Nikon SB-800 Camera Flash User Manual


 
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Detailed operation
6
Set the same aperture on your camera or lens
that is set on the SB-800.
With cameras in Groups III to VII.
7
Confirm that the ready-light comes on,
then shoot.
Setting the flash output level
Press the g button to highlight the flash output level display. The flash output
level changes every time you press the e or f button as shown below.
When you press the f button:
1/1
1/2
1/2 (1/3)
1/2 (2/3)
1/4
1/128 ... 1/4 (2/3)
±
1/4 (1/3)
±
When you press the e button:
1/128
1/128 (+1/3)
1/128 (+2/3)
1/64
1/1
±
1/2 ... 1/64 (+2/3)
±
1/64 (+1/3)
±
The numbers in parentheses represent the adjustable flash output level in ±1/3 steps
except between 1/1 and 1/2. Therefore, 1/32 (-1/3) and 1/64 (+2/3) represent the same
flash output level.
To extend the flash shooting distance, choose a flash output level close to M1/1.