Nikon Speedlight SB-16 Instruction Manual page 36

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F3- series
FE2
FE
Ready· Light
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After the ON /OFF switch is turn ed on , the ready-light at
the back of th e 8B -16 lights up to indicate that the 8B -16
is recyc led and ready to fire. At the same time, the ready-
lig ht inside th e viewfinder of all Nikon F3-se ries cameras,
in addition to the FA, FE2, FM2, FE, F-501/N2020,
F-301/N2000, FG, FG-20,
EM
and Nikonos-V also lights up.
Thus, without removing your eye from the eyepiece, you can
tell when the flash unit is ready for the next shot.
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FA
F-501/N2020,
FM2 F-30 1/N2000 FG FG·20
Notes:
I)
With the Nikon FA, FE2, F-SO IIN2020, F-30 1 IN2000, FG, FG-20 or
Nikonos-V, the meter must first be turned on by depressing the shutter
release button halfway
to
activa te the ready-light function.
2) The ready-light will light up when the S8-16 is recycled to approx. 80 %
full capacity. Therefore, it is
a
good idea to wait for
a
few more seconds
when shooting subjects located at the far limit of the auto shooting
range.
3) With alkaline-manganese batteries, if the ready-light takes more than
30sec. to light up, you should replace the batteries with
a
fresh set.
4) The voltage of NiCd batteries decreases rapidly when their power is
almost exhausted, increasing the recycling time. When this occurs,
stop using them immediately and recharge them or they may be
damaged.