Nikon SB-26 Instruction Manual - Page 17

TTL Auto Flash H Mode - Fill-Flash with Automatically Compensated Flash Output In TTL Auto Flash mode, the SB-26 Speedlight can be used for just about any shooting situation, from bright scenes to dim lights. For precisely controlled exposures in wider brightness ranges or more complex conditions, you can use fill-flash techniques with automatic operation and/or advanced user-controlled options. The SB-26's TTL Auto Flash mode offers even more flash applications and options, such as flash synchronization with slow shutter speeds (slow sync flash), bounce flash and creative close-up photography. Even simple snap shots can be taken with a sophisticated touch. By setting the SB-26 to TTL Auto flash mode, you can enjoy flash photography that is simple, yet the most advanced available. TTL Auto Flash H Mode: See pages For F5, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90 and F70-Series/N70 Users 33 - 41 For F4-Series, F-801/N8008, and F-801s/N8000s Users 42 - 49 For F-601/N6006 and F-601M/N6000 Users 50 - 58 For F50-Series/N50 and F-401x/N5005 Users 59 - 64 For F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 Users 65 - 70 Using this flash mode with your camera The SB-26 works in different ways, depending on which camera it is used with. TTL Auto Flash mode, in particular, offers several noteworthy features that vary from one model to another. Be sure to read "Fully Automatic Fill-In Flash," pages 10 through 13, to become familiar with these SB-26 capabilities. Use the following chart to locate pages relevant to your camera model and the flash operation you wish to use. For F-401/N4004 and F-401s/N4004s Users For FA, FE2, FG and Nikonos V users 71 - 76 77 - 80 For F3-Series, F2-Series, FM2 and FG-20 users No information is provided for these models in this section, because they do not function in TTL Auto Flash mode. 32 Chapter 3 TTL Auto Flash H Mode: For F5, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90 and F70-Series/N70 Users Choosing A Flash Method The SB-26 enables you to perform any of the following fully automatic fill-flash functions, or choose Standard TTL Flash. (Functions are described in detail on pages 10 to 13.): • 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash • Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash • Center-Weighted Fill-Flash • Spot Fill-Flash Use the chart at right to confirm which flash method you will perform with the lens in use and metering system set on the camera. In most cases, the lens/meter combination determines the flash method. If you have extra lens(es), you may be able to select a particular flash method. For example, by replacing a D-Type AF Nikkor with an AI-P lens, you can switch from 3D MultiSensor to Multi-Sensor Fill-Flash. By using the SB-26's ı button, you can perform Standard TTL Flash (except for P and Ps exposure modes with F90X/N90s or F90-Series/N90 camera), regardless of lens type. Flash Methods in TTL Auto Flash Mode HK 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash HK Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash HJ Center-Weighted Fill-Flash HJ Spot Fill-Flash H Standard TTL Flash Flash Methods: F5 Settings and Lenses Lens in Use 1) Camera's Metering System Camera's Exposure Mode 3D Color CenterMatrix Weighted Spot Programmed auto (P) D-Type Shutter-priority auto (S) AF Nikkor Lenses Aperture-priority auto (A) 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Manual (M) Programmed auto (P) AF Nikkor lenses 2) Shutter-priority auto (S) AI-P lens- Aperture-priority auto (A) es Manual (M) Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL Flash Other lenses 3) Aperture-Priority auto (A) 3) Manual (M) Center-Weighted Fill-Flash 4) 1) Suitable lenses and use depend on camera; see instruction manual for information. 2) Except D-Type and AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF. 3) Exposure mode (P or S) automatically shifts to aperture-priority auto (A), and the mode indication blinks in the camera's LCD panel; set desired aperture manually. 4) 3D Color Matrix Metering system automatically shifts to Center-Weighted, as shown by the indication in the viewfinder 33