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1. coverage and Nikon Diffusion Dome Zoom head Angle of coverage position Vertical Horizontal 14mm 1 14mm 110 120 14mm 2 14mm 110 120 17mm 17mm 100 110 24mm 24mm 60 78 28mm 28mm 53 70 35mm 35mm 45 60 50mm 50mm 34 46 70mm 70mm 26 36 85mm 85mm 23 31 105mm 105mm 20 2s 1With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached 2With the built in wide flash adapter se Bounce Flash head tilts down to 7 or up to 90 with click stops at 7 capability 0 45 60 75 90 flash head rotates horizontally 180 to the left or 90 to the right with click stops at 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 ON OFF button Press the button for approx 0 3 sec to turn the SB 800 on or off Standby function can be set A Reference information Power source Four or five AA type penlight batteries 1 5V or lower of any of these min recycling types Alkaline manganese 1 5V Lithium 1 5V Nickel 1 5V time no of iCd rechargeable 1 2V or Ni MH rechargeable 1 2V a Mi output Batteries Number of Min recycling Min number of flashes batteries time approx recycling time Alkaline x4 6 0 sec 130 6 30 sec manganese x5 5 0 sec 130 5 30 sec Lithium x4 7 5 sec 170 7 5 30 sec x5 7 5 sec 190 7 5 30 sec Nicke x4 6 0 sec 140 6 30 sec x5 5 0 sec 140 5 30 sec NiCd 1000 mAh x4 4 0 sec 90 4 30 sec rechar
2. Nikon Diffusion Dome attached Nikon Diffusion Dome not attached Attach the Nikon Diffusion Dome as shown in the illustration e The zoom head position is automatically set at 14mm 101 102 Close up flash operation When the built in wide flash adapter is used close up flash shooting can be performed The built in wide flash adapter diffuses the light from the flash to soften shadows When the SB 800 is used off camera you can take more natural looking close up pictures e Be sure to use the wide flash adapter when taking close up flash photographs e Be careful when using a long lens that the light from the flash is not obstructed by the lens barrel e Vignetting may occur in close up flash photography due to the lighting situation lens in use focal length setting etc Therefore make test shots before shooting an important assignment MM Flash shooting with two flash units Flash shooting with one light bounced from the side and top camera mounted flash unit Shooting data Shooting data e Camera D2H e Camera D2H e Focal length 105mm e Focal length 105mm e Master flash unit SB 800 set to MTU e Master flash unit SB 800 set to e Remote flash unit SB 800 set to MTU e Aperture f 10 e Aperture f 22 e Shooting distance Approx 1m 3 3 ft e Shooting distance Approx 1m 3 3 ft 5 Remote Example of close up shooting GPN flash unit with two flash units N Illumination from t
3. Flash output level compensation Master flash unit evel compensa master flash unit and for each group of remote flash units Flash output leve units can also be set on the master flash unit The flash output compensation values of the remote flash ion values can be set independently on the Communication Master and remote flash Select one of the our available channels channel units Be sure to set the same channel number for both the master lash unit and remote flash units Group name Remote flash units A maximum of 3 groups A B C 1 Auto Aperture flash is automatically set when a CPU lens is mounted on cameras compatible with CLS However Non TTL auto flash is set when a non CPU lens is mounted or Non TTL auto flash is selected using Custom settings 2 If Repeating flash has been set on the master flash unit either the Repeating flash mode or Flash canceled mode can be set on the remote flash units 3 If a photographer uses the same type of wireless remote flash setup near you your remote flash units may accidentally fire in sync with that photographer s master flash unit To avoid this use a different channel number Commander function The Commander function in Advanced Wireless Lighting enab commander unit during wireless multiple flash shooting to trigger remote flash units without firing itself To activate the Commander function set the SB 800 as
4. Set the camera s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P e f Programmed Auto P cannot be set select another exposure mode See the opposite page Set the camera s metering system to Matrix Metering amp e f Matrix Metering cannot be set select Center Weighted Metering Exposure mode and metering system The camera s available exposure mode and metering system vary depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the SB 800 s flash modes For details refer to Detailed operation p 35 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB 800 p 108 and your camera s instruction manual e In the Programmed Auto P mode the shutter speed is automatically set to the camera s sync shutter speed except in the Auto FP High Speed sync mode p 60 metering system Exposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure P In Shutter Priority Auto exposure S mode By selecting a slower shutter speed the proper exposure for the background can be achieved e The camera selects the correct aperture For details see your camera s instruction manual However set the shutter speed on the camera after confirming that the automatically controlled aperture will provide an appropriate shooting distance range for C Basic operation your subject Refer to Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode p 31 If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash syn
5. cceeeee 66 CUSTOM TUNCLIONS sieer ricrea a tan N eee 67 CUSO SENOS s cicrce ay cars antes duane arena 68 70 e Advanced operations ccccscssssssssseessessseeesteesteesseees 71 Overview of multiple flash operation wi l2 73 Wireless multiple flash shooting cece 14 75 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting 76 83 SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting 84 88 Confirming wireless multiple flash operation using the ready light or the beeping sound 89 Multiple flash shooting using Cords 90 93 System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting USING COLAS edee eein tada ereit ia 94 95 Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras USING COlOFER GELLER sa oss ccsapanescontaetesnessazangeeances icons 96 97 Bounce flash operation ccecceeceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 98 101 lt Close up flash operation 102 105 Flash shooting in the 1 300 TTL High Speed Flash sync mode F5 Only sirrcna 106 e Reference information ccccssssssessessseessteesteesseneee 107 TTL auto flash modes available With the SB 800 educdeec ss eect eee snepeseesnesannsevseiuedened emcees 108 110 Optional accessories 111 113 Tips ON Speedlight Care ce ceceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeneenes 114 INOTES 0N DattENleS scutes crvessv cscs ccucertverees ete ieee eee TOUBDIESHOOUNG iis cctesceincsadgecenssstacasrectardacnecestareeyeaus capes About the LCD panel SCI AU ONS e
6. or W buttons the following settings custom settings are possible ISO sensitivity Wireless flash auto Sound monitor in the wireless flash mode Non TTL auto flash Standby function Selecting the distance unit m ft Canceling power zoom function Zoom head position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally LCD panel illuminator Brightness of the LCD panel AF assist illuminator and canceling flash firing Other Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode functions Resetting the settings Button lock Built in wide Allows SB 800 to be used with 14mm or 17mm lens flash adapter Dimensions Approx 70 5 x 129 5 x 93 0mm 2 8 x 5 1 x 3 7 in W x H x D Weight Approx 350g 12 3 oz without batteries Accessories Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 Speedlight Stand supplied AS 19 Colored Gel Filter Set SJ 800 Nikon Diffusion Dome SW 10H External power source terminal cap Soft Case SS 800 These performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are used at normal temperatures 20 C 68 F Specifications and design are subject to change without notice A Reference information 123 124 Index e Refer to the Speedlight parts and their functions p 10 and Icons on the LCD panel p 13 for each part name and display indications button 12 Accessories a 6 Advanced Wireless Lighting 05
7. SAVED 150200 SIBPAV 40 6 5 7 m zoom 28mmF8 3 omatically set default setting for the above camera lens Auto Aperture flash and set to Non TTL auto flash p 40 use Set the camera s exposure mode to Programmed Auto P or Aperture Priority Auto A e f FEE appears on the camera s LCD panel while the camera s exposure mode is set to Programmed Auto P reset the exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A Lock the CPU lens aperture at its minimum e Not necessary with a G type lens Press the button to display on the LCD panel While looking at the flash shooting distance range on the SB 800 s LCD panel set the aperture on the camera when the camera s exposure mode is set to A e Making exposure compensation on the SB 800 is also possible p 56 5 Compose the picture confirm that the ready light is on then shoot e When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred the ready light on the SB 800 blinks for approx 3 sec To compensate use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot li Setting the aperture in Auto Aperture flash operation Set the aperture on the camera or lens within the available range as shown in the table below Usable flash shooting distance ranges in Auto Aperture flash operation ISO sensitivity Zoom head position mm 16080040020
8. 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 25 2 5 8 310 35 11 35 41 5 518 6 20 7 23 8 26 9 30 95 31 10 33 50 36 12 4 314 516 5 16 7 8 26 85 28 9 9 32 11 4 37 12 8 42 13 5 44 14 2 47 100 516 6 20 7 23 7 23 11 36 12 89 14 46 16 52 18 59 19 62 20 66 200 7 23 8 4 28 9 8 32 9 8 32 15 4 51 16 8 55 19 6 64 22 4 73 25 2 83 26 6 87 28 92 400 10 33 12 39 14 46 14 46 22 72 24 79 28 92 32 105 36 118 38 125 40 800 14 46 16 8 55 19 6 64 19 6 64 30 8 101 33 6 110 39 2 129 44 8 147 50 4 165 53 2 174 56 1 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached and the wide flash adapter in place 2 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached 3 With the wide flash adapter in place e For example when shooting with an ISO sensitivity of 100 at a 35mm zoom head position and an aperture of f 5 6 D 14 5 6 f stop 2 5 in meters farthest flash shooting distance D 46 5 6 f stop 8 2 in feet farthest flash shooting distance 106 Reference information Optional accessories Troubleshooting Speedlight care Specifications etc are presented here 108 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB 800 The available types of TTL auto flash vary depending on the camera lens exposure SB 800 s 1 mode metering system in use The following tables show the TL mode indicators and the corresp
9. 81 82 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting MTTL 0 3 cu 1 on STB aa A E GF e zoon 28mm a Fe zoom 28mm I KEMUTE M zoom 28mm OFF MASTER MASTER REMOTE GROUP Asc Press the button on the master flash unit to highlight B then press the button to set the flash mode to M on the remote flash unit B Likewise press the button on the master flash unit to set the flash output level to 1 16 on the remote flash unit B Press the button on the master flash unit to highlight the channel number then press the or button to set the channel number to 1 Set up remote flash units A and B Turn the power on then confirm that the ready lights come on e Use a tripod or the Speedlight Stand AS 19 for placement of the remote flash units p 75 11 Set the remote flash units A and B to REMOTE 12 Set the channel number of the remote flash units A and B to 1 e Be sure to choose the same channel number as set on the master flash unit lent 234 M zoom 28mm 13 Set the group of the remote flash units A and B e Set the remote flash unit A to group A and the remote flash unit B to group B 14 Confirm that all the ready lights of the master and remote flash units are on then press the FLASH button on the master flash unit to test fire the units The master flash
10. button for approx 2 sec to display the Custom settings mode Press the button and button to select ISO then press the button Press the or button to highlight the preferred ISO sensitivity Gey ras O Jef OJren 5 Press the button for approx 2 sec or press the button to return to the normal display 25 i 5 Adjust the zoom head position 26 1d The zoom head position is indicated on the LCD panel TIUBLIFF Bley e The zoom head position is automatically 150200 STEV AUTO adjusted by the power zoom function or it can 40 6 4 fi ma be manually adjusted e The guide number indicating flash output level varies according to the zoom head position p 43 zoom i 28mm 1 lll The power zoom function When the SB 800 is used with cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups to II in combination with a CPU lens and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL the power zoom function activates and the zoom head is automatically adjusted e The zoom head position is automatically adjusted within the range of 24mm 28mm 35mm to 105mm in increments of 5mm between 35mm and 105mm when the power zoom function is activated e When the lens focal length is not one of those indicated above the zoom head adjusts to the closest wideang
11. indicates Standard i TTL flash in the i TTL mode Standard TTL flash for Digital SLRs in the D TTL mode and Standard TTL flash in the TTL film based mode A Notes on TTL mode indicators Comparison tables are provided on pages 108 110 to show the SB 800 s TTL mode indicators and the corresponding ones used in the instruction manuals of Speedlights featuring no CLS e For details on shooting procedures in the TTL auto flash mode refer to Basic operation p 17 Flash shooting in the 1 300 TTL High Speed Flash sync mode F5 only The farthest flash shooting distance cannot be read on the SB 800 s LCD panel In this case use the guide number table and equation p 106 for calculating this distance according to each zoom head position 37 38 Non TTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture flash The SB 800 s built in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected from the subject and controls the flash output in combination with data automatically transmitted from the camera and lens to the SB 800 including the ISO sensitivity value and exposure compensation value as well as the aperture and focal length of the lens e Auto Aperture flash is available with cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups and II when used with a CPU lens and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL e Auto Aperture flash is au combinations To cancel Custom settings p 67
12. Wireless flash mode p 72 Setting the flash mode in wireless multiple flash photography e OFF Canceled e MASTER Master flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode e MASTER RPT Master flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode in Repeating flash e REMOTE Remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode e SU 4 SU 4 type wireless flash mode Sound monitor in the wireless flash mode p 89 When the SB 800 is used as a wireless remote flash unit you can activate or cancel the sound monitor function e ON Sound on e OFF Sound off Non TTL auto flash mode p 38 Setting the Non TTL auto flash mode e AA Auto Aperture flash e A Non TTL auto flash Standby function p 21 Adjusting the time before the standby function is activated e AUTO With a camera body that is compatible with TTL auto flash p 8 the SB 800 turns off when the camera s exposure meter turns off e 40 40 sec e 80 80 sec e 160 160 sec e 300 300 sec e Standby function canceled A Other functions 69 70 Custom settings Selecting the distance unit of measure m ft Setting the distance unit of measure on the LCD panel to either meters m or feet ft e m meters e ft feet Power zoom function p 26 Setting to activate or cancel the power zoom function which adjusts the zoom head position automatically e OFF Activated e
13. w The SB 800 is connected to cameras compatible with CLS p 8 ZOapr Power zoom function The zoom head position is automatically adjusted to match the lens focal length p 26 AF ILL The wide area AF assist illuminator is activated The wide area AF assist illuminator comes on p 62 na Manual zoom head position ZOOM setting You can adjust the zoom head position manually p 26 HO AF ILL The wide area AF assist illuminator is canceled The wide area AF assist illuminator does not come on p 62 pa Canceling the power zoom ZOOM function The power zoom is canceled and the zoom head position can only be adjusted manually p 26 AF ILLOMLY Flash firing canceled The SB 800 does not fire but the wide area AF assist illuminator still comes on p 62 Zoom head position setting if Bimm the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally The zoom head position can be adjusted if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally p 117 Control buttons being locked G Control buttons except the ON OFF Modeling illuminator and FLASH buttons are locked p 12 Red eye reduction Red eye reduction control is activated p 58 I Z ISO sensitivity Represents the ISO sensitivity value p 24 El Flash output level compensation Represents the flash output level compensation value p 56 Pe LCD panel illuminator Tr Pr
14. For example if the desired shooting distance is 2 7m 8 9 ft set 2 5m 8 2 ft on the LCD panel Beyond the flash shooting distance range warning In distance priority manual flash operation the distance exceeding the available flash shooting distance range cannot be displayed on the LCD panel Therefore if the available distance range is shifted by changing the ISO sensitivity aperture or zoom head position after you have set the shooting distance and aperture the farthest or closest available flash shooting distance value is highlighted with an arrow pointing toward the available flash shooting distance range axl GEF STE 160 2 2 25 me 22 oe A zoom eatin Ae The figure shows that the farthest available flash shooting distance is 2 5m 8 2 ft 45 Manual mode Manual M flash In Manual flash photography you select the aperture and flash output level In this way you can control the exposure and flash shooting distance when shooting subjects where the correct exposure is difficult to obtain in the TTL or Non TTL auto flash mode The flash output level can be set from M1 1 full output to M1 128 to match your creative preferences Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M 2 Press the button until M appears on the LCD panel Mit 1 150200 geput vi my zoom 35mmF11 2 Determine the
15. I 2 0 3 7 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 2 2 0 5 8 2 0 8 7 2 0 9 3 2 0 11 2 0 13 2 0 15 2 0 16 20 17 2 30 146 111 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 6 1 1 10 6 1 2 0 6 1 8 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 4 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 2 0 6 3 4 0 6 3 6 2 0 2 6 2 0 3 3 2 0 3 7 2 0 4 1 2 0 6 2 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 8 2 0 9 3 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 12 30 99146 44 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 8 0 6 1 3 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 7 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 2 0 6 2 4 0 6 2 5 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 9 2 0 4 4 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 5 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 4 2 0 7 8 2 0 8 3 32 09 16 X z 2 6 0 9 0 6 1 0 0 6 1 2 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 6 0 6 1 7 0 6 1 8 2 0 3 1 2 0 3 3 2 0 3 9 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 2 2 0 5 5 2 0 5 8 1 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached and the wide flash adapter in place 2 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached 3 With the wide flash adapter in place e For example for an ISO sensitivity of 100 with the zoom head position adjusted to 35mm and the subject at a distance of 5m 16 4 ft selecting apertures from f 2 to f 5 6 from the table will give the correct exposure To set the aperture on Zoom Nikkor lenses having variable maximum apertures refer to The flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable aperture p 57 A Detailed operation 41 42 Manual mode Manual mode The SB 800 features three manual modes e Distance priority manual flash GNI e Manual flash M e R
16. 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 their eyes retinas Never fire the flash unit closer than 1 meter from infants Preparation A For your safety 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 instruction manual Batteries other than those specified could leak corrosive liquids explode or catch on fire or otherwise not perform satisfactorily Do not mix battery types brands or old and new batteries 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 manganese and lithium batteries should never be charged in a battery charger because they could leak corrosive liquids explod
17. iCd 1000 mAh x4 4 0 sec 90 4 30 sec rechargeable x5 3 5 sec 90 3 5 30 sec i MH 2000 mA x4 4 0 sec 150 4 30 sec rechargeable x5 2 9 sec 150 2 9 30 sec e Minimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries e This data was measured without using the wide area AF assist illuminator Zoom head position adjustment or LCD panel illumination e The above data may vary due to variations in battery performance Iii Replacing recharging the batteries Refer to the following table to determine when to replace or recharge your batteries if the ready light takes a long time to come on Type of battery Recycling time Remedy Alkaline manganese More than 30 seconds Lithium More than 10 seconds Replace Nickel More than 10 seconds Ni Cd rechargeable Ni MH rechargeable If extremely exhausted batteries are used a strange sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB 800 is turned off In this case replace the SB 800 s batteries even if an external battery source is used More than 10 seconds Recharge External power sources Using an optional external power source increases the number of flash firings and provides faster recycling times p 113 A Basic operation 19 l 2 Test firing Confirming the exposure Press the button for approx 0 3 sec to turn on the SB 800 Make sure the ready light comes on 2 Pres
18. to their default values Button lock Guor Ge Press the and buttons simultaneously to lock the functions of the control buttons except the GNOFF Modeling illuminator and FLASH buttons to avoid accidental malfunction Press the buttons again to release the lock f Control button quick reference Custom Settings Procedures for Custom settings recalling the Jax 2sec a underexposure value in the TTL auto flash 0 mode resetting all settings to their default Sey Qn oF D values and the button lock are shown in the RESET Control button quick reference chart on the 4 2sec back of the built in bounce card 12 Icons on the LCD panel Icons on the LCD panel show the status of the operations set These icons vary depending on the settings the combination of camera lens and the exposure mode Iii Icons with a single flash unit 0TUBUFP BA I1s0200 STEY AUTO 40 6 4 8 mat ra zoom 28mmF11 Icons when a camera compatible with CLS is used Monitor Preflashes 5 Just before the flash fires the SB 800 fires a series of imperceptible preflashes that are detected by the camera s TTL Multi Sensor and analyzed for brightness and contrast p 36 TTL mode Based on the exposure control information the camera automatically controls the flash output level to give the correct exposure p 37 Balanced Fill Flash This always appears together with MTU
19. 0 6 1 2 0 6 1 8 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 4 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 2 0 6 3 4 0 6 3 6 2 0 2 6 2 0 3 3 2 0 3 7 2 0 4 1 2 0 6 2 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 8 2 0 9 3 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 12 32122 146111 _ 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 8 0 6 1 3 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 7 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 2 0 6 2 4 0 6 2 5 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 9 2 0 4 4 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 5 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 4 2 0 7 8 2 0 8 3 32 22 16 g _ B _ 6 0 9 0 6 1 0 0 6 1 2 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 6 0 6 1 7 0 6 1 8 2 0 3 1 2 0 3 3 2 0 3 9 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 2 2 0 5 5 2 0 5 8 1 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached and the wide flash adapter in place 2 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached 3 With the wide flash adapter in place 4 TTL auto flash operation is not possible at this ISO sensitivity For ISO 1000 use an aperture 2 3 of an f stop smaller than the aperture for ISO 1600 or 1 3 larger than 5 the aperture for ISO 800 Programmed TTL Auto Flash with the F 501 N2020 F 401s N4004s F 401 N4004 and F 301 N2000 ISO 25 to ISO 400 for the F 401s and F 401 N4004 A Basic operation 31 32 8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash 1d Confirm the camera s sync mode e For normal flash photography use the camera s Front curtain sync mode Compose the picture confirm that the ready light on the SB 800 or in the camera s viewfinder is on then shoot M Set the camera s flash sync mode to F
20. 2 Wireless multiple flash in the i TTL mode is possible 3 TTL mode is not possible Fill Flash This always appears together with MTU p 37 The SB 800 s available flash modes vary depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera s exposure mode and metering system For more details refer to Detailed operation p 35 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB 800 p 108 and your camera s instruction manual Available Not available Non TTL auto flash mode p 38 Manual mode p 42 Wireless multiple flash IGN Advanced Distance M RPT Wireless SU 4 type Auto Non TTL priority Manual Repeating Lighting master flash Aperture flash auto flash manual flash flash 76 p 84 flash p 76 2 3 O O O x4 x3 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Q O O O O O O O o z O D O O O O O O O O O O 4 Distance priority manual flash IBN is not possibi 5 While performing Balanced Fill FI ash no icon appears e with D1x and D1H digital cameras 6 Repeating flash is not possible with the F3 Series using the AS 17 Preparation A 10 Speedlight parts and their functions 6 1 Control button quick reference p 12 2 Flash head p 100 Can be tilted up to 90 or down to 7 and rotated horizontally 180 to the left and 90 to the r
21. 54 easily by varying the aperture set on the camera or lens e No limitation on usable cameras e Auto Aperture flash p 38 is automatically set default setting when a CPU lens is mounted on cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups and I and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL To cancel Auto Aperture flash and set to Non TTL auto flash use Custom settings p 67 Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M Press the button to display on the LCD panel Press the or button to change the aperture bringing the subject within the flash shooting distance range 4 Set the aperture that appears on the SB 800 s LCD panel on the lens or camera IE Setting the aperture in Non TTL auto flash operation speed e For details see your camera s instruction manual 5 Set the camera to its highest flash sync shutter Compose the picture make sure the ready light is on then shoot e When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred the ready light on the SB 800 blinks for approx 3 sec To compensate use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot Set the aperture within the availab Usable flash shooting distance r e range as shown in the tab e be ow anges in Non TTL auto flash operatio
22. 76 Aperture priority auto exposure A 29 Auto Aperture flash Auto FP High Speed sync ai Automatic Balanced Fill Flash 37 Batten eS ai aa 18 115 Beyond the flash shooting distance range warning Bounce flash operation Built in wide flash adapter Button lock CPU Nikkor lenses 16 Camera groups Canceling flash firing Channel Close up flash operation Colored gel filters Communication channel Compatible with CLS Continuous flash shooting Control button quick reference x Control buttons sla Custom functions D TTL mode D type Nikkor lenses Default SOtINGS visicisssssscsccineenrtnanianeseaaseaensed Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS 8 Distance priority manual flash Dotted line below the underbar Exposure compensation Exposure mode External power source FLASH DUHOM si siseissiatsncecsccczenannneceseoseaietes 12 W LOCK IAS ioie 61 ash Color Information Communication Flash head Flash head tilting rotating lock release button ash modes ve ash output level eeeeeeeee Flash output level compensation value ash shooting distance range 31 ash sync mode Front curtain sync G type Nikkor lenses 16 GROUP csesacideeestes Guide number Highlighted items ce eect eeeeeee 15 LCD panel ODE button anual exposure M mode anual anual mo
23. 800 s LCD panel illuminator turns on when the camera s LCD panel illuminator is turned on The LCD panel illuminator also lights up when the Custom settings mode is displayed iii Adjusting the LCD panel brightness The brightness of the LCD panel can be adjusted in the Custom settings mode for easier reading p 67 Select LCD in the Custom settings mode then press the button Press the or button to highlight the desired brightness level e Available brightness levels are graphically displayed in 9 steps on the LCD panel A Reference information 119 f Specifications 120 Electronic construction Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor IGBT and series circuitry Guide number at 35mm zoom head position 20 C 68 F 38 125 ISO 100 m ft 53 174 ISO 200 m ft Flash shooting distance range TTL auto flash Auto Aperture flash Non TTL auto flash 0 6m to 20m 2 to 66 ft varies depending on the ISO sensitivity zoom head position and lens aperture in use Flash exposure control Indicator Available flash mode i TTL mode Cameras compal compatible with Usable camera ible with CLS COOLPIX cameras TTL D TTL mode Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS TTL film based mode Cameras in Groups to VI film based cameras appears with ET Ba
24. Based on the exposure control information the flash output level is automatically controlled for a well balanced exposure of the main subject and background p 37 Auto FP High Speed Sync The SB 800 automatically fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera s sync shutter speed p 60 Auto Aperture flash In addition to Non TTL auto A flash see below the SB 800 s built in sensor correctly controls the flash output in combination with data automatically transmitted from the camera and lens to the SB 800 including the ISO sensitivity aperture focal length and exposure compensation value p 38 Non TTL auto flash The SB 800 s built in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected back from the subject controlling the SB 800 s light output automatically to give the correct exposure p 40 Distance priority manual flash Based on the ISO sensitivity value and aperture the SB 800 controls the light output according to the distance value entered p 44 z Manual flash The flash always fires at a specified output in combination with the aperture and light output level p 46 E Repeating flash The SB 800 fires repeatedly during a single exposure creating stroboscopic multiple exposure effects p 48 CLS Nikon Creative Lighting System p 5 Preparation A 13 14 Icons on the LCD panel WA Compatible with CLS CLS
25. Central and South America e The Nikon N2020 and N2000 are sold exclusively in the U S A and Canada Preparation A Camera groups and available flash modes In this manual Nikon SLR cameras are divided into nine groups cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups to VII unless otherwise noted First consult the camera group table to see which group your camera belongs to Then as you read the manual you will ind specific information on how to use the SB 800 with your particular camera CLS Nikon Creative Lighting System p 5 TTL auto flash mode p 37 Group Camera name T T TO Bu i TTL D TTL TTL Cameras compatible D2H D70 Oo O with CLS piil LRs not Gari _ compatible D1 Series D100 O O with CLS F5 F100 F9OX N90s F90 Series N90 l F80 Series N80 Series F75 Series O O 75 Series F70 Series N70 F4 Series F65 Series N65 Series II F 801s N8008s F 801 N8008 O O Pronea 600i 6i lll F 601 N6006 F 601 N6000 O oC IV F60 Series N60 F50 Series N50 O x5 F 401x N5005 gt y F 501 N2020 F 401s N4004s E lo N F 401 N4004 F 301 N2000 yI FM3A FA FE2 FG Nikonos V O F3 Series with the AS 17 z ew FM2 FM10 FE10 F3 Series i _ a Vil F55 Series N55 Series COOLPIX cameras compatible COOLPIX 8400 COOLPIX 8800 O with i TTL 1 BO Balanced
26. For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa Attp 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 nikonimaging com Nikon Creative Lighting System The SB 800 features the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS This system offers additional flash shooting possibilities with digital cameras by taking advantage of camera s digital communication capabilities CLS is available only when the SB 800 is used with compatible Nikon cameras The SB 800 offers these major features i TTL mode This is a TTL auto flash mode in the Nikon Creative Lighting System Monitor Preflashes are fired at all times The subject is correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is less affected by the ambient light p 37 e Advanced Wireless Lighting With the Advanced Wireless Lighting wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL i TTL mode can now be accomplished with digital SLRs In this mode you can divide the remote flash units into three groups and control the flash output independently for each group expanding your range of creative multiple flash shooting techniques p 76 Flash Value Lock Flash Value or F
27. N4004 J J 2222222222 J F 301 N2000 AM am m A FM3a FA FE2 FG sy am A am A SC 14 ya Items marked on page 94 are O connected to item on page 95 Remote flash unit SB 16B sB 24 sB 25 sB 26 sB 28 2apx S8 29 29s MMMM sc 18 26 aso 1 5m SC 19 27 SB 15 SB 20 SB 21B SB 22 SB 22s SB 27 SB 30 3m i SSS ee on SC 18 26 SC 19 27 Advanced operations SB 28 SB 29 29s 28DX pg SC 18 26 A SC 19 27 f Using SC 18 26 or SC 19 27 up to five flash units can be used for multiple flash photography at a total cable length of 10m 33 ft 95 96 Flash shooting with digital SLRs cameras using Supplied with the SB 800 the Colored Gel Filter Set SU 800 includes two filters the FL G1 for taking flash pictures under fluorescent light and the TN A1 for use with incandescent tungsten light e Colored Gel Filter Set SJ 1 is also available as an option p 112 Iii Using colored gel filters with digital cameras Purpose Gel filter Adjust the camera s white balance to Balances the color of light from FL G1 Fluorescent the flash to match that of fluorescent light Balances the color of light from TN A1 Incandescent the flash to match that of incandescent or tungsten light Creates interesting effects by
28. Nikkor 28 105mm f 3 5 4 5D IF the maximum aperture at 28mm is f 3 5 but decreases to f 4 5 at 105mm IIE Setting the aperture on the camera s LCD panel or in the viewfinder Lock the lens aperture at its minimum After composing the picture by zooming in or out read the aperture on the camera s LCD panel or in the viewfinder Then set the same aperture on the SB 800 s LCD panel and confirm the flash shooting distance range li Setting the aperture using the scale on the lens After zooming in or out to select the appropriate composition read the aperture using the aperture scale on the lens Then set the same aperture on the SB 800 s LCD panel and confirm the flash shooting distance range At wideangle zoom settings read the aperture value at the green index or line At telephoto settings read the aperture value at the yellow index or dot At intermediate settings read the aperture value between the two indexes A Other functions lll Setting the aperture on the camera s aperture dial F 401x N5005 F 401s N4004s F 401 N4004 cameras CPU lens After zooming in out to select the desired composition set the aperture on the camera s aperture dial Then set the same aperture on the SB 800 s LCD panel and confirm the flash shooting distance range e Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M The aperture cannot be set in the Programmed Auto P or Shutter Priority Auto S exposu
29. The flash mode on the remote flash unit toggles J REMOTE between 25A auto and M manual every zo 35mm 3 time you press the button auto mode n the A auto mode the remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the master flash unit The maximum shooting distance of the SB 800 s light sensor is approx 7m 23 ft M manual mode In the M manual mode the remote flash units only start firing in sync with the master flash unit The maximum shooting distance of the SB 800 s light sensor is approx 40m 131 ft The flash output level can be set from M1 1 to M1 128 A Advanced operations 85 SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Ii Wireless multiple flash shooting in the auto mode aee 0 9 9 3 m zoom 24mmF8 86 Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M Set up all Speedlights as the master and remote flash units Set the wireless flash mode of all SB 800 s used as master and remote flash units to SU 4 Press the button on the remote flash unit to activate the mode Set the flash mode of the master flash unit to the mode e With Nikon digital SLRs not compatible with CLS set the flash mode to Auto Aperture or Non TTL auto flash Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance as in normal TTL auto flash photography then shoot See page 17 for more information on the TTL auto flash mo
30. auto flash operation p 41 for more details Confirming wireless multiple flash operation using the ready light or the beeping sound You can confirm wireless multiple flash operation by checking the ready light on the SB 800 or the beeping sound during and after shooting li Using the SB 800 s beeping sound in the wireless flash mode When the SB 800 is used as a wireless remote flash unit you can monitor its operation by listening to the beeping sound p 67 This function can be activated or canceled using the Custom settings Confirming flash operation using the ready light or beeping sound Master flash unit Remote flash unit Ready light Ready light Beeping sound Speedlight condition Lights up Lights up One beep Ready to fire Lights up or Lights up or Two beeps Fired properly does not does not come on come on not blinking not blinking Blinks for Blinks for Beeps for Both the master and remote flash units have approx 3 approx 3 approx 3 fired at full output and light may have been sec sec sec insufficient for correct exposure Use a wider aperture and reshoot Lights up or Blinks for Beeps for The remote flash unit has fired at full output does not approx 3 approx 3 and light may have been insufficient for come on sec sec correct exposure The light sensor could not blinking not detect when to stop firing in sync with the master flash unit
31. flash output level and aperture to match the flash shooting distance e For details on determining the flash output level and the aperture refer to Determining the aperture and flash output level in the Manual mode p 42 Press the button to highlight the flash output 1 8 150200 STBYAUTO 4 0 mA level display then press the or button to zoom 35inmnF1 1 23 increase or decrease the values e Refer to Setting the flash output level p 47 5 Set the aperture e For cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups and II with CPU lenses and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL set the SB 800 s aperture on the camera You cannot set the aperture on the SB 800 directly e For other camera lens combinations press the button to highlight the aperture display then press he or button to increase or decrease the aperture value e If the ISO sensitivity is correctly set the flash shooting distance appears on the LCD panel matching the lash output level and aperture as set Set the same aperture on your camera or lens that is set on the SB 800 e With cameras in Groups III to VII Confirm that the ready light comes on then shoot A Detailed operation li Setting the flash output level Press the button to highlight the flash output level display The flash output level changes every
32. flash terminal TTL Multi Flash Sync Cord SC 26 18 approx 1 5 m or 4 9 ft TTL Multi Flash Sync Cord SC 27 19 approx 3 m or 9 8 ft Multi Flash Sync Cords SC 18 SC 19 SC 26 SC 27 are useful for connecting the SB 800 to the multiple flash terminal of the SC 28 SC 17 or AS 10 for TTL multiple flash operation TTL Multi Flash Adapter AS 10 Use the Multi Flash Adapter AS 10 when connecting more than three flash units together for TTL multiple flash operation or if the remote flash units are not equipped with multiple flash terminals The AS 10 comes with one tripod socket and three TTL multiple flash terminals Sync Cord SC 11 approx 25 cm or 9 8 in Sync Cord SC 15 approx 1 m or 3 3 ft Sync Cords SC 11 and SC 15 are handy when you want to use the SB 800 off camera or for use with cameras not having accessory shoes These cords also allow you to perform multiple flash operation in the Manual mode Sync Terminal Adapter AS 15 The Sync Terminal Adapter AS 15 is necessary when connecting the SB 800 to cameras not having a sync terminal A Reference information Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 Useful for multiple flash 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 not only triggers the remote unit to fire in sync with the master unit but controls the flash duration of the remote unit to provide wireless TTL Non TTL
33. flash unit s iii Using the Speedlight Stand Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS 19 for stable placement of the remote flash units e You can also use the stand for setting up your Nikon Speedlight when using it as a remote flash unit in multiple flash shooting using cords p 90 Speedlight mounting shoes for the SB 15 and SB 27 O E o D gt FFT EENS Speedlight mounting shoe for all Speedlights except the SB 15 and SB 27 Tripod socket Setup example using the SB 27 Attachment to the Speedlight Stand 1d Attach the SB 800 to the Speedlight Stand in the same way that you attach it to the camera s accessory shoe The same is true when detaching it from the camera To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Effective for the SU 4 type wireless multiple flash only e Do not leave the power of the remote flash units on Otherwise ambient electric noise due to a discharge of static electricity etc may trigger them accidentally e f you are holding the remote flash unit in your hand press the Modeling illuminator button Wireless remote flash cancel button on the SB 800 to avoid accidental firing in sync with other Speedlights The SB 800 will not fire while this button is pressed A Advanced operations 75 76 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting When the SB 800 is used with Nikon cameras compatible with CLS Advance
34. 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 8 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 9 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 10 Be sure to use only batteries specified in this instruction manual to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquids generating heat or exploding A Preparation For your safety 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Never open the casing surrounding batteries or use batteries whose casing has been breached as such batteries 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 f 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 inclu
35. on the SB 800 can be performed in these ways Exposure compensation Available flash mode Usable camera Making exposure compensation All flash modes Cameras in all groups for both the main subject and background Making exposure compensation TTL auto flash and Auto Cameras compatible with CLS for the main subject only Aperture flash digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups I to III and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL Manual flash mode Cameras in all groups Making exposure compensation Flash shooting at slow shutter Cameras in all groups for the background only speeds IE Making exposure compensation for both the main subject and background In TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operation Use the camera s exposure compensation function to modify both the SB 800 s flash output level and the background exposure For details see your camera s instruction manual e The exposure compensation value set on the camera is not displayed on the SB 800 s LCD panel e Exposure compensation beyond the usable ISO sensitivity range cannot be performed p 24 For example with an ISO sensitivity of 100 if you try to make an exposure compensation of 3 steps on the camera equivalent to ISO 12 which is out of the usable ISO sensitivity range ISO 25 1000 of the SB 800 In this case exposure compensation up to 2 steps equivalent to ISO 25 is possible compensation
36. other than p 23 does not appear the horizontal front or down 7 position No ff or BU indicator appears The camera s exposure mode or p 108 in TTL auto flash mode metering system is not correctly set ora non CPU lens is mounted The zoom head position cannot be The built in wide flash adapter is in use or p 101 adjusted to other than 14mm or 17mm the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached p 96 The SB 800 does not work when control buttons W0D button c i ontrol buttons are locked ee button or 9 0 button and button P are pressed The SB 800 does not fire Canceling flash firing is activated in the p 67 li If the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally If the wide flash adapter is subjected to a strong impact while set on the flash head it may be broken off In this case visit your nearest authorized Nikon service center for repair e When the wide flash adapter is broken off it is no longer possible to set the zoom head position to other than 14mm or 17mm To adjust the zoom head position go to the Custom Settings Zoom head position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally p 67 li Warning indications in the SB 800 flash shooting and under exposure may have occurred Ref Problem Cause page The ready light blinks for 3 sec after firing The underexposure indicator blinks and the amount of underexposure is Underexpos
37. pictures by using several flash units to emphasize the subject s shape or eliminate shadows The following wireless multiple flash operations are available Multiple flash operation Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Advanced Wireless Lighting p 76 Cameras compatible with CLS Only those featuring CLS such as SB 800 for both the master and remote flash units SU 4 type wireless multiple flash p 84 No limitation Master flash unit Speedlights compatible with wireless flash operation those compatible with the TTL mode or the built in Speedlights on cameras so equipped Remote flash unit Except the SB 23 all Speedlights compatible with wireless flash operation or those connected to the optional Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 Multiple flash operation using cords p 90 No limitation TTL multiple flash operation is not possible with digital SLRs Speedlights compatible with the TTL mode e Speedligthts SB 11 SB 14 SB 140 and SB 21B cannot be used with the F 401 N4004 or F 401s N4004s as either master or remote flash units Wireless Lighting flash or Non TTL auto LA e It s not possible to use different types of multiple flash operations together e Wireless multiple flash operation using Speedlights featuring CLS is called Advanced For cameras compatible with CLS and digital SLRs not compatible with CLS set the master
38. results 97 98 Bounce flash operation With the SB 800 mounted on your camera s hot shoe you can tilt or rotate the flash head to bounce the light off the ceiling or walls This is a good technique to use when shooting indoors because you get more natural looking pictures of people with softer shadows Also you can soften the shadows even more by using the Nikon Diffusion Dome Bounce flash Normal flash Shooting data Shooting data e Camera D2H e Camera D2H e Focal length 60mm e Focal length 60mm e Speedlight SB 800 set to e Speedlight SB 800 set to e Aperture 8 e Aperture 9 e Shooting distance Approx 4m 13 1 ft Shooting distance Approx 4m 13 1 ft For more details on the above example see the separate booklet A collection of example photos Tilting the flash head For effective bounce flash off the ceiling tilt the flash head up at least 50 Also make sure that the light from the flash head does not directly illuminate the subject e Optimum results are obtained when the flash head is positioned 1 2m 3 3 6 6 ft from the reflecting surface ia sT W 6 5 3 m zoom 24mmnF8 Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M Set the camera s metering system to Matrix Metering or Center Weighted Metering Set the flash mode to TTL or Auto Aperture or Non TTL auto fla
39. s available flash modes vary depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera s exposure mode Using the TTL auto flash mode is recommended for normal flash pho Iii Available flash modes Ind TTL auto flash mode e i TTL mode BL 1u e D TTL mode BL T1u e TTL film based mode BL Tu Non TTL auto flash mode e Auto Aperture flash e Non TTL auto flash Manual mode e Distance priority manual flash e Manual flash e Repeating flash Monitor Preflashes AA A e GN M RPT p 38 p 40 p 44 p 46 p 48 ography icators usable cameras Cameras compatible with CLS COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS Cameras in Groups to VI No appears with cameras in Groups III and IV while performing Balanced Fill Flash Cameras compatible with CLS Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS Cameras in Groups to II No limitation Except D1x and D1H digital cameras No limitation No limitation The SB 800 fires a series of imperceptible Monitor Preflashes just before the auto flash and lash fires to obtain information on the subject in these cases 1 when the SB 800 is used with cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Group with a CPU lens and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL and flash mode is set to TTL 2 when the SB 800 is used with cameras compa
40. the master flash unit and set its flash mode to Flash canceled 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 as much as possible bounce the light by tilting or rotating the SB 800 s flash head es the SB 800 to act as a A Advanced operations 77 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting lll Setting the flash mode flash output level compensation values and channel number on the master flash unit MTT 4 31 42 gt m By I r13 zoon 28mm B C zoon 28mm 78 Press the button on the master flash unit to highlight M then press the button to choose the desired flash mode Press the or button to increase or decrease the flash output level compensation values e Compensation values can be set in 1 3 steps from 3 0 to 3 0 EV e The flash output level can be set from M1 1 to M1 128 in the Manual LM mode Press the button to highlight A then press the button to set the flash mode on the remote flash unit within group A e f the master unit s flash mode has been set to Repeating flash the Repeating flash or Flash canceled mode can be set on the remote flash unit Following step 2 above set the flash output level compensation values on the remote flash unit wit
41. the master flash unit and grouped remote flash units are not highlighted the Modeling illuminator of the master flash unit only fires except when the master flash unit s flash firing is set to canceled When the Modeling illuminator button on the camera is pressed the Modeling illuminator of the master flash unit and all other remote flash units fire e Both the master and remote flash units fire at the flash output level compensation value as set Iii Modeling illuminator in SU 4 type wireless multiple flash Operation p 84 When the Modeling illuminator button on the master flash unit or the one on the camera is pressed the Modeling illuminator of the master unit only fires e When the SB 800 is set as a remote flash unit the Modeling illuminator does not fire even when the Modeling illuminator button is pressed Custom functions The SB 800 can easily set activate or cancel various operations using the Custom settings as shown below Icons appearing on the LCD panel vary depending on the settings and the camera lens combinations No icon appears when the settings are not available For details on setting custom functions see Custom settings p 68 Iii Available Custom functions and the icons 150 ISO sensitivity p 24 soga Zg Wireless flash mode p 72 Ti Sound monitor in the wireless flash mode p 89 Non TTL auto flash mode p 38 Standby function p 2
42. these filters because they may become deformed quickly due to the heat There is no difference between the front and back of colored gel filters Even though they may be curled this will not affect their performance Likewise scratches on these filters will have no effect on performance The amount of exposure compensation printed on each filter is provided as a guide only Be sure to make test shots to determine the actual amount of compensation required To remove dust or dirt wipe the filter lightly with a soft clean cloth colored gel filters Iii How to use colored gels 1 Fold the colored gel filter securely on the line Insert the colored gel filter between the wide flash adapter and the flash head Adjust the white balance setting on your digital camera then shoot ute Incandescent Fluorescent ght Optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ 1 The optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ 1 contains a total of 20 filters in 8 models C Advanced operations of colored gels for balancing the color of light or adding specific colors to the scene using a Speedlight p 112 e FL G1 for fluorescent light e FL G2 for fluorescent light e TN A1 for incandescent tungsten light TN A2 for incandescent tungsten light e BLUE e YELLOW e RED e AMBER e With the last four filters adjust your digital camera s white balance if available to Flash for the most effective
43. time you press the or button as shown below When you press the button gt 1 2 gt 1 2 1 3 1 2 2 3 1 4 1 128 1 4 2 3 1 4 1 3 When you press the button een 28 gt 1 128 1 3 gt 1 128 2 3 gt 1 64 1 1 4 1 2 1 64 2 3 1 64 1 3 The numbers in parentheses represent the adjustable flash output level in 1 3 steps except between 1 1 and 1 2 Therefore 1 32 1 3 and 1 64 2 3 represent the same flash output level To extend the flash shooting distance choose a flash output level close to M1 1 47 48 Manual mode Repeating RPT flash In Repeating flash operation the SB 800 fires repeatedly during a single exposure creating stroboscopic multiple exposure effects This operation is useful when shooting fast moving subjects e In this operation RPT appears on the LCD panel e Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries and allow enough time for the flash to recycle between each repeating flash session e Also it is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera flash shake because slower shutter speeds are used Iii Setting the flash output level the frequency Hz and the number of repeating flashes per frame e Frequency Hz represents the number of times the flash fires per second e The actual number of repeating flashes per frame becomes lower than the one set as the shutter speed increases or the number of flashes per second decreases because t
44. unit e There is no limitation in usable cameras Iii Setting the SB 800 to SU 4 type wireless multiple flash To perform SU 4 type wireless multiple flash set the wireless flash mode to SU 4 using Custom settings p 67 Master flash and remote flash units First set the SB 800 s wireless multiple flash mode to SU 4 using the Custom settings then attach the SB 800 to the camera The indicator amp _ appears on the LCD panel telling you that the SB 800 is set as a master flash unit If you detach the SB 800 from the camera the indicator automatically changes to ey signifying that the SB 800 is set as a remote flash unit Notes on the master flash unit e When the SB 800 is set as the master flash unit Monitor Preflashes are canceled For other Speedlights be sure to cancel the master flash unit s Monitor Preflashes e The following flash modes are recommended for the master flash unit Master flash unit s flash mode Camera group Recommended flash mode Icons displayed Cameras compatible Non TTL auto flash mode AA or All icons with CLS A Digital SLRs not TTL mode is not possible although All icons compatible with CLS icons are displayed Cameras in Groups TTL mode All icons to VI Setting the flash mode on the remoie flash units Detach the SB 800 which is already set to the SU 4 type wireless multiple flash mode from the camera body A
45. unit fires first then the remote flash units in group A fire followed by those in group B If a certain remote flash unit does not fire change the setup by moving the remote unit closer to the subject or redirect its light sensor window toward the master flash unit then test fire the new setup You can check the illumination before actually taking pictures using the Modeling illuminator p 66 15 Finally confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance just as in TTL flash shooting then shoot e Refer to page 17 for TTL flash shooting e Flash operation can be confirmed by the ready light or the beeping sound p 89 A Advanced operations 83 84 SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting SU 4 type wireless multiple flash can be performed in two ways 1 In the A auto mode in which the wireless remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the master Speedlight and 2 in the M manual mode in which the wireless remote flash units only start firing in sync with the master Speedlight e Speedlights featuring wireless multiple flash capability can be used either as the master or remote flash unit e Speedlights compatible with TTL auto flash can be used as the master flash unit The optional Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 is necessary when you want to use these Speedlights as remote flash units The one exception is the SB 23 e The camera s built in Speedlight can also be used as a master flash
46. 0 is fully recycled The SB 800 will not fire while this button and ready to fire Blinks after the SB 800 fires s pressed at its maximum output in various auto flash 18 Flash head rotating angle scale modes indicating that the light may be p 100 insufficient 19 Terminal cover 25 Mounting foot lock lever p 22 20 TTL multiple flash terminal p 92 Connects the SB 800 to the remote flash unit s in TTL multiple flash operation using cords 11 Control buttons button button Press to increase or decrease the values of the highlighted items NOFF button Press for approx 0 3 sec to turn the power on and off Multi Selector button e Press to select the items to be set The selected item is highlighted and can be changed using the and buttons FLASH button Press for approx 2 sec to display the Custom Press to test fire the flash p 20 settings mode p 68 ODE button 9 button wide button tele Press to set the flash mode p 30 Press to change the zoom head position p 26 Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto Gone Gen flash mode Press the and buttons simultaneously to recall the underexposure value p 33 Resetting the settings Wonk Gnor Press the GED and TD buttons simultaneously for approx 2 sec to reset all settings including the custom settings except the distance unit selected in m ft
47. 01100 50 25 1 2 14 17 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 3156 42812 114 0 6 6 3 0 7 8 0 0 8 9 0 0 8 10 1 3 15 1 4 16 1 7 19 2 0 20 2 2 20 2 4 20 2 5 20 i 2 0 21 2 3 26 2 6 29 2 6 33 4 3 49 4 6 52 5 5 62 6 6 66 7 4 66 7 8 66 8 3 66 11181561 4 28 2 14 0 6 4 5 0 6 5 7 0 6 6 3 0 7 7 0 1 0 10 1 0 11 1 2 13 1 4 16 1 6 18 1 7 19 1 8 20 i 5 J 20 15 2 0 19 2 0 20 2 0 23 3 1 35 3 3 37 3 9 44 4 6 52 5 2 59 5 5 62 5 8 66 11915614 28 2 0 6 3 2 0 6 4 0 0 6 4 5 0 6 5 0 0 7 7 5 0 7 8 0 0 8 9 5 1 0 11 1 1 13 1 2 13 1 3 14 2 0 10 2 0 13 2 0 14 2 0 16 2 2 25 2 3 26 2 8 31 3 3 37 3 7 42 3 9 44 4 1 47 8 0 6 3 1 0 6 3 5 0 6 5 3 0 6 5 7 0 6 6 7 0 7 7 6 0 8 9 0 0 8 9 5 0 9 10 3 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 17 2 0 19 20 22 2 3 26 2 6 29 2 8 31 2 9 33 4614118 156 4 0 6 1 6 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 2 0 6 2 5 0 6 3 7 0 6 4 0 0 6 4 8 0 6 5 3 0 6 6 3 0 6 6 7 0 6 7 1 2 0 5 2 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 3 2 0 8 2 2 0 12 2 0 13 2 0 16 2 0 19 2 0 21 2 0 22 2 1 23 3212211611118 15 6 0 6 1 1 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 6 0 6 1 8 0 6 2 6 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 4 0 6 4 0 0 6 4 5 0 6 4 8 0 6 5 0 i 2 0 3 7 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 2 2 0 5 8 2 0 8 7 2 0 9 3 2 0 11 2 0 13 2 0 15 2 0 16 2 0 17 32 146 111 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 6 1 1 0 6 1 2 0 6
48. 0DX SB 30 SB 29 SB 29s SB 28 SB 28Dx SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 22s SB 14 SB 11 SB 140 SB 23 SB 21 SB 17 SB 16 SB 15 SB 22 SB 20 1 ojoje Iii Notes on multiple flash shooting using cords Be sure to see the instruction man Refer to System chart for TTL mu cameras and Speedlights instructi Use the optional TTL Multi Flash S uals of your cameras Speedlights and accessories tiple flash shooting using cords p 94 and your on manuals for proper connection ync Cords SC 27 SC 26 SC 19 or SC 18 to connect the SB 800 to more than one remote flash unit Use the optional Multi Flash Adap with multiple flash terminals Use the optional Multi Flash Adap Be sure to cancel the master flash er AS 10 if the remote flash units are not equipped er AS 10 to attach the remote flash unit s to a tripod unit s Monitor Preflashes Multiple flash shooting using cords can be performed in two modes 1 TTL multiple flash and 2 Manual multiple flash Performing multiple flash shooting in the Manual mode however is not recommended since it is difficult to obtain the correct exposure Use the TTL auto flash mode with To ensure proper exposure make cameras compatible with TTL auto flash test shots before shooting important events A Advanced operations 91 Multiple flash shooting using cords lE TTL multiple flash not possible with cameras compatible with CLS and di
49. 1 Selecting the distance unit of measure m ft m Power zoom function p 26 Zoom head position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally p 117 LCD panel illuminator p 119 LCD panel brightness p 119 Wide area AF Assist Illuminator p 62 Canceling flash firing p 62 Other functions 67 Custom settings 68 ll Setting Custom functions 4a g4 168 308 aa D S KO READY Press the button for approx 2 sec to display the Custom settings mode Press the or button and 9 or button on the Multi Selector to choose the desired custom functions to be set then press the button Press the or button to highlight the preferred setting e Press the 9 or D button to adjust the LCD panel brightness Press the button for approx 2 sec or press the button to return to the normal setting mode Iii Details on Custom settings Bold default setting I5d go 000 ISO sensitivity p 24 The available ISO sensitivity range is ISO 3 to 8000 Pressing the or button increases or decrease the value in increments of 1 3 step Pressing the or button continuously increases or decreases the value quickly e 100
50. 1 8 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 4 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 2 0 6 3 4 0 6 3 6 2 0 2 6 2 0 3 3 2 0 3 7 2 0 4 1 2 0 6 2 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 8 2 0 9 3 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 12 a 0 6 2 2 06 16 11 8 561 4 28 50742 N N Aperture Ss Flash shooting distance range m ft 30199 146 11 _ 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 8 0 6 1 3 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 7 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 2 0 6 2 4 0 6 2 5 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 9 2 0 4 4 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 5 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 4 2 0 7 8 2 0 8 3 32 22 16 5 _ 0 6 0 9 0 6 1 0 0 6 1 2 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 6 0 6 1 7 0 6 1 8 2 0 3 1 2 0 3 3 2 0 3 9 2 0 4 6 2 0 5 2 2 0 5 5 2 0 5 8 1 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached and the wide flash adapter in place 2 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached 3 With the wide flash adapter in place For example for an ISO sensitivity of 100 with the zoom head position adjusted to 35mm and the subject at a distance of 5m 16 4 ft selecting an aperture of f 2 to f 5 6 from the table gives the correct exposure A Detailed operation 39 40 Non TTL auto flash mode Non TTL auto flash The SB 800 s built in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected from the subject automatically controlling the SB 800 s light output to give the correct exposure This allows you to make exposure compensation p
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52. 4 Close up flash operation Iii Setting the built in wide flash adapter and adjusting the zoom head position te a4 gretnura A wt 7 a aa is Fer D nn OE Wor IE Setting the aperture 1 Slowly pull out the wide flash adapter all the way and position it over the flash head Then slide the bounce card back into place inside the flash head Press the 9 or button to adjust the zoom head position to 14mm or 17mm e When the wide flash adapter is set on the flash head the power zoom function becomes inactive and the zoom head position is adjusted to 14mm or 17mm To adjust the zoom head position go to the Custom Settings Zoom head position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally p 67 e To slide the wide flash adapter back into place lift it and push it into the flash head as far as it will go Calculate the aperture by using this equation and table To ensure the correct exposure use an aperture smaller than the one obtained from the equation ISO sensitivity 50 100 200 400 800 1000 Coefficient m ft 1 4 4 6 2 6 6 2 66 4 13 4 13 56 18 5 6 18 f stop Coefficient Flash to subject distance For example at an ISO sensitivity of 100 with a subject 0 5m 1 6 ft away and the wide flash adapter in place the suggested aperture is f stop 2 0 5 4 in meters f
53. 6 37 5 123 40 131 mi4 6 3 21 8 026 85 28 95 31 15 049 1652 19 62 22 72 25 82 265 87 28 92 mie 444 5 719 60 20 67 22 10 6735 11 3137 134 44 15 6151 17 7168 18 7 61 19 865 mite 3170 4013 434 4 816 75 25 8 0126 9531 11 36 125 41 13 3 44 14 46 mis2 227 289 3 010 34 11 53 17 6020 6722 7 826 8 8 29 9 4131 9 9132 mies 165 207 217 248 3712 4013 4816 5 518 6 3 21 6 6122 7 0123 fi M1128 1 1 4 14 15 5 1 7 6 26 85 28 9 34 11 3 9 3 44 14 4715 4 9 16 1 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached and the wide flash adapter in place 2 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached 3 With the wide flash adapter in place To calculate the correct aperture Calculate the correct aperture by using this equation and the guide number table according to the ISO sensitivity flash output level and zoom head position that are set f stop aperture Guide number GN x ISO sensitivity factor Shooting distance m ft e Set the same aperture on both the SB 800 and the camera or lens To calculate the guide number Calculate the guide number by using this equation according to the shooting distance and aperture required Guide number GN Shooting distance m ft x Aperture ISO sensitivity factor e Referring to the guide number table determine an appropriate flash output le
54. 7 Non TTL auto flash p 38 and Manual flash p 42 A power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom head position to match the lens focal length with the exception of some camera lens combinations p 26 When the built in wide flash adapter is used or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached p 27 the zoom head position is automatically set to match a 14mm or 17mm lens The flash head tilts up to 90 or down to 7 and rotates horizontally 180 to the left and 90 to the right enabling bounce flash p 98 or close up flash photography p 102 The Nikon Creative Lighting System provides a variety of advanced wireless multiple flash operations when the SB 800 is used with compatible cameras p 5 When doing bounce flash or taking close ups with flash you can use the built in wide flash adapter in conjunction with Nikon Diffusion Dome to create extremely soft diffused lighting with virtually no shadows while maintaining balanced lighting for the main subject and the background pp 101 104 e Custom functions are provided to set values or activate or cancel functions that are unnecessary to set each time p 67 Life long learning As part of Nikon s Life long learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http Avww nikonusa com e For users in Europe htto Avww europe nikon com support e
55. 90 to the right e Set the flash head at a click stop at the angles shown e When taking close up pic head down to the 7 pos ures with flash tilt the flash ition p 102 Choosing the reflecting surface In color photography se ect white or highly reflective surfaces to bounce the light off of Otherwise your pictures unnatural color cast simi reflecting surface will come out with an ar to that of the Using the built in bounce card In bounce flash photography use the SB 800 s built in bounce card to create a highlight in the subject s eyes making the eyes look more vibrant e As shown in the illustrations pull out the wide flash adapter and while holding the bounce card slide the wide flash adapter back into place inside the flash head e Tilt the flash head up 90 to use this feature most effectively Shooting with the Nikon Diffusion Dome By attaching the provided Nikon Diffusion Dome over the flash head you can diffuse the light even more when doing bounce flash creating extremely soft light with virtually no shadows With the camera in either the horizontal or vertical position you get the same effect e Good results are generally obtained when the flash head is tilted up 60 e Use of the built in wide flash adapter in conjunction with the Nikon Diffusion Dome results in the maximum amount of diffused light p 104 A Advanced operations
56. LS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups to II digital data communication is performed The camera automatically sends the ISO sensitivity to the SB 800 With a CPU lens the aperture and focal length are automatically set on the SB 800 Notes on setting the Speedlight s ISO sensitivity In the TTL auto flash mode and Manual flash mode except Distance priority manual GNI flash there is no direct connection between setting the ISO sensitivity on the Speedlight and controlling the flash output level Setting the ISO sensitivity is for correctly displaying the flash shooting distance range or the shooting distance indication on the Speedlight s LCD panel In the Non TTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture flash AAl Non TTL auto flash A and Distance priority manual GN flash operation the correct exposure can be obtained by setting the camera s ISO sensitivity on the Speedlight because the Speedlight controls the flash output For cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups and Il the ISO sensitivity is automatically transferred from the camera to the Speedlight Iii Setting the ISO sensitivity for cameras in Groups Ill to VII For cameras in Groups Ill to VII set the ISO sensitivity in the Custom settings mode p 67 Turn the SB 800 off once then turn it back on After that turn on the camera body A Basic operation Press the
57. Making exposure compensation in Non TTL auto flash and Manual flash operations Exposure compensation is performed by intentionally modifying the correct aperture e In the Non TTL auto flash mode the correct exposure can be obtained when the same aperture is set on the camera as that set on the SB 800 Therefore to make exposure compensation vary the aperture set on the camera while retaining the aperture set on the SB 800 or vice versa In the Manual flash mode calculate the proper aperture for the correct exposure from the guide number and the shooting distance p 43 Then use a larger or smaller aperture on the camera to make exposure compensation As a basic guide set a wider aperture on the camera or lens to make the main subject brighter or a smaller aperture to make it darker iii Making exposure compensation for the main subject only In TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash operation Making exposure compensation for a flash illuminated main subject without affecting the background exposure by adjusting the SB 800 s flash output level is called flash output level compensation p 56 e This compensation can only be performed with cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups to Ill and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL A Other functions In Manual flash mode Making exposure compensation for only the flash illuminated subject by intentionally modifying the SB 800 s
58. NiCd NEMH Upto5 Upto 10 Upto30 Upto40 Up to 40 K 6 Alkaline manganese Sko Lithium 9 Upto5 Upto10 Upto20 Up to 40 Up to 40 NiCd NEMH Upto5 Upto10 Upto30 Up to 40 Up to 40 e With fresh batteries of the same type in both the SB 800 and optional Nikon SD 8A or Power Bracket Unit SK 6 SK 6A e Refer to table Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame on page 48 when performing Repeating flash 51 52 Checking the correct exposure before shooting You can determine whether the subject will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB 800 before actually taking the picture in TTL auto flash Auto Aperture and Non TTL auto flash operations e In manual flash mode checking the correct exposure cannot be performed by test firing Ii TTL auto flash mode Press the SB 800 s button until Auto Aperture flash or Non TTL auto flash appears on the LCD panel Set the same aperture on the SB 800 as set in the TTL auto flash mode Press the shutter release button slightly then press the FLASH button to fire the flash If the ready light blinks after firing this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case set a wider aperture on the camera or lens or move closer to the subject iii Auto Aperture flash Make the necessary settings on the SB 800 and camera press the shutter release button slightly then press the FLASH button to fire the flash If
59. Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB 800 Nikon SPEEDLIGHT SB 800 Instruction Manual Ce 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 G Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in personal injury or death and property damage N WARNIN Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could A CAUTION result in property damage N 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 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 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 If the flash unit is dropped and damaged do not touch any exposed interior metal parts
60. ON Canceled Zoom head position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally p 117 Setting to activate or cancel the zoom head position setting if the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally When set to ON the zoom head position display is framed e OFF Manual setting canceled e ON Manual setting activated LCD panel illuminator p 119 Setting the LCD panel illuminator to turn on or off e ON Turnon OFF Turn off LCD panel brightness p 119 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD panel Available brightness levels are graphically displayed in 9 steps on the LCD panel Press the 9 or button to adjust the brightness Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator p 62 Setting to activate or cancel the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator e ON Activated AF ILL appears on the LCD panel e OFF Canceled NO AF ILL appears on the LCD panel Canceling flash firing p 62 Setting to activate or cancel flash firing of the SB 800 When it is set to OFF the SB 800 does not fire but the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator still comes on e ON Firing activated e OFF Firing canceled AF ILL ONLY appears on the LCD panel Advanced operations Information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB 800 is described in this section 72 Overview of multiple flash operation Multiple flash photography allows you to create more natural looking
61. Optional color gel Flash changing the light from the filters flash to a different color ii Balancing light from the flash With digital cameras if you shoot flash pictures under fluorescent light with the camera s white balance set to Flash the main subject illuminated by the flash will look normal However the background will come out green To compensate use the FL G1 green gel filter to convert the light coming from the flash to the same color as fluorescent light then adjust the camera s white balance to Fluorescent Follow a similar procedure when shooting flash pictures under incandescent tungsten illumination using the TN A1 filter In this case set the white balance to Incandescent Available with digital cameras featuring white balance You cannot set the white balance on the SB 800 Choose an appropriate white balance setting on your digital camera For more details see your camera s instruction manual When using tungsten film with a film based camera use the TN A1 for incandescent tungsten light filter for more effective results M Notes on using colored gel filters These filters are consumable items When they extremely fade in color or deteriorate purchase optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ 1 Colored gel filters may become deformed due to the heat generated from the flash head However this will not affect their performance When taking pictures using repeating flash do not use
62. Speedlight A and the subject is 1m 3 3 ft and Speedlight B is 2m 6 6 ft the combined brightness of the two Speedlights will be A B 1 2 1 4 in meters or 3 3 6 6 approx 11 44 in feet Therefore the illumination provided by Speedlight A is four times or two steps brighter than that provided by Speedlight B events To ensure good results it s recommended to make test shots before shooting important Be sure to read the instruction manuals of your camera and Speedlight s before use 73 74 Wireless multiple flash shooting Read the following when setting up the SB 800 as a remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting and SU 4 type wireless multiple flash modes Iii Flash set up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Set up the camera master flash unit and remote flash units as shown in the igure below Be sure to direct the light sensor window of Z Less than approx GfouPC the remote flash unit toward the master flash 10m 33 ft Approx 5 to 7m 16 to 23 ft Ad 4 T L Within Sa N i E am S Group s Master flash unit Within 30 7 1 z i i 2S Approx 5 to 7m 16 to 23 ft N Group A e As a basic guide the effective shooting distance between the master and remote flash units is approx 10m 33 ft or less in the front position and approx 5 to 7m 16 to 23 ft at both sides These ranges vary slightly depending on the ambient
63. 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 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 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 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 electronic 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
64. TTL P S Es CPU lens F 401 N4004 ETO TTL A M CPU lens iy TTL M o Non CPU lens 1 Center Weighted Metering is automatically set when the exposure mode is set to M 2 Programmed TTL Auto Flash is set FM3A mH TTL A M o CPU except G type non CPU lens FA Liit P A M CPU except G type non CPU lens FE2 m A M o CPU except G type non CPU lens FG uit TTL P A M CPU except G type inon CPU lens Nikonos V T TTL A M CPU except G type non CPU lens VI F Series ff TIL AM CPU except Gype non CPU lens 1 Standard TT for the FA FE2 and M90 for the FG and Nikonos V cameras 2 An optional sync cord for land use is required 3 Optional TTL Unit Coupler AS 17 is required L Flash is not possible if the shutter speed is set to M250 or B bulb l Optional accessories lli Accessories for multiple flash gumm 2 q TTL Remote Cord SC 29 28 17 approx 1 5m or 4 9 ft TTL Remote Cord SC 24 approx 1 5m or 4 9 ft TTL Remote Cords SC 29 SC 28 SC 17 SC 24 provide TTL auto flash operation when the SB 800 is used off camera Their flash shoes come with one tripod socket and two TTL multiple flash terminals The TTL Remote Cord SC 24 is for use with F5 cameras mounted with a High Magnification Finder DW 30 or DW 31 or F4 cameras having a High Magnification Finder DW 20 or DW 21 The SC 29 features an AF assist illuminator function The SC 29 is not equipped with a TTL multiple
65. V is the amount of flash exposure for the subject Using FV Lock with compatible cameras you can lock in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject This flash exposure is locked in even if you change the aperture or composition or zoom the lens in and out p 61 Flash Color Information Communication When the SB 800 is used with compatible digital SLRs color temperature information is automatically transmitted to the camera In this way the camera s white balance is automatically adjusted to give you the correct color temperature when taking photographs with the SB 800 Auto FP High Speed Sync High Speed flash synchronization at your camera s highest shutter speed is now possible This is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background p 60 Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator In autofocus operation the SB 800 emits AF Assist illumination over a wider area This enables you to perform autofocus photography in dim light even when you change the camera s focus area with cameras supporting this function p 62 See your equivalent camera s instruction manual for details on the Nikon Creative Lighting System Preparation A Foreword Ili Notes e Default Functions and flash modes preset when shipped from the factory are referred to as Default settings in this manual e CLS Hereafter Nikon s new Speedlight system Nikon Creative Lighting Sy
66. ain or rear curtain sync flash However the remote units cannot be set to rear curtain sync flash p 72 Rear curtain sync Front curtain sync Shooting data e Focal length 70mm e Shutter speed 2 sec e Aperture 4 5 e Flash mode Manual e Flash output level M1 1 A Other functions 59 60 Auto FP High Speed Sync mode for compatible cameras High Speed flash synchronization at your camera s highest shutter speed is now possible In this mode the Auto FP High Speed Sync mode is automatically set when the shutter speed exceeds the camera s sync shutter speed This is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background e Available with compatible cameras You cannot set the Auto FP High Speed sync mode on the SB 800 directly but must set it on the camera e High speed flash synchronization is possible exceeding your camera s sync shutter speed up to your camera s highest shutter speed e Auto FP High Speed sync also operates in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode e Available flash modes are i TTL Auto Aperture flash Distance priority manual flash and Manual flash when using a single flash unit i TTL Auto Aperture flash Non TTL auto flash and Manual flash are available in multiple flash operation TS0200 al 40 6 4 0 m zoom 28mmF1 1 Flash Value Lock FV Lock for compatible cameras Flash Value or FV
67. amera Camera TTL mode TTL mode Exposure Metering Lens Group with no CLS mode system F 601 m TTL P S A M CPU lens except for G type NBOEE m TIL P S A M CPU lens except for G type ait A M Non CPU lens m TIL P S A M CPU lens except for G type ail TTL A M Non CPU lens 1 Only MTU appears on tl he SB 800 s LCD panel Matrix Balanced Fi l Flash or Center Weighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash is selected when appears on the camera s LCD panel Il 2 Center Weighted Metering is automatically set when the exposure mode is set to M F 601M ail TTL P S Es CPU lens N6009 m PIS CPU lens iin TTL A M 9 Non CPU lens ft TTL P S CPU lens m TTL A M o Non CPU lens 1 Only appears on the SB 800 s LCD panel Matrix Balanced Fill Flash or Center Weighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash is selected when appears on the camera s LCD panel F60 Series N6O MTU hi P S A ro CPU lens V F50 Series N50 MTU TTL M o CPU non CPU lens F 401x N5005 F 501 N2020 MTU TTL P 9 CPU non CPU lens F 301 N2000 MTD TTL A M o CPU non CPU lens 1 Matrix Balanced Fill Flash is set 2 Center Weighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash is set 3 Programmed TTL Auto Flash is set 4 G type Nikkor lenses cannot be used Nikkor lenses v for F3AF usable 5 Al S Al Series E lenses only usable F 401s N4004s ETU
68. and 4500 having an accessory shoe hot shoe or TTL multiple flash terminal When more powerful illumination is required or when performing multiple flash it is recommended to connect the SB 800 or another Nikon Speedlight compatible with TTL auto flash to the COOLPIX Auto flash operation is possible by setting the SB 800 s flash mode to TTL auto flash The flash output level is controlled by detecting signals from the camera to determine when to start and stop firing This is controlled by Standard i TTL flash operation with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL and by Non TTL operation with other COOLPIX cameras e For connection to COOLPIX cameras featuring hot shoe contacts such as the COOLPIX 8800 attach the Speedlight directly to the accessory shoe e Optional accessories such as the Multi Flash Bracket Unit SK E900 should be used for connection with COOLPIX cameras having a TTL multiple flash terminal but no hot shoe contacts e For details see your camera s instruction manual o c O Please note that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX s built in flash as a master flash unit and the SB 800 as a remote flash unit cannot be performed Detailed operation This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB 800 Be sure to refer to your camera s instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions 36 SB 800 s available flash modes The SB 800
69. because a strong reflection from the remote flash unit itself or light from another remote flash unit may have entered the light sensor window Change the direction or position of the remote flash unit and reshoot A Advanced operations 89 90 Multiple flash shooting using cords The SB 800 can be used with Speedlights compatible with the TTL auto flash mode to perform multiple flash shooting using cords e Use of the SB 50DX and SB 23 as remote flash units is not recommended because the standby function cannot be canceled e Speedlights SB 11 SB 14 SB 140 and SB 21B cannot be used with the F 401 N4004 or F 401s N4004s as either master or remote flash units e There is no limitation in usable cameras e With cameras compatible with CLS and digital SLRs not compatible with CLS Manual flash operation only is possible lli The maximum number of flash units to be connected using cords e Up to five units including the master flash unit can be used for multiple flash photography at a total cable length of 10m 33 ft e Make sure the combined total of the coefficients in the table below for all flash units used together does not exceed 20 at 20 C 68 F or 13 at 40 C 104 F e f it exceeds these figures you may not be able to take a second shot after the first one In this case turn off the power of all flash units and reduce the total number of flash units connected Speedlight Coefficient SB 800 SB 80DX SB 5
70. c speed the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB 800 is turned on except in the Auto FP High Speed sync mode p 60 In Aperture Priority Auto exposure A mode By selecting the aperture you can control depth of field and the flash shooting distance range e The camera selects the correct shutter speed For details see your camera s instruction manual e To determine the aperture refer to the Guide number p 43 and Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash modes p 31 In Manual exposure M mode By selecting the shutter speed and aperture you can control the exposure of the background the depth of field and the flash shooting distance range If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB 800 is turned on This is true of all cameras except mechanical shutter cameras and when using the Auto FP High Speed sync mode p 60 To determine the aperture refer to Guide number p 43 and Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode p 31 29 30 7 Setting the SB 800 s flash mode UBLIFP 40 6 4 0 m zoom 28mmF11 2 Pev I1s0200 STEYAUTO zATTIE EO EPTO a Ug G 6 4 0 ms ave eer d Press the button to set the flash mode e Display MTU BL on the LCD panel 2 Confirm that the mai
71. d Wireless Lighting is possible In this mode you can divide the remote flash units into a maximum of three groups A B C and set the flash mode and flash output level compensation values separately for each group as well as the master flash unit providing automatic control of the light output li Setting the SB 800 to Advanced Wireless Lighting You can set the SB 800 to Advanced Wireless Lighting using Custom settings p 67 Select MASTER to set the SB 800 as the master flash unit in the Custom settings mode e Select MASTER RPT in Repeating flash operation e The indicator e_ appears on the LCD panel hd TTL G T eee Be ATTIL 7 fe B Fis amp C zoom 28mm Select REMOTE to set the SB 800 as a remote flash unit in the Custom settings mode e The indicator gt appears on the LCD panel li Settings in Advanced Wireless Lighting In this mode set the following item remote flash units s on either the master flash unit or the he flash mode unit and for eacli Item Speedlight to be set Remarks Flash mode Master flash unit lowing five flash modes are available fu i TTL mode AAJ LAJ Auto Aperture flash Non TTL auto flash M Manual flash RPT Repeating flash Flash canceled Set the flash mode of the remote flash units on the master lash unit can be set independently on the master flash h group of remote flash units
72. de aster flash unit etering system inimum recycling time odeling illuminator onitor Preflashes ounting foot lock lever ulti Se ultiple flash Operation eee ultiple flash shooting using cords 90 EY APL nerean enrad ikon Creative Lighting System ikon Diffusion Dome on CPU lenses on TTL auto flash on TTL auto flash mode umber of flashes ON OFF button cc ccccceecececcseeteneeeeees 12 Power ZOOM fuUnCtiON sissioni 26 Programmed auto P 28 Quick Recycling Battery Pack vo 64 REMOTE Ready light Rear curtain sync Red eye reduction control Red eye reduction with slow sync flash Remote flash unit Repeating flash Reset SU 4 type wireless multiple flash SMOOUUMG oeer oaei EAE 84 Selecting the distance unit m or ft 70 Shutter priority auto exposure S 29 Slow sync flash Mode uu eects 58 Soft Case Sound monitor Speedlight Stand Speedlight parts and their functions Standard TTL flash Standby function Supplied accessories TTL mode Test firing Underexposure value in the TTL auto flash MOG esisin 33 Using the built in bounce card wo 101 Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator 5 62 Wireless flash mode Wireless master flash unit Wireless multiple flash shooting Wireless remote flash 0 cceeeeee 72 Zoom head position cec
73. de See pages 38 and 40 concerning use of Auto Aperture or Non TTL auto flash with digital SLRs not compatible with CLS Flash operation can be confirmed by the ready light or the beeping sound p 89 Iii Wireless multiple flash shooting in the M manual mode Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M Set up all Speedlights as the master and remote flash units Set the wireless flash mode of all SB 800 s used as the master and remote flash units to SU 4 Press the button on the remote flash unit to activate the M manual mode J REMOTE M zoom 24mm Set the flash mode of the master flash unit to Manual flash se m zoom 4mmF8 Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance as in normal Manual flash shooting then shoot e See page 46 for more information on Manual flash A Advanced operations 88 SU 4 type wireless multiple flash shooting Adjusting the flash output level of the remote flash units in the M manual mode Adjusting the flash output level manually Use the following equation to determine the proper manual flash output level of the remote flash unit depending on your creative preferences GN FxD where GN is the guide number of the remote flash unit in meters feet F is the lens aperture in use and D is the distance between the remote flash unit and the subject in meters feet For example w
74. ding 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 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 Contents Preparation FOr VOU SAE Wiccan areareciaceasdeteasebatnens i v Foreword Tips on using the Speedlight cc ceeceeeeseetteeteeteetteeteen 7 Camera groups and available flash modes eeee 8 9 Speedlight parts and their fUNCtiONS 0 0 0 eects 10 11 COMMON DUOMS iiieasg edonne aeaea eepe Icons on the LCD panel Basic OPCrAatiON ic siscssesicesecise
75. e 26 A Reference information 125 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 NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Japan Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome TT4102500801 S033 11 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan 8MSA0611 A
76. e meter cannot be used Set the aperture using the lens aperture ring 2 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash is set 3 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash is set F4 Series Meu RA P S AM amp 3 CPU lens BL Kl A M to Non CPU lens EBL RAe P S AM CPU lens MBL Be AM Non CPU lens LA TTL P S A M amp 3 CPU lens E TTL A M IAC Non CPU lens 1 The A and M exposure modes cannot be used with a G type lens 2 Al S Al Series E lens only usable 3 Center Weighted Fill Flash is set F65 Series MBD RA P S A CPU lens Ne5 Series Cm in PISAM 3 CPU lens im TTL M oj Non CPU lens 1 Center Weighted Metering is automatically set when the exposure mode is set to M 2 The camera s exposure meter cannot be used Set the aperture using the lens aperture ring F 801s MBO i P S A M CPU lens aa Teo mr PAM O CPU ens F 801 MBL Mis A M OO Non CPU lens N8008 TTL PISIAM 3 C CPU lens TTL A M OO Non CPU lens 1 The A and M exposure modes cannot be used with a G type lens 2 Spot Metering is not possible with the F 801 N8008 3 Center Weighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash is set Pronea MBL EA P S A M CPU lens Gon m PISIAM GE CPUlens ail TTL M OG Non CPU lens 1 The camera s exposure meter cannot be used Set the aperture using the lens aperture ring A Reference information 109 110 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB 800 C
77. e or catch on fire When using standard size AA AAA C D or other common rechargeable batteries such as NiCd and Ni MH battery types 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 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 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 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 5 Remove any batteries from the unit before storing the unit for a long time to prevent the unit from catc
78. epeating flash RPT You can calculate the correct aperture by using the guide number table and the shooting distance Then set the same aperture manually on the lens In this case set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M e Refer to your camera s instruction manual for details on camera and lens aperture settings With the SB 800 in the Manual mode if the camera s exposure mode is set to other than Aperture Priority A or Manual M the shutter may not be released depending on the cameras in use For details refer to your camera s instruction manual e In the Manual mode no warning ready light blinks to indicate that the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure after shooting li Determining the aperture and flash output level in the Manual mode In the Manual mode use the guide number table and the following equation to calculate the aperture flash output level and shooting distance to obtain the correct exposure e The guide number GN at ISO 100 m ft indicates the amount of light generated by the flash The larger the number the greater the flash output Guide number ISO 100 m ft Flash Zoom head position mm output level 4 2 14 17 24 2 35 50 70 8 105 mint 125 41 16 52 17 56 19 62 3098 32 105 38 125 44 144 50164 53 174 56 184 mie 8 8 29 11 3197 1219 13 4 44 21 2 70 22 6 74 26 9 88 31 102 354 11
79. essing any control button turns on the LCD pane illuminator p 119 A Underexposure El Indicates the underexposure value showing that the light might be insufficient in the TTL auto flash mode p 33 4 6 Beyond the flash shooting distance range The subject is beyond the flash shooting distance range lt 4 the closest available distance gt the farthest available distance p 30 nN S STBY Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is activated p 67 Iii Icons with multiple flash units H TTL 0 3 cu 152 m A TTL 0 7g e B m1 A C zoom 85mm Icons in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode Wireless master hi Master CLS In the wireless multiple flash Represents the settings of the mode the SB 800 is used as flash mode and flash output the master flash unit connected level compensation value of the to the camera p 72 master unit in the Advanced 5 Wireless remote Wireless Lighting mode p 78 In the wireless multiple flash Group A B C CLS mode the SB 800 is set as a A Represents the settings of the remote flash unit which fires in B C flash mode and flash output sync with the master flash unit level compensation value of the p 72 remote flash unit s in Group A Wireless remote B C in the Advanced Wireless REMOTE Lighting mode p 78 In the wireless multiple flash mode the SB 800 is set as a remote flash
80. flash output level M1 1 to M1 128 e For cameras in all groups Iii Making exposure compensation for the background only Set the camera s exposure mode to Shutter Priority Auto S or Manual M and set the shutter speed to one slower than its flash sync shutter speed e With cameras providing slow sync set the camera s flash sync mode to Slow sync p 58 to bring out background details in low light situations e For details see your camera s instruction manual 55 56 Exposure compensation and flash output level compensation ii Flash output level compensation You can make exposure compensation for the flash illuminated subject without affecting the background exposure by modifying the SB 800 s flash output level Available in TTL auto flash mode Auto Aperture flash and Distance priority manual flash operations e In the TTL auto flash mode or Auto Aperture flash operation flash output level compensation is only available with cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups to III and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL e With F 601 N6006 and F 601m N6000 cameras make flash output level compensation on the camera Flash output level compensation cannot be made on the SB 800 The amount of compensation set on the camera does not appear on the SB 800 s LCD panel For details see your camera s instruction manual e With SLR cameras that have a built in Speedlight with an exp
81. flash unit s flash mode to Auto Aperture AAI flash in SU 4 type wireless multiple flash operation In multiple flash operation using cords multiple flash shooting in M manual mode only is possible Master flash unit and remote flash unit s In this instruction manual the flash unit mounted on the camera or the one directly connected to the camera via a TTL Remote Cord such as the SC 17 SC 28 or SC 29 is called the master flash unit All other flash units are called the remote flash units llf Be sure to cancel Monitor Preflashes in TTL multiple flash operation onitor Preflashes of the master f n SU 4 type wireless multiple flash and multiple flash using cords cancel the ash unit following one of the methods described below since Monitor Preflashes cause incorrect exposure SB 800 mode e Set the SU 4 type wireless multiple flash SB 80DX SB 50DX Set the wireless flash mode SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 28 SB 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 Tilt the flash head u Set the flash mode to Standard TTL flash Use a non CPU lens p Built in Speedlight F80 Series N80 Series F75 Seri N75 Series F70 Series N70 es Set the exposure mode to M Manual e Cancel the master flash unit s Monitor Preflashes setting when performing SU 4 type wireless multiple flash operation using the SB 600 as a master flash unit For details refer to instruction manuals pro
82. geable x5 3 5 sec 90 3 5 30 sec Ni MH 2000 mA x4 4 0 sec 150 4 30 sec rechargeable x5 2 9 sec 150 2 9 30 sec With fresh batteries M1 1 output without use of AF assist illuminator zoom operation and LCD panel illuminator 121 122 Specifications External power External power source Battery type pilonai DC Unit SD 7 Six C type alkaline manganese High Performance Battery Six AA type alkaline manganese Pack SD 8A Power Bracket Unit Four AA type alkaline manganese SK 6 SK 6A Ready light Lights up when the SB 800 is recycled and ready to fire Blinks for 3 sec when flash fires at its maximum output indicating ight may have been insufficient in TTL Auto Flash Auto Aperture AA Flash and Non TTL Auto Flash A operations Flash 1 1050 sec at M1 1 full output duration 1 1100 sec at M1 2 output approx 1 2700 sec at M1 4 output 1 5900 sec at M1 8 output 1 10900 sec at M1 16 output 1 17800 sec at M1 32 output 1 32300 sec at M1 64 output 1 41600 sec at M1 128 output Mounting foot lock lever Provides secure attachment of SB 800 to camera s accessory shoe using locking plate and mount pin to prevent accidental detachment Flash output level compensation 3 0 to 3 0 EV in increments of 1 3 steps in the TTL auto flash Auto Aperture flash modes and Distance priority manual flash Custom By pressing the and
83. gital SLRs not compatible with CLS Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M Attach the master flash unit to the camera turn the power on and set the flash mode to TTL STBYAUTO At auto flash AF ILL 0 6 5 7 m e A flash mode in which Monitor preflashes are fired z0 28mmFa cannot be used When using either the optional TTL Multi Flash Sync Cord SC 27 SC 26 SC 19 or SC 18 turn off all flash units before connecting the master flash unit to the remote flash units Turn on all remote flash units and set the flash mode on all remote flash unit to TTL auto flash Aa SIE 40 6 5 7 m zo 28mmF8 5 Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance as in normal TTL auto flash shooting then shoot e See page 17 concerning the TTL auto flash mode e When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred the ready light on the SB 800 blinks for approx 3 sec To compensate use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot 92 ii Manual multiple flash Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M 2 Turn off the power and attach the master flash unit to the camera Connect the sync terminal on the master flash unit to the remote flash unit using the optional Sync Cord SC 11 or SC 15 Turn on the power of all flash units and set the flash mode on all units t
84. h output level in the Manual mode p 42 e For cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups and II with CPU lenses and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL set the SB 800 s aperture on the camera You cannot set the aperture on the SB 800 directly If the ISO sensitivity is correctly set the flash shooting distance appears on the LCD panel matching the flash output level and aperture as set A Detailed operation 49 50 Manual mode Set the same aperture on the camera or lens that is set on the SB 800 e With cameras in Groups III to VII 8 Set the shutter speed e Use the equation to determine the shutter speed and use that shutter speed or one slower Shutter speed Number of flashes per frame Frequency of flashes Hz e For example if the number of flashes per frame is 10 and frequency is 5 Hz divide 10 by 5 to get a shutter speed of 2 sec or slower e Or you can set the shutter speed to B bulb to accommodate any number of repeating flashes 9 Confirm that the ready light is on then shoot Making sure the flash fires correctly before shooting Press the FLASH button to make sure the flash fires correctly as set Exposure compensation in Repeating flash operation he flash shooting distance calculated in step number 6 is the correct exposure for the first flash in the sequence Therefore repeating flash at this flas
85. h output level will result in overexposure of any overlapping images To prevent this set a smaller aperture on the camera Notes on continuous flash shooting Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous firings You should allow the SB 800 to cool off for at least 10 minutes after the maximum number of continuous firings are performed as shown in the WARNING table below Detailed operation Max number of continuous firings Flash mode Max number of continuous firings at 6 frames sec TTL auto flash Non TTL auto flash Auto Aperture flash 15 Manual flash Flash output level M1 1 M1 2 Manual flash Flash output level M1 4 to M1 128 40 Ill Synchronization during continuous flash shooting It is possible to take up to the number of frames during continuous shooting as shown in the table below However if the continuous firings exceed the maximum numbers as shown in the table above you should allow the SB 800 to cool off for at least 10 minutes Maximum number of frames during continuous flash shooting at six frames per sec Optional Batteries inside Flash output level sponte SB 800 source 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 128 etl All types Upto4 Upto8 Upto 16 Upto 30 Up to 40 SD 7 Alkaline manganese Upto6 Upto 10 Upto40 Upto40 Upto 40 SD 8A Alkaline manganese Up to 20 Lithium Up to5 Up to 10 Upto 30 Up to 40 Up to 40
86. he Speedlight fires during a single exposure e Referring to the table below set the flash output level the frequency and the number of repeating flashes separately for each picture Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame F Flash output level Frequency 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 128 1 2 Hz 14 30 60 90 90 3 Hz 12 30 60 90 90 4 Hz 10 20 50 80 80 5 Hz 8 20 40 70 70 6 Hz 6 20 32 56 56 7 Hz 6 20 28 44 44 8 Hz 5 10 24 36 36 9 Hz 5 10 22 32 32 10 Hz 4 8 20 28 28 Geiss 1 1x 19H 22 mat zoom 35mmF16 4 KEL o STEYAUTO P Press the button to display RPT Press the button to highlight the flash output level display then press the or button to increase or decrease the values e The available range of the flash output level is between 1 8 and 1 128 Press the button e The flash output level is set then the frequency display is highlighted 5 Repeat the procedures above to set the frequency and the number of repeating flashes per frame Frequency Hz Number of repeating flashes per frame Determine the guide number according to the flash output level and zoom head position set then calculate the correct aperture from the guide number and the shooting distance Finally set this aperture on the SB 800 e Refer to Guide number table p 42 and Determining the aperture and flas
87. he side and top provided by two flash units emphasizes the small subject s Master a contours Bounced light from the side softens the shadows Use either the SC 29 SC 28 or SC 17 For more details on the above example see the separate booklet A collection of example photos Bi I red arn ST 1 6 5 3 m zoom 24mmF8 Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M Set the camera s metering system to Matrix Metering or Center Weighted Metering Set the SB 800 s flash mode to TTL auto flash Position the built in wide flash adapter over the flash head Press the 9 or button to adjust the zoom head position to 14mm or 17mm Tilt the flash head down to 7 When the SB 800 is attached to the camera and used as the only flash unit this position is recommended to ensure sufficient illumination of the lower portion of the subject in close up photography The dotted line below the underbar appears when the flash head is tilted down to this position Confirm that the ready light is on then shoot e When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred the ready light on the SB 800 blinks for approx 3 sec To compensate use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot A Advanced operations 103 10
88. hin group A As in steps 3 and 4 set the flash mode and flash output level compensation values on the remote flash units within groups B and C Press the button on the master flash unit to highlight the channel number then press the or button to set the channel number li Setting a group and channel number on the remote flash units Press the button on the remote flash unit to highlight the channel number then press the or button to set the channel number e Be sure to choose the same channel number as set on the master flash unit 2 Press the button on the remote flash unit to highlight the group then press the or button to set the group e For remote flash units where the flash mode and flash output level compensation values are to be set identically place these flash units into the same group M Notes on using the Nikon D70 s Commander mode Be sure to set the channel number of the remote flash unit to 3 and set the group of the remote flash unit to Group A when performing wireless multiple flash using the Nikon D70 s built in flash as a master flash unit Commander mode Otherwise the SB 800 does not fire A Advanced operations 79 80 Flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting iii Examples of flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash three flash units On camera single flash The master flash
89. hing on fire or leaking corrosive liquids N WARNINGS for Batteries 1 Never heat or throw batteries into a fire as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode 2 Do not short circuit or disassemble the batteries because this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode 3 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 4 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 5 Be sure to use the battery charger specified by the battery maker to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquids generating heat or exploding 6 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 specially 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 7 If corrosive
90. ight 3 Flash head tilting rotating lock release button p 22 4 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash p 74 5 Battery chamber lid attachment indexes p 18 6 Battery chamber lid p 18 7 Built in bounce card p 101 Creates a highlight in the subject s eyes in bounce flash photography 8 Built in wide flash adapter p 104 Increases the angle of coverage to match a 14mm or 17mm lens 9 Wide area AF assist illuminator p 62 Automatically turns on for autofocus operation when the light is dim 10 External power source terminal supplied with cover p 113 11 Light sensor window for Non TTL auto flash p 38 Senses reflected light from the subject in Auto Aperture or Non TTL auto LAJ flash mode 12 External AF assist illuminator contacts for SC 29 Accepts optional TTL Remote Cord SC 29 13 Mount pin 14 Hot shoe contacts 15 Mounting foot Preparation f 22 23 24 25 16 Flash head tilting angle scale 21 Sync terminal p 93 p 100 Connects the SB 800 to the sync terminal of 17 Modeling illuminator button p 66 the remote flash unit s in other than TTL Press to fire flash repeatedly to check the multiple flash operation using cords illumination and the shadows cast on the 22 LCD panel p 119 subject before taking pictures 23 Control buttons p 12 Wireless remote flash cancel 24 Ready light button p 75 0 Lights up when the SB 80
91. is limited For more details refer to the lens instruction manual D type Nikkor lenses D type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the camera body Set the aperture either on the lens aperture ring or on the camera body For more details refer to the lens instruction manual Basic operation In this section basic procedures are illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography in the TTL auto flash mode You can easily perform flash photography by following Steps 1 8 on the left hand pages In this section basic procedures are described when a CPU lens is mounted on cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups to II The SB 800 s available functions and the LCD display vary depending on other camera lens combinations CLS Nikon Creative Lighting System p 5 18 1 Installing the batteries Slide open the battery chamber lid in the direction of the arrow 2 Install the batteries following the and marks as shown Align the battery chamber lid attachment indexes then close the battery chamber lid by sliding it into place while pressing down M Usable batteries Install four AA type penlight batteries 1 5V or lower of any of these types 1 Alkaline manganese 1 5V 2 Lithium 1 5V 3 Nickel 1 5V 4 NiCd rechargeable 1 2V 5 Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable 1 2V e When replacing batteries re
92. is the amount of flash exposure for the subject Using FV Lock with compatible cameras you can lock in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject This flash exposure remains locked in even if you change the aperture or composition or zoom the lens in and out e Available with compatible cameras You cannot set the FV Lock function on the SB 800 directly Set it on the camera e Available flash modes are i TTL Auto Aperture flash and Non TTL auto flash Ls tI yy pee aU A Other functions 61 62 Autofocus flash operation in dim light When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation the SB 800 s Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator enables you to perform autofocus flash photography In dim light the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator turns on automatically when the camera s shutter release button is lightly pressed if an AF lens is mounted and the camera s focus mode is set to S Single Servo AF with focus priority AF or A The effective shooting distance with the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator is approx 1m to 10m 3 3 to 33 ft with a 50mm f 1 8 lens or less depending on the lens in use Usable lens focal length 24mm to 105mm 35 to 105mm for F 501 N2020 cameras Use the center focus area in your camera s viewfinder when using the wide area EA et ls Saas AF Assist Illuminator For cameras compatible with CLS e The SB 800 s Wide Area AF Assist Illu
93. ith the SB 800 s zoom head position adjusted to 28mm when using an ISO sensitivity of 100 if a lens aperture F of f 4 is used and the subject distance D is 2m 6 6 ft away then shooting a subject at a distance of 2m 6 6 ft and a lens aperture of f 4 then GN in meters 4 x 2 8 GN in feet 4 x 6 6 approx 26 Therefore to get the correct exposure refer to the Guide Number table p 42 and adjust the flash output level to M1 16 e Refer to Determining the aperture and flash output level in the Manual mode p 42 Adjusting the flash output level in Non TTL auto flash A applicable when using a Speedlight compatible with Non TTL auto flash mounted on the SU 4 as a remote flash unit Non TTL auto flash A can also be selected on the remote flash unit In this case the remote flash unit controls the flash output based on the aperture and ISO sensitivity set on the remote flash unit and automatically stops firing in sync with the master flash unit p 40 1d Set the same ISO sensitivity on the remote flash unit as set on your camera 2 Set the same aperture on both the lens and the remote flash unit to obtain the correct exposure e Depending on your creative preferences you can intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture by modifying the aperture e The above setting is applicable ONLY when both the master and remote flash units are pointed in the same direction e Refer to Setting apertures in Non TTL
94. lanced Fill Flash Cameras compal with CLS cameras in Groups to IV No BE appears with cameras in Groups III to IV ible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible BA Auto Aperture flash Cameras compal CLS cameras in Groups to II ible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with A Non TTL auto flash No limitation EN Distance priority Except D1x and D1H digital cameras manual flash M Manual flash o limitation RPT Repeating flash No limitation Other available functions Test firing Monit illuminator and Modeling illuminator or Preflashes AF assist Nikon Creative Lighting System A variety of flash operation cameras i TTL mode Adv s are available with compatible anced Wireless Lighting FV Lock flash Flash color information communication Auto FP High Speed sync and Wide area AF Assist Illuminator Multiple flash operation Available multiple flash Usable camera Advanced Wireless Lighting Cameras compatible with CLS SU 4 type wireless multiple flash No limitation Multiple flash shooting using cords No limitation Flash exposure control set on the camera sync FV Lock flash Slow sync Red eye reduction Red eye reduction in slow sync Rear curtain sync flash Auto FP High Speed Angle of Variable in 7 steps plus three steps with wide flash adapter
95. le setting of the lens in use For example if the zoom setting of a CPU lens is between 36mm and 39mm the zoom head position is adjusted to 35mm e If a small M does not appear above the ZOOM indication on the LCD panel the zoom head position will be automatically adjusted If a small M appears press the 9 or W button several times until it disappears 1TUBL Power zoom activated Power zoom canceled When the SB 800 is used with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL The zoom head position is automatically adjusted by the power zoom function AUTO appears on the LCD panel li Setting the zoom head position manually When the SB 800 is used with cameras in Groups III to VII in combination with anon CPU lens or you want to change the zoom head position to one that does not match the focal length you should adjust the zoom head position manually e Press the button to move toward a wideangle setting and the button to move toward a telephoto setting A small M above the ZOOM indication appears on the LCD panel while manually setting the zoom head position When the camera lens combination is compatible with the power zoom function the zoom head position changes as follows when a 35mm lens is attached M24mm gt M28mm gt 35mm gt M50mm gt M70mm4 gt M85mm gt M105mm Generally set the zoom head position to the focal length of the lens in use or to the closest wideangle setting For e
96. light e Be sure to place all remote flash units that are set in the same group close together e For the effective shooting distance between the master and remote flash units in SU 4 ype wireless multiple flash shooting refer to page 85 M Setting up the master and remote flash units so that light from the master flash unit can reach the light sensor of the remote flash unit s This is particularly necessary when holding a remote flash unit in your hand e Data communication cannot be performed properly if there is an obstacle between the master unit and remote flash units e Take care not to let light from the remote flash unit enter the camera lens directly or ight sensor in Non TTL auto flash mode Otherwise the correct exposure cannot be obtained e There is no limit to the number of remote flash units that can be used together However if too much light from other remote flash units enters the light sensor of the master flash unit correct operation may be impossible Practically the number of remote flash units in Advanced Wireless Lighting should be limited to three for one group e Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS 19 for stable placement of the remote flash units e Be sure to perform test firing after setting up all flash units p 20 e In most cases position the remote flash unit s closer to the subject than the camera indirectly in TTL auto flash mode Also prevent light from entering the master
97. minator supports the dynamic area AF system of cameras compatible with CLS e With a D2H camera for example A total of 11 focus areas are usable at lens focal lengths of 35mm to 105mm as shown in the figure below A total of 9 focus areas excluding the extreme right and left hand ones are usable at ens focal lengths of 24mm to 105mm e With AF cameras such as the D2H the effective shooting range of the wide area AF assist Illuminator is approx 1m to 10m 3 3 to 33 ft or less in the mid portion of the frame and 1m to 7m 3 3 to 23 ft or less at the periphery with a 50mm f 1 8 lens These ranges may vary depending on the lens in use e For details see your camera s instruction manual M Notes on using the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator e f the focus indicator does not appear in the camera s viewfinder even through the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator turns on focus manually e The Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator will not light up if the camera s autofocus is locked or the SB 800 s ready light does not come on e Refer to your camera s instruction manual for more information Activating and canceling the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator You can set the SB 800 s Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator to activate or cancel in the Custom settings mode p 67 e By default the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator is set to activate Canceling the SB 800 s flash firing but not the Wide Area AF As
98. n ISO sensitivity Zoom head position mm 1600800 400 200 100 50 25 1 2 14 17 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 3156 412812 114 0 6 6 3 0 7 8 0 0 8 9 0 10 8 10 1 3 15 1 4 16 1 7 19 2 0 20 2 2 20 2 4 20 2 5 20 f 2 0 21 23 26 2 6 29 2 6 33 4 349 4 6 52 5 562 6 6 66 7 4 66 7 8 66 83 66 11 8 561 4 281 2 l4 0645 06 5 7 0 6 6 0 7 7 01 1 0 10 1 0 41 42 181 1 4 16 1 6 18 1 7191 1 8 20 i i if 20 15 2 0 19 2 0 20 2 0 23 3 1 35 3 3 37 3 9 44 4 6 52 5 2 59 5 5 62 5 8 66 2 1611118 15614 lo 2 0 6 3 2 0 6 4 0 0 6 4 5 0 6 5 0 0 7 7 5 0 7 8 0 0 8 9 5 1 0 11 1 1 13 1 2 13 13 147 amp i 20 10 20 13 20 44 20 6 22 25 29 26 2831 33 37 3 7 42 3944 44 47 S 016 2 2 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 1 0 6 3 5 0 6 5 3 0 6 5 7 0 6 6 7 0 7 7 6 0 8 9 0 0 8 95 09 10 g 22 16 11 8 56 4 28 2074 2093 20 10 20 1 2047 20419 20 22 23 26 2629 2831 29 33 8 T 30 199 461 111 8 15 6 4 10616 0 6 20 06 2 2 0 6 2 5 06 3 7 0 6 4 0 0 6 4 8 0 6 5 3 0 6 6 3 0 6 67 0 6 7 1 2 0 5 2 2 0 6 6 2 0 7 3 2 0 8 2 2 0 12 2 0 13 2 0 16 2 0 19 2 0 21 2 0 22 21 23 3 3212211611118 15 6 0 6 1 1 0 6 1 4 0 6 1 6 0 6 1 8 0 6 2 6 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 4 0 6 4 0 0 6 4 5 0 6 4 8 0 6 5 0 Z
99. n subject is within the flash shooting distance range lE Selecting the flash mode Every time you press the button the available flash mode icon changes Refer to Icons on the LCD panel p 13 me m p pa mM gt er e Note that the usable flash modes only appear and vary and the unavailable flash modes will be skipped and do not appear when pressing the button e The SB 800 s available flash modes vary depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera s exposure mode and metering system Refer to Detailed operation p 35 TTL auto flash modes available with the SB 800 p 108 and your camera s instruction manual ii About the flash shooting distance range The SB 800 s flash shooting distance range is 0 6m to 20m 2 to 66 ft and varies depending on the ISO sensitivity zoom head position and lens aperture in use Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode ISO sensitivity Zoom head position mm 1608001400200100 50 25 1 2 14 17 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 a4 28 2 14 4 28 2 11 4 5614 12812 l44 0 8 9 0 1 0 11 1 1 12 1 3 14 1 9 20 2 0 20 2 4 20 2 8 20 3 0 20 3 4 20 3 6 20 i 2 6 29 3 3 37 3 7 41 4 1 46 6 2 66 6 6 66 7 8 66 9 3 66 10 66 11 66 12 66 gt 8 56 41
100. n to highlight the distance display then press the or button to increase or decrease the distance values e The usable distance range is 0 3m to 20m 1 to 65 6 ft and varies depending on the ISO sensitivity Set the aperture e For cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Groups and II with CPU lenses and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL set the SB 800 s aperture on the camera You cannot set the aperture on the SB 800 directly For other camera lens combinations press the button to highlight the aperture display then press the or button to increase or decrease the aperture value 5 Set the aperture that appears on the SB 800 s LCD panel on the lens or camera e With cameras in Groups III to VII 6 Confirm that the ready light is on then shoot A Detailed operation ll Distance values that can be entered when performing Distance priority manual G flash operation m ft 0 3 1 0 4 1 3 0 5 1 6 0 6 2 0 7 2 3 0 8 2 6 0 9 3 1 0 3 3 1 3 4 3 1 4 4 6 1 6 5 2 1 8 5 9 2 0 6 6 2 2 7 2 2 5 8 2 2 8 9 2 3 1 10 2 3 5 11 5 4 0 13 1 4 5 14 8 5 0 16 4 5 6 18 4 6 3 20 7 7 1 23 3 8 0 26 2 9 0 29 6 10 32 8 11 36 0 13 42 7 14 45 9 16 52 5 18 59 1 20 65 6 e Choose an appropriate flash shooting distance from the table above If a desirable distance value is not found in the table use a shorter distance
101. nterval of 120 seconds e The above data may vary due to variations in performance or whether fresh or old batteries are used e In rare cases when firing the modeling illuminator with the SD 8A or SK 6 SK 6A attached the SB 800 may be powered by its own batteries and the external power source does not operate This is not a malfunction A Reference information 113 114 Tips on Speedlight care AN WARNING Never use thinner benzene or other active agents for cleaning the Speedlight as this may damage the Speedlight or cause it to catch on fire Using these agents may also impair your health Iii Cleaning Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the SB 800 and clean it with a soft clean cloth After using the SB 800 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 On rare occasions the LCD may turn on or turn dark due to static electricity This is not a malfunction The display will soon return to normal e Do not drop the SB 800 or hit it against a hard surface as this may damage its precision mechanisms Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel Ili Storage e Store the SB 800 in a cool dry place to prevent malfunctions due to high humidity as well as the growth of mold or mildew e Keep the SB 800 away from chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene Avoid exposing the SB 800 to magnetic waves fr
102. o Manual flash e The flash output level can be adjusted on the SB 800 SB 80DX SB 28 and so forth if necessary p 43 e Repeating flash is not possible Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance as in normal Manual flash shooting then shoot e See page 46 for more information about the Manual flash mode A Advanced operations 93 94 System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords e Speedlights SB 11 SB 14 SB 140 and SB 21B cannot be used with the F 401 N4004 or F 401s N4004s as either master or remote flash units Master flash unit F70 Series N70 Group SB 14 i F5 with DA 30 DP 30 SB 11 SB 140 I F100 F90X N90s SC 23 5 F90 Series N90 i F80 Series N80 Series a4 F75 Series N75 Series I l I l F5 with DW 30 DW 31 SB 15 B 20 SB 22 SB 22s SB 23 SB 27 SB 30 SB 50DX G Gerke F4 Series with DW 20 DW 21 F4 Series with DA 20 DP 20 F65 Series N65 Series F 801s N8008s F 801 N8008 Pronea 600i 6i dm A I I l I I I I I I I I i Group Il I I l I I I l I I I l I I SB 16B SB 24 SB 25 B 26 sB 28 se 21s B 80Dx SB 800 Group Ill 28DX C F 601 N6006 F 601w N6000 M S a Group IV L F60 Series N60 See emaaaa F50 Series N50 I F 401x N5005 l m A l I l F 501 N2020 l F 401s N4004s l F 401
103. om TVs or radios e Do not use or leave the SB 800 in locations subject to high temperatures such as those encountered near a heater or stove as this may cause damage When not using the SB 800 for more than two weeks be sure to remove the batteries to prevent malfunctions due to battery leakage Take the SB 800 out once a month insert the batteries and fire the unit several times to reform the capacitor When the SB 800 is stored together with a desiccant change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively after a while li Operating location An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the SB 800 When taking the SB 800 to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa place it inside an airtight container such as plastic bag Leave it inside for a while then expose the SB 800 gradually to the outside temperature Avoid exposing the SB 800 to strong magnetism or radio waves from TVs or high voltage power transmission towers as this may cause it to malfunction Notes on batteries li Usable batteries Use four or five AA type batteries 1 5V or lower of any of the following types e High power manganese batteries are not recommended e Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 p 64 or an external power source p 113 increases the number of flashes and provides faster recycling times Alkaline manganese 1 5V Nickel 1 5V batteries Non rechargeable Never at
104. on the SB 800 and attach the battery pack by sliding it into place e Be sure to slide the battery pack until the SD 800 s lock switch clicks into place 1 Push up the SD 800 s lock switch then slide it to detach Insert one of 3 Insert the 4 Close the the hinges of other hinge battery the SB 800 s as shown chamber lid by battery sliding it into chamber lid place while as shown pressing down 65 66 Checking the illumination before actually taking the picture Modeling iluminator Press the Modeling illuminator button and the flash fires repeatedly at a reduced flash output level This is useful for checking the illumination and the shadows cast on the subject before actually taking the picture e The flash fires as a Modeling illuminator for a maximum of approx 3 sec while the Modeling illuminator button is pressed e This function operates only after the ready light comes on Iii Modeling illuminator with cameras attached When the Modeling illuminator button on the SB 800 or the one on the compatible camera is pressed the Modeling illuminator fires For details see your camera s instruction manual Iii Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode p 76 Available with cameras compatible with CLS When the Modeling illuminator button on the master flash unit is pressed the Modeling illuminator of the highlighted master unit or grouped remote flash units fire e f
105. onding ones used in the instruction manuals of Speedlights featuring no CLS when the flash unit is used with various cameras not compatible with CLS e Refer to your camera s instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions Exposure mode Metering system P Programmed Auto Matrix S Shutter Priority Auto Center Weighted A Aperture Priority Auto Spot M Manual P TTL D TTL auto flash mode m Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with DTUX Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor TTL Multi Sensor for Digital SLRs m lt 4 Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Center DT Center Weighted Fill Flash for Digital Weighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash SLRs Standard TTL Flash DT Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLRs Cameras compatible with the TTL D TTL auto flash mode Camera Camera TTL mode TTL mode Exposure Metering Lens Group with no CLS mode system D1 Series MuBu D me P S A M OW CPU lens D G type mueg D mes 2 P S A M OA CPU lens except for D G type meg D A M Non CPU lens Digital m D P S A M IL CPU lens SLRs not i D A M 2 Non CPU lens compatible D100 meg D re P S A M amp CPU lens D G type with CLS Museu D me P IS A M CPU lens except for D G type ait D P S AM _ amp 3 2 CPU lens in D M MO Non CPU lens A 2 Multi Senso
106. onds default setting when the SB 800 is used as the master flash unit However the standby function does not work regardless of the SB 800 s setting when the Speedlight is used as a remote flash unit p 73 f the ready light does not come on in approx 60 seconds after turning the power on or after the flash has fired the SB 800 enters the standby mode regardless of the SB 800 s setting To avoid accidental firing or a malfunction when carrying the SB 800 in your camera bag press the button to turn the flash unit off and make sure the STEB indicator disappears Adjusting the time before the SB 800 goes into the standby mode Adjust this duration using Custom settings p 67 A Basic operation 21 l 3 Attach the SB 800 to the camera and 22 A sO Z D DCK Make sure the SB 800 and the camera body are turned off Rotate the mounting foot lock lever to the left slide the SB 800 s mounting foot into the camera s accessory shoe and turn the lock lever to the right Hold down the flash head tilting rotating lock release button to adjust the flash head to the horizontal front position M Turn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stops To lock the Speedlight in place turn the lock lever approx 90 clockwise until it stops To unlock turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops adjust the flash head Warning indication If the flash head is n
107. or Manual operation 111 Optional accessories Dedicated adapter for F3 Series cameras providing TTL flash operation with Nikon Speedlights such as the SB 800 featuring an ISO type mounting foot not designed for the F3 Bracket SK 7 A metal plate with attachment screws allowing the camera and Speedlight to be positioned side by side Use the optional TTL Multi Flash Adapter AS 10 to attach the SB 800 to Bracket SK 7 TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS 17 for F3 Series cameras Multi Flash Bracket Unit SK E900 One AS E900 Multi Flash Adapter is included with the SK E900 Multi Flash Adapter AS E900 The SB 800 can be used as a multiple flash unit with Nikon COOLPIX 900 series digital cameras by attaching the fh COOLPIX to Multi Flash Bracket Unit SK E900 and O connecting the SB 800 to the multi flash terminal of the COOLPIX using the Multi Flash Adapter AS E900 p 34 ii Other accessories Speedlight Stand AS 19 Same as that provided with this SB 800 Colored Gel Filter Set SJ 1 A total of 20 filters in 8 models are provided Colored gel filters are consumable items and subject to a gradual deterioration in color due to the heat generated when the flash fires Therefore it is recommended to check and replace these filters when necessary 112 iii Using external power sources Connecting to an external power source To use an external power source rem
108. osure compensation function you can compensate the flash output level on either the camera or the SB 800 For details see your camera s instruction manual If you use both controls the exposure is modified by the sum total of both compensation values In this case the SB 800 s LCD panel shows only the compensation value set on the SB 800 1d Press the button to highlight the Flash output 40 6 4 i nh level compensation value zoom 28mmF11 Press the or button to increase or decrease the compensation in 1 3 steps from 3 0 to 3 0 EV 3 Press the button e The highlighted flash output level compensation value returns to normal display The last highlighted number is the one automatically set M Canceling flash output level compensation The flash output level compensation cannot be canceled by turning the SB 800 off To cancel press the or button to return the compensation value to 0 Flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable aperture With zoom lenses having a variable aperture take note of the following before setting the aperture on the SB 800 and confirming the flash shooting distance range e For details read the instruction manuals of your camera and lenses Lenses having a variable aperture There are two maximum aperture values indicated in the lens model name of certain zoom lenses For example with the AF Zoom
109. ot adjusted to the horizontal front position when the power is turned on this warning appears on the LCD panel See page 100 for the flash head s rotating angle e A dotted line below the underbar appears when TTUBL the flash head is tilted down 7 150200 STBVAUTO ea even eine d d e The flash shooting distance range disappears if 4TTUBL the flash head is adjusted to other than the Cc horizontal front or down 7 position Patel Go zoom 28mmF1 1 A Basic operation 24 4 Setting the ISO sensitivity In this manual the sensitivity for digital SLRs and the film speed for film based cameras are generally referred to as ISO sensitivity For cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups to Il the ISO sensitivity is automatically set and appears on the LCD panel when the camera and SB 800 are turned ON Iii Available ISO sensitivity in TTL auto flash operation The SB 800 s maximum ISO sensitivity range usable in the TTL auto flash mode is ISO 25 to 1000 e The ISO sensitivity range may become narrower depending on the cameras in use For details see your camera instruction manual e The flash shooting distance range on the SB 800 s LCD panel varies depending on the ISO sensitivity Therefore be sure to set the ISO sensitivity correctly Digital data communication with the SB 800 When the SB 800 is used with cameras compatible with C
110. ove the cover and connect its power cord to the SB 800 s external power source terminal e Do not use the power cord SC 16 when connecting the SB 800 to the Nikon DC Unit SD 7 use the SC 16A instead e Using external power sources made by another manufacturer is not recommended Nikon DC Unit SD 7 Nikon High Performance Power Bracket Unit Battery Pack SD 8A SK 6 SK 6A Specifications i i Min number of Ext rnalpowsr Battery type required ma recycling flashes recycling source ime approx time approx DC Unit SD 7 C type alkaline manganese x 6 2 5 sec 350 times 2 5 30 sec 3 AA type alkaline manganese x 6 2 5 sec 320 times 2 5 30 sec High AAtype NiCd 1000mAh x6 2 sec 190 times 2 30 sec Performance Battery Pack AA type Nickel x 6 2 5 sec 380 times 2 30 sec SD 8A 2 AA type Ni MH 2000mA x 6 2 sec 300 times 2 30 sec AA type lithium x 6 3 5 sec 310 times 3 5 30 sec AA type alkaline manganese x 4 3 sec 230 times 3 30 sec Power Bracket AA type iCd 1000mAh x 4 2 5 560 150 imes 2 5 30 sec Unit SK 6 SK 6A AA type Nickel x 4 3 sec 280 times 3 30 sec AA type Ni MH 2000mA x 4 2 5 sec 230 times 2 5 30 sec AA type lithium x 4y 3 5 sec 260 times 3 5 30 sec 1 With AA type alkaline manganese batteries in the SB 800 2 With the same type of batteries in both the external power source and the SB 800 3 When fired at an i
111. place all four or five when using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 with fresh ones of the same brand e High power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB 800 e Always carry extra batteries when traveling e For details on batteries refer to Notes on batteries on page 115 CAUTION e Do not use batteries not specified in this instruction manual as this may cause them to explode leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire e Do not mix battery brands or types or use old with new batteries Otherwise the batteries may explode leak corrosive liquids or catch on fire e Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries in a battery charger Otherwise the batteries may leak corrosive liquids or generate heat Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries Use the provided Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 to install five batteries o shorten the recycling time See page 64 for more details iii Minimum number of flashes and recycling times When using four or five fresh batteries of the same type and the Speedlight fires at M1 1 output Batteries Number of Min recycling time Min number of flashes batteries approx recycling time Alkaline x4 6 0 sec 130 6 30 sec manganese x5 5 0 sec 130 5 30 sec Lithium x4 7 5 sec 170 7 5 30 sec x5 7 5 sec 190 7 5 30 sec ickel x4 6 0 sec 140 6 30 sec x5 5 0 sec 140 5 30 sec
112. r Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLRs is s 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLRs i 2a A g F5 MEL ie P S AM BA CPU lens D G type F100 MBO 7 P S A M o CPU lens except for D G type MBL RA A M o Non CPU lens E P S A M CPU lens ait A M Non CPU lens I F90X N90s UBL P S A M C3 CPU lens D G type F90 Series MEL P S A M C3 CPU lens except for D G type N90 AUBL A M Non CPU lens F70 Series m P S A M G CPU lens N70 m TTL A M ojo Non CPU lens 1 2 The A and M exposure modes cannot be used with a G type lens 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash is set 3 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash is set Camera Camera TTL mode TTL mode Exposure Metering Lens with no CLS mode system F80 Series MBL P S A M amp 3 CPU lens D G type N80 Series UBL P S A M CPU lens Non D G type AF i P S A M CPU lens E M ojn Non CPU lens F75 Series MB P S A to CPU lens D G type N75 Series MBL P S A CPU lens Non D G type AF E P S A M_ CPU lens E TTL M o Non CPU lens 1 The camera s exposur
113. re mode If the aperture dial is set beyond lens aperture range set the lens minimum or maximum aperture on the SB 800 s LCD panel 57 58 Slow sync flash mode Red eye reduction control Iii Slow sync flash The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the main subject and background in low light situations or at night e Available with cameras providing slow sync You cannot set the slow sync function on the SB 800 directly but must set it on the camera For more information refer to your camera s instruction manual e Since slow shutter speeds are normally used use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake lli Red eye reduction To prevent the center of your subject s eyes from appearing red in color pictures the SB 800 fires three flashes at reduced output just before the picture is taken e Available with cameras having red eye reduction control You cannot set red eye reduction on the SB 800 directly but must set it on the camera For more information refer to your camera s instruction manual e After setting your camera to red eye reduction make sure that amp appears on the SB 800 s LCD panel Bev STBYAIITO A A i 1 150200 0 6 4 zoom 28mmF1 am T Ge a O UBUFP m Iii Red eye reduction with slow sync flash mode In this mode red eye reduction is combined with slow sync A
114. reverse the polarity of the batteries If the battery terminals become soiled remove dirt and smudges before use as this may cause a malfunction 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 Do not store batteries in locations subject to high temperatures and high humidity A Reference information 115 Troubleshooting If a warning indication appears on the SB 800 s LCD panel or inside the camera s viewfinder use the following chart to determine the cause of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a Nikon service center for repair li Problems with the SB 800 Custom settings mode Ref Problem Cause page The power cannot be turned on The batteries are not correctly installed p 18 The ready light does not light up Battery power is weak p 19 The standby function is activated p 21 and operating The power turns off automatically The batteries are extremely exhausted p 19 A strange sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB 800 is The batteries are extremely exhausted p 19 turned off The flash shooting distance range The flash head is adjusted to
115. ront curtain sync With cameras featuring a Rear curtain sync flash mode make sure the camera s flash sync mode is set to Front curtain sync e For other flash sync modes refer to Slow sync flash p 58 Red eye reduction with slow sync flash mode p 58 or Rear curtain sync p 59 e Refer to the camera s instruction manual for details on the flash sync mode M If the ready light blinks after shooting the light might be insufficient for correct exposure In the TTL auto and Non TTL auto flash modes when the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred the ready lights on the SB 800 and in the camera s viewfinder blink for approx 3 sec Depending on the camera in use the ready light on the SB 800 or in the camera s viewfinder lights up To compensate use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot Display of the amount of underexposure For cameras compatible with CLS digital SLRs not compatible with CLS cameras in Group and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i TTL in the TTL auto flash mode the amount of underexposure 0 to 3 0 EV appears for approx 3 sec on the SB 800 s LCD panel at the same time the above ready ights blink e Pressing the and buttons simultaneously recalls this display A Basic operation 33 Using the SB 800 with the COOLPIX 4h r For COOLPIX cameras such as the COOLPIX 8800
116. s fae ratte Pas See cen ete i cece nea ester MMA GK E cnthallgceiingin punt voce measure octine Preparation This section provides preliminary information on using the SB 800 Basic operation Basic procedures to take simple properly exposed flash photographs in the TTL auto flash mode the SB 800 are explained Other functions Detailed information on each function of the SB 800 is provided Advanced operations Information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB 800 is described Detailed operation C A variety of flash modes available with Reference information C Optional accessories Troubleshooting Speedlight care Specifications etc are presented in this section l Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB 800 To get the most out of your Speedlight please read this instruction manual thoroughly before use Also read the separate booklet A collection of example photos which provides an overview of the SB 800 s flash shooting capabilities with example photos In addition keep your camera instruction manual handy for quick reference ili Main features and functions of the SB 800 e The SB 800 is a high performance Speedlight with a guide number of 38 125 ISO 100 m ft or 53 174 ISO 200 m ft at the 35mm zoom head position 20 C 68 F According to the camera and lens combination used with the SB 800 you can perform various types of TTL auto flash p 3
117. s the FLASH button to test fire the flash lll Test firing CAUTION When test firing the Speedlight never position your eyes close to the flash head e The SB 800 fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx 1 16 output in the TTL auto flash mode e In Auto Aperture Non TTL auto flash operations the SB 800 fires at a flash output controlled by the ISO sensitivity aperture and zoom head position e In Auto Aperture Non TTL auto flash operations you can check the amount of insufficient flash output by pressing the FLASH button before taking the actual picture p 52 It button Pressing the button for approx 0 3 sec turns the SB 800 on and the indications appear on the LCD panel Pressing the button again turns the SB 800 off and the indications disappear 20 Standby function to conserve battery power he SB 800 and the camera are not used for more than a specified time the standby function activates and automatically turns the SB 800 off to conserve battery power it goes into the standby mode n the standby mode the 5TB indicator appears on the LCD panel When in the standby mode the SB 800 turns back on again when the SB 800 s or FLASH button is pressed or the shutter release button is lightly pressed when using a camera body that is compatible with TTL auto flash p 8 n the Wireless flash mode the standby function activates in approx 40 sec
118. sh Set the camera s aperture e Refer to page 100 for setting the aperture A Advanced operations Adjust the flash head Make sure that the ready light is on then shoot e When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred the ready light on the SB 800 blinks for approx 3 sec To compensate use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot 99 100 Bounce flash operation li Setting the aperture In bounce flash there is a light loss of 2 3 stops when compared with normal flash photography Therefore you should use a wider aperture When the flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal front position the flash shooting distance range indicator on the SB 800 disappears To ensure correct exposure first confirm the flash shooting distance range and aperture with the flash head in the normal position Next set this aperture on the camera then adjust the flash head to the appropriate bounce position e In Non TTL auto flash operation set the same aperture on the SB 800 li Setting the flash head As shown in the illustrations tilt or rotate the SB 800 s flash head by holding down the flash head tilting rotating lock release button and adjusting the flash head to match the shooing environment or your creative preferences Flash head tilting and rotating angles The SB 800 s flash head tilts up 90 and down 7 and rotates horizontally 180 to the left and
119. sist Illuminator The SB 800 s Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator comes on but the flash unit will not fire when FIRE is set to OFF canceled in the Custom settings mode p 67 e By default FIRE is set to ON For cameras having a built in Speedlight e Even when the camera s AF Assist Illuminator is set to activate the SB 800 s Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator is given priority and the camera s AF Assist Illuminator does not light up However the camera s AF Assist Illuminator lights up only when the SB 800 s Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator is canceled With F80 Series N80 Series F75 Series N75 Series and F65 Series N65 Series cameras the camera s AF Assist Illuminator lights up when the SB 800 s Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator is canceled To cancel the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cancel it on the camera For details refer to your camera s instruction manual With F60 Series N60 cameras the camera s AF Assist Illuminator lights up while shooting at full output manual For details refer to your camera s instruction manual Using the SB 800 off camera When using the SB 800 off camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC 29 autofocus flash photography in dim light is possible because the SC 29 features an AF assist illuminator function p 111 A Other functions 63 Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 Use the provided quick recycling battery pack to install five batteries
120. ssssedeccssanssssicanseveconssnssaassuensons 17 1 Installing the batteries 0 18 19 2 Test firing Confirming the exposure 20 21 3 Attach the SB 800 to the camera and adjust tetas Nead snaren a R 4 Setting the ISO sensitivity i 5 Adjust the zoom head position 26 27 6 Setting the camera s exposure mode and metering Syste iiien ei ian E ncn 7 Setting the SB 800 s flash mode s 8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash ah Using the SB 800 with the COOLPIX ceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees e Detailed operation s ss ssesrsnnsussnnnouneennnnnnnnnennnnnnnsnnnnnnneen 35 SB 800 s available flash MOdeS seceeeeeeeeeee 36 TTL auto flash mode Non TTL auto flash Mode sirai ManUAlL MOUS 2 cesc2 ceanhas fas E eesasa puceeipcds Notes on continuous flash shooting Checking the correct exposure before shooting o Other TUNCHONS sizas sapaa 53 Exposure compensation and flash output level COMPEMSALON iiir ei e E 54 56 Flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable ADerture oo cece eeeeteeneeeeee 57 Slow sync flash mode Red eye reduction control and Rear Curtain SYNC erroia iii 58 59 Contents Auto FP High Speed Sync mode Flash Value LOCK FV LOCK seneraran erine Autofocus flash operation in dim light i Using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 64 65 Checking the illumination before actually taking the picture Modeling illuminator
121. stem is abbreviated CLS li Marks used in this manual e Denotes important points to prevent malfunction or shooting failure e K Useful points that should be remembered for better usage of the SB 800 e J Provides convenient reference information when using the SB 800 IE Supplied accessories if lt 7 Quick Recycling Battery Pack Speedlight Stand Nikon Diffusion Dome SD 800 AS 19 SW 10H Colored Gel Filter Set SJ 800 Soft Case SS 800 FL G1 TN A1 Tips on using the Speedlight Take trial shots Make trial shots before photographing important occasions like 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 Using your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB 800 s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand cameras accessories including lenses Camera accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and nonconforming cameras accessories could damage the SB 800 s components Nikon cannot guarantee the SB 800 s performance when used with non Nikon products Notes e The Nikon N90s N90 N75 Series N70 N60 N55 Series N50 N8008 N8008s PRONEA 6i N6006 N6000 N5005 N4004s and N4004 are sold exclusively in the U S A e The Nikon N80 Series N65 Series are sold exclusively in the U S A and
122. stop 6 6 1 6 approx 4 in feet Therefore you should use at least f 4 or an even smaller aperture such as f 5 6 or f 8 When shooting subjects closer than 0 6m 2 ft With the SB 800 attached to the camera sufficient illumination of the subject cannot be obtained In this case use the SB 800 off camera by attaching the optional TTL Remote Cord as shown below Use either the SC 29 SC 28 or SC 17 e In MU BL flash operation where Monitor Preflashes are fired when the SB 800 is used with D G type CPU lenses you may not be able to get the correct exposure because distance information from the lens is used In this case position the camera A and the SB 800 B at equal distances from the subject e For F5 cameras with the High Magnification Finder DW 30 or DW 31 or F4 cameras with the High Magnification Finder DW 20 or DW 21 use the optional TTL Remote Cord SC 24 instead of the SC 17 A Advanced operations 105 Flash shooting in the 1 300 TTL i High Speed Flash sync mode F5 only e The farthest flash shooting distance cannot be read on the SB 800 s LCD panel In this case use the guide number table and equation for calculating this distance according to each zoom head position D farthest flash shooting distance Guide number f stop aperture Guide number m ft in the 1 300 TTL High Speed Flash sync mode ISO Zoom head position mm sensitivity 1 2 14 17
123. tempt to charge these batteries in a battery charger Otherwise they may explode Lithium 1 5V batteries Non rechargeable Never attempt to charge these batteries in a battery charger Otherwise they may explode e Depending on battery specifications when these batteries become hot the safety circuits are activated cutting off power This often occurs when the flash unit is operated in the repeating flash mode Battery power will recover when the temperature returns to normal NiCd battery rechargeable 1 2V Ni MH rechargeable 1 2V Rechargeable Before recharging the batteries be sure to read the instruction manuals for your batteries and battery charger for detailed information on how to handle and recharge the batteries X Recycling To protect the earth s environment do not dispose amp Y rechargeable of used rechargeable batteries yourself Instead NiCd batteries take these batteries to your nearest recycling center ii Notes on handling batteries Because flash consumes a large amount of battery power rechargeable batteries may not operate properly before reaching the end of their stated lifespan or the number of charging discharging as specified by the battery manufacturer When replacing batteries replace all four or five batteries at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old with new batteries When installing batteries turn off the power of the Speedlight and never
124. the ready light blinks after firing this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case set a wider aperture on the camera or lens or move closer to the subject iii Non TTL auto flash Make the necessary settings on the SB 800 and camera then press the FLASH button to fire the flash If the ready light blinks after firing this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case set a wider aperture on the camera or lens or move closer to the subject Other functions Detailed information on each function of the SB 800 is provided 54 Exposure compensation and flash output level Exposure compensation allows you to take well balanced pictures by intentionally modifying the flash exposure This is useful when a subject of extremely high or low reflectivity is included in the scene or when you want to create flash photographs to match your creative preferences e Some plus compensation may be necessary when the background includes a mirror white wall or other highly reflective surface Likewise some minus compensation may be required when the background is dark or includes subjects of low reflectivity e Making exposure compensation for both the main subject and background the main subject only without affecting the background or the background only without affecting the main subject are possible depending on the flash shooting situation Exposure compensation
125. tible with CLS with a CPU lens and the flash mode is set to Auto Aperture flash Monitor Preflashes are fired instantaneously and cannot be differentiated from he main flash but appears on the LCD panel using a single flash unit However for cameras in Group Monitor Preflashes are not fired when the SB 800 s flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal front or down to 7 position or the camera s flash sync mode is set to Rear curtain sync even when appears on the LCD panel TTL auto flash mode Ili TTL auto flash In this mode the flash illumination that is reflected back from the subject is detected by the camera s TTL auto flash sensor and the camera automatically controls the flash output level to give the correct exposure Automatic Balanced Fill Flash Press the button to display MTU on the LCD panel and Automatic Balanced Fill Flash is performed The flash output level is automatically adjusted for a well balanced exposure of the main subject and background While performing Balanced Fill Flash no appears with cameras in Groups Ill and IV e TIU BL indicates i TTL Automatic Balanced Fill Flash in the i TTL mode Detailed operation Standard TTL flash Press the button to display on the LCD panel and Standard TTL flash is performed The main subject is correctly exposed regardless of the background brightness This is useful when you want to highlight the main subject
126. to shorten he recycling time p 19 With the SD 800 attached be sure to use five batteries e Be sure to replace all five batteries including the one in this pack and WARNING the four inside the SB 800 with fresh ones at the same time Do not mix battery brands or types or use old with new batteries Otherwise the batteries may leak corrosive liquids become hot or explode This battery pack cannot be used when the Power Bracket Unit SK 6 SK 6A is attached to the SB 800 A Notes on using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 Battery chamber lid attachment index Quick recycling battery pack lock switch e The battery chamber lids for the SB 800 and SD 800 are identical Iii Attaching the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD 800 Slide the SB 800 s battery chamber lid in the direction of the arrow to open Push the battery chamber lid back in the direction of the arrow to remove it e The lid can be easily removed if pushed back past the perpendicular position 64 3 Install the batteries in accordance with the and marks as shown Open the SD 800 s battery chamber lid to install an extra battery following the and marks as shown Close the battery chamber lid by sliding it into place while pressing down A Other functions 6 Align the index mark on the SD 800 s battery chamber lid with the corresponding index mark
127. unit which fires in sync with the master flash unit Channel CLS a Represents the communication p 72 channel number through which fy Sound monitor on the master and remote flash When the SB 800 is set as a units exchange data in the remote flash unit you can Advanced Wireless Lighting monitor its operation by listening mode p 78 to the beeping sound p 89 Sound monitor canceled G Beeping sound is off p 89 IE Highlighted items Highlighted items indicate that they can be set or M TTL 1 3 cu dte 28 changed The highlighted items return to normal A TTL 0 0b am after 8 seconds unless an adjustment is made B F11 amp C zoom 2mm CLS Nikon Creative Lighting System p 5 Preparation A 15 16 Lenses In this manual Nikkor lenses are divided into two types CPU Nikkor lenses and non CPU Nikkor lenses CPU Nikkor lenses G type Nikkor D type Nikkor Non G D type AF Nikkor except for AF Nikkor for the F3AF Al P Nikkor Non CPU Nikkor lenses Al S Nikkor Al Nikkor Series E etc GEET ae x zZ tog g u ob 45 28 24 A CPU lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts G type Nikkor lenses G type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the camera body but do not have an aperture ring Therefore set the aperture on the camera body With some cameras the usable exposure mode
128. unit M illuminates the subject while the light from the remote flash unit A is bounced off the ceiling to illuminate the background and create a more natural looking picture Remote flash unit B is used with a colored gel filter to create the warmth feeling of a fireplace Shooting data Camera D2H e Focal length 25mm e Master flash Remote flash unit M SB 800 MTU 1 3 flash unit A output level compensation e Remote flash unit A B 800 TTD 1 3 flash Nee output level compensation Remote flash unit B Remote flash unit B SB 800 MI 1 16 flash output level Master flash unit M For more details regarding the above example see the separate booklet A collection of example photos Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A Set the wireless flash mode of the on camera SB 800 to MASTER using Custom Settings p 67 Press the button on the master flash unit to highlight M then press the button to choose ITU Press the button on the master flash unit to set the flash output compensation value to 0 3 A Advanced operations Press the button on the master flash unit to highlight A then press the button to set the flash mode to on the remote flash unit A Likewise press the button on the master flash unit to set the flash output level compensation value to 0 3 on the remote flash unit A
129. ure may have occurred p 33 displayed depending on the camera in use The dotted line below the underbar The flash head is tilted down 7 p 23 appears The aperture indicator displays The aperture on the lens is not set at its FEE and the shutter cannot be released minimum Three beeps sound during wireless multiple The flash has fired at its maximum output p 89 A Reference information 117 118 Troubleshooting lili Ready light warning inside the camera s viewfinder The ready light blinks when the flash mode is set to TTL auto flash The SB 800 s flash mode is set to TTL auto flash Ref Problem Cause page Cameras in Groups except for F70 Series N70 to VI and Digital SLRs cameras p 22 The ready light blinks when pressing The SB 800 is not correctly attached the shutter release button slightly in the to the camera TTL auto flash mode Cameras in Groups V and VI The ready light blinks when the power The ISO sensitivity set on the camera is turned on in TTL auto flash mode is higher than the available range of the Speedlight e The ISO sensitivity set on the camera is higher or lower than the available range for the FA camera Cameras in Group VI p 110 The ready light blinks in the TTL auto The shutter speed is set to M90 M250 flash mode or B bulb FM3A New FM2 cameras The ready light blinks The shutter speed set is faster than the flash s
130. vailable with cameras having red eye reduction with slow sync You cannot set this mode on the SB 800 directly but must set it on the camera For more information refer to your camera s instruction manual After setting your camera to red eye reduction with slow sync make sure that 4 appears on the SB 800 s LCD panel Since slow shutter speeds are normally used use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake and Rear curtain sync Iii Rear curtain sync In normal flash photography when shooting fast moving subjects at slow shutter speeds unnatural looking pictures can occur because the subject frozen by the flash appears behind or within the blurred movement see photo below right Rear curtain flash sync creates a picture in which the blur of a moving subject for example the taillights of a car appears behind the subject and not in front e In front curtain sync the flash fires immediately after the front curtain opens completely in rear curtain sync the flash fires just before the rear curtain starts to close e Available with cameras providing rear curtain sync You cannot set this mode on the SB 800 directly but must set it on the camera For details see your camera s instruction manual e Since slow shutter speeds are usually used use a tripod to prevent camera shake e This function does not operate in Repeating flash operation e In multiple flash the master flash unit can be set to either front curt
131. vel corresponding to the guide number obtained above then set the same value on the SB 800 e In Distance priority manual flash operation the guide number indicating the amount of light generated by the flash is automatically determined by the SB 800 according to the distance value and aperture set ISO sensitivity factors For sensitivities other than ISO 100 multiply the guide number by the factors shown in the table below Factors x0 5 x0 71 x1 x1 4 x2 x2 8 x4 A Detailed operation 43 44 Manual mode Distance priority manual GN flash In this flash operation the SB 800 automatically controls the light output according to the distance value and aperture set Enter the distance value and you can take pictures having the same exposure even when shooting at different apertures e Distance priority manual lash GN is not possible with D1x and D1H digital cameras e This mode allows you to make exposure compensation by varying the flash output level compensation value p 56 IGN s 150200 18 2 0 22m zoom 35mmF9 EN ROS SIBY 160 RR ILL a J Oprav frau a zoom 35mmFS 2 STEV 160 2 2 2 83 M i E Ze zoom 35 G y D FLASH Vef7 OJren Set the camera s exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M Press the button to display GN on the LCD panel Press the butto
132. vided with the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 and eaturing SU 4 type multiple flash operation Speedlights such as SB 800 M Notes on performing multiple flash common to both wireless and wired operation off the camera and all flash units before mounting the e To avoid accidental firing turn master flash unit on or connec e that the standby function is set using the Custom settings ing it to the camera When using a Speedlight that has a standby function as a remo to off or select a standby dura The SB 800 s and SB 80DX s s dura mode Set the angle of coverage of th the s axis andby function is canceled whi ion is prolonged to approx one hour when they are set to t e remote flash units wider than ubject will receive sufficient illumination even when the an rom the subject In Advanced Wireless Lighting the zoom head position is automatically set to 24mm except when the built in wide flash Diffusion Dome is attached Remember the closer the subjec coverage required The brightness of the flash illumination is inversely proportiona distance between the flash unit and the subject For example if e flash unit make sure ion that is long enough e the SB 50DX s standby he wireless remote flash A Advanced operations h g e picture angle so that e of the flash head is off adapter or Nikon the wider the angle of to the square of the he distance between
133. xample select the 50mm setting when using a 60mm lens Canceling the power zoom function using Custom settings The power zoom function can be canceled in the Custom settings mode p 67 When the power zoom function is canceled the zoom head can be manually adjusted but the zoom head position indicator does not change even if the lens is zoomed a lens is changed or the button is pressed e When the power zoom function is canceled a small 1 appears on the LCD panel e Press the button to move toward a wideangle setting and the D button to move toward a telephoto setting The zoom head position changes as follows 24mm gt 28mm gt 35mm gt 50mm gt 70mm gt 85mm gt 105mm Using the built in wide flash adapter Nikon Diffusion Dome Use the built in wide flash adapter when a 14mm to 23mm lens is mounted p 104 e The power zoom function becomes inactive when using the wide flash adapter Press the 9 or 8 button to adjust the zoom head position to 14mm or 17mm The zoom head position is automatically set at 14mm when the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached p 101 Generally when using a 14mm or 17mm lens the distance between the camera and subject differs much from the center of the frame to the periphery so the peripheral area might not be sufficiently lit in some cases The same is true when using the Nikon Diffusion Dome A Basic operation 27 28 6 Setting the camera s exposure mode and
134. ync speed New FM2 F55 Series N55 Series cameras p 110 Note The SB 800 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations In rare cases the SB 800 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed If this happens replace the batteries while the SB 800 s power is turned on Warning or the like the unit to catch on fire e Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine a fire e Dry batteries should never be recharged in a battery charger e Do not expose the SB 800 to water as this may result in an electric shock or cause About the LCD panel Iii Characteristics of the LCD panel Due to the directional characteristics of LCDs the LCD display is difficult to read when viewed from above However the display can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower angle The LCD display becomes darker at high temperatures approx 60 C 140 F but returns to normal at normal temperatures 20 C 68 F The LCD s response time slows down at low temperatures approx 5 C 41 F and below but returns to normal at normal temperatures 20 C 68 F li Using the SB 800 in dim light Press any button on the SB 800 to turn the illuminator on when the SB 800 power is on and it will remain lit for approx 16 seconds e To cancel the LCD panel illumination go to the Custom settings mode p 67 and set it off e Even if the LCD panel illuminator is set to OFF the SB

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