Nikon SB-26 Instruction Manual - Page 49

Chapter 3 Repeating Flash G Mode 9 If necessary, press ˛ or Ç button to reset the indicator bar / so it points at the measurement scale that matches or nearly equals the actual flash-to-subject distance (can be read this from the lens barrel). Manipulating the indication bar causes aperture value in the LCD panel to change. 10 Reset aperture value on the camera. Use an aperture one or two stops smaller than the LCD panel indicates. This will prevent overexposure for overlapping images ("minus" exposure compensation).* * Subject will be correctly exposed with the very first flash, but successive overlapping images (form the second flash on) will not be properly exposed, unless you perform minus exposure compensation as indicated in steps 9 and 10. We recommend you take a few additional shots at different apertures (exposure bracketing). 11 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. 12 Fully depress shutter release button to fire flash. Background brightness and subject overlap Use as dark a background material as possible (e.g., black curtain or cloth). If the overlapping exposed images are too weak or too strong, try repositioning subject at the location suggested by the indicator bar / (or adjust indicator bar). Conditions vary for each situation - try experimenting. 96 Chapter 4 SB-26 S D OFF Flash-Shooting Applications