless mode for e Advanced Wireless Lighting e SU 4 type N oO z x A O O v ie z oO N 5 LL multiple flash units e SU 4 type FV lock Not possible Auto FP high speed sync Not possible AF assist illumination Not possible Firmware update Not possible 1 Note that wireless multiple flash unit photography using the COOLPIX s built in flash as a master flash unit and the SB 910 as a remote flash unit is not possible CLS compatible COOLPIX cameras e Wireless multiple flash unit photography is possible when an SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 or Wireless Speedlight Commander SU 800 is mounted on the COOLPIX camera accessory shoe as the master flash unit or commander and flash units such as the SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 and SB 600 are set to remote mode For more information of camera settings see the camera user s manual 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 zoon AUTO appears on the LCD panel but the zoom head position does not appear on the LCD panel N oO z U x A O O
76. mation N G 2 U Cc LL Flash Photography Support Functions E AF assist illumination canceling flash function AF assist illumination can be activated or canceled in the custom settings The flash function can also be canceled in the custom settings while AF assist illumination is activated B 18 m AF assist illumination activated while flash function activated Default AF assist illumination canceled while flash function activated No AF appears AF assist illumination activated while flash function canceled When autofocus is not possible while using the AF assist illumination If the focus indicator does not appear in the camera s viewfinder even though AF assist illuminator lights up focus manually Using the SB 910 off camera When using the SB 910 off camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC 29 autofocus in low light is possible because the SC 29 features an AF assist illumination function COH 10 For cameras with a built in flash e Even when the camera s AF assist illumination is set to activate the SB 910 s AF assist illumination is given priority and the camera s AF assist illuminator does not light up e The camera s AF assist illuminator lights up only when the SB 910 s AF assist illumination is canceled E 20 ISO sensitivity manual setting ISO sensitivity can be set manually in the custom settings OB 19 e ISO sensitivity can be set at from 3 to 8000 Note that
77. n can also be set Power source Use four AA size batteries of the same brand from any of the following types e 1 5 V LR6 AA size alkaline batteries e 1 5 V FR6 AA size lithium batteries e 1 2 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH batteries For minimum number of flashes and recycling time for each battery type see H 21 Flash ready indicator The SB 910 is fully recycled lights up Insufficient flash output for correct exposure in i TTL auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash or distance priority manual flash mode blinks Flash ready indicator in remote mode The SB 910 is fully recycled blinks Insufficient flash output for correct exposure in i TTL auto aperture flash or non TTL auto flash mode or AUTO mode in SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography blinks Flash duration approx Mounting foot lock lever 1 880 sec at M1 1 full output 1 1100 sec at M1 2 output 1 2550 sec at M1 4 output 1 5000 sec at M1 8 output 1 10000 sec at M1 16 output 1 20000 sec at M1 32 output 1 35700 sec at M1 64 output 1 38500 sec at M1 128 output Provides secure attachment of the SB 910 to camera s accessory shoe using locking plate and locking pin to prevent unintentional detachment O wi oO V 0b 2 0 q i oc O 0b a U al 5 0b 1 Q N O WY 2 Specifications 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV in increm
78. n icon by the lens barrel e Vignetting may occur in close up flash photography due to the illumination 9 TTLIBL pattern lens in use focal length setting 7 etc Therefore make test shots if taking 19 6 6 7 m ari an important picture a a O 6 1 E 4 H iE ndm F 5 6 7O0M N U LL E 9 Functions Taking Close up Photographs Setting the built in wide panel Carefully pull the built in wide panel all the way out and position it over the flash panel Slide the bounce card back into place inside the flash head e To replace the built in wide panel lift it up and slide it into the flash head as far as it will go Zoom head position indicator e When the built in wide panel is attached TTLIBL the zoom head position is automatically set 150 260 depending on the camera s image area and a8 6 4 2 m AF gE illumination pattern The zoom head position is set at 12 mm 14 mm or 17 mm in FX format and 8 mm 10 mm or 11 mm in DX aso VG 5 format CQH 17 e The illumination pattern can be changed with function button 1 QE 3 In the event that the built in wide panel breaks the zoom head position can be set manually This is done by selecting the wr icon in the custom settings B 20 and choosing ON E 10 Taking close ups with bounce down flash Set the SB 910 s flash mode Position the built in wide panel
79. n the flash ready indicators on the SB 910 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approx 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 Amount of underexposure due to insufficient flash output is indicated by the exposure value 0 3 EV to 3 0 EV on the SB 910 s LCD panel for approx 3 seconds Press function button 3 to redisplay exposure value T 0 O O gt is v ne LL TTLIBL O 7 A HTE Guz 0 6 6 7 m ME a ae E 2 oom F 5 6 Auto Aperture Flash Mode The SB 910 s light sensor for non TTL auto flash measures the flash that is reflected on the subject and the SB 910 controls the flash output level according to the lens and camera information transmitted to the SB 910 including ISO sensitivity exposure compensation value aperture and lens focal length Setting auto aperture flash mode Auto aperture flash mode is non TTL auto flash mode with aperture priority It can be set as a non TTL auto flash mode option in the custom settings CIB 17 e Auto aperture flash with monitor pre flashes is the default setting of the non TTL auto flash mode option e When no aperture information is transmitted to the SB 910 the flash mode is automatically set to non TTL auto flash Press the M
80. ns or mistakes Includes information or tips to make Speedlight use easier LL Reference to other pages in this manual Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts CPU contacts e The SB 910 cannot be used with IX Nikkor lenses 2 t oR o A 2 D OW About the SB 910 and This User s Manual Terminology E Default settings Function and mode settings at the time of purchase E Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS A lighting system that enables various flash photography functions with improved communication between Nikon Speedlights and cameras E Illumination patterns Control types of light falloff at edges the SB 910 provides three illumination patterns standard even and center weighted E FX format DX format Nikon digital SLR camera image area types FX format 36 x 24 DX format 24 x 16 E Guide number GN The amount of light generated by a flash unit GN flash to subject distance m or ft x aperture f number ISO 100 E Zoom head position Position of a Speedlight zoom head the angle of coverage changes as the zoom head position changes E Effective flash output distance Flash to subject distance with correctly adjusted flash output E Effective flash output distance range Range of effective flash output distance E Flash compensation Intentional flash output change to obtain the desired subject brig
81. o 6 0 6 0 6 f0 6 Ke 6lozlozloo 1 11 11 1 13 1 5 iz iol 2 121122122122123 5 0 6 0 6 10 6 10 6 10 6 10 6 0 6 0 6 10 6 10 6 0 6 l0 6 0 6 D 32 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 57 07l08lo9 1 11 2113 14 15115 15 16 16 h Q BA With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached vi WP With the built in wide panel in place O N Q H 16 2 O yw 0 U ob 0 yw 0 oc ze ob U is a ob 0 Q N O N Specifications Angle of coverage in FX format Angle of coverage Zoom head position set Vertical Horizontal 12 BA WP 120 130 14 BA WPY 110 120 17 BA WP 100 110 17 77 96 184 74 93 20 69 87 24 60 78 28 53 70 35 45 60 50 34 46 70 26 36 85 23 31 105 20 27 120 18 25 135 17 24 180 15 21 200 14 20 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 Even illumination pattern 4 Standard or center weighted illumination pattern 5 Standard or even illumination pattern H 17 Angle of coverage in DX format Zoom head position set Angle of coverage Vertical Horizontal 8 BA WP 120 130 10 BA WPY 110 120 11 BA WP 100 110 12 4 74 93 14 66 85 16 60 78 17 57 75 18 55 72 20 50 67 24 44
82. of parts ACCESSOSIOS sisirin toerien H 10 Advanced Wireless Lighting D 2 D 8 AF assist illumination 00 E 19 AF ILL ONLY 0 00 ccceeccecceeeeeeee seen E 20 Amount of underexposure C 4 Angle Of coverage H 17 7AN 0 1000 ee C 3 H 4 AUTO auto Mode D 14 Auto aperture flash mode C 5 Auto FP high speed sync 6 E 24 Batteries i B 7 H 7 Bounce flash operation 00 E 4 Bounce down flash 00eeeeeees E 11 Built in bounce card E 8 Built in wide panel E 10 Canceling flash function E 20 Center weighted illumination pate auen ae E 2 Channel cccccccceeccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees D 4 Close up photography 0 E 9 ES EE IE A EE E A 6 CLS compatible cameras 05 A 4 CLS compatible COOLPIX cCaMETAS a nenmisjaceaestaseningaesteadendeaasde G 1 Color compensation filter E 12 Color filter 0 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees E 12 Color Filter Holder SZ 2 E 13 H 10 Color Filter Set SJ 3 ccccecccvaroisiecess H 10 Continuous flash firing B 6 COOLPIX sccienii siucsicundatenchoierataonaniadies G 1 CPU NES eaire Et A 5 CUSTOM SENGS ocinsisudisremobaienieesin B 13 Default SEttiNGS ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeee A 6 Distance priority manual flash OG EE EEA C 12 DX IOMA eroen A 6 B 18 Effective flash output distance A 6 Effective flash output distance INGE sasine o A
83. oller SUA acct taeda acters ee eee H 10 ZOOM head POSITION E 18 H 24 O uw 09 U ob 0 q 0 aa O ob w U al O 0b 0 Q N O N Nikon 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 C NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Japan TT1L04 11 2011 Nikon Corporation 8MSA44 11 04
84. or is on and then shoot When insufficient flash output for correct exposure is indicated When the flash ready indicators on the SB 910 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approx 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 W 0 O O eS VW ae LL Checking exposure before taking a picture Test fire the Soeedlight under the same conditions and with the same Speedlight and camera settings 154 before taking the actual picture 96 67 m D e When the flash ready indicators blink after test ae firing underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred Fin 24m F 5 6 zoom Non TTL Auto Flash Mode The SB 910 s light sensor for non TTL auto flash measures the flash that is reflected on the subject and the SB 910 controls the flash output level according to the reflected flash data Setting non TTL auto flash mode Non TTL auto flash mode can be set as a non TTL auto flash mode option in the custom settings COB 17 e The default setting of the non TTL auto flash mode option is auto aperture flash non TTL auto flash with aperture priority with monitor pre flashes Press the MODE button Rotate the selector dial to display Press the OK button
85. pre flashes non TTL auto flash with monitor pre flashes distance priority manual flash and manual flash e For effective flash output distance range for i TTL mode and the guide numbers for auto FP high speed sync refer to Specifications AH 20 E 24 Flash value lock FV lock The SB 910 sets the flash output to locked flash exposure This maintains the subject s illumination even if the composition changes e The flash exposure level brightness remains the same even when the aperture is changed or lens is zoomed in and out because the flash output level automatically changes e Several frames can be shot during FV lock operation FV lock also functions in Advanced Wireless Lighting The available flash modes are i TTL auto aperture flash with monitor pre flashes and non TTL auto flash with monitor pre flashes FV stands for flash value meaning flash illuminated subject exposure slow sync The flash is controlled at a low shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the main subject and background in low light situations e Since low shutter speeds are normally used use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake Red eye reduction red eye reduction slow sync N 2 U LL To prevent a subject s eyes from appearing red in color pictures shot in low light the SB 910 fires three flashes at reduced output moments before the picture is taken e With red eye reduction
86. resses the output current when heat is generated in the batteries B 7 Low battery power indicator When battery power is low the icon shown at the left appears on the LCD and the SB 910 stops functioning Replace or recharge f dl batteries j2 Attaching the SB 910 to the camera Make sure the SB 910 and the camera body are turned off Make sure the mounting foot lock lever is on the left white dot Slide the SB 910 s mounting foot into the camera s accessory shoe Turn the lock lever to L M Lock the Speedlight in place at the mounting foot lock index B 8 Turn the lock lever clockwise until it stops Operation Gat Basic Operations Detaching the SB 910 from the camera Make sure the SB 910 and the camera body are turned off turn the lock lever 90 to the left and then slide the SB 910 s mounting foot from the camera s accessory shoe 2 Q Q O e f the SB 910 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 910 slowly out e Do not forcibly remove the SB 910 J132 Adjusting the flash head Adjust the flash head to the forward facing position while holding down the flash head tilting rotating lock release button e The flash head is locked when tilted 90 up or set in the forward facing position LCD indicator for fl
87. ries depending on the camera s shutter speed For example when the shutter speed is changed from 1 500 sec to 1 1000 sec the guide number decreases 1 step The higher the shutter speed the smaller the guide number BA With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached WP With the built in wide panel in place H 20 O wi 0b U ob 0 q 0 oc xe ob U ia 2 O 0b oO Q N O N e O yw 09 V ob 0 4 oO oc O ob t U E 2 ob oO Q N O N Specifications Min number of flashes recycling time for each battery type Batteries Min recycling time approx Min number of flashes recycling time LR6 AA size alkaline 1 5 V 4 0 sec 110 4 0 30 sec FR6 AA size lithium 1 5 V HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH 2600 mAh HR6 AA size rechargeable Ni MH eneloop 4 5 sec 230 4 5 120 sec 2 3 Sec 190 2 3 30 sec 2 3 Sec 165 2 3 30 sec When firing the Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds 120 seconds with lithium batteries e While AF assist illumination power zoom and LCD panel illumination are off e With fresh batteries Performance may vary depending on remaining battery power or battery specifications H 21 Index e Refer to Speedlight Parts QB 1 for names
88. shock Do not apply strong physical shocks to the unit 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 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 cause a fire or cause an electric shock Remove any batteries from the unit before storing the unit for a long time to prevent the unit from catching on fire or leaking corrosive liquids Z WARNINGS for Batteries 1 2 Never heat or throw batteries into a fire as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Do not short circuit or disassemble the batteries because this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Do not mix battery types brands or old and new batteries as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Do not install batteries in the reverse direction as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Even if only one battery is installed in reverse it will cause the Speedlight to malfunction Be sure to use the battery charger specified by the battery maker to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquids generat
89. t filter ee E 12 Insufficient flash output for correct exposure C 4 C 7 C 10 C 13 D 20 ISO Sensitivity eee eee C 3 E 21 ISO sensitivity factors sei cdccsaccresenicvvionss H 4 i TTL balanced fill flash 00100000 C 1 I TTL MOGE runiiniiieriiesieiininnieriisouai C 1 i TTL compatible COOLPIX CAMETAS reiii ikiak G 1 H 23 Key lOCk nsnsnnnneseessssnnirinreeeeernerrnn B 4 LED panolong H 8 LCD panel illuminator 00 H 8 Light sensor for non TTL auto MNS Mec Spices E E C 5 C 8 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash D 17 LOCK release B 3 Low battery power indicator B 8 M manual mode l a D 14 Manual flash mode 0ce C 15 MASTER c siscapcesetaducnsxstatnavenretadncndunets D 6 Master flash unit A 8 D 6 D 13 Master mode o an D 4 D 6 D 12 Menu button MENU button B 13 Min number of flashes 06 H 21 Min recycling time n s H 21 Mode button MODE button B 3 Modeling illumination 00066 E 2 1 Monitor pre flashes 0008 C 6 C 9 Mounting fOOt c cece B 8 Mounting foot lock lever 0 B 8 Multiple flash unit photography D 1 VI PICT E B 15 CIES ae tee et Seer ee A 6 Nikon Diffusion Dome 0 lt 0 E 6 Non CLS compatible SLR camera F 1 Non TTL auto flash mode 6 C 8 Number of flash firings 006 C
90. t of battery power batteries may not operate properly before reaching the end of their stated lifespan or the number of charges discharges as specified by the battery manufacturer e When installing batteries turn off the power of the Speedlight and never reverse the polarity of the batteries e f the battery terminals become soiled remove dirt and smudges before use as this may cause malfunction e Depending on battery specifications when batteries become hot the SB 910 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 e Battery power tends to weaken as the temperature drops It also gradually decreases when batteries are not used for a long time and recovers after a short break following intensive use Be sure to check battery power and replace the batteries with fresh ones if you notice any delays in the recycling time e Do not store batteries in locations subject to high temperatures and high humidity e Be sure to read the user s manuals for your rechargeable batteries and battery charger for detailed information on how to handle and recharge the batteries e Never attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable batteries as they could explode 2 z t O wa 09 V ob Oo yu 0 oc ze o9 U E O 0b 0 Q N O WY R
91. t treated quickly 2 If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and come in contact with your skin or clothes wash immediately with running water Prolonged contact could injure your skin 3 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by yourself as this could result in you receiving an electric shock and could also cause the unit to malfunction such malfunction could lead to personal injury 4 If the flash unit is dropped and damaged do not touch any exposed interior metal parts Such parts especially the Speedlight s capacitor and associated parts could be in a high charge state and if touched could cause an electric shock Disconnect the power or remove the batteries and be sure that you do not touch any of the product s electrical components and then bring the flash unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair 5 If you detect heat smoke or notice a burning smell immediately stop operation and remove the batteries to prevent the unit from catching on fire or melting Allow the flash unit to cool down so that you can safely touch it and remove the batteries Then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center for repair 10 11 12 13 14 15 The flash unit should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to rain saltwater or moisture unless it is properly protected from the liquids and moisture Underwater use requires a certified underwater housing
92. take pictures of a fast moving subject SU 4 type wireless multiple D 12 using wireless multiple flash unit photography flash unit photography How do I take pictures with the SB 910 and a l COOLPIX camera compatible with wireless multiple Spano G 1 l camera flash unit photography Settings and operations Question Key phrase m What kind of batteries do use in the Speedlight Compatible battery B 7 How long is the recycling time and how many flashes pale lta sad a H 21 are possible with each fresh set of batteries es g y How can change the settings of functions Custom settings B 13 How can reset various settings Two button reset B 12 How can lock the dial and buttons of the kev iack B 4 Speedlight to prevent accidental use y How can update the Speedlight firmware Firmware update H 9 Table of Contents Preparation About the SB 910 and This User s Manual ccccccccceeseseeeeeeeceeeeeees A 2 ECA EE cs ae desde A A nicest T N E E ETE A 9 FGI UI AR E A A N T EAA O A 14 Check before Use oo rere renee eee eteteeeteteeeeeeteteeeeeneees A 19 Operation Speedlight ers ee a ennen anneren B 1 FUNCTION BUTTONS seisein ini a aa aaa EEA B 5 Basit CDEP ALOIS ossosa inanga eiae a EO ETE De R E B 6 setings and MELC D erroen a a R B 12 CUSTOM Functions and SetUngS sicicdncisactemeannisciadaacnannctesitsiitadieminexadneaits B 13 Flash Modes ETE ONO GY aari E E E E EEE C 1 Auto Aperture Flash Mode
93. tandard even center weighted The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera s image area in both FX and DX formats Available flash mode Other available functions Nikon Creative Lighting System Multiple flash unit photography operation Flash exposure control set on the camera e i TTL e Auto aperture flash e Non TTL auto flash e Distance priority manual flash e Manual flash e Repeating flash Test firing monitor pre flashes AF assist illumination for multi point AF and modeling illumination A number of flash operations are available with compatible cameras i TTL mode Advanced Wireless Lighting FV lock flash color information communication auto FP high speed sync and AF assist illumination for multi point AF e Advanced Wireless Lighting e SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography Camera s sync modes slow sync red eye reduction slow sync front curtain sync rear curtain sync rear curtain slow sync Photography functions auto FP high speed sync FV lock red eye reduction Bounce capability Flash head tilts down to 7 or up to 90 with click stops at 7 0 45 60 75 90 Flash head rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right with click stops at 0 30 60 75 90 120 150 180 Power ON OFF Rotate the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to turn the SB 910 on or off Standby functio
94. ter flash Remote flash unit front indicator blinks The back one Speedlight status Flash ready Flash ready Sound indicator indicator monitor The back indicator lights Lights up up and the One beep Ready to fire approx 3 sec 3 sec indicator lights Goes out and up and the Two short lights up when NR Fired properly front indicator beeps ready to fire blinks or goes out Insufficient flash output for correct exposure Guicki blinks Theel Underexposure due to insufficient Blinks for flash output may have occurred for approx beeps for approx 3 sec To compensate use a wider aperture or higher ISO sensitivity or move the flash unit closer to the subject and reshoot D 20 gt le or D O O i A Ss gt ta N ae LL ae a B 5 WY N Z o gt is Q O O O ia A 5 fa N ke LL A E a 3 gt N N lt Q Checking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography Master flash Remote flash unit Sound monitor Speedlight status unit Flash ready Flash ready indicator indicator Goes outand Quickly blinks lights up when for approx ready to fire 6 sec Three long beeps for approx 3 sec The beep of each remote flash unit group differs in sound The remote flash unit light sensor h
95. terfere with transmission of data e Take care not to let light from the remote flash units enter the camera lens or the master flash unit light sensor for non TTL auto flash e Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS 21 for stable placement of remote flash units Attach and detach the SB 910 to and from the AS 21 in the same way it is attached to detached from the camera s accessory shoe e Be sure to press the master flash unit test firing button to test fire remote flash units after setting up e Be sure to confirm the remote flash unit flash ready indicator is on before photographing gt ta Qa O O O ia A 5 fa N LL A Q i 3 WY N lt Q D 19 Checking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash unit Photography The flash ready indicator on the SB 910 and the sound monitor can be used to check that wireless multiple flash unit photography is operating during and after taking a picture e The sound monitor can be used to check the operational status of a remote flash unit This function can be activated or canceled with function button 3 e When the SB 910 is used in remote mode either of the flash ready indicators can be turned off in the custom settings to reduce power consumption In default setting the back flash ready indicator lights up and the front flash ready indicator blinks QQB 19 Checking flash operation using the flash ready indicator or sound monitor Mas
96. the LCD Eh C Standard N R Even i Center weighted N U LL When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached or the built in wide panel is in use Press function button 1 to change the illumination pattern 5 TTLIBL e The zoom head position also changes ISO 200 in accordance with the illumination 0 6 4 2 m D sete Ss OO ce cee E 3 WY G 2 U Cc LL Bounce Flash Operation Bounce flash is a photographic technique using light that is bounced off a ceiling or wall using a tilted or rotated flash head This provides the effects listed below compared to those with direct light from a flash unit e Overexposure to a subject that is closer than other subjects can be reduced e Background shadows can be softened e Overexposure of faces hair and clothes can be reduced e The shadows can be softened further using the Nikon Diffusion Dome e For more details and comparative example photos see the separate booklet A collection of example photos Setting the flash head Q Tilt or rotate the SB 910 s flash head by holding down the flash head tilting rotating lock release button e The SB 910 s flash head tilts up 90 and down 7 and rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right e Set the flash head at a click stop at the angles shown GALA ILLAN STA We LZ J gt Setting flash head tilt
97. the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached WP With the built in wide panel in place H 19 Guide number table for auto FP high speed sync E Standard illumination pattern at ISO 100 m ft in FX format E Standard illumination pattern at ISO 100 m ft in DX format Zoom head position mm Flash output Ue wel PW We ae 24 50 70 85 105 120 135 180 200 BA ia 4 7 5 8 6 2 8 1 8 5 10 14 8 16 3 17 18 1 18 7 18 9 19 2 19 6 15 4 19 20 3 26 6 27 9 32 8 36 4 41 3 48 6 53 5 558 59 4 61 4 62 63 643 i 33 41 43 57 7 10 4 11 5 12 12 7 13 2 13 3 13 5 13 8 10 8 13 5 14 1 18 7 19 7 23 25 6 29 2 34 1 37 7 39 4 41 7 43 3 43 6 44 3 45 3 i 2 3 2 9 3 1 4 4 2 44 8 1 35 93 94 96 9 8 75 95 10 2 13 1 13 8 14 4 16 4 18 20 7 243 26 6 27 9 29 5 30 5 30 8 31 5 32 2 ii 1 6 2 217 28 3 3 17 3 5 39 52 1 5 7 o amp 63 66 66 6 7 6 9 52 66 69 92 98 10 2 11 5 12 8 17 1 18 7 19 7 20 7 21 7 21 7 22 22 6 wig ul 14 se ar 240 2 27 2 50 2 77 37 7 4 az 45 46 47 48 49 36 46149 66 69 72 82 89 12 1 13 1 13 8 14 8 15 1 15 4 15 7 16 1 ign ORF Vv 1a 15 7 1 5 1 77 1 9 2 6 29 3 3 7 3 3
98. the camera s ISO sensitivity setting is given priority Test firing Pressing the test firing button determines whether the SB 910 fires properly e Test firing and modeling illumination can be selected in the custom settings B 17 e The flash output level during test firing varies depending on settings and flash mode e Test firing is not possible when the SB 910 is used in master mode J Modeling illumination When the test firing button is pressed the flash fires repeatedly at a reduced flash output level This is useful for checking the illumination and shadows cast on a subject before actually taking the picture e Test firing and modeling illumination can be selected in the custom settings AB 17 e The flash fires as a modeling illuminator for up to approx 1 5 seconds e When the depth of field preview button on a camera compatible with modeling illumination is pressed modeling illuminator fires even when the SB 910 is not set to modeling illumination For details see the camera user s manual N 2 U LL E Advanced Wireless Lighting D 8 e When the master flash unit s test firing button is pressed activated flash units fire as modeling illuminators at the fixed flash output level e When the camera s depth of field preview button is pressed the master flash unit with the flash function activated and all other remote flash units fire as modeling illuminators at the set flash outp
99. ting stroboscopic multiple exposure effects e Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries and allow enough time for the flash unit to recycle between each repeating flash session e Because of the lower shutter speeds use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera flash unit shake e Insufficient flash output for correct exposure is not indicated in repeating flash mode Setting repeating flash mode Press the MODE button ppTys Rotate the selector dial to 23m i display RPT a Press the OK button q B 16 a 24 mm _ 6 Ww 0 O O gt a v ne LL 200M Times Hz REMOTE O om 0 QO Ue Flash output level Number of flash firings Frequency of flash firings Effective flash output distance numerical indicator Effective flash output distance V C 18 W 0 O O gt ie v ae LL Repeating Flash Mode Setting flash output level number and frequency of flash firings e The number of flash firings is the number of times the flash fires per frame e The frequency of flash firings is the number of times the flash fires per second e The number of flash firings is the maximum number of times the Speedlight fires when the camera s shutter is open This number cannot be achieved with a high shutter speed and low flash firing frequency e The maximum number of flash firings differs depending on flash output level and f
100. tion at the maximum wide angle position gt 00 Zoom head position at the mm maximum telephoto position n 24 on 5 6 i Eli E Setting the zoom head position manually In order to change the zoom head position to one that does not match the focal length the zoom head position must be adjusted manually e An Pf above the zoom indicator appears on the LCD panel when the zoom head position is set manually Press function button 1 to highlight the zoom head position and then rotate the selector dial to set the zoom head position Rotate the selector dial clockwise to increase the value and counterclockwise to decrease the value The zoom head position can also be adjusted with function button 1 In this case the value increases each time function button 1 is pressed Note that the value returns to the widest angle value after the highest telephoto value has been reached In order to reactivate the power zoom function press function button 1 to display zooma and then press function button 2 N G 2 U Cc LL E Power zoom function canceled Power zoom function can be canceled in the custom settings B 18 e An El above the zoom indicator appears on the LCD panel when the power zoom function is canceled e The zoom head position must be manually set The zoom head position does not automatically change when the lens focal length is changed the lens is replaced or the Speedlig
101. tion value can be set in 1 3 EV steps from 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Press the OK button D eR mu EM o SIIASTER J fot or oS N 2 U LL V Canceling flash compensation e To cancel rotate the selector dial to return the compensation value to 0 e Flash compensation cannot be canceled by simply turning the SB 910 off For digital SLR cameras with a built in flash featuring the flash compensation function e 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 e 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 910 s LCD panel shows only the compensation value set on the SB 910 E 17 Flash Photography Support Functions Power zoom function The SB 910 automatically adjusts the zoom head position to match the lens focal length e Zoom head positions automatically adjusted differ depending on the settings For more details refer to Specifications CQH 17 5 TTLIBL zggm Power zoom function activated 150 200 Zoom head position manually 0 6 6 7 m aN ra z Fd 00m set Power zoom function canceled a zoom head position must be manually set 4 i Nikon Diffusion Dome attached Li amm Built in wide panel in use Power zoom function activated t417 200m head posi
102. tions due to high humidity as well as the growth of mold or mildew e Keep the SB 910 away from chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene Avoid exposing the SB 910 to magnetic waves from TVs and radios e Do not use or leave the SB 910 in locations subject to high temperatures such as those encountered near a heater or stove as this may cause damage e When not using the SB 910 for more than two weeks be sure to remove the batteries to prevent malfunctions due to battery leakage e Take the SB 910 out once a month insert the batteries and fire the unit several times to refresh the capacitor 2 z O yw 09 U 0b 0 4 0 oc ze ob U E ob 0 Q N O N Operating location e An extreme temperature change can cause condensation to form inside the SB 910 When subjecting the SB 910 to sudden and extreme temperature changes place it inside an airtight container such as plastic bag Leave it inside the container for a while before exposing it gradually to the outside temperature e Avoid exposing the SB 910 to strong magnetism or radio waves from TVs or high voltage power transmission towers as this may cause it to malfunction H 6 a O Qu 0D U ob p 0 q 0 oc ze ce 0b U eS O ob 0b QO N O N H Notes on Batteries e Because flash consumes a large amoun
103. tteries could leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Keep batteries out of the reach of children 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 to rain moisture or saltwater unless they are properly protected from the wet environment If water or moisture gets inside the batteries this could cause them to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat Do not use any battery that appears abnormal in any way including a change in color or shape Such batteries could leak corrosive liquids or generate heat Stop recharging rechargeable batteries if you notice that recharging is not completed within the specified time to help prevent the possibility of the battery leaking corrosive liquids or generating heat When recycling or disposing of batteries be sure to insulate their terminals with tape If the battery s positive and negative terminals short circuit after coming into contact with metallic objects it could cause fire heat generation or an explosion Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local government regulations Non rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a battery charger because they could leak corrosive liquids or generate heat Remove dead batteries from your equipment immediately as they could leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Be careful when replac
104. underlined when aperture is set on the SB 910 C 16 W 0 O O gt G v Le LL Manual Flash Mode E Setting the flash output level Highlight the flash output level and then rotate the selector dial to change the flash output level Selector dial rotated Selector dial rotated counterclockwise clockwise Flash output level large iri 0 3 0 7 0 7 0 3 S enn nn nen nn nnn 1 4 0 3 0 7 0 7 0 3 Soe gE a ae pe eee one ee eee oer 1 8 0 3 0 7 0 7 0 3 a oases eases ease ease 1 16 0 3 0 7 0 7 0 3 SSCS 2 Saesed oo Sess b ees ae seas Seese essasseks 1 32 0 3 0 7 0 7 0 3 Flash output level small e When the selector dial is rotated counterclockwise the indicated denominator increases flash output level decreases When the selector dial is rotated clockwise the indicated denominator decreases flash output level increases e 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 e 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 in the custom settings B 17 With some cameras and when using higher shutter soeeds with a flash output level higher than M1 2 actual flash output may decrease to M1 2 level Repeating Flash Mode In repeating flash mode the SB 910 fires repeatedly during a single exposure crea
105. ures in the simplest way Basic operation B 6 How can take formal group shots Illumination pattern Even E 2 How can take portrait photos emphasizing the Illumination pattern Center 6 2 main subject weighted How can take pictures with soft shadows cast on Bouinics flashaperation E 4 a wall How can I confirm lighting conditions Modeling illumination E 21 How can I take brighter or darker pictures of the Hash compensation E 17 subject How can take pictures under fluorescent light and incandescent light and balance the lights color Color compensation filters E 12 effects How can take pictures adding specific color to the light of Speedlight eter ae How can use autofocus in dim lighting AF assist illumination E 19 How can take pictures of both the subject and PEE E 25 background at night y How can take pictures without the subject s eyes redee reduciion E 25 appearing red How can take pictures of a moving subject with Repesting Hach mode C 18 stroboscopic multiple exposure effects How can use the SB 910 with a non CLS Non CLS compatible SLR E1 compatible SLR camera camera How can use the SB 910 with a COOLPIX camera COOLPIX camera G 1 A 9 Q Q Oo lt OW Q amp A Index Flash photography 2 with wireless sB 910 Question Key phrase ma How do I take pictures using multiple flash units Advanced Wireless Lighting D 1 How do I
106. ut level at the selected mode E 21 Flash Photography Support Functions E SU 4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography D 12 e When the camera s depth of field preview button is pressed only the master flash unit fires as the modeling illuminator e The 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 910 and camera are not used for a specified time the standby function is automatically activated to conserve battery power e The standby function Is activated when the camera s exposure meter is turned off default setting e The standby activation lead time can be adjusted with the custom settings QIB 18 To cancel standby e Press the camera s shutter release button halfway e Turn the power switch wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to OFF and then turn to ON REMOTE or MASTER e Press the test firing button N G 2 U Cc LL E 22 Thermal cut out The SB 910 features a function that offers protection against damage to the flash panel and body from overheating This function does not stop the flash head temperature rising Be careful not to let the SB 910 overheat during continuous flash use e The thermal cut out indicator appears when the temperature of the flash panel and body rises as a result of the flash being fired numerous times in qui
107. vated flash function canceled only OFF AF assist illuminator lights up AF OHLY Standby function ZE 22 Adjusting the time before the standby function is activated AUTO Standby function activated when the camera s exposure meter is turned off 40 40 seconds 80 80 seconds 164 160 160 seconds 38H 300 300 seconds Standby function canceled Q Q O Custom Functions and Settings ISO sensitivity manual setting VE 21 Setting ISO sensitivity within the range of between 3 and 8000 100 ISO 100 64 pa 125 168 Flash ready indicator in remote mode D 20 Selecting which flash ready indicator to blink light up in remote mode to save power E REAR FRONT Back indicator lights up front indicator blinks in i remote mode maamaa REAR Only back indicator lights up REAR FRONT Only front indicator blinks in remote mode LCD panel illumination H 8 Activating or canceling LCD panel illumination ON Activated OFF Canceled LCD panel contrast H 8 Contrast levels are displayed on the LCD in a nine step graph 5 levels in 9 steps MI Measurement unit m ft m meters km ft feet ft Zoom head position manual setting with broken built in wide panel OE 11 Selecting whether the zoom head position can be manually set or not when the built in wide panel is broken sot 4 Bm ON Zoom head position
108. ver this will not affect their performance e Scratches on the filters will have no effect on performance unless the filters fade in color e To remove dust or dirt wipe the filter lightly with a soft clean cloth Balancing light from the flash using color compensation filters and color filters When a color compensation filter is attached to the SB 910 while the camera s white balance is set to auto or flash filter information is automatically transmitted to the camera and the camera s optimum white balance is automatically adjusted to give the correct color temperature e When an SJ 3 color filter is attached to the SB 910 set the camera s white balance to auto flash or direct sunlight e When using the SB 910 with a camera not equipped with filter detection D2 series D1 series D200 D100 D80 D70 series D60 D50 D40 series set the camera s white balance according to the filter in use while referring to the following table e For more details on white balance see your camera user s manual N U LL E 15 N 2 U LL Flash Photography with Color Filters E White balance depends on camera in use SIS mel acne D2 series D1X D1H D90 D7000 D5100 a tt te D1 D50 Filter D5000 D3100 D40 seri j D3000 series SZ 2FL Auto flash Not recommended Not recommended SZ 2TN Auto flash Incandescent Incandescent FL G1 FL G2 Auto flash Not
109. wA Rotate the selector dial to 0 6 6 7 mm set aperture Note that the a oq Ja effective flash output distance w G range varies depending on aperture e Aperture can be changed with function button 3 e Correct exposure can be obtained when the actual flash to subject distance is within the effective flash output distance Press the OK button Set the same aperture in the lens or camera as the Speedlight Confirm the flash ready indicator is on and then shoot N 0 O O gt ie v ae LL When insufficient flash output for correct exposure is indicated When the flash ready indicators on the SB 910 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approx 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 C 10 W 0 O O gt eS VW ae LL Non TTL Auto Flash Mode Checking exposure before taking a picture aoe os Test fire the Speedlight under the same ary 24 s E5 6 a conditions and with the same Speedlight F No and camera settings before taking the actual picture e When the flash ready indicators blink after test firing underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred C 11 Distance priority Manual Flash Mode In this flash mode when the flash to subject distance value is entered the SB 910
110. wer on and off e Selects the master or remote mode in wireless multiple flash unit photography D 6 D 7 Selector dial Rotate to change selected item The selected item is highlighted on the LCD QOB 12 OK button Confirms selected setting CIB 12 Press function buttons 1 and 2 between which a lock icon is printed simultaneously for 2 seconds The key lock icon appears on the LCD and the dial and buttons are locked e The power switch wireless mode switch for multiple flash units and the test firing button remain unlocked Key lock icon e To cancel key lock press function buttons 1 and 2 again simultaneously for 2 seconds Cc 2 w Q Q O 2 0 Q O Function Buttons The assigned function or setting for each button differs according to the flash mode and settings of the SB 910 e The assigned function or setting for each button is Function button 1 Function button 2 Functions and settings icons indicated by an icon e When no function is assigned to a button no icon appears above the button on the LCD Function button 3 F ZOOM Zoom head position Flash compensation value bf Flash output level in manual flash mode Amount of underexposure due to insufficient flash output in i TTL mode With wireless multiple flash unit photography D 1 Channels Sound monitor Go to previous pa

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