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SB - 700 User’ s Manual SB - 700 Autofocus Speedlight En En[...]
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A – 2 Preparation A About the SB-700 and This User’ s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-700. T o get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this user’ s manual thoroughly before use. How to find what you are looking for i T able of contents ( 0 A-11) Y ou can search by item, such as operation method, fl ash mode o[...]
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A – 3 Preparation A ❑ Speedlight Stand AS-22 ❑ Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-14H ❑ Incandescent Filter SZ-3TN ❑ Fluorescent Filter SZ-3FL ❑ Soft Case SS-700 ❑ User’ s manual (this manual) ❑ A collection of example photos ❑ W arranty card SB-700 Incandescent Filter SZ-3TN Fluorescent Filter SZ-3FL Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-14H Soft Case [...]
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A – 4 Preparation A About the SB-700 and This User’ s Manual About the SB-700 The SB-700 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide number of 28/39 (ISO 100/200, m) (92/128, ft.) (at the 35 mm zoom head position in Nikon FX format with standard illumination pattern, 20 °C/68 °F). CLS-com[...]
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A – 5 Preparation A v Describes a point to which you should pay particular attention in order to avoid Speedlight malfunctions or mistakes. t Includes information or tips to make Speedlight use easier . 0 Reference to other pages in this manual Icons used in this manual t Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts. The SB-[...]
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A – 6 Preparation A About the SB-700 and This User’ s Manual T erminology Default settings: function and mode settings at the time of purchase Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS): a lighting system that enables v arious fl ash photography functions with improved communication between Nik on Speedlights and cameras Illumination patterns: contr[...]
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A – 7 Preparation A i-TTL mode: fl ash mode in which the SB-700 fi res monitor pre- fl ashes and the camera measures the re fl ected light and controls the SB-700 fl ash output Monitor pre- fl ashes: scarcely visible fl ashes emitted before actual fi ring that enable the camera to measure the light re fl ected on a subject i-TTL balanced[...]
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A – 8 Preparation A About the SB-700 and This User’ s Manual Wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography: fl ash photography with multiple wireless fl ash units simultaneously fi ring Master fl ash unit: the fl ash unit that commands remote fl ash units in multiple fl ash-unit photography Remote fl ash unit: a fl ash unit that fi res f[...]
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A – 9 A B C D E F G H Q&A Index Y ou can search for speci fi c explanations according to objective. Flash photography 1 (with SB-700 mounted on camera) Question Key phrase 0 Which fl ash mode can I take pictures with? Flash modes C-1 How can I take pictures in the simplest way? Basic operation B-7 How can I take portrait photos emphasizing [...]
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A – 10 Preparation A Q&A Index Question Key phrase 0 How can I use autofocus in dim lighting? AF-assist illumination E-27 How can I take pictures of both the subject and background at night? Slow sync E-33 How can I take pictures without the subject’ s eyes appearing red? Red-eye reduction E-34 How can I use the SB-700 with a non-CLS- compa[...]
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A – 11 Preparation A T able of Contents A Preparation About the SB-700 and This User’ s Manual ..........................A-2 Q&A Index .........................................................................A-9 For Y our Safety ................................................................A-14 Check before Use ...........................[...]
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A – 12 Preparation A T able of Contents Remote Flash Units ..........................................................D-23 Checking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography .................................................................D-27 E Functions Switching Illumination Patterns .......................................... E-2 Bounc[...]
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A – 13 Preparation A F For Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR Cameras ........................................................................ F-1 G For Use with COOLPIX Cameras ....................... G-1 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Refer ence Information T roubleshooting .................................................................H-1 Guide [...]
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A – 14 Preparation A Before using your pr oduct, please read the following safety pr ecautions carefully and thor oughly to ensure corr ect and safe use and to help prevent damage to your Nikon pr oduct or injury to yourself or others. For quick refer ence by those who use the product, please keep these safety instructions near the product. In th[...]
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A – 15 Preparation A If the flash unit is dropped and damaged, do not touch 4. any exposed interior metal parts. Such parts, especially the Speedlight’ s capacitor and associated parts, could be in a high-charge state and if touched could cause an electric shock. Disconnect the power or remove the batteries and be sur e that you do not touch an[...]
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A – 16 Preparation A Do not fire the flash unit dir ectly at the driver of a moving 8. car , as this could temporarily impair the driver’ s vision and cause an accident. Do not fire the flash unit dir ectly into the eyes of someone 9. that is at close range, as it could damage the retinas of their eyes. Never fire the flash unit closer than 1 m[...]
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A – 17 Preparation A When using standard size (AA, AAA, C, D) or other common 15. rechargeable batteries such as NiMH batteries, or when recharging them, be sur e to use only the battery charger specified by the battery maker and read the instructions thoroughly . Do not recharge these batteries with their terminals reversed in the charger or bef[...]
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A – 18 Preparation A For Y our Safety CAUTIONS for Speedlights Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, 1. as this could cause an electric shock. Keep the flash unit away from childr en to prevent them 2. from putting the unit in or near their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of the pr oduct; as such contact could cause an electri[...]
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A – 19 Preparation A W ARNINGS for Batteries Never heat or throw batteries into a fir e, 1. as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. Do not short-circuit or disassemble the batteries 2. because this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. Do not mix battery types[...]
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A – 20 Preparation A If corrosive liquids seep fr om the batteries and come in 8. contact with your skin or clothes, wash immediately with running water . Prolonged contact could injure your skin. Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the 9. batteries to avoid activities that could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, g[...]
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A – 21 Preparation A When recycling or disposing of batteries, be sur e to insulate 16. their terminals with tape. If the battery’ s positive and negative terminals short-circuit after coming into contact with metallic objects, it could cause fire, heat generation or an explosion. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local government re[...]
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A – 22 Preparation A For Y our Safety CAUTION for Batteries Do not throw or apply str ong physical shocks to the batteries as this could cause batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately . The fo[...]
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A – 23 Preparation A Check befor e Use Tips on using the Speedlight T ake trial shots T ake trial shots before photographing important occasions such as weddings or graduations. Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you have your Speedlight serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two [...]
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A – 24 Preparation A Check before Use Life-long learning As part of Nikon’ s “life-long learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites: For users in the United States: • http://www .nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe and Africa: • http://www .eu[...]
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A – 25 Preparation A[...]
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Operation B B – 1 B Operation Speedlight Parts 2 5 6 3 1 11 12 9, 10 7 14 13 16 15 8 4[...]
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Operation B B – 2 1. Flash head 2. Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button ( 0 E-6) 3. Light sensor window for wireless remote fl ash ( 0 D-23) 4. Battery chamber cover 5. Battery chamber cover lock release ( 0 B-8) 6. Built-in bounce card ( 0 E-12) 7. Built-in wide panel ( 0 E-14) 8. Flash panel 9. Filter detector 10. Nikon Diffusion Do[...]
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Operation B B – 3 Speedlight Parts 20 21 17 19 18[...]
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Operation B B – 4 17. Flash head tilting angle scale ( 0 E-6) 18. Flash head rotating angle scale ( 0 E-6) 19. Flash-ready indicator ( 0 B-15, D-27) 20. LCD panel ( 0 B-16, H-11) 21. Mounting foot lock lever ( 0 B-11)[...]
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Operation B B – 5 Speedlight Parts 25 24 29 28 31 27 22 26 23 30[...]
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Operation B B – 6 22. Mode selector Selects fl ash mode. 23. [ZOOM] button Press to adjust zoom head position. ( 0 E-26) 24. T est fi ring button Controls test fi ring. ( 0 E-29) 25. [MENU] button Displays custom settings. ( 0 B-18) 26. Selector dial Rotate to change selected item. The selected item is highlighted on the LCD. ( 0 B-16) 27. Ill[...]
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Operation B B – 7 Basic Operations This section covers basic procedur es in i-TTL mode in combination with a CLS-compatible camera. v Notes on continuous fl ash photography T o prevent the SB-700 from overheating, allow it to cool down for at • least 10 minutes after 15 times of continuous firing. When continuous flash firing is repeated in qu[...]
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Operation B B – 8 Slide the battery chamber cover open while pressing the battery chamber cover lock release. Insert the batteries following the [+] and [-] marks. Close the battery chamber cover . STEP 1 Inserting the batteries[...]
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Operation B B – 9 1.5 V alkaline AA battery 1.5 V lithium AA battery Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA battery Suitable batteries When replacing batteries, use four fr esh AA-type batteries of the same brand from any of the following types: For minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each battery • type, refer to “Specifications.” ( 0 H-2[...]
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Operation B B – 10 Replacing/recharging batteries Refer to the following table to determine when to replace batteries with fresh ones or r echarge batteries according to how long the fl ash- ready indicator takes to come on. 1.5 V alkaline AA battery 10 seconds or more 1.5 V lithium AA battery 10 seconds or more Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA batter[...]
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Operation B B – 11 Make sure the SB-700 and the camera body are turned off. Make sure the mounting foot lock lever is on the left (white dot). Slide the SB-700’ s mounting foot into the camera’ s accessory shoe. T urn the lock lever to “L.” v Lock the Speedlight in place T ur n the lock lever clockwise until it stops at the mounting foot [...]
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Operation B B – 12 Detaching the SB-700 from the camera Make sure the SB-700 and the camera body are turned off, turn the lock lever 90° to the left, and then slide the SB-700’ s mounting foot from the camera’ s accessory shoe. If the SB-700’ s mounting foot cannot be removed from the camera’ s • accessory shoe, turn the lock lever 90?[...]
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Operation B B – 13 Adjust the fl ash head to the front position. The flash head is locked at front. • LCD indicator for flash head status Flash head is set at front. Flash head is set at angle other than front. (Flash head is tilted up or r otated to the right or left.) Flash head is tilted down. STEP 3 Adjusting the flash head Basic Operation[...]
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Operation B B – 14 T urn the SB-700 and the camera body on. STEP 4 T ur ning the SB-700 and camera on LCD sample The image below is the SB-700 LCD sample under the following • conditions: flash mode: i-TTL mode; image area: DX format; illumination pattern: standard; ISO sensitivity: 100; zoom head position: 35 mm; f-number of aperture: 5.6 Icon[...]
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Operation B B – 15 Set the mode selector to [TTL]. Make sure that the fl ash- ready indicator on the SB-700 or in the camera’ s view fi nder is on befor e taking a picture. STEP 5 Selecting the flash mode Basic Operations[...]
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Operation B B – 16 Settings and the LCD Icons on the LCD show the status of settings. Displayed icons vary according to selected fl ash modes and settings. Configurable settings are highlighted when the [SEL] button is • pressed. Highlighted settings can be changed with the selector dial. • The basic control of SB-700 functions is as follows[...]
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Operation B B – 17 Custom Functions and Settings V arious operations for the SB-700 can be easily set using the LCD. Displayed icons vary according to the combination of camera and • status of the SB-700. Functions and settings indicated with grid boxes do not function • even though they can be configured and set.[...]
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Operation B B – 18 Custom setting Press the [MENU] button to display the custom setting. Rotate the selector dial to choose an item, and then press the [OK] button. The highlighted item can be • configured. Position of highlighted item (within 11 items) This is not displayed while a selected item is being con fi gured. Custom settings Items in[...]
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Operation B B – 19 Rotate the selector dial to highlight the chosen setting, and then press the [OK] button. Highlighted while selected • Press the [OK] button to r eturn • display to item selection. Available selection º : Current setting Press the [MENU] button to return to normal display . The LCD returns to normal • display . Custom Fu[...]
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Operation B B – 20 A vailable custom functions and settings ( Bold: default) Color fi lters ( 0 E-20) The color of the fi lter in use can be set. RED BLUE YELLOW AMBER OTHER (Set when fi lter color is none of the above.) Remote fl ash unit setting ( 0 D-1, D-18) Advanced: Advanced Wireless Lighting SU-4: SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-un[...]
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Operation B B – 21 LCD panel contrast ( 0 H-11) Contrast levels are displayed on the LCD in a nine-step graph. 5 levels in 9 steps Standby function ( 0 E-30) Adjusting the time before the standby function is activated. AUTO: Standby function activated when the camera’ s exposure meter is turned off 40: 40 seconds ---: Standby function canceled [...]
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Operation B B – 22 Unit of measuring distance m: meters ft: feet AF-assist illumination ( 0 E-27) ON: Activate AF-assist illumination OFF: Cancel AF-assist illumination V ersion of fi rmware ( 0 H-12) Reset custom setting Reset custom setting except unit of measuring distance, color fi lters and version of fi rmware to default setting. YES: Re[...]
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C – 1 Flash Modes C C Flash Modes i-TTL Mode Information obtained by monitor pre- fl ashes and exposure control information is integrated by the camera to automatically adjust fl ash output levels. T o take pictures using the SB-700 set in i-TTL mode, see “Basic • Operations” ( 0 B-7). Either the i-TTL balanced fill-flash mode or the stan[...]
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C – 2 Flash Modes C i-TTL balanced fill-flash The fl ash output level is automatically adjusted for well-balanced exposure of the main subject and backgr ound. appears on the LCD. Standard i-TTL The main subject is correctly exposed r egardless of backgr ound brightness. This is useful when you want to highlight the main subject. appears on the [...]
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C – 3 Flash Modes C Setting i-TTL mode Set the mode selector to [TTL]. i-TTL mode LCD sample : Monitor pre- fl ashes : i-TTL : Balanced fi ll- fl ash i-TTL Mode[...]
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C – 4 Flash Modes C SB-700 effective flash output distance range The effective fl ash output distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD. The actual flash-to-subject • distance should be within the range displayed. The range varies depending • on the camera’ s image area setting, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity [...]
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C – 5 Flash Modes C v When insuf fi cient fl ash output for correct exposur e is indicated When the flash-ready indicators • on the SB-700 and in the camera’ s viewfinder blink for approx. 3 seconds after a picture is taken, underexposur e due to insufficient flash output may have occurred. T o compensate, use a wider aperture • or higher[...]
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C – 6 Flash Modes C Manual Flash Mode In manual fl ash mode, aperture and fl ash output level are manually selected. This allows for control of exposur e and fl ash-to-subject distance. The flash output level can be set from M1/1 (full output) to M1/128 • to suit creative pr eferences. Underexposur e due to insufficient flash output is not i[...]
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C – 7 Flash Modes C Setting manual flash mode Set the mode selector to [M]. Manual flash mode LCD sample Effective fl ash output distance (numerical indicator) Flash output level Effective fl ash output distance ( X ) Manual Flash Mode[...]
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C – 8 Flash Modes C T aking a picture in manual flash mode Press the [SEL] button to highlight the fl ash output level. Set the fl ash output level by rotating the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. Flash output level can be set • with the [SEL] button as well. Make the flash-to-subject • distance equal to the effective flash ou[...]
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C – 9 Flash Modes C 1/1 1/2 -0.3 -0.7 1/4 -0.3 -0.7 1/8 -0.3 -0.7 1/16 -0.3 -0.7 1/32 -0.3 -0.7 1/64 -0.3 -0.7 1/128 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 +0.7 +0.3 +0.7 +0.3 +0.7 +0.3 +0.7 +0.3 +0.7 +0.3 +0.7 +0.3 Setting the fl ash output level ■ Highlight the fl ash output level, and then rotate the selector dial to change the fl ash outpu[...]
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C – 10 Flash Modes C When the selector dial is rotated counter clockwise, the indicated • denominator increases (flash output level decr eases). When the selector dial is rotated clockwise, the indicated denominator decreases (flash output level incr eases). The flash output level changes in ±1/3 EV steps except between 1/1 • and 1/2. 1/32 -[...]
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C – 11 Flash Modes C Distance-priority Manual Flash Mode In this fl ash mode, when the fl ash-to-subject distance value is entered, the SB-700 automatically controls fl ash output level according to the camera settings. Setting distance-priority manual flash mode Set the mode selector to [GN].[...]
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C – 12 Flash Modes C Distance-priority manual flash mode LCD sample (at flash-to-subject distance of 4 m) Flash-to-subject distance (numerical indicator) Flash-to-subject distance ( X ) and effective fl ash output distance range indicator (bar) When the fl ash-to-subject distance appears on the effective fl ash output distance range indicator [...]
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C – 13 Flash Modes C T aking a picture in distance-priority manual flash mode Press the [SEL] button to highlight fl ash-to-subject distance. Set the fl ash-to-subject distance with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. The flash-to-subject distance can • be set with the [SEL] button as well. The flash-to-subject distance varies [...]
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C – 14 Flash Modes C v When the bounce fl ash warning indicator is displayed Distance-priority manual fl ash is not possible when the SB-700’ s fl ash • head is tilted up or rotated to the right or left. The below indicator appears. • Set the fl ash head at front or tilt it down, or set the fl ash mode to • i-TTL. Flash-to-subject di[...]
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C – 15 Flash Modes C v When insuf fi cient fl ash output for correct exposur e is indicated When the fl ash-ready indicators on the • SB-700 and in the camera’ s view fi nder blink for approx. 3 seconds after a pictur e is taken, underexposur e due to insuf fi cient fl ash output may have occurred. T o compensate, use a wider aperture o[...]
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D – 1 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D D Wir eless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SB-700 Wir eless Multiple Flash- unit Photography Setup With the SB-700, “Advanced” and “SU-4” wireless fl ash operations are possible. With the SB-700’ s default setting, flash photography with Advanced • Wireless Lighting is possible. Advan[...]
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D – 2 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D SB-700 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Setup Advanced Wireless Lighting The SB-700 mounted on a camera is the master flash unit. • When the SB-700 is the master flash unit, up to two groups (A and • B) of remote flash units can be set up. Single or several remote flash units can be all[...]
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D – 3 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography The Speedlight mounted on the camera or the camera’ s built-in flash • can be used as the master flash unit. The SB-700 can only be used as a remote flash unit. • Be sure to cancel the master flash unit monitor pr e-flash function or • sele[...]
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D – 4 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D When used in master mode When used in remote mode Flash photography with Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash mode i-TTL • Manual fl ash • Quick wireless • control The SB-700 fi res with the fl ash mode set on the master fl ash unit. Repeating fl ash photography *1 Not possible Possible Grou[...]
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D – 5 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D v Notes on canceling the fl ash of the master fl ash unit When the master fl ash unit fl ash function is canceled and only the remote fl ash units fi re, the master fl ash unit emits a number of weak light signals to trigger the remote fl ash units. This operation will normally not affect t[...]
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D – 6 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Setting the Master Flash Unit Set the power switch/ wireless mode switch for multiple fl ash units to [MASTER]. T ur n the switch while holding • down the lock release in the center . Master mode LCD sample (i-TTL mode) Remote fl ash unit fl ash compensation value Master mode Master fl ash un[...]
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D – 7 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Master mode LCD sample (manual flash mode) Master fl ash unit zoom head position Master mode Master fl ash unit fl ash mode Channel Master fl ash unit fl ash output level Remote fl ash unit fl ash output level[...]
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D – 8 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Setting the Remote Flash Unit Set the power switch/ wireless mode switch for multiple fl ash units to [REMOTE]. T ur n the switch while holding • down the lock release in the center . Remote mode LCD sample (Advanced Wireless Lighting) Sound monitor Remote mode Group Channel Remote fl ash unit [...]
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D – 9 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Advanced Wir eless Lighting Operation T aking a picture with Advanced Wir eless Lighting 1. Master flash unit setting (flash mode, flash compensation value and channel) [Setting i-TTL mode and channel 1 (example)] Set the mode selector to [TTL]. In order to set the manual flash • mode, set the mo[...]
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D – 10 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Advanced Wireless Lighting Operation Press the [SEL] button to highlight the channel, choose CH 1 with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. t Canceling the fl ash function In i-TTL mode, highlight the flash compensation value and rotate • the selector dial counterclockwise. Pr ess[...]
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D – 11 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D 2. Remote flash unit setting (gr oup, channel and zoom head position) [Setting group A and channel 1 (example)] Press the [SEL] button to highlight the group, choose A for group with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. Group name and channel • number being set appears larger . Pre[...]
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D – 12 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Press the [ZOOM] button to highlight the zoom head position, choose a zoom head position with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. Con fi rm the fl ash-r eady indicator is on, and then shoot. Advanced Wireless Lighting Operation[...]
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D – 13 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Quick Wir eless Control Mode The fl ash output level ratios of two remote fl ash unit groups (A and B) can be easily balanced in quick wireless contr ol mode. The master flash unit does not fire in quick wir eless control mode. • Setting quick wireless contr ol mode Set the power switch/ wirel[...]
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D – 14 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Quick Wireless Contr ol Mode T aking a picture in quick wir eless contr ol mode 1. Master flash unit setting (flash output level ratios, flash compensation value and channel) [Setting flash output level ratio of 1 : 2 and channel 1 (example)] Press the [SEL] button to highlight the fl ash output [...]
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D – 15 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Press the [SEL] button to highlight the channel, choose CH 1 with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button.[...]
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D – 16 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D 2. Remote flash unit setting (gr oup, channel and zoom head position) [Setting group A and channel 1 (example)] Press the [SEL] button to highlight the group, choose A for group with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. Set the group A or B. • The selected channel number and • gr[...]
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D – 17 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Press the [ZOOM] button to highlight the zoom head position, choose a zoom head position with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. Con fi rm the fl ash-r eady indicator is on, and then shoot.[...]
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D – 18 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography is particularly suited to photographing fast-moving subjects. The SB-700 can only be used as a remote flash unit in SU-4 type • wireless multiple flash-unit photography . Setting SU-4 type wireless multiple flash- unit photography Set the SU-4[...]
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D – 19 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D LCD sample Flash mode Remote mode SU-4 type Sound monitor Remote fl ash unit zoom head position Flash function canceled[...]
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D – 20 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D SU-4 T ype Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Flash modes for remote flash units SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography can operate in AUTO (auto), M (manual) and OFF ( fl ash function canceled) modes. Flash mode can be set with the mode selector . Set the mode selector to [TT[...]
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D – 21 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D (manual) mode: In M mode, the remote flash units start firing in sync with the • master flash unit, but do not stop firing in sync with the master flash unit. Flash output levels of the master and remote flash units ar e • separately set. The maximum distance the SB-700’ s light sensor can d[...]
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D – 22 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Setting a remote flash unit for SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography [Setting AUTO mode (example)] Set the mode selector to [TTL]. Press the [ZOOM] button to highlight the zoom head position, choose a zoom head position with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. t Settin[...]
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D – 23 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Remote Flash Units Remote flash unit setting The standby function of the SB-700, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 and • SB-R200 is canceled when remote mode is set. Make sur e that there is sufficient battery power . Set the zoom head position of the remote flash units wider than the • image area, so th[...]
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D – 24 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Remote Flash Units As a basic guide, the effective distance between the master and • remote flash units is appr ox. 10 m (33 ft.) or less in the front position, and approx. 7 m (23 ft.) at both sides (in Advanced Wireless Lighting). These ranges vary slightly depending on ambient light. There is[...]
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D – 25 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Place all remote flash units in the same gr oup close together and • facing the same direction. Approx. 7 m (23 ft.) Group B Group A Less than approx. 10 m (33 ft.) Master fl ash unit Within 15 ˚ An obstacle between the master flash unit and remote flash units • can interfere with transmissi[...]
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D – 26 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-22 for stable placement of • remote flash units. Attach and detach the SB-700 to and fr om the AS-22 in the same way it is attached to/detached from the camera’ s accessory shoe. Be sure to pr ess the master flash unit test firing button to test fire • re[...]
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D – 27 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Checking Status in Wir eless Multiple Flash-unit Photography The fl ash-ready indicator on the SB-700 and the sound monitor can be used to check that wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography is operating during and after taking a picture. When the SB-700 is used as a wireless r emote flash unit[...]
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D – 28 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D Master fl ash unit Remote fl ash unit Speedlight status Flash-ready indicator Flash-ready indicator Sound monitor Blinks for approx. 3 sec. Quickly blinks for approx. 3 sec. Three long beeps for approx. 3 sec. Insuf fi cient fl ash output for correct exposur e *1 Underexposur e due to insuf ?[...]
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D – 29 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D *1 Indicators shown below appear when underexposure due to insuf fi cient fl ash output may have occurred. Master fl ash unit Remote fl ash unit[...]
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E – 1 Functions E E Functions This section explains the SB-700 functions that support fl ash photography and camera functions. For detailed information regar ding camera functions and settings, • refer to the camera user’ s manual. Switching illumination patterns ( 0 E-2) Bounce fl ash operation ( 0 E-5) T aking close-up photographs ( 0 E-1[...]
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E – 2 Functions E Switching Illumination Patter ns Standard The basic illumination • pattern for common flash photography environments In fl ash photography , the center of the image is most illuminated, while the edges are darker . The SB-700 provides three types of illumination patterns with different light fallof f at edges. Select the suit[...]
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E – 3 Functions E Even The light falloff at the • edge of the image is less than with the standard illumination pattern. Suitable for group • photographs, in which sufficient light is r equired without light falloff at the edges. The center -weighted • pattern provides larger guide numbers at the center of the image than the standard illumi[...]
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E – 4 Functions E T o set illumination pattern The illumination pattern can be set using the illumination patter n selector . The selected illumination pattern is indicated with an icon on the • LCD. Standard Center -weighted Even[...]
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E – 5 Functions E Bounce Flash Operation Bounce fl ash is a photographic technique using light that is bounced off a ceiling or wall using a tilted or r otated fl ash head. This provides the effects listed below compar ed to those with direct light fr om a fl ash unit: Overexposur e to a subject that is closer than other subjects can be • re[...]
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E – 6 Functions E Setting the flash head Tilt or rotate the SB-700’ s fl ash head by holding down the fl ash head tilting/rotating lock r elease button. The SB-700’ s flash head tilts up • 90° and down 7°, and rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right. Set the flash head at a click stop at • the angles shown. 90 Ĉ 75 Ĉ 45 Ĉ [...]
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E – 7 Functions E Setting flash head tilting/rotating angles, and choosing a reflecting surface Good results ar e most easily achieved when the flash head is tilted • up to use the ceiling as a reflecting surface. Rotate the flash head horizontally to get the same effect when the • camera is held in the vertical position. Illumination can be [...]
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E – 8 Functions E 1-2m 90º White ceiling Flash head tilted up 75 ˚ while rotated 180 ˚ Lightproof white paper[...]
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E – 9 Functions E Bounce Flash Operation Nikon Diffusion Dome By attaching the included Nikon Diffusion Dome over the flash head, • light can be further diffused during bounce flash photography to create extr emely soft light with virtually no shadow . The same effect can be achieved with the camera in either horizontal • or vertical position[...]
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E – 10 Functions E Zoom head position indicator When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached and when the • camera’ s image area is set to FX format, the zoom head position is automatically set at 12 mm, 14 mm or 17 mm. When the camera’ s image area is set to DX format, the zoom head position is automatically set at 8 mm, 10 mm or 11 mm. The z[...]
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E – 11 Functions E Bounce Flash Operation T aking a picture with bounce flash Set the mode selector to [TTL]. Set the camera’ s aperture, shutter speed, etc. Refer to “Setting the • aperture in bounce flash operation.” Adjust the fl ash head and shoot. t Setting the aperture in bounce fl ash operation In bounce flash, there is a light l[...]
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E – 12 Functions E t Using the built-in bounce card In bounce flash photography , use the SB-700’ s built-in bounce card • to make a portrait subject’ s eyes look more vibrant by reflecting the light in them. Tilt the flash head up 90°. • Setting the built-in bounce card Pull out the bounce card and the built- in wide panel and, while ho[...]
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E – 13 Functions E 7° 0° T aking Close-up Photographs When the fl ash-to-subject distance is less than approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.), tilting down the fl ash head is recommended to ensure suf fi cient illumination of the lower part of the subject in close-up photography . The bounce-down icon appears and the effective flash output • distance range[...]
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E – 14 Functions E Setting the built-in wide panel Carefully pull the built-in wide panel all the way out and position it over the fl ash head. Slide the bounce card back into place inside the fl ash head. T o replace the built-in wide panel, lift it up and slide it into the • flash head as far as it will go.[...]
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E – 15 Functions E T aking Close-up Photographs When the built-in wide panel is attached and the camera’ s image • area is set to FX format, the zoom head position is automatically set at 12 mm, 14 mm or 17 mm. When the camera’ s image area is set to DX format, the zoom head position is automatically set at 8 mm, 10 mm or 11 mm. The zoom he[...]
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E – 16 Functions E T aking close-ups with bounce-down flash Set the SB-700’ s fl ash mode. Position the built-in wide panel. Tilt the fl ash head down. The flash-to-subject • distance is underlined. Con fi rm the fl ash- ready indicator is on, and then shoot.[...]
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E – 17 Functions E Flash Photography with Color Filters Color compensation fi lters, a fl uorescent and an incandescent fi lter , are included with the SB-700 for use with fl ash photography under incandescent/tungsten and fl uorescent lighting. For photo examples with colors balanced using color compensation • filters, see the separate bo[...]
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E – 18 Functions E How to attach color compensation filters (included) Place the fi lter on the fl ash head and insert into the slit at the top. Place the filter with the Nikon • logo facing up, as shown in the diagram. Check the LCD. Filter type is displayed. • The information is transmitted • to the camera from the SB-700. Fluorescent ?[...]
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E – 19 Functions E Flash Photography with Color Filters How to attach SJ-4 color filters (optional) Attach the fi lter to the fi lter holder (SZ-3) as shown in the diagram. Insert the filter with the name of • the color filter at bottom. The filter should be inserted with • the name of the color filter facing out. Insert the edges of the fi[...]
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E – 20 Functions E Place the fi lter holder on the fl ash head with the Nikon logo facing up, as shown in the diagram, and insert it into the slit at the top. Once the filter holder is attached, • the LCD panel shows the color filter setting display . Be sure to attach the filter to the • filter holder before placing the filter holder on th[...]
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E – 21 Functions E Flash Photography with Color Filters v Notes on using SJ-4 color fi lters These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they • deteriorate or their colors fade. The heat generated from the flash head can warp the filters. • However , this will not affect their performance. Scratches on the filters will have no effe[...]
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E – 22 Functions E White balance depends on camera in use ■ Camera Filter D7000 D3X, D3S, D3 *1 , D700, D300S, D300 *2 , D90, D5000, D3100, D3000 D2 series, D1X, D1H, D200, D100, D80, D70 series, D60, D40 series D1, D50 SZ-3FL Auto, fl ash Auto, fl ash Not compatible Not compatible SZ-3TN Auto, fl ash Auto, fl ash (A6) Incandescent ( fi ne[...]
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E – 23 Functions E Flash Photography Support Functions Flash compensation Exposure compensation for a fl ash-illuminated subject without affecting backgr ound exposure can be achieved by adjusting the SB-700’ s fl ash output level. Some plus compensation may be necessary to make the main subject • brighter , and some minus compensation to m[...]
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E – 24 Functions E v Canceling fl ash compensation T o cancel, turn the selector dial to return the compensation value to • “0.” Flash compensation cannot be canceled by simply turning the SB-700 • off. t For digital SLR cameras with a built-in fl ash featuring the fl ash compensation function The flash compensation can also be set on [...]
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E – 25 Functions E Power zoom function The SB-700 automatically adjusts the zoom head position to match the lens focal length. Zoom head positions automatically adjusted differ depending on the • settings. For more details, r efer to “Specifications.” ( 0 H-20) Power zoom function activated Flash Photography Support Functions Power zoom Man[...]
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E – 26 Functions E Setting the zoom head position manually ■ In order to change the zoom head position to one that does not match the focal length, the zoom head position must be adjusted manually . An “ • ” above the “ ” indicator appears on the LCD panel when the zoom head position is set manually . Press the [ZOOM] button and then [...]
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E – 27 Functions E Flash Photography Support Functions AF-assist illumination When light is too low for normal autofocus operation, the SB-700’ s AF-assist illumination enables autofocus photography . The SB-700’ s AF-assist illumination is compatible with the multi-point • AF system. AF-assist illumination cannot be used with cameras that [...]
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E – 28 Functions E AF-assist illuminator will not light up if the camera’ s autofocus is • locked or the SB-700’ s flash-ready indicator does not come on. Refer to the camera user’ s manual for more information. • AF-assist illumination ■ The SB-700’ s AF-assist illumination can be activated or canceled in the custom setting. ( 0 B-[...]
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E – 29 Functions E t For cameras with a built-in fl ash Even when the camera’ s AF-assist illumination is set to activate, the • SB-700’ s AF-assist illumination is given priority and the camera’ s AF-assist illuminator does not light up. The camera’ s AF-assist illuminator lights up only when the SB-700’ s • AF-assist illumination[...]
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E – 30 Functions E Advanced Wireless Lighting ■ When the camera’ s depth-of-field preview button is pressed, the • master flash unit (with the flash function activated) and all other remote flash units fir e as modeling illuminators at the set flash output value at the selected mode. SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography ■ [...]
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E – 31 Functions E Thermal cut-out The SB-700 features a function that of fers protection against damage to the fl ash panel and body from overheating. This function does not stop the fl ash head temperature rising. Be careful not to let the SB-700 overheat during continuous fl ash use. A temperature warning indicator appears when the temperat[...]
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E – 32 Functions E Functions to Be Set on the Camera The following functions are available when used with cameras so equipped. Set these functions on the camera. They cannot be set on the SB-700 directly . For detailed information regar ding camera functions and settings, • refer to the camera user’ s manual. Auto FP high-speed sync High-spee[...]
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E – 33 Functions E Flash value lock (FV lock) The SB-700 sets the fl ash output to locked fl ash exposure. This maintains the subject’ s illumination, even if the composition changes. The flash exposure level (brightness) r emains the same even when • the aperture is changed or lens is zoomed in and out, because the flash output level autom[...]
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E – 34 Functions E Red-eye reduction/r ed-eye r eduction slow sync T o prevent subject’ s eyes from appearing red in color pictures shot in low light, the SB-700 fi res three fl ashes at reduced output moments before the pictur e is taken. With red-eye reduction slow sync, red-eye r eduction is combined • with slow-sync flash. Since slow sh[...]
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F – 1 For Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR Cameras F F For Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR Cameras Using the SB-700 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras is possible, although some functions may not be operable. Operable SB-700 functions vary depending on camera in use. • See the camera user’ s manual as well. • Differ ences between CLS-compat[...]
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F – 2 For Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR Cameras F CLS-compatible cameras Non-CLS-compatible cameras Auto FP high-speed sync Possible Not possible Red-eye reduction Possible Not possible Rear -curtain sync Possible Possible AF-assist illumination Possible (supporting multi- point AF) Not possible Firmware update Possible (with compatible cameras[...]
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G – 1 For Use with COOLPIX Cameras G Using the SB-700 with COOLPIX cameras listed below is possible, although some functions may not be operable. CLS-compatible COOLPIX cameras (P7000, P6000) i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras (P5100, P5000, E8800, E8400) See the camera user’ s manual as well. • Flash modes and functions when used with COOLPIX [...]
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G – 2 For Use with COOLPIX Cameras G t CLS-compatible COOLPIX cameras Wireless multiple flash-unit photography is possible when an SB-700, • SB-800, SB-900 or Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is mounted on the COOLPIX camera accessory shoe as the master flash unit, and flash units such as the SB-700, SB-600, SB-800 or SB-900 are set to r em[...]
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H – 1 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H H Tips on Speedlight Car e and Reference Information This section explains troubleshooting, Speedlight car e, speci fi cations and optional accessories. T roubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, use the following chart to determine the cause of the problem befor e taking the Speedl[...]
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H – 2 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Problem Cause Solution 0 Zoom head position is not set automatically . The built-in wide panel is in use or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached. Remove the built-in wide panel or the Nikon Diffusion Dome. E-14 E-9 Power zoom function is canceled. Activate the power zoom function. E-25 Rem[...]
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H – 3 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H W arning indicators W arning indicator Cause Solution 0 Battery power weak indicator appears. All operations have stopped due to low battery power . Replace the batteries. B-10 Thermal cut-out indicator appears. All operations have been suspended because the SB-700 has overheated and could[...]
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H – 4 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H W arning indicator Cause Solution 0 Incompatible camera warning (CLS-compatible) The power switch/ wireless mode switch for multiple fl ash units is set to [MASTER] when used with a camera not compatible with Advanced Wireless Lighting multiple fl ash- unit photography . Set the power sw[...]
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H – 5 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H If the built-in wide panel is broken The built-in wide panel may break if subjected to str ong knocks while • on the flash head. In this case, contact your retailer or Nikon r epresentative. • If the built-in wide panel is broken, it is no longer possible to set the • zoom head posit[...]
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H – 6 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Guide Number , Apertur e and Flash-to-subject Distance The guide number (GN) indicates the amount of light generated by a fl ash unit. As the number increases, the fl ash output becomes greater and the light extends further . There is a r elation repr esented by an equation, guide number[...]
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H – 7 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Tips on Speedlight Car e Cleaning Dirt on the flash panel can cause it to break when the flash is fir ed. • Clean the flash panel regularly . Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust fr om the SB-700 • and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the SB-700 near saltwater , wip[...]
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H – 8 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Storage Store the SB-700 in a cool, dry place to pr event malfunctions due to • high humidity , as well as the growth of mold or mildew . Keep the SB-700 away from chemicals such as camphor or • naphthalene. Avoid exposing the SB-700 to magnetic waves fr om TVs and radios. Do not use o[...]
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H – 9 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Because flash consumes a large amount of battery power , batteries • may not operate properly befor e reaching the end of their stated lifespan or the number of charges/discharges as specified by the battery manufacturer . When installing batteries, turn off the power of the Speedlight a[...]
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H – 10 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Do not store batteries in locations subject to high temperatur es and • high humidity . Be sure to r ead the user’ s manuals for your rechargeable batteries • and battery charger for detailed information on how to handle and recharge the batteries. Never attempt to charge batteries [...]
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H – 11 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Characteristics of the LCD panel Due to the directional characteristics of LCDs, the LCD panel is • difficult to r ead when viewed from above. However , it can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower angle. The LCD panel becomes darker at high temperatures (appr ox. • 60 °C/140 °F), b[...]
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H – 12 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Updating Firmwar e The latest Nikon fi rmware can be downloaded from the Nikon website. Firmware is updated thr ough a camera compatible with SB-700 fi rmware updates. For users in the U.S.A.: • http://www .nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe and Africa: • http://www .europe-nikon.com[...]
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H – 13 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Speedlight Stand AS-22 ■ Same as that provided with this SB-700. Color Filter Set SJ-4 ■ A fi lter holder , a total of 12 fi lters in 4 colors and a fi lter case are included. RED · BLUE · YELLOW · AMBER · Color filters are consumable • items and subject to a gradual deterior[...]
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H – 14 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H TTL Remote Cord ■ SC-28/17 (approx. 1.5 m/ 4.9 ft.) The SC-28/17 enables i-TTL mode when the SB-700 is used off- camera. The fl ash shoe comes with a tripod socket. TTL Remote Cord SC-29 ■ (approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft.) The SC-29 enables i-TTL mode when the SB-700 is used off- camera. The S[...]
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H – 15 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Specifications Electronic construction Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar T ransistor (IGBT) and series circuitry Guide number (at 35 mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20 °C/68 °F) 28/92 (ISO 100, m/ft.), 39/128 (ISO 200, m/ft.) Effective fl ash output d[...]
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H – 16 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Flash exposure control set on the camera Camera’ s sync modes: slow sync, red-eye reduction slow sync, front-curtain sync, r ear -curtain sync, rear -curtain slow sync Photography functions: auto FP high-speed sync, FV lock, red-eye r eduction Bounce capability Flash head tilts down to [...]
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H – 17 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Specifications Flash duration (approx.) 1/1042 sec. at M1/1 (full) output 1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output 1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output 1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output 1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output 1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output 1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output 1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output Mounting foot loc[...]
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H – 18 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Effective flash output distance range (for i-TTL mode) The effective fl ash output distance range of the SB-700 is between 0.6 m and 20 m (2 ft. and 66 ft.). The effective fl ash output distance range differs depending on the camera’ s image area, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity[...]
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H – 19 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Specifications In FX format, standard illumination pattern ■ ISO sensitivity Zoom head position (mm) 12800 6400 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 14BA/ WP 14BA 14WP 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 Aperture (f) 1.4 4.9 - 20 7 - 20 7 - 20 12 - 20 13 - 20 14 - 20 16 - 20 17 - 20 18 - 20 19 - 20 19 - 20 [...]
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H – 20 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Angle of coverage (in FX format) Zoom head position set Angle of coverage (°) V ertical Horizontal 12 (BA/WP) *1 120 130 14 (BA/WP) *2 110 120 17 (BA/WP) *3 100 110 24 *4 60 78 28 53 70 35 45 60 50 34 46 70 26 36 85 23 31 105 *5 20 27 120 *5 18 25 Angle of coverage (in DX format) Zoom he[...]
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H – 21 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Specifications Guide number table The SB-700 guide numbers differ depending on the camera’ s image area, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity , zoom head position and fl ash output level. ISO 100·m Zoom head position (mm) FX format DX format Standard illumination Center-weighted illu[...]
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H – 22 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Zoom head position (mm) FX format DX format Standard illumination Center-weighted illumination Even illumination Standard illumination Center-weighted illumination Even illumination 20 – – − 26 28.5 23 24 23 25 − 28 30 24 28 25 28 23 29 31.5 26 35 28 30 24 31.5 33 28.5 50 31 33 28[...]
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H – 23 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Specifications Guide number table (in FX format) Standard illumination pattern, at ISO 100; m/ft. ■ Flash output level Zoom head position (mm) 14 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 WP + BA BA WP 1/1 10/ 32.8 14/ 45.9 14/ 45.9 23/ 75.5 25/ 82 28/ 91.9 31/ 101.7 34/ 111.5 35.5/ 116.5 37/ 121.4 38/[...]
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H – 24 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Guide number table (in DX format) Standard illumination pattern, at ISO 100; m/ft. ■ Flash output level Zoom head position (mm) 10 16 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 WP +BA BA WP 1/1 10/ 32.8 14/ 45.9 14/ 45.9 23/ 75.5 23.5/ 77.1 24.5/ 80.4 26/ 85.3 28/ 91.9 29/ 95.1 31.5/ 103.3 34.5/ 113.2 [...]
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H – 25 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Specifications Guide number table (with auto FP high-speed sync) Standard illumination pattern, at ISO 100; m/ft. (in FX ■ format) Flash output level Zoom head position (mm) 14 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 WP + BA BA WP 1/1 4.6/ 15.1 6.4/ 21 6.4/ 21 10.5/ 34.4 11.5/ 37.7 12.8/ 42 14.2/ 46.[...]
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H – 26 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Standard illumination pattern, at ISO 100; m/ft. (in DX ■ format) Flash output level Zoom head position (mm) 10 16 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 WP +BA BA WP 1/1 4.6/ 15.1 6.4/ 21 6.4/ 21 10.5/ 34.4 10.8/ 35.4 11.2/ 36.7 11.9/ 39 12.8/ 42 13.3/ 43.6 14.4/ 47.2 15.8/ 51.8 17/ 55.8 17.4/ 57.[...]
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H – 27 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Min. number of flashes/recycling time of each battery Batteries Min. recycling time (approx.)* Min. number of fl ashes*/recycling time* Alkaline (1.5 V) 2.5 sec. 160/2.5–30 sec. Evolta (1.5 V) 2.5 sec. 230/2.5–30 sec. Lithium (1.5 V) 3.5 sec. 330/3.5–30 sec. NiMH (2600 mAh) 2.5 sec[...]
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H – 28 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Refer to “Speedlight Parts” ( • 0 B-1) for names of parts. A A:B ......................................D-13 Accessories ..........................H-13 Advanced Wireless Lighting .................................. D-2, D-9 AF-assist illumination ........... E-27 Angle of coverage ...[...]
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H – 29 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Index F Filter holder SZ-3 .................. E-19 Firmware update ..................H-12 Firmware version .................. B-22 Flash compensation ............. E-23 Flash compensation value .... E-23 Flash function canceled ........D-21 Flash head .................... B-13, E-6 Flash [...]
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H – 30 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H M M (manual) mode ................D-21 Manual fl ash mode ................C-6 MASTER ................................. D-6 Master fl ash unit ............ A-8, D-6 Master mode ................. D-4, D-6 Menu button ([MENU] button)................. B-6 Metering mode .....................[...]
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H – 31 Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H Index S Select button ([SEL] button) .... B-6 Selector dial ........................... B-6 Slow sync ............................. E-33 Sound monitor ..................... D-27 Sound monitor setting ......... B-20 Speedlight Stand AS-22 .......D-26 Standard (illumination pattern) .......[...]
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