Nikon SB-26 Instruction Manual - Page 39

TTL Auto Flash H Mode: For F-401/N4004 and F-401s/N4004s Users Firing Flash 9 Look into camera viewfinder, compose and lightly press the shutter release button. Confirm ready-light has come on and subject is in focus. Confirm ready-light is on in the camera's viewfinder g or on the SB-26 Â. Check whether subject is in focus by using the in-focus indicator ! in the camera's viewfinder 10 Fully depress the shutter release button to fire flash. 11 Recheck ready-light to see if it is blinking. If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting, the flash has fired at its maximum output but the light may have been insufficient. Reconfirm shooting distance and, if necessary, move closer to the subject or select a wider aperture (in aperture-priority auto manual exposure mode) to compensate underexposure. 76 TTL Auto Flash H Mode: For FA, FE2, FG and Nikonos V Users Choosing A Flash Method FA, FE2, FG or Nikonos V users can use the SB-26 Speedlight to perform Standard TTL Flash, for fully automatic though-the-lens (TTL) control of flash exposure. Standard TTL Flash can be performed by setting the SB-26 at p. In Standard TTL Flash, the flash output level is controlled by the Speedlight to correctly expose subject. Setting Up SB-26 2 Flash sync mode selector at NORMAL Set Up and Practice Before proceeding: E ATTACH SPEEDLIGHT TO CAMERA. E TURN ON BOTH SPEEDLIGHT AND CAMERA. E USE FILM WITH A SPEED BETWEEN ISO 25 AND ISO 400. 7 Aperture value Chapter 3 1 Flash mode selector at TTL Auto 3 ISO speed of film in use 4 Zoom-head position Caution Use the SB-26 exclusively for on-land conditions; it cannot be used in underwater conditions. Always keep the unit away from salt water, rain or water splashes. 77