Nikon SB-800 Camera Flash User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Ready-light warning inside the cameras viewfinder
Note
The SB-800 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the
SB-800 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this
happens, replace the batteries while the SB-800s power is turned on.
Warning
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire,
or the like.
Dry batteries should never be recharged in a battery charger.
Do not expose the SB-800 to water as this may result in an electric shock or cause
the unit to catch on fire.
Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLRs cameras
Problem
The ready-light blinks when pressing
the shutter release button slightly in the
TTL auto flash mode.
Cameras in Groups V and VI
The ready-light blinks when the power
is turned on in TTL auto flash mode.
The ready-light blinks in the TTL auto
flash mode.
The ready-light blinks.
The ready-light blinks when the flash
mode is set to TTL auto flash.
Cause
The SB-800 is not correctly attached
to the camera.
The ISO sensitivity set on the camera
is higher than the available range of
the Speedlight.
The ISO sensitivity set on the camera
is higher or lower than the available
range for the FA camera.
for the FA camera.
The shutter speed is set to M90, M250,
or B (bulb).
The shutter speed set is faster than the
flash sync speed.
The SB-800s flash mode is set to TTL
auto flash.
Ref.
page
p. 22
p. 110
p. 110
Cameras in Group VI
FM3A, New FM2 cameras
New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras.