Nikon SB 800 Instruction Manual - Page 124

Troubleshooting ■■■ Ready-light warning inside the camera's viewfinder Problem Cause Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLRs cameras The ready-light blinks when pressing The SB-800 is not correctly attached the shutter release button slightly in the to the camera. TTL auto flash mode. Cameras in Groups V and VI The ready-light blinks when the power is turned on in TTL auto flash mode. Cameras in Group VI • The ISO sensitivity set on the camera is higher than the available range of the Speedlight. • The ISO sensitivity set on the camera is higher or lower than the available range for the FA camera. for the FA camera. The ready-light blinks in the TTL auto The shutter speed is set to M90, M250, flash mode. or B (bulb). FM3A, New FM2 cameras The ready-light blinks. The shutter speed set is faster than the flash sync speed. New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras. The ready-light blinks when the flash mode is set to TTL auto flash. The SB-800's flash mode is set to TTL auto flash. Ref. page p. 22 - p. 110 - p. 110 Note The SB-800 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the SB-800 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-800's power is turned on. Warning • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire, or the like. • Dry batteries should never be recharged in a battery charger. • Do not expose the SB-800 to water as this may result in an electric shock or cause the unit to catch on fire. 118