Nikon Switch SB-10 User's Manual
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1. FM and Nikkormat EL z 4 ELW FT2 and FT3 Turn the locking nut on the mounting foot until it reaches the upper limit Next slide the mounting foot forward onto the camera s accessory shoe as far as it will go Then re tighten the locking nut to prevent the unit from accidentally slipping off Nikon F2 series and F cameras First mount the Flash Unit Coupler AS 1 on the camera s accessory shoe Next turn the locking nut on the mounting foot of the SB 10 until it reaches the upper limit Then slide the mounting foot forward onto the accessory shoe of the AS 1 as far as it will go Retighten the locking nut to prevent the unit from acciden tally slipping off Nikon R10 and R8 Super Zoom First plug the Sync Cord SC 7 into the sync socket on the SB 10 Next turn the locking nut on the mounting foot until it reaches the upper limit Slide the mounting foot forward onto the camera s accessory shoe as far as it will go Then retighten the locking nut to pre vent the unit from accidentally slipping off Insert the sync cord contact point into the speedlight sync terminal 4 on the camera FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION Nikon FE When the camera is in automatic mode mount ing the SB 10 unit onto the FE camera body and turning on both the unit and the camera s meter automatically set the shutter speed of the camera at 1 90 second And when the ready l2. Provided Open flash button Doubles as ready light Ready light contact for FE camera Provided Flash foot Tilts through an arc of 180 Dimensions 110 x 79 x 37mm not including the mounting foot Weight without batteries Approx 270g Accessories Soft case SS 7 CAMERA SPEEDLIGHT COMBINATION CHART Synccord kl When a sync cord is used with the speed SC 5 SC 6 light plug the sync cord into the speedlight SC 7 before you mount the speedlight onto the camera Baa Flash unit adapter X contact Flash unit Ezy Ld coupler AS 1 Non Nikon Non Nikon Nikonos Nikon Nikon FE FM Nikon F Nikon F2 series cameras cameras n m R10 R8 EL2 and cameras without with Super Zoom Nikkormat EL hot shoe hot shoe ELW FT2 FT3 23 NIPPON KOGAKU K K No reproduction in any form of this booklet in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from the publishers Printed in Japan 79 12 A0 2 10
3. 8 set the viewfinder needle by a 1 3 stop more than the indicated f number by depressing the central locking button and turn ing the A M C knob clockwise or counterclock wise The Reflector On the SB 10 the reflector tilts through an arc of 180 with click stops every 90 With the speedlight unit mounted on the camera set the reflector in the horizontal position calculator on top The use of the speedlight in the vertical position is generally not recommended since this will result in the coverage of light falling off at the corners Red Eyes Phenomenon Red eyes an optical phenomenon in which a subject s eyes appear red in photographs taken with a flash unit are a result of the flash light directly illumi nating the retina This happens when the subject looks straight into the camera on which a flash unit is mounted The effect becomes more pronounced if there is little or no ambient light In this case the iris of the eye is wide open and the illuminated retina is clearly visible To avoid red eyes you can take any or all of the following steps 1 Brighten the room to minimize the opening of the subject s pupils 2 Instruct the subject not to look straight into the camera 3 Keep the flash unit as far away as possible from the camera by means of a sync cord Note that once red eyes appears there is no way of retouching the negatives TAKING AN AUTO FLASH PHOTOGRAPH
4. Nikon Speediight INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOMENCLATURE Battery compartment Exposure calculator Shooting mode indicator Shooting mode selector Light sensor Flash lamp Power switch Ready light Open flash button Sync socket Locking nut Mounting foot Ready light contact CONTENTS Foreword Setting up Installing the batteries Attaching the SB 10 to the camera Flash synchronization Automatic exposure operation Exposure calculator Setting the f number The reflector Red Eyes phenomenon Taking an auto flash photograph Ready light open flash button Ready light in the FE camera finder Manual override Multiple flash operation Accessories Features specifications Camera speedlight combination chart FOREWORD The Nikon Speedlight SB 10 brings you the advantage of light weight compactness and advanced circuitry The use of a series circuit configuration employing silicon controlled rectifiers en sures that the unit retains all the unused charge in the capacitor for ultra rapid recycling When working at a distance of 1 meter and an aperture of f 4 ASA 100 film speed for instance recycl ing time is less than 1 second on automatic operation Also since the unused charge in the capacitor is conserved less battery power is required and you get more flashes per battery load Despite the unit s small size there is no loss of illumination power An advanced refle
5. To activate the unit slide the power switch to the ON position While the capacitor is charging you will hear a soft whining sound which de creases in volume as the speedlight unit becomes fully charged The ready light indicates that the unit is ready to fire Select the appropriate f number on the speedlight Next set the camera lens at the same f number compose focus and press the shutter release button on the camera The speedlight automatically determines the correct flash intensity as long as the subject remains within the shooting range of the f number indicated on the speedlight Note Be sure to slide the power switch to the OFF position when you are not using the flash unit Ready Light Open Flash Button The ready light doubles as the open flash button To activate push down on the trans parent ready light The open flash is used for test firing It is also used for firing with the shutter held open at the B setting for strobe effects etc Caution 1 To create stroboscopic effects in which the flash is fired independently with the shutter held open at B the SB 10 must be disconnected from the FE Otherwise the open flash button will not work and the flash unit cannot be fired 2 Remember that even before completion of charg ing the ready light glows If the speedlight fires immediately after the lamp lights up pictures Nikon SPEEDLIGHT taken will be slightly underexposed To pre
6. ct built into the mounting foot of the SB 10 eliminates the need for a sync cord although the unit requires the Flash Unit Coupler AS 1 for use with F2 series cameras With the Nikon F the sync selector is used to adjust the camera for use with speedlights First set the shutter speed at 1 60 sec or slower Then lift and turn the knurled sync selector ring around the shutter speed dial of the camera until the FX mark appears in the selector window The Photomic FTN finder must be removed to gain access to the sync selector ring A hot shoe contact built into the mount ing foot of the SB 10 eliminates the need for a sync cord although the unit requires the Flash Unit Coupler AS 1 for use with the Nikon F R10 and R8 Super Zoom Flash synchronization is possible only with single frame shooting Automatic exposure con trol can be made within the specified distance range With the R10 depress the lock release button and turn the running speed control dial until the SF Single Frame mark clicks into place opposite the white index Then fully open the angle of the shutter blade opening by depress ing the shutter blade opening control and turning it clockwise With the R8 first set the camera at 18 fps and slide the changeover switch toward the S Single frame mark Then fully open the angle of the shutter blade opening by depressing the shutter blade opening control and turning it clockwise Note that
7. ctor design coupled with a high output flash lamp gives corner to corner brightness and even illumina tion An accessory clip on diffuser extends flash coverage up to 67 horizontally and 48 vertically perfect for use with 28mm wideangle lenses Additionally the SB 10 has a built in ready light contact for exclusive use with the Nikon FE camera This unique feature provides for greater convenience in flash photo graphy To obtain the best results from this unit read this instruction manual carefully before use Keep this booklet handy for quick reference until you have fully mastered operation A few minutes of preparation will help you avoid costly mistakes SETTING UP Installing the Batteries Power is supplied by four 1 5V AA type bat teries To install the batteries first depress the knurled surfaces on the top and bottom of the unit The Battery Holder MS 2 will then pop out at the side Next lift out the holder and insert four batteries making sure that the positive and negative and terminals are installed according to the diagram inside the holder To replace the battery holder slip it into the battery compartment until it clicks into place If you foresee not using your speed light for some time it is advisable to remove the batteries for separate storage This will eli minate the risk of damage caused by leaking batteries Attaching the SB 10 to the Camera Nikon FE EL2 and
8. ight built into the eyepiece of the FE camera glows it indicates readiness for flash shooting When in manual mode set the shutter speed at 1 125 sec or slower Turn on the unit and when the ready light lights up you are ready for flash photography When the shutter speed is set beyond the camera s sync range the ready light flickers as a sync warning signal However it is kept lit if the film advance lever is depressed i e turning off the meter The built in hot shoe contact eliminates the need for a sync cord With the Nikkormat EL and ELW first set the shutter speed at 1 125 sec or slower Then lift and turn the knurled sync selector ring around the shutter speed dial until the lightning symbol 4 appears in the selector window A hot shoe contact built into the mounting foot of the SB 10 eliminates the need for a sync cord With the Nikon EL2 and FM and Nikkormat FT2 and FT3 set the camera shutter speed for 1 125 sec or slower Due to the built in auto matic sync switchover mechanism this is the only step necessary to ensure proper flash operation The built in hot shoe contact elimi nates the need for a sync cord With the Nikon F2 series camera a built in selector mechanism controls the speedlight sync adjustment automatically as you change shutter speeds simply rotate the shutter speed dial to the desired setting slower than 1 80 sec The red line between 1 60 and 1 125 indicates 1 80 sec A hot shoe conta
9. opposite the orange and blue indicator blocks respective ly as the maximum distance range is indicated in both meters and feet opposite each color ed block Then read off the most suitable f number which gives you the distance range depth of field and flash duration you want On manual control read off the f number which appears opposite the distance you want ASA 640 500 320 250 A Up Lt Ea a lato fa 50 4 Example 1 If you are using a film rated ASA 100 you can shoot subjects at any flash to subject distance from 0 6m 2 ft to 6m 20 ft at f 4 and from 0 6m 2 ft to 3m 10 ft at f 8 Example 2 When using a film rated ASA 100 with a flash to subject distance of 3m 10 ft you can shoot at either f 4 or f 8 If a short flash duration is preferable use the f 4 setting If a greater depth of field is desired use the f 8 setting 13 Setting the f number To set the desired f number on the speedlight slide the shooting mode selector on the front panel of the unit until the white indicator block on the top of the unit is positioned opposite the colored block corresponding to the appropriate f number Then set the lens aperture according to the same f number With the R10 set the needle in the viewfinder by a 2 3 stop more than the indicated f number by depressing the EE lock manual aperture setting ring and turning it clockwise or counter clockwise With the R
10. others may damage this speedlight 20 SC 5 soe AS 1 Wide Flash Adapter SW 2 Clips easily over the reflector of the SB 10 to increase the angle of flash from the normal 56 to 67 when positioned horizontally and from 40 to 48 when positioned vertically It also ensures adequate lighting at the perimeter of the viewfield when the 28mm wideangle lens is used Reduces the guide number to 18 meters with an ASA 100 film on manual Battery Holder MS 2 Handy holder to accommodate spare batteries 21 FEATURES SPECIFICA TIONS Light output control Silicon controlled recti fier amp series circuitry Guide number 25 meters with ASA 100 film on manual Number of flashes Type of battery METIE approx 60 approx 160 bon No figures are given for automatic operation as these will vary depending on actual operating conditions generally you will obtain a larger number of flashes and shorter recycling time In both manual and auto matic operation as the batteries age the recycling time becomes extended and number of flashes reduced 22 Angle of coverage 56 horizontal 40 vertical covering a wideangle lens of 35mm focal length speedlight positioned horizontally Choice of f numbers Two f 4 and f 8 with ASA 100 film Automatic shooting range at ASA 100 0 6m 6m 2 ft 20 ft at f 4 0 6m 3m 2 ft 10 ft at f 8 Power source Four 1 5V AA type batteries Ready light
11. sors for remote triggering Otherwise incorrect operation and or damage to the unit may result Be sure to set the shooting mode selector to manual If the selector is set on auto cor rect exposure cannot be assured With the SB 2 or SB 7E flash unit mounted on the camera s hot shoe you may use the flash unit s sync socket However with the SB 3 SB 8E and SB 10 you cannot 18 When the camerais not fitted with a hot shoe the flash unit has to be connected to the camera via the sync cord Consequently sync connection is not possible for multiple flash use In this case use slave sensors for trigger ing the remote flash The units may trigger inadvertently while you are connecting them This is normal and is no cause for concern Combination Examples for Multiple Flash Operation SB 3 8E 10 Nikon F2 F SB 3 8E 10 O py Oe Ey GE S SC 5 6 7 mr SC 5 6 7 Nikon FM EL2 FE and Nikkormat EL ELW FT2 and FT3 19 ACCESSORIES 15cm Sync Cord SC 5 25cm Sync Cord SC 7 Connects the SB 10 to the cameras which have no hot shoe 1m Coiled Sync Cord SC 6 This coiled 1 meter extension cord permits off camera shooting with all types of Nikon cameras Flash Unit Coupler AS 1 Adapts the SB 10 to the Nikon F2 and F series cameras Has a hot shoe contact which elimi nates the need for a sync cord e Please use only Nikon Sync Cords SC 5 6 7 as
12. the fully charged SB 10 may fire when mounting it onto the accessory shoe of either R10 or R8 To avoid this insert the Sync Cord SC 7 in the sync socket on the speedlight unit before mounting it on the cine camera AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE OPERATION The SB 10 controls the amount of light output depending on the flash to subject distance The further away the subject is the more light it emits the closer the subject the less it emits In addition the recycling time changes with the distance The closer the subject the shorter the recycling time Exposure Calculator The exposure calculator helps you to select the usable range of f numbers for the speed of the film you are using and the effective dis tance range For any film speed you have two f numbers to choose from Each of the f numbers determines the maximum distance range the auto exposure can control The mini mum distance remains 0 6m 2 ft regardless of the f number With the distance unchanged the smaller the f number the larger the aperture the shorter the flash duration Of course the range of usable f numbers changes with the film speed while the distance range remains the same for all speeds 12 First position the speed of the film ASA number opposite the white delta by turning the knurled rim of the calculator Lines be tween the numbers on the film speed scale represent intermediate settings such as 32 64 etc as illustrated Note the f numbers
13. vent this open up the lens by a half stop more or shoot several seconds after the lamp lights up However perfect exposures can be made at all times in automatic exposure operation except for the furthest distance range Ready Light in the FE Camera Finder The Nikon FE has a built in ready light in the finder eyepiece with which you can check speedlight readiness without removing your eye from the viewfinder Slipping the mounting foot of the SB 10 onto the camera s accessory shoe connects the ready light with the speed light MANUAL OVERRIDE In addition to its use in the automatic mode your SB 10 can also be used manually Switch ing the unit to manual sets the flash circuit to full power for each exposure Applications for this include multiple flash shooting or when using GN Nikkor lenses To set the unit on manual slide the shooting mode selector until the white indicator is ad jacent to M in between the two automatic mode indicators ais ASA MULTIPLE FLASH OPERATION Note the following instructions when perform ing multiple flash photography with the Nikon Speedlight SB 2 3 4 5 7E 8E and 10 flash units These Nikon Speedlight units employ a spe cial low voltage triggering circuit to prevent electric shock and damage on the hot shoe contact We do not recommend mixing Nikon Speedlight units with flash units of other makes for multiple flash photography unless you use slave sen
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