• 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.
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.
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Contents Preparation Foreword ............37 Shooting a subject when the SB-30 is placed away from the camera..........60 Tips on using the Speedlight ......38 Softening the shadows cast on the wall by the Speedlight parts..........40 master flash unit or lightening the background..62 Mode selector dial ..........41 Multiple flash operation using the SB-30 as an Flash head tilting angle........41...
Installing the battery 1 Set the SB-30’s power switch to the OFF position. 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.
Turning the power ON/OFF and the Standby function 1 Set the SB-30’s power switch to the ON or STBY position. • When set to the STBY position the Standby function is activated. (p. 44) • The Standby function does not work with COOLPIX digital cameras having no hot-shoe contacts. In this case, set the SB-30 to the ON position.
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Conserving battery power using the Standby function • If the 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.
Attachment to the accessory shoe Attaching and detaching the Speedlight Slide the SB-30’s mounting foot 1 into the camera’s accessory shoe, then turn the lock lever 2 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 does not fall off.
Usable cameras and available flash modes Available flash modes with film-based SLRs cameras : Recommended flash mode : Usable flash mode ×: Not usable −: Not applicable ◎ ○ Mode selector dial settings Connection Camera type and model to the camera TTL auto Non-TTL auto Manual...
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Available flash modes with digital cameras : Recommended flash mode : Usable flash mode ×: Not usable −: Not applicable ◎ ○ Mode selector dial settings Connection Camera type and model to the camera TTL auto Non-TTL auto Manual Wireless (M) Wireless (A) ◎...
Using the SB-30 with SLRs cameras As a handy Speedlight Auto flash modes Two auto flash modes are available with the SB-30: TTL auto flash and Non-TTL auto flash TTL auto flash mode 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,...
Non-TTL auto flash mode This mode is possible with all Nikon SLRs cameras including Digital SLRs. At the instant the shutter is released and the SB-30 starts firing, the SB-30’s 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.
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Taking flash pictures in the TTL auto flash mode 1 Set the SB-30’s Mode selector dial to D. 2 Set the camera’s exposure mode, metering system, sync mode, shutter speed, etc. • The ready-light inside the camera’s viewfinder blinks to warn you that the setting on the camera is not correct and TTL auto flash is not possible.
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Determining the aperture and flash shooting distance range (m/ft.) ISO sensitivity Flash shooting distance range (m/ft.) No wide-flash adapter in place With wide-flash adapter in place − f/1.4 f/2.8 f/5.6 1–8/3.3–26 0.7–5/2.3–16 f/1.4 f/2.8 f/5.6 0.7–5.6/2.3–18 0.5–3.5/1.6–11 f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 0.6–4/2–13 0.3–2.5/1–8.2 f/2.8...
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Taking flash pictures in the Non-TTL auto flash mode 1 Set the camera’s exposure mode, sync mode, shutter speed, etc. • The ready-light inside the camera’s viewfinder blinks to warn 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”...
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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 details, refer to your camera and lens instruction manuals. Reading the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinder •...
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. •...
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Taking flash pictures in the Manual flash mode 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 54, depending on the flash output level with and without the wide-flash adapter in place.
Illuminating a distant subject using the SB-30 and cameras such as the COOLPIX 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.
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Two methods of wireless slave flash shooting Wireless slave flash can be performed in two ways by setting the Mode selector dial: (1) Auto wireless slave flash (A) mode: • The SB-30 starts and stops firing in sync with the master Speedlight. •...
Shooting a distant subject using the SB-30 in conjunction with cameras such as the COOLPIX that have a built-in Speedlight By placing the camera and SB-30 side-by-side to fire the SB-30 in sync with the built-in Speedlight, you can illuminate a distant subject, creating pictures not possible when using the built-in Speedlight alone.
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Taking flash pictures with the COOLPIX 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.
Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4, is usable. • In the wireless slave flash (A) mode, the maximum shooting distance of the SB-30’s light sensor is approx. Camera: All Nikon SLRs and Digital cameras. 5m (16 ft.). Master flash unit: Built-in Speedlight or Speedlight mounted on the camera •...
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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.
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 Speedlight will fire at M1/1 output, allowing you to eliminate shadows or lighten the back- ground for creating more natural-looking pictures.
Multiple flash operation using the SB-30 as an infrared remote commander With the built-in 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.
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 built-in wide-flash adapter when taking close-up flash photographs. •...
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4 When taking close-ups where the subject is less than approx. 0.4m (1.3 ft.), tilt 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 sufficiently.
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.
COOLPIX 900 to the AS-18. Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900/Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900 The SB-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.
Troubleshooting 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-light does The battery is replaced while the power switch is set Installing the battery (p.
Tips on Speedlight care and Notes on batteries Cleaning inside for a while, then expose the SB-30 gradually to the outside temperature. • Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the • Avoid exposing the SB-30 to strong magnetism or radio SB-30 and clean it with a soft, clean cloth.
Specifications Electronic construction Mode selector dial Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and Four positions provided: TTL auto flash, Non-TTL auto series circuitry flash (4 steps), Manual flash (3 steps), Wireless slave flash (A or M) Battery Ready-light One 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A) Lights up when SB-30 is recycled and ready to fire.
另購配件 托架套件 SK-9 這一個SK-9可以讓COOLPIX(COOLPIX700系列、800系列及900系列)或 各款單鏡反光相機與SB-30並排安裝在一起。這一個托架套件包括托架SK-9、 TTL多重閃光適配器AS-18,以及同步線SC-25以便把COOLPIX 900以外 的各款COOLPIX 900系列相機連接到AS-18。 多重閃光托架 SK-E900/多重閃光適配器 AS-E900 把 C O O L P I X 安 裝 到 多 重 閃 光 托 架 S K - E 9 0 0 並 利 用 多 重 閃 光 適 配 器 AS-E900把SB-30連接到COOLPIX的多重閃光終端,則SB-30便可以用...
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