Nikon SB-26 Instruction Manual - Page 63

Close-Up Flash Photography in TTL Auto Flash Mode - To Flash On Optional TTL Remote Cord SC-17 or SC-24 lets you perform TTL Auto Flash shooting on a subject closer than 0.6m (2 ft.). Hints and Notes • Connect the SB-26 to the camera, using the SC-17 or SC-24*. * Used for F5 with the DW-30/DW-31 attached or for F4-series with the DW-20/ DW-21 attached. APPLICABLE NIKON SLR MODELS F5 E F-601M/N6000 E FE2 F90X/N90s E F50-Series/N50 E FG F90-Series/N90 E F-401x/N5005 E Nikonos V F70-Series/N70 E F-501/N2020 E F3-Series F4-Series E F-301/N2000 E F2-Series F-801/N8008 E F-401/N4004 E FM2 F-801s/N8008s E F-401s/N4004s E FG-20 F-601/N6006 E FA E 124 • Position the SB-26 so light from the head covers the subject. • Mount the built-in flash adapter. The zoom-head position is automatically adjusted. Confirm the LCD panel shows z 20x with m indication. • Use aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode. • Choose p position (flash mode selector) for TTL Auto Flash operation. For further instruction, see the TTL Auto Flash Mode H section relating to your camera type. E • Determine the aperture or f/stop value using the following E equation and chart, then set on the lens. The SB-26's LCD panel cannot be used to compute shooting distance. [f/stop] ≥ [coefficient] [flash-to-subject distance] A Very Close Subject Chapter 4 For example, to shoot a subject located 0.5 m away with an ISO 100 film and a wide-flash adapter: [f/stop] ≥ 4 0.5 = 8 You can then use an aperture of f/8 or smaller (a larger f- number). As far as conditions allow, you should choose the smallest aperture (as large an f-number) possible. • With a very light- or dark-toned subject, take additional shots with other exposure compensation conditions to ensure a correct exposure. See "Flash Exposure Compensation" on pages 106 and 107, and "Exposure Compensation on Camera" on pages 108 and 109. ISO film Speed and coefficient ISO film speed Coefficient* 100 or lower 4 (14) 125 - 400 8 (26) 500 or higher 11 (36) * Numbers in parentheses ( ) represents coefficients for foot measurement system. 125