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About the SB-5000 and This
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Reference Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-5000. To get the most
out of your Speedlight, please read the user’s manual and the reference
manual (this manual) thoroughly before use.
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How to find what you are looking for
Table of contents
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You can search by item, such as operation method, flash mode or function.
Q&A index
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You can search according to objective without knowing the specific name
or term of an item.
Index
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You can search using the alphabetical index.
Troubleshooting
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This is handy when there is a problem with your Speedlight.
For your safety
Before using the Speedlight for the first time, read the safety instructions in
“For Your Safety” (0A-16 – A-19).
SB-5000
Model Name: N1502
A-1
(0A-12)
(0A-9)
(0H-31)
(0H-1)
About the SB-5000
The SB-5000 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon
Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide number of 34.5/113 (ISO 100,
m/ft) (at the 35 mm zoom head position in Nikon FX format with standard
illumination pattern). In addition to conventional optical control, radio
control is possible in wireless multiple flash-unit photography.
CLS-compatible cameras
Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras (except
D1 series and D100), F6, CLS-compatible COOLPIX
cameras (0G-1)
About this reference manual
This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the
SB-5000 will be used in combination with a camera compatible
with CLS and a CPU lens (0A-3). To get the most out of your
Speedlight, please read the user’s manual and the reference manual (this
manual) thoroughly before use.
• For use with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras, see “For Use with Non-
CLS-compatible SLR Cameras” (0F-1).
• For use with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras (P5100, P5000, E8800,
E8700, E8400), see “For Use with COOLPIX Cameras” (0G-1).
• For details about camera functions and settings, see the camera user’s
manual.
• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from
the actual product.
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Icons used in this manual
Describes a point to which you should pay particular attention
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in order to avoid Speedlight malfunctions or mistakes.
Includes information or tips to make Speedlight use easier.
t
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Reference to other pages in this manual
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t Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses
CPU lenses have CPU contacts.
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CPU contacts
• The SB-5000 cannot be used with IX-Nikkor
lenses.
t A collection of example photos
“A collection of example photos” provides an overview of the SB-5000’s
flash photography capabilities with example images. To download the PDF
file of “A collection of example photos”, access the link below.
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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Terminology
■ Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
A lighting system that enables various flash photography functions with
improved communication between Nikon Speedlights and cameras
■ Unified flash control
A function that enables flash function settings to be shared by the
Speedlight and the camera
■ i-TTL mode
Flash mode in which the Speedlight fires monitor pre-flashes and the
camera measures the reflected light and controls the Speedlight flash
output
i-TTL balanced fill-flash
i-TTL mode type in which flash output level is adjusted to wellbalanced exposure of the main subject and background
Standard i-TTL
i-TTL mode type in which flash output level is adjusted to the correct
exposure of the main subject regardless of background brightness
■ Manual flash mode
Flash mode in which the flash output level and aperture are manually set
to obtain the desired exposure
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■ Auto aperture flash mode
Non-TTL auto flash mode with aperture priority; the Speedlight measures
the reflected flash and controls the flash output according to the reflected
flash data and the lens and camera information
■ Non-TTL auto flash mode
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Auto flash mode without TTL; the Speedlight measures the reflected flash
and controls the flash output according to the reflected flash data
■ Distance-priority manual flash mode
Manual flash mode with distance priority; the flash-to-subject distance is
set and the Speedlight flash output level is adjusted in accordance with
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the camera settings
■ Repeating flash mode
Flash mode in which the Speedlight fires repeatedly during a single
exposure to create stroboscopic multiple effects
■ Wireless multiple flash-unit photography
Flash photography with multiple wireless flash units simultaneously firing
Radio control
A type of control for multiple flash units using radio signals
Optical control
A type of control for multiple flash units using an optical pulse
Master flash unit
The flash unit attached to a camera in multiple flash-unit photography
Remote flash unit
A flash unit that fires following commands from the master flash unit
or camera
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Advanced Wireless Lighting
Wireless multiple flash-unit photography with CLS; multiple remote
flash unit groups can be controlled with the master flash unit.
Quick wireless control
Wireless multiple flash-unit photography in which the flash output
level ratios of 2 remote flash unit groups (A and B) can be easily
balanced
Direct remote wireless multiple flash-unit photography
Wireless multiple flash-unit photography suited to taking pictures of
a fast-moving subjects; the master and remote flash units fire almost
simultaneously because the master flash unit does not emit monitor
pre-flashes.
Link mode
Enables selection of communication type between Nikon Speedlight
and camera. Available selections are pairing and PIN code.
Pairing
Speedlight and a camera paired beforehand communicate.
PIN code
Speedlight and a camera with the same 4-digit PIN code
communicate.
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■ Monitor pre-flashes
A series of flashes emitted for a very short time before the actual firing that
enables the camera to measure the light reflected on a subject
■ Effective flash output distance
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Flash-to-subject distance with correctly adjusted flash output
■ Effective flash output distance range
Range of effective flash output distance
■ Zoom head position
Position of a Speedlight zoom head; the angle of coverage changes as the
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zoom head position changes.
■ Flash exposure compensation
Intentional flash output change to obtain the desired subject brightness
■ Default settings
Function and mode settings at the time of purchase
■ Illumination patterns
Control types of light falloff at edges; the SB-5000 provides 3 illumination
patterns, standard, even and center-weighted.
■ Test firing
Flash firing to determine whether the Speedlight fires properly
■ Modeling illumination
Repeated flash firings at a reduced flash output level to check the glare
and shadows cast on a subject
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■ FX format/DX format
Nikon digital SLR camera image area types (FX format: 36 × 24, DX format:
24 × 16)
■ Guide number (GN)
The amount of light generated by a flash unit; as the number increases,
the light extends further. There is a relation represented by an equation,
GN = flash-to-subject distance (m or ft) × aperture f-number (ISO 100).
■ Step
A unit of the shutter speed or aperture change; a change of 1 step halves/
doubles the amount of light entering the camera
■ EV (Exposure Value)
Each increment of 1 in exposure value corresponds to a 1-step change in
exposure, which is made by halving/doubling shutter speed or aperture.
An aperture of f/1.4 and a shutter speed of 1 second correspond to EV 1
which provides correct exposure or proper brightness of the subject. As
the exposure value increases, the exposure of the film or imaging device
increases.
■ Front-curtain sync/rear-curtain sync
In front-curtain sync, the flash fires immediately after the front curtain
is fully open; the subject frozen by the flash appears behind the blurred
movement. In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires moments before the rear
curtain starts to close; the blur of a moving subject appears behind the
subject and not in front, creating natural pictures.
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Q&A Index
You can search for specific explanations according to objective.
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Flash photography 1
Using the SB-5000 attached to a camera’s accessory shoe
QuestionKey phrase
Which ash mode can I take pictures with?Flash modesC-1
How can I take pictures in the simplest way?Basic operationsB-16
How can I change the ash mode?Changing the ash mode B-22
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How can I conrm the amount of underexposure
due to insucient ash output in i-TTL mode?
How can I adjust the zoom head position? Power zoom functionE-22
How can I adjust the zoom head position
automatically to match the lens focal length?
How can I adjust the aperture?Non-TTL auto ash mode C-11
How can I adjust the ash output level? Manual ash modeC-5
How can I take formal group shots?Illumination pattern: Even E-2
How can I take portrait photos emphasizing the
main subject?
How can I take pictures with soft shadows cast
on a wall?
How can I take brighter (or darker) pictures of
the subject?
How can I conrm lighting conditions?Modeling illuminationE-27
How can I take pictures under uorescent light
and incandescent light and balance the lights’
color eects?
How can I take pictures adding specic color to
the light of the Speedlight?
Amount of
underexposure due to
insucient ash output
Power zoom functionE-22
Illumination pattern:
Center-weighted
Bounce ash operationE-4
Flash exposure
compensation
Color compensation
lters
Color ltersE-14
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C-4
E-2
E-20
E-14
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QuestionKey phrase
How can I use autofocus in dim lighting?AF-assist illuminationE-24
How can I use the SB-5000 with high shutter
speed?
How can I take pictures of both the subject and
background at night?
How can I take pictures without the subject’s
eyes appearing red?
How can I take pictures of a moving subject with
stroboscopic multiple-exposure eects?
How can I use the SB-5000 with a non-CLScompatible SLR camera?
How can I use the SB-5000 with a COOLPIX
camera?
Auto FP high-speed sync E-31
Slow syncE-32
Red-eye reductionE-32
Repeating ash modeC-18
Non-CLS-compatible SLR
camera
COOLPIX cameraG-1
Flash photography 2
Using the wireless SB-5000
QuestionKey phrase
How do I take pictures using multiple ash units?
How do I take pictures with the SB-5000 in
wireless multiple ash-unit photography by
setting the ash functions on a camera?
How do I take pictures of a fast-moving subject
using wireless multiple ash-unit photography?
How do I take pictures with the SB-5000 and
a COOLPIX camera compatible with wireless
multiple ash-unit photography?
How can I use the SB-5000 as the master ash
unit?
How can I use the SB-5000 as a remote ash
unit?
Wireless multiple ashunit photography
Wireless multiple ashunit photography
Direct remote wireless
multiple ash-unit
photography
CLS-compatible COOLPIX
camera
Master ash unitD-9
Remote ash unitD-11
0
F-1
0
D-1
D-1
D-35
G-1
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Settings and operations
QuestionKey phrase
What kind of batteries do I use in the Speedlight? Compatible batteriesB-17
How long is the recycling time and how many
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ashes are possible with each fresh set of
batteries?
How can I change the function settings?Menu settingsB-24
How can I reset various settings?Two-button resetB-13
How can I lock the dial and buttons of the
Speedlight to prevent accidental use?
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How can I adjust the standby activation lead
time?
How can I conrm the version of rmware? Menu settingsB-24
How can I update the Speedlight rmware?Firmware updateH-11
Minimum number of
ashes/recycling time for
each battery type
Key lockB-10
Menu settingsB-24
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About the SB-5000 and This Reference Manual...................................A-1
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Q&A Index ....................................................................................................................A-9
For Your Safety........................................................................................................A-16
Index ............................................................................................................................H-31
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.
This icon marks warnings and information that should be read
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before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
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WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction. Should you notice smoke or
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an unusual smell coming from the product, remove the batteries
immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing the power source, take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
" Do not disassemble or subject to powerful physical shocks.
Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. Repairs
should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the
product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take it
to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after
disconnecting the product from the camera and/or removing the
batteries.
" Keep dry. Do not immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
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" Do not handle with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in electric shock.
" Do not use in the presence of flammable gas or dust. Use of
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electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas or dust could
result in explosion or fire.
" Keep out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury.
" Do not clean with organic solvents such as paint thinner or
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benzene, spray with insecticide, or store with naphtha or
camphor moth balls. Failure to observe this precaution could
damage or discolor the product’s plastic parts.
" Observe caution when handling batteries. Batteries may leak,
overheat, or rupture if improperly handled. When handling batteries
for use in this product, follow all instructions and warnings printed on
or included with the batteries and observe the following precautions:
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different
makes or types.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. When
recharging Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions and use
compatible chargers only.
• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.
• Batteries may become hot if the flash is fired multiple times in quick
succession. When removing the batteries, take precaution to avoid
burns.
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• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or
otherwise damage the battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose to flame or excessive heat, immerse in or expose to
water, or subject to physical force.
• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no
charge remains or if the product will not be used for an extended
period.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing,
eyes or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations. Prior
to disposal, insulate the terminals with tape. Fire, overheating or
rupture may result should metal objects come into contact with the
terminals.
" Observe caution when using the flash
• Using a flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could
cause burns.
• Using the flash close to subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Stay at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the subject when using
the flash.
• Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in accidents.
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3B / NMB-3B
Notice for customers in Europe
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This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at
an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve
natural resources and prevent negative consequences
for human health and the environment that might
result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
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Wireless Regulation Data
This product complies with radio
regulations in the country of
purchase, and its wireless features
are not intended for use in other
countries. Nikon will not be held
liable for use of these features
outside the country of purchase.
If you are unable to determine
the original country of purchase,
consult with a Nikon-authorized
service representative.
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
This device complies with Part 15
of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s
licence-exempt RSSs. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
1. Changes or modifi cations not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
2. The FCC requires the user to
be notified that any changes
or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly
approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Radio Frequency Exposure
Compliance
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment
and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines. This
equipment has very low levels
of RF energy that is deemed to
comply without testing of specific
absorption rate (SAR).
FCC Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
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installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
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harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio
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or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,
New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
Notices for Customers in Europe
Declaration of Conformity
Nikon SB-5000
Manufacturer: Nikon Corporation
A copy of the original DoC for our
products as it relates to R&TTE can
be found at the following website:
This product conforms to the
regulations governing radiofrequency devices in the following
countries and can not be used in
other jurisdictions. Nikon accepts
no responsibility for the use of
this device in countries other than
those listed below.
AT BE BG CY CZ DK EE FI
FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT
LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI
ES SE GB IS LI NO CH TR
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Notice for Customers in Nigeria
Connection and use of this
communications equipment
is permitted by the Nigerian
Communications Commission
Notice for Customers in Jamaica
This product contains a Type
Approved Module by Jamaica: SMA
– “Type1EK”.
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Check before Use
Tips on using the Speedlight
Take trial shots
Take trial shots before photographing important occasions such as
weddings or graduations.
Use your Speedlight with Nikon equipment
The Nikon Speedlight SB-5000’s performance has been optimized for use
with Nikon brand cameras/accessories including lenses.
Cameras/accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s
criteria for specifications, and incompatible cameras/accessories could
damage the SB-5000’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-5000’s
performance when used with non-Nikon products.
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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:
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• For users in the United States:
http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa:
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
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• For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East:
http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and general advice on
digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available
from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact
information:
http://imaging.nikon.com/
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Operation
Speedlight Parts
B
Operation
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8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
10
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12
13
14
15
16
17
B-1
1 Flash head
2 Flash head tilting/rotating
lock release button (0B-20)
3 Light sensor window for
wireless remote flash (0D-41)
4 Battery-chamber cover
5 Battery-chamber cover lock
release (0B-16)
6
7 Built-in bounce card (0E-10)
8 Built-in wide panel (0E-12)
9 Flash panel
10 Filter detec tor (0E-17)
11 AF-assist illuminator (0E-24)
indicator
12 External power source
terminal (supplied with
cover) (0H-18)
13 Light sensor for non-TTL auto
flash (0C-8, C-11)
14 External AF-assist illuminator
contacts
15 Locking pin
16 Accessory shoe contacts
17 Mounting foot
B
Operation
B-2
18
B
19
Operation
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21
18 Flash head tilting angle scale
(0E-4)
19 Flash head rotating angle
scale (0E-4)
20 Sync terminal
21 Sync terminal cover
22 LCD panel (0B-5)
23 Flash-ready indicator (0B-23,
D-45)
24 Mounting foot lock lever
(0B-18)
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24
25 Modeling illumination button
• Controls modeling
illumination (0E-27)
26
button
• Displays menu settings
(0B-11)
27 MENU button
• Displays menu settings
(0B-24)
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25
26
28
29
27
28 Wireless setting button
• Selects control type
• Configurable items vary
depending on the position
of the power switch
(0B-8)
REMOTE:
Optical control remote
mode
Direct remote mode
Radio control remote
mode
ON:
Single flash-unit mode
Optical control master
mode
Radio control master
mode
29 Test firing button
• Controls test firing (0E-26)
30 Power switch
• Rotate to turn power on
and off
• Set the index to choose the
desired function
REMOTE:
Remote mode
(0D-11)
ON:
Single flash-unit mode
(0B-20, C-1)
Master mode
(0D-9)
31 Rotary multi selector
• Selects flash mode or other
items (0B-6)
32 OK button
• Confirms selected setting
30
B
31
32
Operation
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Settings and the LCD
Icons on the LCD show the status of settings. Displayed icons vary
according to selected flash modes and settings.
• The basic control of SB-5000 functions is as follows:
Use the rotary multi selec tor to
B
Operation
highlight the item to be configured
and choose desired setting.
Press the OK button to confirm
setting.
• Once confirmed, the highlighted
item returns to normal display.
• To return to normal display
without changing settings, press
the OK button.
• If the OK button is not pressed,
the highlighted item is selected
and returns to normal display after
8 seconds.
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