Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Basics
How Does a Flash Work?
Flash Exposure
What’s the Inverse Square Law?
Guide Numbers
Batteries
Nikon Terminology
Terminology
How Does a Speedlight Flash Work?
Nikon TTL Results Vary with Film (Myth or Fact?)
Flash Techniques
Fill Flash
Auto Flash Mode (A)
Manual Flash Mode (M)
Slow Sync
Slow Sync with Newer Nikon Bodies
Slow Sync with Older Nikon Bodies
Slow Sync versus Rear Sync
Tricks Using Slow Sync
Trails (Subject Moves)
Soft Edges (Subject or Camera Moves)
Zooming During Slow Sync
Panning During Slow Sync
Red Eye Reduction
Bounce Flash
Flash Color
Flash Compensation
Performing Flash Compensation
Using Flash Meters With Speedlights
Built-in Camera Flashes
Zoom Heads
Wide Angle Adapters
Macro Flash
Macro Photography With Regular Speedlights
Off-Camera Flash Use
Using Multiple Speedlights
Using Additional Slave Flashes
Key and Fill Ratios
Using an SU-4 to Provide Fill Lighting
Using an SU-4 to Light Backgrounds
Using an SU-4 For Primary Lighting
Additional SU-4 Notes
Recommendations
Speedlight Information and Instructions
Summary of Speedlight Capabilities
SB-1
Specifications
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
SB-1 Notes
SB-2/SB-3
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
SB-2/SB-3 Notes
SB-4
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
SB-4 Notes
SB-5
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
SB-5 Notes
SB-6
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
SB-6 Notes
SB-7E/SB-8E
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
SB-7E/SB-8E Notes
SB-9
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
SB-9 Notes
SB-E
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
SB-E Notes
SB-10
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
SB-11
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (non-F3)
To Set Automatic TTL Flash Exposure (F3 only)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure
To Use the SB-11 to Trigger Slaves
SB-11 Notes
SB-12
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (F3 only)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (F3 only)
SB-12 Notes
SB-14
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (non-F3)
To Set Automatic TTL Flash Exposure (F3 only)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (F3 only)
To Use the SB-14 to Trigger Slaves
Using the SB-14 on Bulb
SB-15
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Four-Frame Motor Drive Flash
SB-16A/SB-16B
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Eight-Frame Motor Drive Flash
SB-17
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (F3)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Four-Frame Motor Drive Flash
SB-17 Notes
SB-18
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
SB-19
Specifications
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
SB-20
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
SB-20 Notes
SB-21A/SB-21B
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
Using the Focus Illuminator
Using Multiple Flash Units
Apertures at Minimum Working Distances
Apertures at Minimum Working Distances (Lens Reversed)
SB-21A/SB-21B Notes
SB-22
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Programmed TTL Flash Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s,
F301/N2000)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Motor Drive Mode
SB-22 Notes
SB-22s
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Programmed TTL Flash Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s,
F301/N2000)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Motor Drive Mode
SB-22s Notes
SB-23
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
SB-23 Notes
SB-24
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Programmed TTL Flash Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s,
F301/N2000)
To Set Aperture or Shutter Priority Programmed TTL Flash
Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s, F301/N2000)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Repeating Flash (all Nikon bodies)
To Manually Set the Zoom Head
To Set Flash Exposure Compensation
SB-24 Notes
SB-25
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Programmed TTL Flash Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s,
F301/N2000)
To Set Aperture or Shutter Priority Programmed TTL Flash
Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s, F301/N2000)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Repeating Flash (all Nikon bodies)
To Set FP High-Speed Flash (F90/N90 or newer bodies)
To Manually Set the Zoom Head
To Set Flash Exposure Compensation
To Set Red-Eye Reduction (F90/N90 or newer bodies)
SB-25 Notes
SB-26
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Programmed TTL Flash Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s,
F301/N2000)
To Set Aperture or Shutter Priority Programmed TTL Flash
Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s, F301/N2000)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Repeating Flash (all Nikon bodies)
To Set FP High-Speed Flash (F90/N90 or newer bodies)
To Manually Set the Zoom Head
To Set Flash Exposure Compensation
To Set Red-Eye Reduction (F90/N90 or newer bodies)
SB-26 Notes
SB-27
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Programmed TTL Flash Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s,
F301/N2000)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Manually Set the Zoom Head
To Set Flash Exposure Compensation
To Set Red-Eye Reduction (F90/N90 or newer bodies)
SB-27 Notes
SB-28/28DX
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Programmed TTL Flash Exposure (F501/N2020, F401s/N4004s,
F301/N2000)
To Set Automatic Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
To Set Repeating Flash (all Nikon bodies)
To Set FP High-Speed Flash (F90/N90 or newer bodies)
To Manually Set the Zoom Head
To Set the Distance Scale to Feet or Meters
To Set Flash Exposure Compensation
To Set Red-Eye Reduction (F90/N90 or newer bodies)
SB-28/SB-28DX Notes
SB-29
Specifications
To Set TTL Flash Exposure (TTL-capable bodies)
To Set Manual Flash Exposure (all Nikon bodies)
Using the Focus Illuminator
Using Multiple Flash Units
Apertures at Minimum Working Distances
Apertures at Minimum Working Distances (Lens Reversed)
SB-29 Notes
Camera Specific Flash Use
Nikon Cameras and Speedlight Compatibility
TTL Capability
Capabilities of All Nikon Bodies
FM2
F60/N60
F65/N65
F70/N70
F90X/N90s
F80/N80
F100
F3
F4
F5
Dealing With Viewfinder Information
Nikon Speedlight Accessories
Couplers
Cables
Other Accessories
Wide Angle Adapters
Battery Holders/External Power
Question and Answers
Troubleshooting
Calculations
About the Author
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