Nikon 1666 Instruction Manual - Page 35

Flash attachments from other manufacturers

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Make sure the subject is within 5 the range of flash-shooting distance, then shoot. (Example: with SB-27) ... Press the F button to obtain the same value as the aperture setting on the lens. ... Lightly press the shutter release button and check that the ready light is lit, then shoot. Tips • Equation to obtain the camera-to-subject distance: D (distance to subject)= GN (guide number)/f (aperture) • Equation to obtain the aperture: f (aperture) = GN (guide number)/D (distance to subject) If the ready light blinks for approx. 3 sec. immediately after firing the flash, check the camera-to-subject distance, aperture setting, and range of flash-shooting distance, and shoot again. Flash attachments from other manufacturers • NEVER use a flash attachment from another manufacturer.The full performance of this camera can only be obtained with Nikon brand accessories. Other brands may apply a voltage of ISO 24V or higher to the camera's "X" contacts, or otherwise short-circuit the accessory-shoe contacts, resulting in damage to the circuits in the camera. • Before using the Speedlight, make sure that the Speedlight flash flashes when the shutter is released. 35

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Make sure the subject is within
the range of flash-shooting
distance, then shoot.
...
Press the F button to obtain the same value
as the aperture setting on the lens.
...
Lightly press the shutter release button and
check that the ready light is lit, then shoot.
(Example: with SB-27)
If the ready light blinks for approx. 3 sec. immediately after firing the flash, check the
camera-to-subject distance, aperture setting, and range of flash-shooting distance,
and shoot again.
Tips
<ISO 100>
•
Equation to obtain the camera-to-subject distance:
D (distance to subject)= GN (guide number)/f (aperture)
•
Equation to obtain the aperture:
f (aperture) = GN (guide number)/D (distance to subject)
Flash attachments from other manufacturers
•
NEVER use a flash attachment from another manufacturer. The full performance of
this camera can only be obtained with Nikon brand accessories. Other brands may
apply a voltage of ISO 24V or higher to the camera’s “X” contacts, or otherwise
short-circuit the accessory-shoe contacts, resulting in damage to the circuits in the
camera.
•
Before using the Speedlight, make sure that the Speedlight flash flashes when the
shutter is released.