SB-30 - Flash externe NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SB-30 NIKON

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-30. The SB-30 is a compact, light, and versatile Speedlight having a guide number of 16/52 {at 28mm angle of coverage, ISO 100, mit, 20°C/68°F). Available flash shooting modes are TTL auto flash, Non-TTL auto flash, and Manual flash. Wireless multiple flash operation is also possible

Major features of the SB-30

+ The SB-30 is useful as a handy flash unit to perform TTL auto, Non-TTL auto, and Manual flash, when used with Nikon SLRS cameras not having a built-in Speedlight

+ The SB-30 is suitable as a slave flash unit in wireless or wired multiple flash operation when used in combination with the COOLPIX or Nikon SLRS cameras having a built-in Speedlight

+ Close-up flash photography using with the flash head tilted down is possible without detaching the Speedlight from the camera. Wireless multiple flash operation using the SB-30 as an Infrared remote commander is also possible to control the firing of other slave flash unit(s)

To get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this and your camera instruction manual

thoroughly before use.

+ Because the SB-30 features the same TTL flash operations as those of the SB-22s, refer to those items in the flash photography section of your camera instruction manual corresponding to SB-22s, if the SB-30 is not listed.

+ (p. x) indicates the reference page:

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Tips on using the Speedlight + Take test shots before shooting important occasions like weddings or graduations.

+ The Nikon Speedlight SB-30'S performance has been optimized for use with Nikon cameras/ accessories and lenses. Camera/accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/accessories could damage the SB-30's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-30' performance when used with non-Nikon products.

+ The Nikon N90s, N90, N70, N60, N55, N50, N8008, N8008s, PRONEA Gi, N6006, N6000, N5005, N4004, and N4004s are sold exclusively in the U.S.A.

+ The Nikon N80-Series and N65-Series are sold exclusively in the U.S.A. and Central and South America

+ The Nikon N2020 and N2000 are sold exclusively in the U.S.A and Canada.

+ Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

+ Dry batteries shall not be subjected to charging

+ Do not expose the $B-30 to water as this may result in electric shock or cause the unit to catch on fire.

Contents Preparation Foreword Tips on using the Speediight Speediight parts. Mode selector dial Flash head tilting angle: Installing the battery. Turning the pouer ONJOFF and the Standby function Attachment to the accessory shoe Usable cameras and available flash modes. Using the SB-30 with SLRs cameras As a handy Speediight Auto flash modes TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto flash mode Manual flash mode

Illuminating a distant subject using the SB-30

and cameras such as the COOLPIX Wireless slave flash shooting Shoo!ing a distant subject using he SE-30 in conjunction with cameras such as the COOLPIX that have a builin Speediight

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Shooting a subject when the SB-30 is placed away from the camera. Song e shadois cas ne val bye master flash uni or ighening the background Multiple flash operation using the $B-30 as an infrared remote commander Multiple flash shooting using cords Advanced operation Close-up flash operation from approx. 0.8 to 1m {1 to 3.3 f.) with the buil-in wide-flash adapter Exposure compensation Reference information Optional accessories Troubleshooting Tips on Speedlight care and Notes on batteries Specifications

N Flash head 8 Battery chamber lid Infrared filter (p. 27) 9 Ready-light (pp. 7, 13) Mounting foot 10 Exposure compensation Mount pin switch (p. 30)

Hot-shoe contacts 11 Power switch (p. 7) Light sensor window for 12 Mode selector dial (p. 5)

Non-TTL auto flash (p. 13) 13 Light sensor window for Built-in wide-flash adapter wireless slave flash (p.28) (pp. 20-26)

14 Standby resume button (p. 8)/Slave flash firing cancel button (p. 23) 15 Mounting foot lock lever (p. 9)

Supplied accessories Soft Case S8-30

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Mode selector dial Flash head tilting angle . 750 }srrroucnr 8-0 (6 @) 75°: for shooting normal = 6 ue

50°: for shooting subjects closer than O.4m (1.3 ft.) (. 28)

CAUTION! Do not detach the flash unit while it is set at the 13° position. Otherwise, the flash unit or camera might get scratched

Installing the battery rar || CRETE

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2 Open the battery chamber lid as indicated by the arrows.

3 Install the battery following the + and — marks as shown. Then close the battery chamber lid by Sliding it into place while pressing down. + Install one 8V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A). Do not use the other types of batteries + When replacing the battery, be sure to set the power switch to the OFF position. f the battery is replaced while the power switch is set to the ON or STBY (standby) position, the Speedlight may fire accidentally or the power may not turn on correct. In this case, set the SB-30's power switch lo the OFF position once then set it back to the ON or STBY position. (p. 7)

+ When using a fresh battery, the number of flashes when the SB-30 fires at M1/1 output is approx. 250 times. + With a fresh battery, the recycling time after the SB-30 fires at M1/1 output is approx. 4 seconds.

+ Replace the battery, if the ready-light takes more than 30 seconds to light up when the unit first tumed

on or after firing the unit

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5 8 1 Set the SB-30's power switch to the ON or STBY position. S When set to the STBY position the Standby function is activated. (p. 8) & + The Standby function does not work with COOLPIX digital cameras having no hot-shoe contacts. In this È F case, set the SB-30 to the ON position Q 2 Make sure the ready-light comes on. Es + When the ready-light lights up, the SB-80 is fuly recycled and ready to fie. 3 Set the SB-30' power switch to the OFF position when not in use. + Be sure to set the SB-30' power switch to the OFF position when not in use to conserve battery power.

Conserving battery power using the Standby function

+ Ifthe SB-30's power switch is set to the STBY position, the Standby function is activated only when the Mode selector dial is set to either TTL auto, Non-TTL auto, or Manual flash mode.

* Ifthe SB-30 and the camera are not used for approx. 40 seconds, the Standby function activates and automatically turns the SB-30 off to conserve battery power. This is called the standby state

+ The Standby function does not work if the Mode selector dial is set ta the Wireless slave flash mode. Take care that the power remains on and is consuming.

To turn the SB-30 on again after it enters in the standby state, you can: + Press the Standby resume button/Slave flash firing cancel button.

+ Lightiy press the shutter release button on a camera that is compatible with the TTL auto flash mode.

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Attachment to the accessory shoe

Attaching and detaching the Speedlight

Slide the SB-30's mounting foot @ into the camera's accessory shoe,

then turn the lock lever @ in the direction of the arrow to lock the unit

+ When the SB-30 is attached to an accessory shoe not equipped with a mount pin hole to prevent accidental detachment, take care that the SB-30 doës not fall off

+ When detaching the SB-30, set the flash head titing angle to 75° or 50°, tum the lock lever 90° in the opposite direction to unlock the unit, then pull the Speedlight off.

Note on attaching the SB-30 to cameras that have a built-in Speedlight When the SB-30 is attached to the camera's accessory shoe, do not pop-up the camera's built-in Speediight. Otherwise, only one of the Speediights wil fire. However, this is not a malfunction

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Usable cameras and available flash modes Available flash modes with film-based SLRS cameras Recommended sh made

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Coms Mode selectr dal settings Camera type and model on fatecamea TTL auto Qur-Tan] Manuai [Vies MES] <& [Cameras compatible wii ie TTL auto flash mode: 2 ES. Sons, F10D, FBOUNOs,F0- Sales 0, -801S008S es © Slot) © | F-801/N8008,F-601M/N6000, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, FM3A, FA F€2, | sh | (p.14) © À LFG F3-Series* CE [cameras incompatible with the TTL auto flash mode: access] ve © o = _ | F2%, FM2, New F2, FE, FG20, EM, F0, FE1O shoe (16) _ “% [Cameras with an accessory shoe: Rssey] © | oO lol- | À | Fa0-Seres/N8O-Series*+ F70-Series/ 70": FS5-Series/N6S-Sris, shoe | (.14) F60-Series/NG0, FSS/NSS"+, FS0-Series/NS0, F-601/N6006, Wireless | — _ - [0 /e À |FAOMNSO0, F-401s/NMOMS, FADI/NAOO4, Pronea 600/6i 620 | 62 _ [Cameras without an accessory shoe: e le À [Pons es &20 | 21

1 Optional TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-1 is required 2 Optonal TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS- is required.

3 TTL auto flash not possible when the SB-30 is maunted on te accessory shne. Set te lash mode o the Non-TTL auto. 4 Sale camera s exposure mode to Manual when he bul-n Speedigt is used as a master flash uni.

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Available flash modes with digital cameras

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Camera type and model Connection Mode sector da setings to he camera] TTL auto [lon TLaño] Manuel [hireess (U[ Wireless (A) Di-Sares*,D100 men x [Slol-l-1]s KE COOLPIX 5000/5700 sl lolo) -|-1s cs |9,) 07/0 ë COOLPIX 900/910/950/990/995/4500 + — — [E | Wireless*# — — — GA y 620 COOLPIX 700/775/800/880/885/2000/2500/2500/4300 Wirgess”e | — | — - x | 62 COOLPIX 100/300/600*5/500€ _ _ _ eA | 620

23 The D-TTL auto fesh mode is not possible wi he SB-30. *5 The buit-in lash res one preliminary flash beore actually 2 Btcept he COOLPIX 900 Sing La produce te correct flash output 23 Use of the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E000 is recommended. *s À dedicaled Speedliht fr he COOLPIX 600 is required. 4 Use ofthe Brackt Sel SK- is recommended 27 Atthe “Auto win red-eye reduclon” seting, the Wireless (M) mode is not possible. Use ie Wireless (A) mode insted 11

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Auto flash modes Two auto flash modes are available with the SB-30: TTL auto flash and Non-TTL auto flash

This mode is possible with SLRs cameras compatible with TTL auto flash. At the instant the shutter is released and the SB-30 starts firing, the camera's built-in TTL auto flash sensor measures the flash illumination through-the-lens that is reflected back from the subject and adjusts the SB-30's flash output, providing the correct exposur For usable cameras, refer to “Usable cameras and available flash modes’

(. 10 EE Available TTL auto flash modes such as Multi-Sensor Balanced Fil-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fil-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash, or Standard TTL flash vary, depending on îhe cameras and lenses in use. For details, refer to your camera's instruction manual

+ 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fil-Flash is not possible, because the SB-30 does not fire a series of preflashes (Monitor Prefiash)

+ The D-TTL auto flash mode is not possible with the SB-30.

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Non-TTL auto flash mode

This mode is possible with all Nikon SLR cameras including Digital SLRs Atthe instant the shutter is released and the SB-30 starts firing, the SB-30' built-in light sensor for Non-TTL auto flash measures the flash illumination that is reflected back from the subject, automatically controlling the SB-30's flash output to provide the correct exposure. Therefore, auto flash shooting is possible with cameras incompatible with TTL auto flash

A choïce of four shooting apertures is available: #/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, and f/8

at 180 100, and #/5.6, 8, f/11, and f/16 at ISO 400

Insufficient flash light warning indication in auto flash modes When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred, the ready-light blinks for approx. 1.5 sec. To compensate, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.

1 Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to 2 Set the camera's exposure mode, metering system, sync mode, shutter speed, etc. + The ready-ight inside the camera's viewinder blinks to warn you that the setting on the camera is not correct and TTL auto flash is not possible. In this case, make sure the camera settings are correct 8 Check the aperture and flash shooting distance range. + Make sure the main subject is within this range by referring to the table “Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range” (p. 15). + Ifthe camera's exposure mode is set to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M), set one of the appropriate apertures obtained from the table on the camera. 4 Make sure the SB-30's ready-light is on, then shoot. + Refer to page 13 ifthe ready-light inside the camera's viewfinder blinks after shooting

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Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range (m/t.)

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+ At an ISO sensitivity of 100 (200), the available shooting apertures in the Non-TTL auto flash mode are

112.8, f/4, 115.6, and f/8 (fl4, 115.6, f18, and f/11)

+ At an ISO sensitivity of 100 (400), the available shooting apertures in the TTL auto flash mode are: 112 to 1116 (HA to 1132)

+ Use of the built-in wide-flash adapter is recommended when shooting subjects closer than approx.

+ Set the flash head at the 50° position when shooting subjects closer than approx. O.4m (1.3 ft) (p. 5).

1 Set the camera's exposure mode, sync mode, shutter speed, etc. + The ready-lght inside the camera's viewtinder blinks to war you that the shutter speed is not correctly set with cameras FM3A, New FM2, and FE. In this case, make sure the camera settings are correct 2 Determine the correct aperture to match the shooting distance range by referring to the table “Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range” (p. 15). Set the same aperture on the SB-30's Mode selector dial. + For the available apertures, refer to the table “Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range (p. 15) 3 Set the same aperture on the camera or lens as set on the SB-30. + Otherwise, the correct exposure cannot be obtained + When using a zoom lens having a variable aperture, refer to “Variable apertures after zoming in or out {p. 17) before setting the aperture. 4 Make sure the SB-30's ready-light is on, then shoot. + Refer to page 13 if the ready-light inside the camera's viewfinder blinks after shooting

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Variable apertures after zooming in or out + With zoom lenses having a variable aperture, take note of the following before setting the aperture on the SB-30.

+ For detail, refer to your camera and lens instruction manuals.

Reading the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinder

+ Lock the lens aperture at its minimum, and after composing the picture by zooming in or. out, read the aperture appearing on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewinder.

Reading the aperture using the scale on the lens

+ After zooming in or out to select the appropriate composition, read the aperture in the following way Atwideangle zoom settings, read the aperture value at the green index (or line) At telephoto settings, read the aperture value at the yellow index (or dot). Atintermediate settings, read the aperture value between the two indexes.

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Manual flash mode The SB-30's flash output level can be set manually at M1/1, M1/8, or M1/32. In the Manual mode, you must determine the correct exposure by calculation using a combination of the guide number,

Shooting distance, and lens aperture. + Ifthe cameras exposure mode is set to other than Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M), the shutter may not be released, depending on the cameras in use.

Guide number (m/ft.) and ISO sensitivity

ISO sensitvity 25 50 | 100 | 200 | 400 | a0o | 1600 MT 826 | 1186 | 102 | 2272 | 32706 | 45/7148 | 64/210 Flash output level [MTS 28 | 473 [5618 | 826 | 11736 | 1062 | 2272 MW32 [1440] 266 [2802| 413 | 5018 | d25 | 1156 MT BAG [7.123 | 108 | 14746 | 2066 | 202 | ons Flash output level | [MT& 1859 [2582 | 3571 | 5716 | 7.123 | 1083 | 1446 fut idees ape np] 72 098 [13431869 |2582| 3511 | 516 | 7125

+ To obtain Ihe correct exposure, use the following equations lo determine Ihe aperture and guide number 10 match the flash shooting distance. stop (aperture) = Guide number (GN) + Shooting distance (mt) Guide number (GN) = Aperlure x Shooting distance (mt) * For example when shoolng a subject a a distance 01 2m (8,2 1, t an ISO senstviy Of 400 and a lens aperture cf 128: Guide number = 28 x 26 = 7 (n mater) or 2.8 x B.2 = approx, 28 (in ect. Therefore M1/8 is the correct flash output level with the wide-flash adapter in placs Liege. when shooting a Subject at a distance of 4m (18 t). at an ISO Senslhvi 6! 400 and M1/1 flash output level

without using the wide-Hlach adapter: stop = 32 + 4 = 8 (in metere) or 105 + 13 = approx. 8 (in feet). Therefore, f8 is the correct lens aperture.

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Taking flash pictures in the Manual flash mode MAC que €

Fee 1 Set the camera's exposure mode, sync mode, shutter speed, etc.

2 Determine the aperture and flash output level to match the flash shooting distance. + The guide number varies as shown in the guide number table on page 18, depending on the flash output level with and without the wide-flash adapter in place. 3 Set the aperture on the camera or lens and the flash output level on the SB-30. 4 Make sure the SB-30's ready-ight is on, then shoot. + In the Manual flash mode, no warning ready-ight blinks to indicate that the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure after shooting.

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Illuminating a distant subject using the SB-30 and cameras such as OOLPIX

Wireless slave flash shooting

In this section, the SB-30 is used as a slave flash unit that starts and stops firing in sync with the master

Speedlight mounted on the camera or the camera's built-in Speedlight. With the SB-30, the following

types of wireless slave flash shooting can be performed.

+ The Standby function does not work if the Mode selector dial is set to the Wireless slave flash mode. Take care that the power remains on and is consuming.

Shooting a distant subject using cameras such as the COOLPIX that have a built-in Speedlight (P. 22)

By placing the camera and the SB-30 side-by-side to fire the SB-30 in sync with the built-in Speedlight.

you can illuminate a distant subject, creating a picture not possible when using the built-in flash by

Using the SB-30 as a slave flash unit placed away from the camera (p. 24) In multiple flash, when the SB-30 is used away from the camera, you can create more natural-looking pictures with sufficient ilumination throughout the picture.

Softening shadows cast on the wall by the master flash unit or lightening the background (p. 26) By using the SB-30 at full (M1/1) output, you can eliminate unattractive shadows or lighten the background to create more natural-looking pictures.

Multiple flash operation using the infrared remote commander (p. 27)

With the built-in infrared fiter in place, the SB-30 operates as an infrared remote commander lo trigger other slave flash units.

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Two methods of wireless slave flash shooting

Wireless slave flash can be performed in two ways by setting the Mode

(1) Auto wireless slave flash (A) mode:

+ The SB-30 starts and stops ring in sync with the master Speediight

+ The maximum shooting distance of the SB-30's light sensor is approx. 5m (16 ft.) (2) Manual wireless slave flash (M) mode:

+ The SB-30 oniy fires at M1/1 output in sync with the master Speediight

+ The maximum shooting distance of the SB-30's light sensor is approx. 40m (131 ft).

+ Position the slave flash unit (SB-30) so that light from the master flash unit can reach the light sensor of the slave flash unit. This is particularly important when taking pictures while holding a slave flash unit in your hand + The correct exposure cannot be obtained if the master Speediight fes a series of preflashes (Monitor Preflash).

Cancel the Monitor Preflash of he master flash unit using the methods described below. This is necessary except for the one preliminary flash fiing of the COOLPIX that does not affect the correct exposure:

F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70

Set the camera's exposure mode to Manual (M)

F5, F100, FO0X/N90s, F90-Series/N90

Cancel the Monitor Preflash of the Speedlight mounted on the camera.

Set the flash mode of the Speedlight mounted on the camera to Non-TTL auto or Manual flash.

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Shooting a distant subject using the SB-30 in conjunction with cameras such as the COOLPIX that have a bi in Speedlighi

By placing the camera and SB-30 side-by-side to fire the SB-30 in sync with the built-in Speedlight, you can iluminate a distant subject, creating pictures not possible when using the built-in Speedlight alone. Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to the Wireless slave flash (A) mode to perlorm auto flash.

+ The COOLPIX 900, COOLPIX 700 series, COOLPIX 800 series and COOLPIX 2500 cameras that fire one preliminary flash are usable.

+ With the Pronea S that has no accessory shoe or the = FSS/NS5, which has a hot shoe but no TTL auto flash Slave flash LA function, the SB-30 can still perform TTL auto flash. LitSB-S0 Éepe

+ When attaching the SB-30 to cameras such as COOLPIX 700 series, COOLPIX 800 series, using the optional

Camera: COOLPIX 700 series, COOLPIX 800 series,

Bracket Set SK-9, refer to the SK-9 instruction manual. COOLPIX 2500, etc:

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Taking flash pictures with the COOLPIX 1 Make the necessary settings on the camera as with a normal Speediight. 2 Set the SB-30' Mode selector dial to Wireless slave flash (A). + In wireless slave flash shooting, exposure compensation using the SB-30's Exposure compensation switch is not possible. In this case, make exposure compensation on the camera. 3 Check the aperture and flash shooting distance, then shoot. + Press the Standby resume button/Slave flash firing cancel button to avoid accidental firing in sync with other Speediights. The SB-30 wil! not fire, while this button is pressed

Taking flash pictures using film-based SLRs cameras 1 Set the master Speediight, either the buil-in Speedlight or one mounted on the camera, to fire. + Be sure to cancel the master flash unit's Monitor Preflash (p. 21) 2 Use the SB-30 as the slave flash unit and set it to the Wireless slave flash (A) mode. + In wireless slave flash shooting, exposure compensation using the SB-30'S Exposure compensation switch is not possible. In this case, make exposure compensation on the camera. 3 Check the aperture and flash shooting distance, then shoot. + Press the Standby resume button/Slave flash firing cancel button to avoid accidental firing in sync with other Speediights. The SB-30 wil! not fire, while this button is pressed

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Shooting a subject when the SB-30 is placed away from the camera

When the SB-30 is placed away from the camera to

perform multiple flash, you can take more natural-

looking pictures with sufficient ilumination. Set the

SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless salve flash (A)

to perform wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL

auto or Non-TTL auto flash mode.

+ The COOLPIX 900, COOLPIX 700 series, COOLPIX 800 series and COOLPIX 2500 cameras that fire one preliminary flash are usable

+ Speedlights such as the SB-30, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, etc. that feature a wireless multiple flash function can be used as the slave flash unit. Also, any other Speedlight compatible with TTL auto flash, when mounted on the optional Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4, is usable

+ Inthe wireless slave flash (A) mode, the maximum shooting distance of the SB-30'S light sensor is approx 5m (16 ft)

+ Position the slave flash unit so that light from the master flash unit only reaches the light sensor of the slave flash unit. Iftoo much light from other slave flash units enters the light sensor of the slave flash unit directly or indirectly, correct operation may not be possible

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Taking flash pictures 1 Make the necessary settings on the camera as with a normal Speedlight. 2 Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless slave flash (A). + In wireless slave flash shooting, exposure compensation using the SB-30's Exposure compensation switch is not possible. In this case, make exposure compensation on the camera: 3 Set the master Speediight's flash mode to TTL auto flash. + Be sure to cancel the master Speedlights Monitor Preflash (p. 21) + If Monitor Preflash cannot be canceled, set the flash mode to other than the TTL auto flash mode: + The D-TTL auto flash mode is not possible with the SB-30. With Digital SLRs cameras, set the flash mode to Non-TTL auto flash or Auto Aperture flash.

4 Check the aperture and flash shooting distance, then shoot.

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Softening the shadows cast on the wall by the master flash unit or lightening the background

Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Wireless slave

flash (M), and the Speediight wil fire at M1/1 output,

allowing you to eliminate shadows or lighten the

background for creating more natural-looking

+ The maximum shooting distance of the master Speedlights light sensor is approx. 40m (131 f.)

Taking flash pictures

1 Use the SB-30 as the slave flash unit and set it to the Wireless slave flash (M) mode.

2 Determine the correct exposure using the flash-to- subject distance and aperture set on the camera or

lens, then shoot. + Refer to “Manual flash mode” on page 18

+ To eliminate shadows such as those cast on the Camera: AI SLRS cameras wall, use a lens aperture that makes the Marin fish unit: Gpascigft mourdec one ilumination on the wall overexposed by the Specdignt

equivalent of at least +2 stops.

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Multiple flash operation using the SB-30 as an infrared remote commander

With the butin infrared filter in

place, you can use the SB-30

as an infrared remote commander

to perform wireless multiple flash,

using slave flash units only to

illuminate the subject without the

use of a master flash unit.

+ Set ihe flash mode to TTL auto flash; Non-TTL auto flash is not recommended.

+ The infrared filter can be used together with the wide-flash adapter

+ Even though light leaks from both sides of the infrared fier, this wil not affect the correct exposure

+ Without using the infrared filter, the master flash unit works as a normal flash unit and the subject is also illuminated by this flash unit.

Multiple flash shooting using cords

Like other Speedlights compatible with the TTL auto flash mode, the SB-30 can perform TTL multiple flash using optional TTL Remote Cords SC-17/SC-24, TTL Mult-Flash Sync Cords SC-18/SC-19, or the TTL Mult- Flash Adapter AS-10. For details, refer to your camera or accessory instruction manuals or brochures.

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Close-up flash operation from approx. 0.3 to 1m (1 to 3.3 ft.) with the built-in wide-flash adapter

With the SB-30 attached to the camera's accessory shoe, close-up flash shooting can be performed + Be sure to use the buit-in wide-flash adapter when taking close-up flash photographs.

4 Set the SB-30's Mode selector dial to Il + With cameras incompatible with the TTL auto flash mode, set the dial to {ne Non-TTL auto flash or Manual flash mode.

2 Set the camera's exposure mode, metering system, sync mode, shutter speed, etc. + The ready-lght in the camera's viewinder blinks to warn you that the setings on the camera are not correct and TTL auto flash is not possible. In this case, check the camera's settings.

3 Set the wide-flash adapter in place by pulling it up. + Take care that the black infrared filter does not obscure the front of the flash adapter.

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4 When taking close-ups where the subject is less than approx. 0.4m (1.3 ft), ti the flash head down.

+ Tilt the flash head down to 50° when taking a subject closer than 0.4m (1.3 ft.) to illuminate the subject sufficientiy.

5 Use the table “Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range (m/f.)" (p. 15) to determine the proper aperture, and set the same aperture on the camera. + In the Non-TTL auto flash mode, set the same aperture on the SB-30's Mode selector dial as well

6 Check that the SB-30's ready-light is on, then shoot. + Refer to page 13, if the ready-light inside the camera's viewfinder blinks after shooting.

B in wide-flash adapter

+ The wide-flash adapter can also be used in other than close-up flash shooting.

+ The angle of coverage of the SB-30 matches a 28mm lens. The buil-in wide-flash adapter increases the angle to match a 17mm lens. The guide number decreases from 16/52 to 10/33 (ISO 100, mt)

+ When using a 17mm lens with the built-in wide-flash adapter in place, the distance between the camera and subject becomes increasingly pronounced from the center of the frame to the periphery, so the peripheral area might not be sufficiently illuminated in certain cases

E Advanced operation

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IL Exposure compensation Adjusting the SB-30's flash output is possible by using the Exposure compensation switch when the Mode selector dial is set to Non-TTL auto, M1/32, or M1/8. Set the Exposure compensation switch to +1/2 position to make the main subject brighter, or to -1/2 to make the subject darker. With COOLPIX cameras, you can adjust the flash output by checking the brighiness of the images on the monitor, then reshoot. Exposure compensation switch 41/2: Increases the flash output by +1/2 EV to make the subject brighter 0: No compensation. Set the switch to zero (0) when no exposure Pa compensation is desired. Q —1/2: Decreases the flash output by -1/2 EV to make the subject darker + Making exposure compensation using the switch is not possible, if the Mode selector dial is set to the TTL auto flash, M1/1, or Wireless slave mode.

Optional accessories

The SK-9 allows COOLPIX (COOLPIX 700 series, 800 series, and 900 series) or SLR cameras and the SB-30 to be positioned side-by-side. This Bracket Set includes the Bracket SK-9, TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-18, and Sync Cord SC-25 for connecting COOLPIX 900 series cameras except the COOLPIX 900 to the AS-18

Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900/Muiti-Flash Adapter AS-E900 The $B-30 can be used as a slave flash unit with Nikon COOLPIX 900 series cameras by attaching the COOLPIX to Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 and connecting the SB-30 to the multi-flash terminal of the COOLPIX using the Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900.

One AS-E900 Multi-Flash Adapter is included with the SK-E900.

Use the following chart to determine the cause of the problem before you take your Speedlight to a Nikon service center for repair.

Problem Possible cause Reference/remedy The ready-ight does | The balteryis replaced while the power swilCn IS set instaling he battery (p. 6) not light Up. to ON or the STÉY position The battery is not correciy installed Instaling ie battery (p. 6) Battery power is weak Instaling ne battery (p. 6) The standby function is activated and operating. Tuming the power ONJOFF and the Standby function (p. 7) The battery terminals or SB-30'S battery contacts Clean the terminals or contacts. are dirty. The ready-light binks | The shooting distance is out of he available flash Determining he aperure and for approx. 1.5 sec shooting distance range: flash shooting distance range after Hing, Cavit) (p. 15) The ready-ightiakes à | Baïtery power is weak Instaling ie battery (p. 6) long time to light up. The batery generates heat due to continuous fing Wait until he SB-30 cools off The shuïter cannot be | The Mode selector dial is set to Non-TIL auto or Manual, | Non-TIL auo flash mode (p. 16) released, although the | and camera's exposure mode is set to Pragrammed Manual flash mode (p. 18) ready-ight comes on. | Auto or Shutter-Prioriy Auto 32 Pa

Tips on Speedlight care and Notes on batteries

«Use a blower brush ta remove dir and dust from the $B-30 and clean i with a sofl, clean cloih. After using ine SB-30 near saliwaler, wipe the 58-20 with a sof clean cloih slighiy moistengd vin plain water to remove Sal, and inen dry it using a dry cloih

+ Store the 88-30 in a cool, dry place to prevent malunctions, due to high humidi, as well as the growth of mad or mildew.

+ Keep Ine 58-30 avray from chemicals such as camphor or naphihalene.

+ Do not use or leave the 8B-30 in locations subject 10 high temperatures such as those encountered near à heater or stove, as lhis may cause damage 10 {ne unit.

+ Wen not using Ine 58-30 for more ihan io weeks, be sure to remove the battery before storage to prevent malfunction due o battery leakage

+ Take ine SB-30 ut about once à month, insert the battery, and fie the unit several mes Lo reform ine capacilor

+ An extreme lemperalure change can cause condensation inside he 88-30. When laking ihe 88-30 10 a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa place it inside an aiight container such as plastic bag,

inside for a while, then expose the SB-30 gradually to the outsicle temperature.

+ Avoïd exposing the SB-30 to strong magnetism or radio waves from TVS or high-voltage poer transmission towers, as this may cause it 10 mallunction

+ While the SB-30' flash mode is set to wireless slave flash, the flash unit may accidentall fire in locations containing flickering fluorescent lights.

Install one 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A).

+ Replace 1he baïlery in advance or carry extra batteries. wilh you when photographing important events.

+ Use à dry cloth to clean the battery terminale if they become soiled by perspiration or oils from your hand! Diny contacts may cause a bad connection

Use a fresh battery at low temperatures

+ The $B-30 may not Work correcly when using an exhausied batlery at low temperalures.

+ Baïlery power tends lo weaken as the temperature drops, resuling in slower recycling imes and reduced number of flashes. Battery par may recover when the lemperaure retumns Lo normal

+ Use a fresh batery, or keep spare batteries warm and use ihem when ne lemperalure becomes low.

pr Reference information

Electronic construction Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and Series circuiry

Battery One 3 lithium battery (CR123A or DL1234)

Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft) *6/82 at 28mm angle of coverage (without wide-flash

10/88 at 17mm angle of coverage (with wide-flash

Covers the picture angle of 28mm lens (without wide-llash

Covers ihe picture angle of 17mm lens (with wide-flash

Three positions provided: OFFION/STEY ON/STEY position: Power is turned on.

STBY position: the 88-80 automatically turns itself off to

conserve baltery when flash unit is not used for approx. sec.

Recycling times and number of flashes Minimum recycling time: Approx. 4 sec. (when fred at MH/1 output using a fresh battery)

No of flashes: Approx. 250 times (when fired at M1/1 output using a fresh battery)

Lights up when SB-30 is recycled and ready to fire.

links when flash fires at is maximum output, indicating

light may have been insuficient (in TTL auto flash, Non- L auto flash modes) The readylight inside the camera's

viewinder blinks when he camera setings are not

correct in TTL auto flash mode.

Standby resume button/Slave flash firing cancel button

Tums $B-30 on again after it enters standby state.

Prevents SB-30 from fig accidentaly in slave flash

112800 sec. at M1/1 output

Dimensions (W x H XD)

Approx. 58.5 x 83.5 x 36 mm (2.3 x 3.8 x 1.4 in)

Welght (without battery)

Approx. 92 (3.2 02.)

Al performance data and specifications are applicable when a fresh battery is used at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F) Specifications and design are subject lo change without natice.

Dimensions (L x H x E)

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