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  • Page 1 Nikon Autofocus Sp-ee(tligtlt INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Attaching Flash Unit to Camera Accessory Programmed TTL Auto Flash (with Nikon F-501 N2020, F-301 N2000) Flash Shooting ... AUTO FOCUS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (with Nikon F-501 N2020 or F-401 SETTING CAMERA SHUTTER SPEED DETERMINING APERTURE TTL Mode (for Automatic Flash E xposure A1 or Mode...
  • Page 3 S8-22 other than as specified in this ual, from use the S8-22 made by a manufacturer For Nikon F-401/N4004 camera users Read the following instructions Auto- S8-22 with S8-22 Nikon F-401/N4004 bigger part S8-22, TC-16A. For most photos in this manual, aperture is...
  • Page 4 Battery chamber cover Mounting loot Flash head Autolocus assist illuminator LED See pages 13 to 15. Light sensor lor non·TTL auto flash operation External power source terminal Accepts power cord from Nikon Unit SD·7 Mounting loot lock nut Hot· shoe contacts...
  • Page 5 Wide-flash adapter Covers the picture · angle of lenses longer. Slides out covers the flash head (see page 36). Aperture selection/shooting distance range panel See pages to 31 Before using the SB-22, peel off the protective paper covering the panel.
  • Page 6 Aperture index windows Used in automatic operation Aperture scale window Film speed scale window Film speed index Film speed setting knob Distance scale window Bounce set indicator Blinks when flash head is tilted Power switch page Flash mode indicators Flash mode selector Aperture/distance index windows for MD mode Flash shooting distance range...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    As an external power sou SD-7 is optionally available. ~----------------~ To reattach battery • chamber cover, align the black indices on the cover and flash unit, then slide the cover up as far as it goes. rce, Nikon DC Unit See page...
  • Page 8 Turn the mounting foot • lock nut clockwise as far as it goes. ~----------------, With Nikon F3·series cameras with DE·2 or DE·3 finder: Attach Flash Unit Coupler AS-4 or AS-7 camera 's accessory shoe mounting the S8-22. mounted on F3-series...

  • Page 9: Programmed Ttl Auto Flash Shooting

    Programmed TTL Auto Flash Shooting (with Nikon F-301/N2000) Steps 7 through provide instructions auto flash shooting with the Nikon F-501 F-401lN4004** or F-301/N 2000* For other flash exposure operations auto and manual flash exposure TING CAMERA SHUTTER SPEED " DETERMINING APERTURE,"...
  • Page 10 Set camera to a programmed exposure mode (P DUAL, P • or P HI for F-501/N2020; With the Nikon F·401/N4004, (aperture dial to shutter speed ture dial shutter speed dial to desired With F·301/N2000 P or P HI for F-301/N2000)_...

  • Page 11: Flash Shooting

    Flash Shooting Set power switch to 5TBY (standby position) to turn on 5B·22. indicating selected flash mode Make sure bounce angle is set at 0 immediately lights ~----------------~ • ~----------------~ • If the flash head tilted, the bounce indicator blinks. For bounce flash photograph page...
  • Page 12 Lightly press shutter release button and view- finder ready-light comes on to indicate flash is ready to fire. .----------- For blinking ready· light warnings, • page • ... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ fIIIIII" Fully depress shutter release button to take picture.

  • Page 13: Autofocus Flash Photography

    Film speed ISO 50 or higher 100 or higher or higher Set the Nikon F·501/N2020's focus mode ISO 100 or higher • selector to S for Single Servo Autofocus mode, focus mode. Continuous focus flash or set the F·401/N4004 to A for auto·...
  • Page 14 Set aperture. With Nikon F·401/N4004, use camera Don 't forget to lock lens at minimum position. For programmed TTL operation, aperture (largest f·number) and lock the lens (For details, the lens instruction aperture dial. For other flash smallest lens aperture.
  • Page 15 Confirm whether the green in· focus • indicator LED lights the shutter release button. insuffi- illuminator fires to If focus-nat-possible when using the Nikon F-501/N2020, or if focus indi- cator focus flash photography on the clear " " then fully depress...
  • Page 16 SETTING CAMERA SHUTTER S P E E D - - - - - - - - - came ra's shutter speed below. s~~~~~Or!~~t. i fn Nikon camera DUAL IF·501/N2020 F·501/N2020· 1/2000-1/2505Oc 1/125 slower F·301/N2000 · 1/125-lsee. Shutter dial F· 401/N4004...

  • Page 17: Ttl Mode

    DETERMINING A P E R T U R E - - - - - - - - - - - - - TTL Mode (for TTL Automatic Flash Exposure Control) TTL mode is for exclusive use F-301/N2000, FA, cameras For TTL auto operation with the Nikon F-301/N2000, sure to set the camera exposure mode correc exposu re in mode,...
  • Page 18 2.Align film speed with the film speed index. Note: Lines between the numbers the film speed scale represent inter- mediate settings. (See illustration) :~~:25 8P~:50 125-...= 160-= ;~~/~ 500~: :;/;1: 1600 1250 Select and set aperture. The aperture scale window film speed use,...
  • Page 19 0.6m 4.4m (approx. 2.0ft. to 14 ft.) away. page _-----------"'" scale Set your chosen aperture. With Nikon F-401/N4004, camera aperture dial. Next, turn on flash unit take shot in the same man- shown in "BASIC...
  • Page 20 Usable apertures/shooting distance range in TTL mode ISO film speed 1000" 800" 2.8+ '/3 5.6+'/3 "For Nikon F·5011N2020 F·301lN2000 only. c:=:J Programmed auto flash information. Shooting distance range Normal With wide·ilash adapter 20 (10-66) 2.2-17 (72-56) 2.2-17 (7.2-56) 1.6- 1.6-12 (52-39) 1.1-...
  • Page 21 S8 -22 's film speed index With an aperture of 1/4 flash shooting range-which is 0.8m 6.2m 100-shifts The Nikon F-401/N4004 has no that tion dial, balanced fill-flash. this, compensate Film speed instruction manual.) automatic flash 25 on the...
  • Page 22 A1 or A2 Mode (for Non-TTL Automatic Flash Exposure Control) Use the S8-22 on Al or A2 mode for ation with Nikon Cameras other than Nikon F-5011 N2020, F-401/N4004*, F-301/N2000, The following procedure lets you select aperture S8-22's aperture selection/shooting...
  • Page 23 Select appropriate aperture The aperture index windows film speed index 100, aperture f/4 or f/8 you select fl4 you can take pictures of (approx. 2.6ft. 20ft.) away. show usable apertures. With the example, you can select either subjects 0.8m ~------------ shooting distance changes...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Set 58 ·22's mode selector to A1 or A2 according to the selected aperture. Set your chosen aperture. With Nikon F-401/N4004, camera 's aperture dial. Next turn on flash unit and take shot in the same manner shown " BASIC...
  • Page 25 With a dark one that is light or underexposure may occur. To prevent this sate exposure by With a one fu open With the Nikon camera background (one with tone (having high reflectivity), over- stopping down or opening aperture. dark...

  • Page 26: M Mode (For Manual Flash Exposure Control)

    M Mode (for Manual Flash Exposure Control) In M mode, the S8-22 fires at its maximum light output regardless of the flash-to-subject distance. To determine aperture with S8-22's aperture selection/shoot- distance range panel manual flash operation, read the following Set the S8·22's flash mode selector to M.
  • Page 27 Choose aperture. Determine. the shooting distance vertical line upward from the distance edge of one of distance range tance range indicator horizontally aperture. example, with film want to shoot subject 3m away, You can also determine aperture using (GN) For details, page follow the...
  • Page 28 Set your chosen aperture. With Nikon F-401 N4004 use camera ture dial Next, turn manner shown aper- flash unit and take shot in the " BASIC OPERATION ," steps 10 to same...

  • Page 29: Md Mode (For Manual Flash Exposure Control With Motor Drive Operation)

    MD Mode (for Manual Flash Exposure Control with Motor Drive Operation) At the motor drive (MO) setting, S8-22 is able to recycle fast enough synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing con- tinuously up to frames per second. It is possible to take up to four full flash pictures rapid...
  • Page 30 Choose aperture. Determine the shooting distance vertical line upward from the distance aperture/distance index windows range indicators. Then follow the distance range indicator hori· zontally and you can find the appropriate with film speed index set at subject 3m away, You can also determine aperture...
  • Page 31 Set your chosen aperture. With Nikon F·401/N4004, ture dial. Next, turn manner camera's aper· flash unit and take shot shown " BASIC OPERATION ," same steps 10 to 14.

  • Page 32: Guide Number

    Guide number at various film speeds until the ready-light Mode selector again, it rest for at l1A2 modes (non- flash more than 10 minutes. SB-22 without cooling mode, without referring distance range panel, f/stop by using following equation: guide number b"...

  • Page 33: Stby (Standby) Position

    ON Position With cameras other than the Nikon F·401lN4004, recycling time. This position F·301l With the Nikon FA, FE2, and FG: To turn settings meter turns off, turns automatically. OFF Position press the camera 's When not using...

  • Page 34: Ready-Light

    INDICATIONS, When the flash unit turned on lights indicate the flash activate viewfinder ready-light function using the Nikon FE2, F-501 F-301/N2000, FG-20, first meter lightly pressing shutter release - - - - - - - - - With alkaline-manganese batteries, if the ready-light...
  • Page 35 ISO set. shutter speed set on the FE sync speed. Set the sync speed slower one. the Nikon F-401/N4004, when the the camera detects effective, ready-light blinks when the shutter pressed. S8-22 in TTL, A1 or A2...

  • Page 36: Using Wide-Flash Adapter

    USING WIDE-FLASH A D A P T E R - - - - - - - - - - - angle of illumination S8-22 covers the picture angle a 35 mm lens. When the wide-flash adapter stored in the flash head set, it increases the angle of...

  • Page 37: Photography

    SYNCHRO-SUNLIGHT FILL-IN FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY----- For backlit subjects, to fill in lighting 88-22 even in ~----------------, In the following use a slower shutter speed to avoid a dark background. • ..---------- ~----------------~ sett ing the Without flash: N4004 to backlit subject aperture-priority or comes out too...
  • Page 38 In TTL Mode Set the camera shutter speed synchronization speed slower 2. Frame the background in the turn on the camera's exposure aperture for a correct background aperture on the lens. Set the flash mode selector S8·22 and take the shot.
  • Page 39 In M Mode Manually set the camera shutter synchronization speed or slower speed. 2. Frame the background the camera's then turn on the camera's exposure meter to read proper aperture correct and set the aperture on the lens. Calculate the flash-to-subject distance using equation below and the 88-22 at the calculated distance.
  • Page 40 DIFFUSING THE L l G H T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Diffused light eliminates harsh shadows attractive portraits, There are two ways Bounce light off broad reflective ling 2, Use a diffuser between the flash and the...

  • Page 41: Bounce Flash Photography Procedure

    Nikon F-401/ N4004) with the lens opened up or one or two f/stops for non-TTL test firing. If the under- lens, exposure - direction (not...

  • Page 42: Multiple Flash Exposures

    Using A Diffuser Place a translucent material, such as one or sheets of tracing paper, between the flash to diffuse light. is recommended with different flash-to-diffuser distances than one diffuser. S8-22 or M mode when using a diffuser. MULTIPLE FLASH EXPOSURES- create paint the more...

  • Page 43: Ttl Multiple Flash Photography

    MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY----------- TTL Multiple Flash Photography Use the Nikon 8peedlight 88-22, or 88-15 connected F-501 F-30 1lN2000, camera as a unit use either 88-22, 8B-21B, 5B-20, 5B-18, 5B-17, 8B-16A, 8B-168 and/or 8B-15 as slave unit(s). Up to five flash...
  • Page 44 Nikon F·3011N2000 " - - - - - - S8-21A indicates Nikon Nlkon FG -The S8-11 the "master" flash unit. Nikon F-401/ N4004 either as a :~"'''I 5B-140 =E~----------------1-0Dm~ ..SC-17 S8-14 S8-140 and S8-218 cannot master or slave ~«::»~~~...
  • Page 45 f-------~ ~--------------~I -------------~~~~ AS·'O e.'7 58·11 58·141 58·140 AS·l1 ""~,.,. se·,~ ~~0iD----,-------~ " AS-l1 AS·l ~' 6 A '.' 6 e AS·11 AS-l0...

  • Page 46: Manual Multiple Flash Photography

    Caution o avoid damaging the flash units or incorrect never mix Nikon Speedlight with flash cturers. AVOIDING "RED EYE'-' - - - "Red eye raphy where the center portions of a subject 's eyes...

  • Page 47: Close·up Flash Photography In Ttl Mode

    CLOSE-UP FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IN TTL MODE------ When used with the Nikon F-S01/N2020, F-401/N4004, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2 or FG cameras, the Remote Cord SC -17 lets you perform flash with a subject closer than 0.6m. Use the SC-17 to connect (See...

  • Page 48: Tips On Speedlight Care

    • Never disassemble or repair the flash unit the S8-22 malfunc- tions, take it immediately to an authorized Nikon dealer or vice center. • Keep the S8-22 away from places where temperature higher than 50°C, and do not store places.
  • Page 49 • When not using move batteries to avoid damage due to battery leakage. If leakage occurs, take the S8-22 to nearest Nikon authorized facility. S8-22, • When the S8 -22 is form the following once a month 1. Install batteries...

  • Page 50: Nicd Batteries

    ABOUT B A T T E R I E S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - New batteries Purchase the new (freshest) batteries Temperature Battery life ratings based on operation at 20°C (68°F).

  • Page 51: Accessories

    AS-10. Comes with three multiple terminals and one tripod socket. setups or to without hot shoe use auto the Nikon ready-light view- unit were directly with two multiple fl ash fl ash AS-10...

  • Page 52: Ttl Multi-Flash Sync Cords Sc-18 And Sc-19

    OE-3 finder, the AS-4 or lets you change film without removing th OC Unit SO·7 Nikon DC Unit SO-7 is an optional external power source. connect SO-Ts power cord SC-16 to the S8-22's external power terminal. Even powered with SO-7,...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    C·type 'For autofocus operation assisted by the less number of flashes power sou rce •• With four Three positions are provided -OFF, STBY STBY the Nikon F·501/N2020, N4004, F· 301/N2000, or FG, SB·22 matically when used one or turns exposure...
  • Page 54 N4004 or F-301/N2000) or TTL auto flash operation; light is measured through the lens Usable film speed range in TTL mode F-501/N2020 and F-301lN2000 25 to 400 with Nikon F-401/ N4004, Usable aperture f/22 range in TTL mode Automatic mode For non-TTL ation;...
  • Page 56 (except for brief quotation critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION Nikon NIKON CORPORATION BLDG., 2·3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, YODA·KU, TOKYO 100, JAP,t{N PHONE: 81·3·214·5311 TELEX: J22601 IKON) FAX: 81·3·201·5856 Printed Japan 8&078·C...

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