Nikon SB-16 User Manual
Nikon Speedlight
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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Wide-Flash Adapter SW-7
Main flash head
® Main flash unit
(J)
Light sensor
®
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knob
2
Zoom scale
@Shooling mode indicator
@TTL
multiple flash terminal
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CONTENTS-------------
NOMENCLATURE
ATTENTION!. ...
FOREWORD ...... .
BASIC
OPERATION .....................
CONTROLS
Flash Unit Couplers AS-8 and AS-9 ...........
Synchronization Speed
Zoom Head
Shooting
TTL (through-the -lens automatic operation) .
A (non-TTL automatic operation) ...............
M (manual operation) ... . . .
MD (synchronization with motor drive) ... . . .
Exposure
Set the film speed . ........
Set the zoom setting knob
Determine the exposure ....
Exposure compensation
Ready-light
Warning functions .
Open-Flash
Tilting/Rotating
Secondary Flash Head
Wide-Flash
TTL
Multiple
Sync/Multiple Flash Terminal . . .... .
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IN
DETAIL .... .. ..
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Mode Selector
Calculator
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Button
Flash Head . .
Adapter
Flash Terminal .....
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Dial. . ...............
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Synchro-Sunlight Fill-In Flash
Photography
In
the manual mode . .
In
the TTL-automatic mode
In
the non-TTL automatic mode .
Synchronization with slow shutter speeds ......
Diffusing
Bo
Using a diffuser
Multiple
TTL multiple flash photography ...... . .
Manual multiple flash
the
unce flash photography ... . . .
light
Flash Photography .
ACCESSORIES ..................
Sync Cords SC-10,
TTL Remote Cord SC-17
TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cords
SC-18
TTL Multi-Flash
Flash Tripod
Flash Unit Couplers AS-1,
Soft
"RED
TIPS
OPTIMUM
SPECIFICATIONS
and SC-19
Flash Unit Case
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ATTENTIONI--------------
The Nikon Speedlight S8-16 consists of two parts : the
main flash unit and the flash unit coupler having the
mounting foot. Depending
flash unit
The
is
identified
S8-
16A
's Flash Unit Coupler
mounting foot for the accessory shoe of Nikon
camera, while the S8-168's Flash Unit Coupler AS-9 features a standard ISO-type mounting foot.
Flash
unit
·
F3
-series
FA
58-16A
(with
AS-S)
58
-168
(wlthAS-9)
•
The
Nlkon N2020 and N2000 are sold exclusively in
"Motor
drive is not available for the Nikonos-V camera.
'''The
SB-16B
Magnification Finder
····The SB-
Hot.: For more detailed information about shooting modes, refer to page 23.
, FE2, F-501/N2020', F-
FG, FM
F2-8eries Via AS-5
Nikonos-V
F3-series
(except
FA, FE2, F-
FG
FM2, FG-20, EM , FE, FM
F2-se
ries·
Nlkonos-V Via
cannot
be
cannot
be
OW-4
16B
on
as
which type
the Speedlight S8-
Camera Mounting
2,
FG-20, EM, FE, FM
F3AF)'"
501/N2020'
H
•
used with the Nikon F3AF
attached.
mounted on the Nikon F2-series cameras with the Action Finder OA-l, Waist-Level Finder
301/N2000'
, F-301/N2000·.
is
attached , the
16A
or S8-168.
AS-B·
has a special
F3
series
Direct
,
Via AS-6
Via V:rype Sync Cord and AS-6
Via AS-4 or AS-7
Direct
Direct
ViaAS-
1
V-Type
Sync Cord
U.S.A.
and Canadian markets.
or
other F3-series cameras with the AF Finder
As
shown
in
mounted
the table, the S8-16A and S8-168 can be
on
any type of Nikon camera either directly
or with the use of another Nikon Flash Unit Coupler.
Usable shooting modes, however, are limited according
to the combination of the flash unit and camera. Please
reconfirm that the flash unit you purchased
your camera, referring
TTL
to
the following table.
Usable shooting mode
A M
(automatic) (manual)
• • •
-
-
-
-
• • •
• • •
• •
•
is
suitable for
MD
•
.
..
• •
• • • •
-
-
• •
• • •
• • •
OX-I
, Action Finder OA-2, Waist-Level Finder OW-3
OW-lor
6X
Focusing Finder OW-2 attached.
•
.
..
or
6X
5
FOREWORD--------------------------
The Nikon Speedlight
tronic flash unit, providing automatic through-the-Iens
(TTL) control of the flash exposure when used with Nikon
cameras havi
an
interchangeable mounting foot, the SBtached to the special acce ssory shoe of all Nikon
series camera
of the Nikon
camera, or the V-type Sync
light
is
assured of just the
accessory attachments
Programmed
by
using the
F-301/N2000 via the
photography, the proper aperture
correct exposure according to the film speed
necessary to change the lens setting from the minimum
aperture used for non-flash programmed shooti
Thanks to the incorporation of a front-mounted light
sensor, the
camer
output control.
a choice of two apertures. With a silicon-controlled rect
fier and series circuitry, the
energy when shooting subjects at close range ; thus
cycling times are shorter and the number of flashes per
battery set
ng
s,
FA,
measured through the picture-taking lens,
TIL
SB-16
as
for automatic, but not through-the-Iens, flash
In
is
greater.
SB-16
is
a direct -mounting elec-
TTL flash capability. Through the use of
16
can
be
as
well as the standard
FE2
, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000
Cord
for the
right
exposure
auto flash photography can be performed
SB-16
with the Nikon F-501/N2020 or
AS
-g.
is
also compatible with all other Nikon
the non -TTL automatic mode,
with a variety of
at
any aperture from
In
programmed
is
SB-16
ISO
-type shoe
and
Nikonos-V.
Because
you
lenses
f/2
TIL
auto flash
automatically
in
use. It
ng.
you
is
able to conserve
to f/22.
set
is
have
at-
F3
FG
are
and
for
not
re
For truly creat
Speedlight SB-16 h
combinati
zooming capability and a sma
w
hi
ch faces straight ahead
eye
-
i-
-
sockets a
Moreover, a speci
synchroni
fram
es
E
ve
n though the SB-16
should
presented
mation,
graphic Techniqu
wi
ll payoff
ex
periences.
To insure proper service, make sure the Nikon Warra
Ca
rd
is enclos
ive
bounce
on
of tilting and rotating
nd provi
al
ze
with a motor-driven camera firing at 4
per second for shooting 8 pictures in series.
fa
miliarize you
in
the first section. For more detailed infor-
please refer
es.
later in years of rewarding photographic
ed
in the speedlight bo
flash photography, the Nikon
as
two separate fl
de a sma
MD setting allows the
is
extremely easy
rse
lf
with its "Basic Operation"
to
"Controls
" A few minutes wisely invested now
ash
main flash head with
ll
er secondary flas
to fill
in
the shadows
ll catchl
in
Detail" a
x.
igh
heads-a
t for t
he
SB-
to
use, you
nd "Photo-
h head
in
the
eyes.
16 to
as
nt
y
6
BASIC
1
Set
the
• ®
on
the
to
the
OPEN
OPERATION------------
openl
closed
flash
position.
unit
knob
coupler
2
Attach
.
coupler
Position the flash unit and flash unit
coupler,
head
sor
(J)
the same direction. Insert the positioning claw
flash unit.
the
flash
to
the
flash
so
that the secondary flash
®
on
the flash unit and the sen-
on
the flash unit coupler face
® into the slot ®
unit
unit.
on
Then, while applying pressure to the
open/closed knob, push the fl
unit coupler into the flash unit until
clicks into place.
Note: If batteries have already been installed
the battery chamber. make su
the
switch ®
dental firing.
is
at the "off" position
re
the ON/O
to
ash
FF
avoid acci-
it
in
7
-BASIC
OPERATION-confinued----------
3 lock
.
Turn
"closed" position (indicated
dot)
make sure the flash unit and flash
unit coupler fit tightly together.
8
the
flash
unit
coupler.
the open/clos
to
lock the flash unit coupler;
ed
knob
to
the
by
Note:
To
remove the flash unit coupler. set the
knob to the OPEN position. and while applying
a
press
ur
e to the kn
ob.
gently pull the coupler
4
Remove
.
Holder
Open
sliding
off
.
and
remove the battery holder.
Note:
You
moving
however. can be ignored.
the
Battery
MS·5 @.
the battery chamber lid @
it
in
the direction of the arrow
may feel slight tension when re-
or
replacing the holder.
This
tension.
by
5
Load
the
batteries
.
the
holder.
Load four 1.5V AA-type penlight
alkaline-manganese cells or 1.
rechargeable NiCd batteries into the
holder, making sure that the positive
and negative
match the diagram s
Notes :
1)
Use
of
mended because their power is insufficient
for operating the S8-
2)
Do not mix brands or types
avoid mixing new and old batteries since
proper performance will not be obtained.
(+
and
manganese batteries
16
into
-)
terminals
on
the holder.
is
not recom-
at full capacity.
of
batteries. Also,
2V
6.
Replace
First, make sure the power switch
@ of the flash unit
positi
on
into the chamber, so that the slots at
both sides of the holder are aligned
with the guide rails inside the battery
chamber.
the
holder.
is
at the "off"
; then put the holder back
7.
Close
the
lid.
While applying pressure to the
battery holder with your finger, slide
as
far
as
it
the lid
into place.
will go until
it
clicks
9
-BASIC
OPERATION-confinued----------
8
Attach
.
the
the
flash
camera's
unit
to
accessory
shoe.
Notes:
1)
If you are using an F3-series camera, make
sure that the ASAIISO film speed
set on the camera before attaching the flash
unit,
as the camera's ASAIISO dial cannot
be
changed
after
accessory shoe.
2) For the Nikonos-V camera, an optional
Sync Cord is required. For details about flash
unit attachment to the Nikonos-V, refer to the
Sync Cord's instruction manual.
10
the flash is attached to the
is already
V-
Type
With the 5B·
ring
@ around the mounting foot @
counterclockwise until
foot
is
the
mounting foot onto
accessory shoe
(fig. 2). Finally, tighten
ring
to prevent
dentally slipping off (fig.
With the 5B·
nut
@)
on
terclockwise until
limit (fig.
foot forward into the shoe
wil
l go (fig. 2). Finally, tighten
locking nut to prevent the unit from
accidentally slipping off (fig.
16A
, turn the locking
uncovered (fig. 1).
as
the
16B
the mounting foot ® coun-
1). Then
the
Then
the
camera's
far
as
it will
the
unit from acci-
3)
.
, turn the locking
it
reaches its upper
slide the mounting
as
far
3)
AS-8
slide
go
locking
as
the
.
's
it
11
-BASIC
9
Tilt
.
the
OPERATION-confinued----------
the
flash
head ® to
normal
shooting
position.
Tilt the flash head 90°, so that
faces straight ahead,
12
10.
Set
ASAIISO
Turn
the ASA/ISO film speed
setting ring
calculator dial
it
index
film loaded
firm that the film speed
set
on
Note: For
FE2,
FG
speed range is from
exposure compensation). With F-5011N2020 and
F-3011N2ooo, the usable film speed range for
TTL
operation is ASAIISO 25 to 1000,
@ around the exposure
@,
@
is
opposite the speed of the
in
your camera. Also con-
the camera.
TTL
operation with the F3-series, FA,
or
Nikonos-V cameras, the usable film
film
until the ASAIISO
is
ASA
IISO 25 to 400 (with no
speed.
properly
11
.
Set
the
zoom
head
(j])
•
Pu
ll
out or push
head until the number indicated with
an
orange background matches the
focal length of the lens
era, For lenses longer than 85mm,
use
the 85mm sett
lens, attach the Wide-Flash Adapter
CD
with the zoom head set
prevent light falloff at the edges of
the picture,
than 24mm,
zoom head
letter
Note: When the subiect is closer than 1 meter,
is
recommended that you use a
it
which
(e
,g. use the
do
not use lenses wider
In
is
set at
N,
is
one step less than the lens toea I length
35mm
setting with a
In
the zoom
on
your cam-
ing
, For a 24mm
at
Wl ,
To
the example, the
35
opposite the
loom
setting
50mm
lens),
12.
calculator
Turn
center
ting index
letter
Note:
the wide· flash adapter
unit with the zoom head set at
the
Se
k
t b
no
on
zooh m setting
t e
dial.
the
zoom
setting knob
on
the
dial until
@
is
opposite
as
you
selected
The
W,
setting on the dial is used when
is
attached to
exposure
at
the
zoom set-
the
same
in
step 11.
the
Wi
.
13.
Set
the
@
shutter
the camera.
The
proper shutter s
flash synchronization
the
era
is
listed
on
page 21.
For
example, set
dial of F3-se
to
A or set
selector
flash
Note: For
camera, the camera's backup mechanical
release lever cannot be used with the shutter
speed dial set at T (time).
FE2, FG
speed
TTL
of
TTL
or Nikonos-
!i.e.,
M250, M90 or B) cannot be used for
operation.
the
rie
s cameras or
the
shutter speed/mode
the
FG
to P or
operation with a Nikon F3·series
V,
a mechanical shutter
speed
peed
setting for
of
each cam-
shutter speed
the FE2
A.
With
the Nikon FA,
Steps
14
through
ed
into three sections according to the shooting mode
selected. Section A is for TTL
automatic operation (with
F3-series,
F-301/N2000,
on
camera), section B is for non.:rTL
FA,
FE2,
FG,
automatic operation, and section
C is for progammed TTL auto
operation (with the F-501/N2020
or
F-301/N2000 camera set at a
programmed exposure mede).
For manual operation and synchronization with motor drive,
see pages
23
and
17
are divid-
F-501/N2020,
or
Nikonos-V
24.
an
13
-BASIC
OPERATION-continued----------
-
A-14
Slide the mode selector to the right
as
on
mark for automatic through-the-Iens
(TTL) flash exposure control.
With the F-501/N2020 or F-301/N2000
camera
posure/shooting mode selector to A or
a manual setting.
14
Set
.
selector
far
as
it will go,
the selector
, set
the
S8·16's
(45)
so
is
opposite the square
the
mode
to
TTL
that the index
camera's
ex-
A-15.
Choose
from
calculator
Depending
is
subject
se
ture
al. You'll
di
(from
coded
tance scale
from the camera, you must
lect
an
by
referring to the calculator
112
lin
e @ above the white dis-
an
flstop
the
exposure
dial.
on
how far away your
appropriate working aper-
notice that each IIstop
to f/22) has its own color-
@ indicat
in
g the range
of distances
For
example, if
SO 100
I
at N (35mm) and want
jects
can select
the automatic shooting range indicates
between 1
26
ft.) away
at
which
you
you
are us
film with the zoom head s
up
to 4 meters
118, 114, 112.8
you
can shoot any subject
.4
and 8.0 meters
(13
to
ft.) away,
or
can shoot.
ing
ASA
shoot sub-
you
112
.
At
f/4
(46
and
/
et
,
A-16
.
priate
must s
lens to
fI
If
you decide
et
f/4 .
Set
the
lens
aperture
ring
to
the
appro·
stop.
to
shoot at f/4, then you
the aperture ring
on
8-14.
calculator
For non-TTL automatic operation,
the
the exposure calculator dial provides
a choice of two f/stops. The blue and
orange lines
dial show the usable f/stop
example, with ASAIISO
can choose
shooting ranges with the zoom setting
Choose
from
an
the
exposure
dial.
@ at the bottom of the
f/8 or f/4. The auto
f/stop
100
film, you
at N (tor a
meters
meters
s.
Note:
For
TTL
automatic operation
regardless
select. With the zoom head set at
the closest distance
35mm
lens
),
are 0.6
(20
to
31
ft.) and 0.6 to 8
(20
to 26
ft)
, respectively.
The
closest shooting distance for non -
01
the film speed and aperture
is
is
o.8m
always 0.
12
.6
It
.!.
to
6m 12.0 It.!
you
T.
however,
15
4
-BASIC
B
-15
orange
OPERATION-continued----------
Set
the
mode
• @
to
the
blue
dot
for
automatic
operation.
If you select
selector to the orange dot, corres ponding to f/4
lator dial.
1/4
, you must set the
on
the exposure calcu-
selector
or
B-16
priate
In the example,
Set
.
ring
f/stop.
the
to
1/4
lens
the
is
set
aperture
appro·
on
the len
C-14
F·501/N2020
s.
PHI,
mode
F·301/N2000
Fo
photography,
only.
Set
the
exposure
.
mode
selector
of
the
to P DUAL, P or
or
set
the
shooting
selector
r programmed TTL auto flash
of
the
to P or
use AI·S type lenses
PHI.
16
C-15.
S~t
,lens
to the
minimum aperture
(largest f·number),
C-16.
to TTL.
Set the 58·16'5
mode selector
I
• r I
(I
2 MD M
....
~
l
fffIl
I
For TTL operation
• •
I , , ) ( I {
Al
A2
MD
.o.
I I
For automatic
operation (A2)
Turn
on
17.
unit.
Slide the S8-16's ON/OFF switch to
right.
the
up (green
red
operation).
Note: The LED may blink for a sh
the flash unit is turned
a malfunction.
Immediately,
A1
or A2 LED for automatic
the flash
LED
an LED will
for TTL operation, or
on.
This
does not indicate
ort
light
while aft
er
17
-BASIC
OPERATION-continued----------
18.
Wait
for
the
ready· light
@tocomeon.
As
soon
as
the flash ready-light built
into the back of the flash unit comes
on
, the 88the excepti
if your camera has
light inside the viewfinder, make sure
that
16
is
Ni
kon FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-30
N2000,
must first tu
iv
act
18
16
is
ready to fire. Wi
on
of the Nikon F2-serie
it
is l
it
up, indicating that the
an LED
ready-
88-
ready to fire. Note that with the
FG,
FG-20 or Nikonos-V, you
rn
on
the expo
sure
meter to
ate the finder ready-light.
Notes:
1)
With the 58-
If both ready·fights blink, make sure that:
a.
The fl
The
b.
th
s,
11
within the usable range when the flash unit
is
With the
F-301IN2000, FG or Nikonos-V
If the camera's ready·light blinks, check to
see if:
a. A mechanical setting
T
b.
The
within the usable range when the flash unit
is
F
or
ready-light warning, refer to page
2)
If the ready·light does not come on, first make
sure the batteries are properly installed. If
they are, replace them with a fresh set.
16A
and F3·series cameras
ash unit
is
in
the T
-168 and
securely locked
TL
mode.
FA
, FE2, F-5011N2020,
TL
mode.
film speed setting on the camera
used
58
TL
mode.
film speed setting
used in the T
more detailed information about the
is
not used
on
the camera
in place.
37
.
19
Take
the
picture.
• When the shutter is tripped,
both the main a
is
fire as the picture
in
the
is
nd seconda
is
taken.
ry flashes
After
you
take the shot, watch the
ready-light inside the camera's view-
on
finder or the one
a short while,
tell you the flash unit
ready to fire for the
Note: If the flash unit fired at its maximum
th
e ready-light blinks
output,
medialely following the shot
be
still may
the combination of shooting distance and
aperture setected. and use a wider aperture
move closer
warning
Nikon cameras having
(except F2-series cameras).
underexposure.
to
is also provided
the 88-16. After
it
will light up again to
is
recycled and
ne
xt shot.
as
a warning
to
indicate there
In
this case. check
the subject If necessary.
in
the viewfinder of all
a built-
in
ready-light
im
Thi
20.
Turn
off
the
flash
To
conserve battery power
between shooting sessions, slide the
power switch to the left.
-
or
s
unit.
19
-CONTROLS
AS-8
Flash
Unit
Couplers
IN
DETAIL------------
AS·S @ and
AS·9
The detachable lower part of the SB-16, called the Flash
Unit Coupler AS-8 or AS-9, houses the mounting foot, the
shooting mode selector with shooting mode indication
LEDs, the ready -lightlopen-flash button, the light sensor,
the sync/multiple flash terminal
minal
@ for TTL multiple
The only difference
AS
-9
is
foot
the type of mounting foot. The AS-8's mounting
is
specially designed for use with Nikon F3-series
camera, while the
ing
foot.
fla
in
appearance between the AS-8
AS
-9
has a standard ISO-type mount-
The flash unit with the AS-8 attached
Speedlight
as
the Speedlight SB-16B. The SB-16A and SB-16B can
SB
-16A, whereas the flash unit with the AS-9
sh.
@,
and the special ter-
is
identified as the
be mounted on almost any type of Nikon camera * either
directly or with the use of another Nikon Flash Unit
20
®
Coupl
er. The TTL automatic shooting mod
ailabl
e only when the SB-16A is used with a Nikon F3-
av
series camera or when the SB-16B is
Ni
kon FA,
FE2
, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000,
V (via
V.:rype
Sync Cord). For more detailed informatin about
flash unit/camera combination
and
*Even with use
be used with
OA-2,
Note: 8e careful not to soif
or
the contacts ® on the main
tion and possible malfunction.
of
the Flash Unit Coupler AS-4
F3
-series cameras with the
Waist-Level Finder OW-3
e,
however , is
used with either the
FG
or Nikonos-
s,
refer to t
or
6X
Magnification Finder OW-4.
or
damage the contact pins
fla
sh unit as this may cause poor connec-
he
table on page 5.
or
AS-7, the S8-168 cannot
AF
Finder OX-I, Action Finder
@on
the coupler
Synchronization Speed
In
flash photography, the shutter speed with which elec-
tronic
fl
ash will synchronize depends on the camera in
use.
Th
variou s cameras. As shown
e table shows the usable shutter speeds with
· 7
sec
sec
cord)
SynchronlzaUon
1160
1
'/250
1
.
1/
.
1/200
1 1125
111
1190
1/90
1/90
sp
•• d (a.c
or
s
lower
1250
or
slower
or
slower
/12Sorslower
250
or
slower
or
slowe
or slow
25
or
slower
or
sl
or slower
or
s
lower
Is
ower
higher
Hlko"
cam.r.
F3-ssrles
(via
AS
·4
or
AS
co
upler)
FA
FE.
FE·'
FM2 (wilh
1/250
sync speed)
" ·
FM2
(w i
th
1/200
sync
speed)
' •
F·
50"N2020
F-301
fN200Q
FG
FG-20
Nlk
onos
-V
(via V-l'fpe
Sync
-Au
tomatic sync speed setting only occurs
- •
When
the shutter speed dial setting
.)
r
er
when
than
in
the table, automatic
A"
1120oo
- I, ,
259
e
S8C
.,
X,
P,
S
and A modes
/500
1
sec
.
and 8 In
"4000
- 1
/500
sec
.
and
B
, B
1
sec"
L,
P, PHI"
/2000
-
11250
sec, and
I,
p"
/2000 1/25
sec
.
1/
1000
1
- 1
sec
.
and
B
1~
.111000
-1/125sec
1
sec
.,
M90
1I1000-1/125sec
sec
and
B
Is
mounted
sync
speed,
8C'
Band
settings
sec
.
In M mode
p.
S, A
sec
B
, B
sec"
B
0
sec
and
B
/125
and
.
In
the
the camera
1/80
All shutler speed
In
114000 - 1
11250
M
250
A,
1
/250-B
M250
AUlO"
1/125-8
1
/250-
11125-1, X200
P
DUA
A , 1
11125-1
PH
A, 1
11125-1
A,
P,
1
/60
MOO
A.
1
/60-
A.
1
/60 -1/30
MOO
the $8-16
flash
T
'
In M mode
and M mod
,"
"
sec
..
"
B
.
camera's
except M250
"
hOi
's
ready·llght blinks
es
shoe
sync speed setting
FE
V cameras.
Actual
sp
and
B
and turned
on
; It
as
a warning.
is
available with Nikon F3-series, FA, FE2,
, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, FG,
••
as
1
1/250
as
1
as
as
1/ 1
1/
as set
111
1/125
as
as
as
as set
does
d (
1/80
1/80
/250
/250
1/90
1/90
1/90
1/90
shutt.r
set
sel
set
set
25
125
25
set
set
set
••
c .)
not occur
80
Mao
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
No
125
125
LED lor
lIash
t
25
12
5
LED lor
Hash
lWo
LEO lor manually
No i
LED
LEO
No
when
the
shows manual
sh
ows
250
s
how
s
M2
50
shows manuall
ind
ication
lights up
ligh
ts
up
and
manually-set shulter
shutter
speed
lights up
lights
up
and
manually-sel shuller
shutter speed
LEOs
representing
ndicaU
on
or
proper
non-flash shutler speed
tor
proper
non-llash
indicatio
n
S8-16
is
turned of( or
Viewfinder
shutt.r
-set shutter speed; no
v-set
shutter
LEO
lor
proper
speed lights up,
blinks; no
indication
LED lor
proper
speed lights up.
blinks; no
indication
1
/90
se
shutter
c.
speed
-set shutter
when
FG-20, EM
ap
•• d Indlcallon
indication
speed
non-llash
shuller
81
non-flash
shutler
8t B
light
up
lights up
blink
speed
bUnks
sync
cord
Is
and Nikonos-
at B
or
speed
blink
and
LEO
lo r proper
B
speed
blink
and
LEO lor
prop
s
used
for off-camefa operation.
(
sec)
T
s
non
-
s
er
non-
21
-CONTROLS
IN
DETAll-continued-------
- -
ZoomHead @
The 88·16's
various angles of coverage as shown
The
number with
you can use a lens with the same or a longer focal length
at
that setting. However, please remember that the lower
the numbered setting, the smaller the guide number and
the narrower the automatic shooting range
number and automatic shooting range for each zoom
setting
the zoom head, simply pull
desired number appears with
behind
Notes:
1)
With
a setting with a one·stop smaller number than the focal length
lens in use to reduce the amount
2)
With
22
zoom head has four settings which provide
in
the table.
an
orange background indicates that
is.
(The guide
is
shown
in
the table
on
pages
it
out or push
an
31
and 32.).
it
in
until your
To
set
orange background
it.
subjects closer than 1 meter, it is recommended that you select
of
light
at
the wide· flash adapter attached, you can
such close distances.
usea
24mm lens.
of
the
Zoom head sett ing
T········85
$·
· .. ··50
..
··35
N
W,·28
W, (with wide· flash
adapter)
Usable lens
85mm or longer 23°
50
mm
or longer 34° 46°
35mm or longer 45° 60°
28mm or longer 53°
24
mm
or
long
Angle of coverage
Ve
rtical
er
60°
Horizontal
31°
70°
78°
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