Nikon SB 800 Instruction Manual - Page 53

Setting the flash output level

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Detailed operation 6 Set the same aperture on your camera or lens that is set on the SB-800. • With cameras in Groups III to VII. 7 Confirm that the ready-light comes on, then shoot. ■■■ Setting the flash output level Press the g button to highlight the flash output level display. The flash output level changes every time you press the e or f button as shown below. When you press the f button: ∞ 1/1 ∞ 1/2 ∞ 1/2 (-1/3) ∞ 1/2 (-2/3) ∞ 1/4 1/128 ... 1/4 (-2/3) ± 1/4 (-1/3) ± When you press the e button: ∞ 1/128 ∞ 1/128 (+1/3) ∞ 1/128 (+2/3) ∞ 1/64 1/1 ± 1/2 ... 1/64 (+2/3) ± 1/64 (+1/3)± • The numbers in parentheses represent the adjustable flash output level in ±1/3 steps except between 1/1 and 1/2. Therefore, 1/32 (-1/3) and 1/64 (+2/3) represent the same flash output level. • To extend the flash shooting distance, choose a flash output level close to M1/1. 47

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Detailed operation
6
Set the same aperture on your camera or lens
that is set on the SB-800.
With cameras in Groups III to VII.
7
Confirm that the ready-light comes on,
then shoot.
Setting the flash output level
Press the
g
button to highlight the flash output level display. The flash output
level changes every time you press the
e
or
f
button as shown below.
When you press the
f
button:
1/1
1/2
1/2 (–1/3)
1/2 (–2/3)
1/4
1/128 ... 1/4 (–2/3)
±
1/4 (–1/3)
±
When you press the
e
button:
1/128
1/128 (+1/3)
1/128 (+2/3)
1/64
1/1
±
1/2 ... 1/64 (+2/3)
±
1/64 (+1/3)
±
The numbers in parentheses represent the adjustable flash output level in ±1/3 steps
except between 1/1 and 1/2. Therefore, 1/32 (-1/3) and 1/64 (+2/3) represent the same
flash output level.
To extend the flash shooting distance, choose a flash output level close to M1/1.