Nikon SB-800 Camera Flash User Manual


 
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Exposure compensation and flash output level compensation
Flash output level compensation
You can make exposure compensation for the flash illuminated subject without
affecting the background exposure by modifying the SB-800s flash output level.
Available in TTL auto flash mode, Auto Aperture flash and Distance-priority manual
flash operations.
In the TTL auto flash mode or Auto Aperture flash operation, flash output level
compensation is only available with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not
compatible with CLS, and cameras in Groups I to III.
With F-601/N6006 and F-601
M/N6000 cameras, make flash output level compensation
on the camera. Flash output level compensation cannot be made on the SB-800. The
amount of compensation set on the camera does not appear on the SB-800s LCD
panel. For details, see your cameras instruction manual.
With F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, and Pronea 600i/6i cameras having an
exposure compensation function, you can compensate the flash output level on either the
camera or the SB-800. For details, see your cameras instruction manual. If you use both
controls, the exposure is modified by the sum total of both compensation values. In this
case, the SB-800s LCD panel shows only the compensation value set on the SB-800.
1
Press the g button to highlight the Flash output
level compensation value.
2
Press the e or f button to increase or decrease
the compensation in 1/3 steps from 3.0 to
+3.0 EV.
3
Press the g button.
The highlighted flash output level compensation value
returns to normal display. The last highlighted number
is the one automatically set.
v Canceling flash output level compensation
The flash output level compensation cannot be canceled by turning the SB-800
off. To cancel, press the e or f button to return the compensation value to 0.