Nikon SB-80DX Camera Flash User Manual


 
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Test firing (confirming exposure)
lTest firing
CAUTION!
When test firing the Speedlight, never position your eyes close to the flash
head.
m The SB-80DX fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx.
1/16 output in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode.
mIn the Non-TTL auto flash/Auto Aperture flash modes, the SB-80DX fires at a
flash output controlled by the ISO sensitivity, aperture, and zoom-head position.
mIn the Non-TTL auto/Auto Aperture flash mode, you can check the amount of
insufficient flash output by pressing the h button before taking the actual
picture (p. 54).
lb button
m Pressing the b button for approx. 0.5 sec. turns the SB-80DX on and
the indications appear on the LCD panel. Pressing the button again turns the
SB-80DX off and the indications disappear.
1
Press the
b
button for approx. 0.5
sec. to turn on the SB-80DX. Make sure
the ready-light comes on.
2
Press the h button to test fire the
flash.