Nikon SB600 Instruction Manual
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- Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
SB-600 (En) En Autofocus Speedlight SB-600 Instruction Manual - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
flash modes 8-9 · Speedlight parts and their functions 10-11 · Control buttons 12 Easy setting for the optimum TTL auto flash mode 13 · LCD panel 14-15 · Lenses 16 • Basic operation 17 1 Installing the batteries 18-19 2 Test firing (Confirming the exposure 20-21 3 Attach the SB-600 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
-up flash operation 73-75 Flash shooting in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode (F5 only 76 • Reference information 77 · TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600 78-80 · Optional accessories 81-82 · Tips on Speedlight care 83 · Notes on handling batteries 84 · Troubleshooting 85 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
, the SB-600 can be used as a wireless remote flash unit when the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (p. 5). • When using bounce flash or taking close-ups with flash, you can use the built-in wide-flash adapter to create soft, diffused lighting with - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
SB-600. • 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. 48). • Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator In autofocus operation - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
●●● Notes • Default: Functions and flash modes preset when shipped from the factory are referred to as "Default" settings in this manual. • CLS: Hereafter, Nikon's new Speedlight system "Creative Lighting System" is abbreviated "CLS." ●●● Marks used in this manual • v: Denotes important points to - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
. 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-600's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
flash modes In this manual, Nikon manual, you will find specific information on how to use the SB-600 with your particular camera. * CLS: Creative Lighting Fill-Flash. This always appears together with D (p. 33). *2 Wireless multiple flash in the i-TTL mode is possible. (Works as a remote flash unit - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
auto flash modes available with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual. TTL auto flash mode (p. 33) D i-TTL D D-TTL D TTL o*1 G Manual mode (p. 34) ●: Available - : Not available Wireless multiple flash Advanced Wireless Lighting (works as a remote flash unit only) (p. 60 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
Battery chamber lid (p. 18) 6 Auxiliary ready-light (p. 65) Works as a ready-light when the SB-600 is used as a wireless remote flash unit. 7 Wide-area AF-assist illuminator (p. 50) Automatically turns on for autofocus operation when the light is dim. 8 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
72) 15 LCD panel (p. 14) 16 Ready-light Lights up when the SB-600 is fully recycled and ready to fire. Blinks after the SB-600 fires at its maximum output in the TTL auto flash mode, indicating that the light may be insufficient. 17 Control buttons (p. 12) 18 Mounting-foot lock lever (p. 22) 11 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
second to turn the power on or off. a button Press to set the flash mode (p. 26). • Press to adjust the settings in the Custom Settings mode (p. 52). • Press to choose the desired settings when setting the remote flash unit (p. 61). Two-button control function Press two buttons simultaneously to - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
for the optimum TTL auto flash mode Press the a and b buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds to reset all settings, including the custom settings, to their default settings. Press these buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. While the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
which the master and remote flash units exchange data in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. 7 Auto FP High-Speed Sync (p. 48) The SB-600 automatically fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera's sync shutter speed. 8 Flash output level (p. 34) 9 Flash output-level compensation (p. 44 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F). u Using the SB-600 in dim light Press any button on the SB-600 to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-600 power is on), and it will remain lit for 16 seconds. • To cancel the LCD panel illumination, go to the Custom Settings mode (p. 52) and set it to OFF. • Even - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
the aperture on the camera body. With some cameras, the usable exposure mode 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 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
the TTL auto flash mode. You can easily perform flash photography by following Steps 1-6 on the left-hand pages. The procedures are based on the use of a CPU lens mounted on cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in Groups I to II. The SB-600's functions and - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
same brand. • High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB-600. • Always carry extra batteries when travelling. • For details on batteries, refer to "Notes on handling batteries" (p. 84). CAUTION! • Do not use batteries not specified in this instruction manual, as this may - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
following data are based on a situation in which four fresh batteries of the same type are used and the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output. Batteries Alkaline-manganese Min. recycling time (approx.)* 3.5 sec. Min. number of flashes/ recycling time* 200/6-30 sec. Lithium 4.0 sec. 400/7.5-30 sec - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
for approx. 0.3 second to turn on the SB-600. Make sure the ready-light comes on. 2 Press the h button to test fire the flash. ●●● Test firing CAUTION! Do not test fire the Speedlight near your eyes. • The SB-600 fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx. 1/16 output in the - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode) (p. 8). • The standby function does not work in the wireless flash mode, regardless of the SB-600's setting, when the Speedlight is used as a remote flash unit (p. 57). • If, due to battery exhaustion, the ready-light does not come on within 60 seconds - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
the SB-600 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS and cameras in Groups I to II in combination with a CPU lens. • When the SB-600 is used with cameras other than those listed above, or you want to adjust the zoom-head position manually, refer to "Setting the - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
the flash head. v 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 counter-clockwise until it stops. Lock Unlock t Digital data communication with the SB-600 Digital - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
in use or the SB-600's flash modes. For details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual. • In the Programmed Auto (P) mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to the camera's sync shutter speed. 24 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
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-600 is turned on. This is true of all cameras, except mechanical shutter cameras and when using the Auto FP High-Speed sync mode (p. 48). • To determine - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
modes will be skipped. • The SB-600'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. 31), "TTL auto flash modes available with the SB-600" (p. 78) and your camera's instruction manual - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
distance range The SB-600's flash shooting distance range is 0.6 m to 20 m (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) 1600 800 400 200 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
normal flash photography, use the camera's front-curtain sync mode. 2 Compose the picture, confirm that the ready-light on the SB-600 or in the camera's viewfinder is on, then shoot. v Set the camera's flash sync mode to front-curtain sync. With cameras featuring a rear-curtain sync flash mode, make - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
for approx. 3 seconds. Depending on the camera in use, the ready-light on the SB-600 or in the camera's viewfinder lights up. To compensate, use a wider aperture after setting the camera's exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M), or move closer to the subject and reshoot. Display - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
with COOLPIX cameras that have a TTL multiple flash terminal but no hot-shoe contacts. • For details, see your camera's instruction manual. Please note that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in flash as a master flash unit and the SB-600 as a remote flash unit cannot be performed. 30 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
Detailed operation This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-600. Be sure to refer to your camera's instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions. - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
H appears on the LCD panel (when using a single flash unit). For cameras in Group I, however, Monitor Preflashes are not fired when the SB-600's flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal/front position or the camera's flash sync mode is set to rear-curtain sync, even when H appears on the - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
SLRs" in the D-TTL mode, and "Standard TTL flash" in the TTL (film-based) mode. t Notes on TTL mode indicators Comparison tables are provided on page 78 to show the SB-600's TTL mode indicators and the corresponding ones used in the current Speedlight instruction manuals. • For details on shooting - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
camera's exposure mode is at a setting other than Aperture-Priority (A) or Manual (M) and the SB-600 is in Manual mode, depending on the camera in use. For details, refer to your camera's instruction manual. • In the Manual mode, there is no warning ready-light to indicate that the light may have - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
an appropriate flash output level corresponding to the guide number obtained above, then set the same value on the SB-600. ISO sensitivity factors For sensitivities other than ISO 100, multiply the guide number by the factors shown in the table below. ISO Factors 25 50 100 200 400 800 1600 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
Manual mode Manual G flash operation 1 Set the camera's exposure mode to AperturePriority Auto (A) or Manual (M). 2 Press the a button until G appears on the LCD panel. 3 Determine the flash output level and aperture to match the flash shooting distance. • For details on determining the flash output - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
Detailed operation 6 Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot. ●●● Setting the flash output level The flash output level changes every time you press the j or i button, as shown below. When you press the j button: When you press the i button: • The numbers - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
You should allow the SB-600 to cool off for at least 10 minutes after the maximum number of continuous firings are performed as shown in the table below: Max. number of continuous firings Flash mode TTL auto flash Manual flash (Flash output level: M1/1, M1/2) Manual flash (Flash output level: M1 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
Other functions Detailed information on each function of the SB-600 is provided. - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
Setting the zoom-head position The zoom-head position is automatically adjusted by the power zoom function. It can also be manually adjusted. • The guide number indicating flash output level varies according to the zoom-head position (p. 35). ●●● The power zoom function When the SB-600 is used with - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
the s button, the zoom-head position changes as follows: t Using the built-in wide-flash adapter Use the built-in wide-flash adapter when a 14mm to 23mm lens is mounted (p. 74). • When using the wide-flash adapter, the zoom-head position is automatically set to 14mm and the power zoom function is - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
subject and background In the TTL auto flash mode Use the camera's exposure compensation function to modify both the SB-600's flash output level and the background exposure. For details, see your camera's instruction manual. • The exposure compensation value set on the camera is not displayed on - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
modifying the SB-600's flash output level (M1/1 to M1/64). • For cameras in all groups ●●● 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. • With - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
be made on the SB-600. The amount of compensation set on the camera does not appear on the SB-600's LCD panel. For details, see your camera instruction manual. • With SLR cameras that have a built-in Speedlight with an exposure compensation function, you can compensate the flash output level on - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
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. • The Modeling illuminator function operates for 1 second. • This function operates only after the ready-light comes on. ●●● Modeling - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
mode cannot be set on the SB-600; it can only be set on the camera. For more information, refer to your camera instruction manual. • After setting your camera to red-eye reduction with slow sync, make sure that "N" appears on the SB-600's LCD panel. • As slow shutter speeds are normally used for - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
sync. This mode cannot be set on the SB-600; it can only be set on the camera. For more information, refer to your camera instruction manual. • As slow shutter speeds are normally used for rear-curtain sync, a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. • In multiple flash, the master flash unit - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
set on the camera, the K indicator appears on the LCD panel. • High-speed flash synchronization is possible exceeding your camera's sync shutter speed up to your camera's highest shutter speed. • Auto FP High-Speed sync also operates in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. • Available flash modes - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
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. • Available with compatible cameras. You cannot set the FV Lock function on the SB-600 directly. Set it on the camera. • Available flash mode is i-TTL. 49 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
, the SB-600's WideArea 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 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
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. u Using the SB-600 off-camera When using the SB-600 off-camera with the TTL Remote Cord SC-29, autofocus flash - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
Custom Settings The SB-600 can easily set, activate or cancel various operations using the Custom Settings shown on the opposite page. The displays on the LCD panel vary depending on the settings and the camera/lens combinations used. No item appears when the settings are not available. ●●● Setting - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
canceled when the SB-600 is used as a remote flash unit in wireless multiple flash photography. • ON: Ready-light is on • OFF: Ready-light is off Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 50) Setting to activate or cancel the Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator. • AF-ILL: Activated • NO AF-ILL: Canceled - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
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 blinks. • OFF: Manual setting canceled • ON: Manual setting activated LCD panel illuminator (p. 15) Setting the LCD panel illuminator to turn - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
Advanced operations Information on advanced flash shooting techniques using the SB-600 is described in this section. - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
are available: Multiple flash operation Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Advanced Wireless Lighting (p. 60) Cameras compatible with CLS Only those featuring CLS such as SB-800 and SB-600. • The SB-600 can be used as a remote flash unit only. Multiple flash operation using cords (p. 66) No - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
and all flash units before mounting the master flash unit on or connecting it to the camera. • The SB-600's, SB-800's and SB-80DX's standby functions are canceled while the SB-50DX's standby duration is prolonged to approx. one hour when they are set to wireless remote flash mode. • Set the angle - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
shooting Read the following when setting up the SB-600 as a remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode. ●●● Flash set-up in the Advanced Wireless Lighting Set up the camera, master flash unit, and remote flash units as shown in the figure below. Less than approx. 10 m (33 ft.) Group - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
of the remote flash units. • 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. 66). Speedlight mounting shoes for the SB-15 and SB-27 Tripod socket Speedlight mounting shoe (for all Speedlights except the - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
Wireless Lighting is possible when Nikon Speedlights featuring CLS are used with Nikon cameras compatible with CLS. The SB-600 can be used as a remote flash unit only. 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 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
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). If you do not follow this procedure, the SB-600 does not fire - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
picture. Remote flash unit B is used with a colored gel filter to create the warmth feeling of a fireplace. Shooting data • Camera: D2H • Focal length: 25 mm • Master flash unit M: SB-800 (D, +1/3 flash output level compensation) • Remote flash unit A: SB-600 (D, +1/3 flash output level - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
your Speedlight instruction manual. 3 Set up remote flash units A and B. Turn the power on, then confirm that the ready-lights come on. • Use a tripod or the Speedlight Stand AS-19 for placement of the remote flash units (p. 59). 4 Set the remote flash units A and B to the wireless remote flash mode - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
sound (p. 65). t Modeling illuminator in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode When the Modeling illuminator button of the master flash unit (featuring CLS) is pressed, the Modeling illuminator of all remote flash units set on the Master flash unit will fire. Further, when the compatible camera - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
600's ready-light and beeping sound in the wireless remote flash mode When the SB-600 is used as a wireless remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by checking the auxiliary ready-light and listening to the beeping sound. This function can be activated or canceled using the Custom Settings - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
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 provided with the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 and Speedlights (such as SB-800) featuring SU - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
, SB-14, SB-11, SB-140 SB-23, SB-21, SB-17, SB-16, SB-15 SB-22 SB-20 Coefficient 1 4 6 9 ●●● Notes on multiple flash shooting using cords • Be sure to see the instruction manuals of your cameras, Speedlights, and accessories. • Use the optional Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10, if the remote flash units - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
System chart for TTL multiple flash shooting using cords • 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. Group I F5 (with DA-30/DP-30) F100 F90X/N90s F90-Series/N90 F80-Series/N80-Series F75-Series/N75- - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
Remote flash unit SB-16B SB-24 SB-25 SB-26 SB-28/28DX SB-29/29s SB-80DX SB-800 SC-23 AS-10 SB-11 SB-14 SB-140 Advanced operations SC-18/26 (1.5m) SC-19/27 (3m) AS-10 SB-15 SB-20 SB-21B SB-22 SB-22s SB-27 SB-30 SB-600 SC-18/26 SC-19/27 SB-28/ SB-16B SB-24 SB-25 SB-26 28DX SB-29/29s SB-80DX - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
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. Bounce flash Normal flash Shooting data: • Camera: D2H • Focal length: 60 mm • Speedlight: SB-600 set - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
(A) or Manual (M). 2 Set the camera's metering system to Matrix Metering Y or Center-Weighted Metering W. 3 Set the flash mode to TTL auto flash. 4 Set the camera's aperture. • Between 2 and 3 stops of light can be lost when using bounce flash, compared with normal flash photography, so use a wider - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
the shooing environment or your creative preferences. 90° 75° 60° 45° Flash head tilting and rotating angles The SB-600's flash head tilts from 0° to 90°, and rotates horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to the right. • Set the flash head at a click stop at the angles shown. 0° 30° 0° 30° 60 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
flash units (light bounced from the side and top) Shooting data: • Camera: D2H • Focal length: 50 mm • Master flash unit: SB-800 set to D • Remote flash unit: SB-600 set to D • Aperture: f/20 • Shooting distance: Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) Flash shooting with one camera-mounted flash unit - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
Manual (M). 2 Set the camera's metering system to Matrix Metering Y or Center-Weighted Metering W. 3 Set the SB-600's flash mode to TTL auto flash. 4 Gently pull out the built-in wide-flash adapter and position it over the flash head. • The zoom-head position is automatically set at 14 mm when using - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
cannot be obtained. In this case, use the SB-600 off-camera by attaching the optional TTL Remote Cord as shown below. A B Advanced operations Use either the SC-29, SC-28 or SC-17. • In Do flash operation where Monitor Preflashes are fired, when the SB-600 is used with D/G-type CPU lenses, you may - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
flash shooting distance) = Guide number ÷ f/stop (aperture) Guide number (m/ft.) in the 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync mode ISO sensitivity 25 50 100 200 400 800 93 31.6/104 36.7/120 40.6/133 44.8/147 *With the wide-flash adapter in place • For example, when shooting with an ISO sensitivity of - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
Reference information This section contains information on optional accessories, troubleshooting, Speedlight care and specifications. - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
in use. The following tables show the SB-600's TTL mode indicators and the corresponding ones used in the current Speedlight manuals when the flash unit is used with various cameras not compatible with CLS. • Refer to your camera's instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
type) CPU lens (Non-D/G-type AF) D D P/S/A/M W CPU lens D D M W Non-CPU lens*1 *1: The camera's exposure 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 Do Do Do - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
)/non-CPU lens*1/*2 CPU (except G-type)/non-CPU lens*3 *1: Standard TTL Flash is not possible if the shutter speed is set to M250 or B (bulb) for the FA, FE2, and M90 for the Nikonos V cameras. *2: An optional sync cord for land use is required. *3: Optional TTL Unit Coupler AS-17 is required. 80 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
with one tripod socket and three TTL multiple flash terminals. TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras Dedicated adapter for F3-Series cameras providing TTL flash operation with Nikon Speedlights such as the SB-600 featuring an ISO-type mounting foot (not designed for the F3). Bracket SK - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
AS-19 Same as that provided with this SB-600. Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 The color of light can be balanced or specific colors can be added to a scene by using a Speedlight with the optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1. The optional Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 contains a total of 20 filters in - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
this may damage the Speedlight or cause it to catch on fire. Using these agents may also impair your health. ●●● Cleaning • Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the SB-600 and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the SB-600 near saltwater, wipe the flash unit with a soft, clean - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
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 - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
occurred. In wireless multiple flash photography, the ready-light blinks quickly and slowly and the SB-600 alternately emits high and low tone beeps for 6 seconds. The flash mode of the remote flash unit is set to Non-TTL auto flash on the Master flash unit. Reset the flash mode to D, Manual G or - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally" (p. 52). ●●● Ready-light warning inside the camera's viewfinder Problem Cause Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLR cameras The ready-light blinks when pressing The SB-600 is not - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
flash Advanced Wireless Lighting Multiple flash shooting using cords Usable camera Cameras compatible with CLS No limitation Flash exposure Slow-sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction in control set on slow-sync, Rear-curtain sync flash, Auto FP High-Speed the camera sync, FV Lock flash - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
) 2.5 sec. 220/4-30 sec. * With fresh batteries. • M1/1 output without use of AF-assist illuminator, zoom operation, and LCD panel illuminator. Ready-light • Lights up when the SB-600 is recycled and ready to fire. • Blinks for 3 sec. when flash fires at its maximum output, indicating - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
auto flash mode, Resetting the settings, Button lock Built-in wide- Allows SB-600 to be used with a 14 mm lens. flash adapter Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 68.0 x 123.5 x 90.0 mm (2.7 x 4.9 x 3.5 in.) Weight Approx. 300g (10.6 oz.) (without batteries) Accessories supplied Speedlight Stand - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
compensation 42 Exposure mode 24 A AF-ILL 50 Accessories 81 Advanced Wireless Lighting 60 Aperture-priority auto exposure (A) .........25 Auto FP High-Speed sync 48 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash 33 B Batteries 18, 84 Bounce flash operation 70 Built-in wide-flash adapter 74 Button lock - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 91
24 R REMOTE 56 Ready-light 20, 29 Rear-curtain sync 47 Red-eye reduction control 46 Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash 46 Remote flash unit 56 Reset 13 S Shutter-priority auto exposure (S 25 Slow-sync flash mode 46 Soft Case 6 Sound monitor 65 Speedlight Stand 59 Speedlight parts and - Nikon SB600 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
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SB-600
Autofocus Speedlight
Instruction Manual
SB-600
(
En
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