Nikon SB-80DX Camera Flash User Manual


 
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External power
sources
(optional)
Ready-light
nLights up when SB-80DX is recharged and ready to fire.
nBlinks for 3 sec. when flash fires at its maximum output,
indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL/D-TTL auto
flash, Non-TTL Auto Flash, and Auto Aperture flash modes)
FLASH button
Performs test firing for determination of correct exposure.
Turns SB-80DX on again after unit enters standby-off state.
Flash 1/1050 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
duration 1/1100 sec. at M 1/2 output
(approx.) 1/2700 sec. at M 1/4 output
1/5900 sec. at M 1/8 output
1/10900 sec. at M 1/16 output
1/17800 sec. at M 1/32 output
1/32300 sec. at M 1/64 output
1/41600 sec. at M 1/128 output
Mounting foot
Provides secure attachment of SB-80DX to camera’s accessory
lock lever
shoe using locking plate and mount pin to prevent
accidental detachment.
Exposure –3.0 to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps (or in 1/6 steps
compensation with Digital SLRs) in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash and Auto
Aperture flash modes
AF-assist Automatically turns on when performing autofocus in dim
illuminator light or in the dark with Nikon AF cameras.
Effective shooting distance: Approx. 1m to 10m with a
50mm f/1.8 lens or shorter, depending on the lens in use.
Wireless flash A (auto) mode: The wireless slave flash unit starts and stops
operation firing in sync with the master Speedlight.
M (manual) mode: The wireless slave flash unit only fires
in sync with the master Speedlight.
External power source Battery type
DC Unit SD-7 Six C-type alkaline-manganese
High-Performance Battery Six AA-type alkaline-manganese
Pack SD-8A
Power Bracket Unit SK-6A Four AA-type alkaline-manganese
Specifications