Nikon SB-26 Instruction Manual - Page 45

5 For aperture-priority auto, set desired aperture on the camera. For manual exposure mode, set desired aperture and shutter speed* on the camera. * Camera automatically shifts to the fastest synchronization speed if you choose a speed that is not within the synchronization range. Automatic aperture adjustment: F5, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F70-Series/N70, F4-Series, F-801/N8008, or F-801s/ N8008s used with an AF Nikkor lens (including latest D-Type) or Nikkor lens having a built-in CPU The aperture in use and an indicator bar / are automatically indicated in the SB-26's LCD panel. With other lenses, you must operate manually and follow steps 6, 7 and 8. To skip steps 6, 7 and 8, check that subject is standing at the location suggested by the LCD's measurement scale. If not, change aperture by turning the lens' aperture ring to adjust the bar. Using guide number Guide number is helpful to calculate exact flash shooting distance in manual flash operation. For details, see "Guide Number - To Calculate a Proper Aperture," page 118, and "Specification," page 143. 88 Chapter 3 Manual Flash i Mode 7 If necessary, press ˛ or Ç button to reset the indicator bar / so it points to the measurement scale that matches or nearly equals the actual flash-to-subject distance (can be read from lens barrel). Manipulating indication bar causes the aperture value in the LCD panel to change. 6 Set the same aperture value in the SB-26's LCD panel. For instruction, see "Setting Aperture Values (Manual Adjustment)," pages 28 to 29. An indicator bar / appears to show appropriate shooting distance for the selected aperture. 8 On the camera, reset the aperture value obtained in the previous step (the aperture that corresponds to the actual flash-to-subject distance). You have now completed all necessary adjustments for locating the subject within an appropriate shooting distance range for the predetermined light output and aperture. 9 Look into camera viewfinder, compose and lightly press the shutter release button to confirm that subject is in focus. Check that ready-light is on in the camera's viewfinder g or on the SB-26 Â. 10 Fully depress shutter release button to fire flash. 89