User manual NIKON SB-80DX

[. . . ] Autofocus Speedlight SB-80DX SB-80DX (En) Instruction Manual En Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-80DX. To get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this instruction manual thoroughly before use. n (p. Main features and functions of the SB-80DX · The SB-80DX is a high-performance Speedlight having a guide number of 38/125 (at the 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m/ft. , 20°C/68°F). According to the camera/lens combination used with the SB-80DX, you can perform various types of TTL auto flash (p. [. . . ] Likewise, some minus compensation may be required when the background is dark or includes subjects of low reflectivity. nMaking exposure compensation for both the main subject and background or the main subject without affecting the background are possible, depending on the flash shooting situations. Exposure compensation on the SB-80DX can be performed in the following ways: Exposure compensation Making exposure compensation for both the main subject and background Making exposure compensation for the main subject only Making exposure compensation for the background only Available flash mode All flash modes Usable camera Cameras in all groups TTL/D-TTL auto flash and Auto Aperture flash Manual flash mode Flash shooting at slow shutter speeds Cameras in groups I to III, and Digital SLRs Cameras in all groups Cameras in all groups lMaking exposure compensation for both the main subject and background In TTL/D-TTL auto flash and Auto Aperture flash m Use the camera's exposure compensation function to modify both the SB-80DX's flash output level and the background exposure. m The exposure compensation value set on the camera is not displayed on the SB-80DX's LCD panel. m Exposure compensation beyond the usable ISO sensitivity range cannot be performed (p. For example, with an ISO sensitivity of 100, if you try to make an exposure compensation of +3 steps on the camera (equivalent to ISO 12), which is out of the usable ISO sensitivity range (ISO 25-1000) of the SB-80DX. However, exposure compensation up to +2 steps (equivalent to ISO 25) is possible. 56 compensation Making exposure compensation in the Non-TTL auto flash and Manual flash mode m Exposure compensation is performed by intentionally modifying the correct aperture. m In the Non-TTL auto flash mode, the correct exposure can be obtained when the same aperture is set on the camera as that set on the SB-80DX. Therefore, to make exposure compensation, vary the aperture set on the camera while retaining the aperture set on the SB-80DX or vice versa. m In the Manual flash mode, calculate the proper aperture for the correct exposure from the guide number and the shooting distance (p. Then referring to this aperture, modify the aperture on the camera to make exposure compensation. m As a basic guide, set a wider aperture on the camera or lens to make the subject brighter or a smaller aperture to make it darker. lMaking exposure compensation for the main subject only In TTL/D-TTL auto flash and Auto Aperture flash m Making exposure compensation for a flash illuminated subject without affecting the background exposure is called flash output level compensation (p. m This compensation is performed with cameras in Groups I to III and Digital SLRs cameras. In Manual flash mode m Making exposure compensation for only the flash illuminated subject by intentionally modifying the SB-80DX's flash output level (M1/1 to M1/128). For cameras in all groups. lMaking exposure compensation for the background only m Set the camera's exposure mode to Shutter-Priority Auto (S) or Manual (M), and set the shutter speed to one slower than its flash sync shutter speed. m With cameras providing slow-sync, set the camera's flash sync mode to Slowsync (p. 60) to bring out background details in low-light situations. nFor details, see your camera's instruction manual. 57 Advanced operation Exposure compensation and flash output level compensation lFlash output level compensation Usable cameras For cameras in Groups I to III, and Digital SLRs cameras m Make exposure compensation for a flash illuminated subject without affecting the background exposure by modifying the SB-80DX's flash output level. m Available in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash and Auto Aperture flash modes. m With cameras in Group III, make flash output level compensation on the camera. The amount of compensation set on the camera does not appear on the SB-80DX's LCD panel. For details, see your camera's instruction manual. 1 Press the g button, or the e or f button, to display the Exposure compensation indicator, and the Flash output level compensation value starts blinking. 2 Press the e or f button to increase or decrease the compensation in 1/3 steps (or in 1/6 steps with Digital SLRs) from ­3. 0 to +3. 0 EV. Press the g button and the flash output level compensation value stops blinking. 3 nThe flash output level blinks during adjustment and stops after 8 seconds unless an adjustment is made. nWith F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, and Pronea 600i/6i cameras having an exposure compensation function, you can compensate the flash output level on either the camera or SB-80DX. [. . . ] If it becomes broken, visit your nearest authorized Nikon service center for repair. Setting the zoom-head position when the wide-flash adapter is broken off using Custom settings m It is no longer possible to set the zoom-head position to other than 14mm or 17mm. Press the e or f button to choose "Emergency mode. " Press the c or d button to set it to "ON. " Press the g button for more than 2 sec. The zoom-head position indicator blinks, making it possible to adjust the zoomhead automatically or manually. 98 Ready-light warning inside the camera's viewfinder Problem Cause Ref. 20 Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLRs cameras The SB-80DX is not correctly attached The ready-light blinks when pressing the shutter release button slightly in the to the camera. [. . . ]