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. [. . . ] For details, see your camera's instruction manual. 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. Flash output level compensation cannot be made on the SB-80DX. 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. The last blinking number is the one automatically set. [. . . ] 38 The SB-80DX incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the SB-80DX may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-80DX's power is turned on. 99 Reference information Note Specifications Electronic construction Flash exposure control Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry Selected by pressing a button. Indicator D+E C+D+E D+F C+D+F D Available flash operation 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash/ Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash/Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash or Center-Weighted FillFlash/Spot Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs Standard TTL Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLRs Non-TTL Auto Flash Auto Aperture Flash Manual Flash Repeating Flash FP High-Speed Flash sync C+D A B G G+H G+%K Settings on camera Indicator N* \ [ ^ Available flash operation Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow-sync Red-eye reduction in slow-sync * Appears on the SB-80DX's LCD panel 100 Angle of coverage Variable in 7 steps, plus three steps with wide-flash adapter and Nikon Diffusion Dome Vertical 14mm 1 14mm 110° 14mm 2 14mm 110° 17mm 2 17mm 100° 24mm 24mm 60° 28mm 28mm 53° 35mm 35mm 45° 50mm 50mm 34° 70mm 70mm 26° 85mm 85mm 23° 105mm 105mm 20° 1 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached 2 With the built-in wide-flash adapter in place Zoom-head position Angle of coverage Horizontal 120° 120° 110° 78° 70° 60° 46° 36° 31° 27° Bounce capability Power source/ min. of flashes (at M1/1 output) Four AA-type penlight batteries (1. 5V or lower) of any of these types: Alkaline-manganese (1. 5V), Lithium (1. 5V), NiCd (1. 2V), or Ni-MH (1. 2V) Battery type Min. 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