Nikon SB-26 Instruction Manual - Page 13
Adjustment Functions - Using LCD Panel and Built-in Functions - flash manual
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Adjustment Functions - Using LCD Panel and Built-in Functions Tilting/rotating flash head, built-in zoom head, LCD panel and control buttons for aperture/distance computation... The SB-26 features many convenient functions. Proper use will help you perform successful flash photography in every situation. Before practice, you should understand the adjustments and reasons behind them. Once you have learned them, you can make the most of the SB-26 for all kinds of flash techniques. Operation can be controlled manually or automatically, depending on which Nikon SLR model is used. Manual operation is described for each feature, then automatic adjustment features are described within the boxed sections (with a mark). Before proceeding: E ATTACH SPEEDLIGHT TO CAMERA. E TURN ON BOTH SPEEDLIGHT AND CAMERA. Adjusting Flash Head To Horizontal/Front Position In "normal" shooting situations, the flash head should face straight forward, tilted in the horizontal position. A tilted/rotated head can be used for special techniques such as close-ups or bounce flash photography. Tilting/Rotating flash head to a position other than horizontal and straight forward Downward-tilted flash head (-7° position) is used for taking pictures of subjects at a distance of less than 1.5m (approx. 5 ft.). When the head is set at this position, the distance indicator bars / blink. An upward-tilted and/or rotated flash head is used for bounce flash photography. When the head is set this way, the distance indicator bars / do not appear, to show the distance indication function is not available. See "Diffusing Light - To Soften Harsh Shadows," pages 119 to 123, for information on bounce flash photography. 24 Chapter 2 1 Tilt the flash head to the horizontal, until it click-stops. The flash head locks both at the horizontal, facing straightforward (0° degree), and at the vertical, facing straight-up (90° degrees). To release from the locked position, slide the lock release lever in the › direction, then, while holding the lever, tilt the flash head. 2 Adjust the flash head so it faces straight forward - check that it is not rotated to the right or left. To unlock from the forward position, slide the lock release lever in ‹ direction, then, while holding the lever, rotate flash head to either the right or left. 3 Confirm indicator bars / appear in the flash shooting distance scale (LCD panel). Bars do not appear or will blink if the flash head is not set horizontal and straight ahead. If indicator bars do not appear in the LCD panel at all, check whether the camera is turned on. If it is, lightly press the shutter release button. If not, turn on the camera, then lightly press the shutter release button. Indicator bars appear for eight seconds once activated (they disappear after eight seconds). Lightly pressing the shutter release button causes the bars to reappear. 25
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