Nikon 4543 Instruction Manual - Page 6

FOREWORD The Nikon Speedlight SB-16 is a direct-mounting elec tronic flash unit, providing automatic through-the-Iens (TTL) control of the flash exposure when used with Nikon cameras having TTL flash capability. Through the use of an inte rchangeable mounting foot , the SB -16 can be at tached to the special accessory shoe of all Nikon F3 series cameras, as well as the standard ISO-type shoe of the Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 and FG camera, or the V-type Sync Cord for the Nikonos-V. Because light is measured through the picture-taking lens, you are assured of just the right exposure with a variety of lenses and accessory attachments at any aperture from f/2 to f/22 . Programmed TIL auto flash photography can be performed by using the SB-16 with the Nikon F-501/N2020 or F-301/N2000 via the AS-g. In programmed TIL auto flash photography, the proper aperture is automatically set for correct exposure according to the film speed in use. It is not necessary to change the lens setting from the minimum aperture used for non-flash programmed shooting. Thanks to the incorporation of a front -mounted light sensor, the SB-16 is also compatible with all other Nikon cameras for automatic, but not through -the -Iens, flash output control. In the non -TTL automatic mode, you have a choice of two apertures. With a silicon -controlled rect ifier and series c ircuitry, the SB-16 is able to conserve energy when shooting subjects at close range ; thus re cycling times are shorter and the number of flashes per batte ry set is greater. For trul y c reative bounce flas h photography, the Nikon Speedlight SB-16 has two separate flash heads-a combination of til ti ng and rotati ng main flas h head with zooming capabi lity and a sma ller secondary fl ash head which faces straig ht ahead to fi ll in the shadows in the eye sockets and provide a small ca tch ligh t for the eyes. Moreover, a special MD setting al lows the SB-16 to synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing at 4 frames per second for shooting 8 pictures in series. Even thoug h the SB-16 is extremely easy to use, you should fa miliarize yourse lf with its " Basic Operation" as presented in the firs t section. For more detailed information , please refer to "Controls in Deta il " and " Photograph ic Techniques. " A few minutes wisely invested now wi ll payoff later in years of rewarding photographic ex pe rie nces. To insure proper service, make sure the Nikon Warranty Ca rd is enclosed in the speedlight box. 6