Nikon SB 30 Instruction Manual - Page 21

Taking flash pictures in the Manual flash mode

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Taking flash pictures in the Manual flash mode Basic operation 1 3 4 1 Set the camera's exposure mode, sync mode, shutter speed, etc. 2 Determine the aperture and flash output level to match the flash shooting distance. • The guide number varies as shown in the guide number table on page 18, depending on the flash output level with and without the wide-flash adapter in place. 3 Set the aperture on the camera or lens and the flash output level on the SB-30. E 4 Make sure the SB-30's ready-light is on, then shoot. • In the Manual flash mode, no warning ready-light blinks to indicate that the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure after shooting. 19

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1
Set the camera
s exposure mode, sync mode, shutter speed, etc.
2
Determine the aperture and flash output level to match the flash shooting distance.
• The guide number varies as shown in the guide number table on page 18, depending on the flash output
level with and without the wide-flash adapter in place.
3
Set the aperture on the camera or lens and the flash output level on the SB-30.
4
Make sure the SB-30
s ready-light is on, then shoot.
• In the Manual flash mode, no warning ready-light blinks to indicate that the light may have been insufficient
for correct exposure after shooting.
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Taking flash pictures in the Manual flash mode
Basic operation