Foreword - Nikon Speedlight SB-16 Instruction Manual

FOREWORD--------------------------
The Nikon Speedlight SB-16 is a direct-mounting elec -
tronic flash unit, providing automatic through-the-Iens
(TTL) control of the flash exposure when used with Nikon
cameras having TTL flash capability. Through the use of
an inte rchangeable mounting foot , the SB -16 can be at -
tached to the special accessory shoe of all Nikon F3 -
series cameras, as well as the standard ISO-type shoe
of the Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 and FG
camera, or the V-type Sync Cord for the Nikonos-V. Because
light is measured through the picture-taking lens, you are
assured of just the right exposure with a variety of lenses and
accessory attachments at any aperture from f/2 to f/22 .
Programmed TIL auto flash photography can
be
performed
by using the SB-16 with the Nikon F-501/N2020 or
F-301/N2000 via the AS-g. In programmed TIL auto flash
photography, the proper aperture is automatically set for
correct exposure according to the film speed in use. It is not
necessary to change the lens setting from the minimum
aperture used for non-flash programmed shooting.
Thanks to the incorporation of a front -mounted light
sensor, the SB-16 is also compatible with all other Nikon
cameras for automatic, but not through -the -Iens, flash
output control. In the non -TTL automatic mode, you have
a choice of two apertures. With a silicon -controlled rect i-
fier and series c ircuitry, the SB-16 is able to conserve
energy when shooting subjects at close range ; thus re -
cycling times are shorter and the number of flashes per
batte ry set is greater.
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For trul y c reative bounce flas h photography, the Nikon
Speedlight SB-16 has two separate flash heads-a
combination of til ti ng and rotati ng main flas h head with
zooming capabi lity and a sma ller secondary fl ash head
which faces straig ht ahead to fi ll in the shadows in the
eye sockets and provide a small ca tch ligh t for the eyes.
Moreover, a special MD setting al lows the SB-16 to
synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing at 4
frames per second for shooting 8 pictures in series.
Even thoug h the SB-16 is extremely easy to use, you
should fa miliarize yourse lf with its " Basic Operation" as
presented in the firs t section. For more detailed infor-
mation , please refer to "Controls in Deta il " and " Photo-
graph ic Techniques. " A few minutes wisely invested now
wi ll payoff later in years of rewarding photographic
experiences.
To insure proper service, make sure the Nikon Warranty
Ca rd is enclosed in the speedlight box.