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Autofocus Speedlight
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About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-910. To get the most out of your A Speedlight, please read this user’s manual thoroughly before use. Keep this manual handy for quick reference. How to find what you are looking for Table of contents (0A-11) i You can search by item, such as operation method, fl ash mode or function. Q&A index (0A-9) i You can search according to objective without knowing the specifi c name or term of an item. i Index (0H-
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Included items A Check that all items listed below are included with the SB-910. If any items are missing, inform the store where the SB-910 was purchased or the seller immediately. ❑ Speedlight Stand AS-21 ❑ Soft Case SS-910 ❑ Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H ❑ User’s manual (this manual) ❑ Fluorescent Filter SZ-2FL ❑ A collection of example photos ❑ Incandescent Filter SZ-2TN ❑ Warranty card Soft Case SS-910 Speedlight Stand AS-21 SB-910 Fluorescent Filter SZ-2FL Incandescent Filter SZ-2TN Niko
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About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual About the SB-910 A The SB-910 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide number of 34/48 (ISO 100/200, m) (111.5/157.5, ft) (at the 35 mm zoom head position in Nikon FX format with standard illumination pattern, 20 °C/68 °F). CLS-compatible cameras Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras (except D1 series, D100), F6, COOLPIX cameras (P7100, P7000, P6000) About this user’s manual This man
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t Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses A CPU lenses have CPU contacts. CPU contacts • The SB-910 cannot be used with IX-Nikkor lenses. A–5 Preparation
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About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual Terminology A ■ Default settings Function and mode settings at the time of purchase ■ Nikon Cr eative Lighting System ( CLS) A lighting system that enables various fl ash photography functions with improved communication between Nikon Speedlights and cameras ■ Illumination patterns Control types of light falloff at edges; the SB-910 provides three illumination patterns, standard, even and center-weighted. ■ FX format/ DX format Nikon digital SLR came
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■ i-TTL mode A Flash mode in which the Speedlight fi res monitor pre-fl ashes and the camera measures the refl ected light and controls the Speedlight fl ash output Monitor pre-fl ashes Scarcely visible fl ashes emitted before actual fi ring that enable the camera to measure the light refl ected on a subject i-TTL balanced fi ll-fl ash i-TTL mode type in which fl ash output level is adjusted to well-balanced exposure of the main subject and background Standard i-TTL i-TTL mode type in which fl ash output
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About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual ■ Step A A unit of the shutter speed or aperture change; a change of one step halves/ doubles the amount of light entering the camera ■ EV (Exposur e Value) Each increment of 1 in exposure value corresponds to a one-step change in exposure, which is made by halving/doubling shutter speed or aperture ■ Wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography Flash photography with multiple wireless fl ash units simultaneously fi ring Master fl ash unit The fl ash unit that c
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Q&A Index You can search for specifi c explanations according to objective. A Flash photography 1 (with SB-910 mounted on camera) Question Key phrase 0 B Which fl ash mode can I take pictures with? Flash modes C-1 How can I take pictures in the simplest way? Basic operation B-6 How can I take formal group shots? Illumination pattern: Even E-2 C How can I take portrait photos emphasizing the Illumination pattern: Center- E-2 main subject? weighted How can I take pictures with soft shadows cast on
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Q&A Index Flash photography 2 (with wireless SB-910) A Question Key phrase 0 How do I take pictures using multiple fl ash units? Advanced Wireless Lighting D-1 How do I take pictures of a fast-moving subject SU-4 type wireless multiple D-12 using wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography? fl ash-unit photography How do I take pictures with the SB-910 and a CLS-compatible COOLPIX COOLPIX camera compatible with wireless multiple G-1 camera fl ash-unit photography? Settings and operations Question
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Table of Contents Preparation A A About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual .............................................A-2 Q&A Index ............................................................................................A-9 For Your Safety ...................................................................................A-14 B Check before Use ...............................................................................A-19 Operation B Speedlight Parts .................................
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Table of Contents Functions A E Switching Illumination Patterns ............................................................. E-2 Bounce Flash Operation ........................................................................ E-4 Taking Close-up Photographs ................................................................ E-9 Flash Photography with Color Filters ................................................... E-12 Flash Photography Support Functions ..........................................
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Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information A H Troubleshooting ....................................................................................H-1 Guide Number, Aperture and Flash-to-subject Distance .........................H-4 Tips on Speedlight Care ........................................................................H-5 B Notes on Batteries.................................................................................H-7 About the LCD Panel ..................................
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For Your Safety Before using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully A and thoroughly to ensure correct and safe use and to help prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or others. For quick reference by those who use the product, please keep these safety instructions near the product. In this manual, safety instructions are indicated with these symbols: WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in personal injury, o
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6. The flash unit should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to rain, saltwater or moisture unless it is properly protected from the liquids A and moisture. Underwater use requires a certified underwater housing. If water or moisture gets inside the unit, this could cause the unit to catch on fire or cause an electric shock. In such instances you should immediately remove the batteries from the Speedlight and then bring the unit to your local Nikon dealer or authorized service center fo
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For Your Safety CAUTIONS for Speedlights A 1. Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as this could cause an electric shock. 2. Keep the flash unit away from children to prevent them from putting the unit in or near their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of the product; as such contact could cause an electric shock. 3. Do not apply strong physical shocks to the unit, as this could cause a malfunction that could cause the unit to explode or catch on fire. 4. Never use active
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7. If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with running water and consult with a A doctor. Your eyes could be seriously damaged if they are not treated quickly. 8. If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and come in contact with your skin or clothes, wash immediately with running water. Prolonged contact could injure your skin. 9. Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to avoid activities that could caus
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For Your Safety CAUTION for Batteries A Do not throw or apply strong physical shocks to the batteries as this could cause batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries. • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household
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Check before Use Tips on using the Speedlight A Take trial shots Take trial shots before photographing important occasions such as weddings or graduations. Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you have your Speedlight serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. Use your Speedlight with Nikon equipment The Nikon Speedlight SB-910’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories including lenses
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B Operation Speedlight Parts 6 B 7 8 9 1 10 11 12 2 13 3 14 15 4 16 5 17 1 Flash head 10 AF-assist illuminator (0E-19) 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock 11 Flash-ready indicator (in remote release button (0B-9) mode) (0D-20) 3 Battery chamber cover 12 External power source terminal (supplied with cover) (0H-11) 4 Battery chamber cover lock release (0B-6) 13 Light sensor for non-TTL auto fl ash (0C-5, C-8) 5 Light sensor window for wireless remote fl ash (0D-17) 14 External AF-assist i
