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Flash photography with color filters

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Flash photography with color filters Two types of color filters are supplied with the SB-900 for taking flash pictures under fluorescent lighting and for use with incandescent/tungsten lighting. • The optional Color Filter Set SJ-3 is available. (kF-11) • Four types of color filters for changing the color of the light from the flash are optionally available. • For more details on photo examples with color balanced using color filters, see the separate booklet, "A collection of example photos" P. 10. Using color filters Filters Fluorescent filters (FL-G1, FL-G2) Incandescent filters (TN-A1, TN-A2) Color filters (Optional) Purpose Balance the color of light from the flash to match that of fluorescent lighting Balance the color of light from the flash to D match that of incandescent or tungsten lighting Create interesting effects by changing the color of the light from the filters • Corresponding light source for each type of color compensation filter differs slightly. FL-G1 provides a greater compensation effect than FL-G2, and TN-A1, greater than TN-A2. Select the appropriate filter according to the results. v Notes on using color filters • These filters are consumable items. When they fade in color or deteriorate, replace them with the backup filters provided. • Do not use these filters when taking pictures with repeating flash, as the heat can damage them. • The heat generated from the flash head can deform color filters. However, this will not affect their performance. • Scratches on the filters will have no effect on performance unless the filters fade in color. • To remove dust or dirt, wipe the filter lightly with a soft, clean cloth. Flash modes and functions D-33

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Flash modes and functions
Flash photography with color filters
Two types of color filters are supplied with the SB-900 for taking flash pictures
under fluorescent lighting and for use with incandescent/tungsten lighting.
The optional Color Filter Set SJ-3 is available. (
k
F-11)
Four types of color filters for changing the color of the light from the flash are
optionally available.
For more details on photo examples with color balanced using color filters, see
the separate booklet, “A collection of example photos” P. 10.
•
•
•
Corresponding light source for each type of color compensation filter differs slightly.
FL-G1 provides a greater compensation effect than FL-G2, and TN-A1, greater than
TN-A2. Select the appropriate filter according to the results.
•
Using color filters
v
Notes on using color filters
These filters are consumable items. When they fade in color or
deteriorate, replace them with the backup filters provided.
Do not use these filters when taking pictures with repeating flash, as
the heat can damage them.
The heat generated from the flash head can deform color filters.
However, this will not affect their performance.
Scratches on the filters will have no effect on performance unless the
filters fade in color.
To remove dust or dirt, wipe the filter lightly with a soft, clean cloth.
•
•
•
•
•
Filters
Purpose
Fluorescent filters (FL-G1, FL-G2)
Balance the color of light from the flash to
match that of fluorescent lighting
Incandescent filters (TN-A1, TN-A2)
Balance the color of light from the flash to
match that of incandescent or tungsten lighting
Color filters (Optional)
Create interesting effects by changing the color
of the light from the filters