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  • Page 1 Nikon ~~~~ cus Speedli9 r b. t~~~~~ Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ... _ FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION REAR-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH- 12-13 12-13 SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE FOR ..15-16 TTL AUTO FLASH WITH NIKON F·401s/N4004s SHOOTING BRIGHT AND DARK SUBJECTS 17-24 AUTOMATIC BALANCED FILL-FLASH 18-19 TTL AUTO FLASH WITH OTHER CAMERAS (with Nikon "...
  • Page 3 AUTOFOCUS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (with Nikon F4, F·801/N8008, F·501/N2020 or F·401s/N4004s) NON·TTL AUTO FLASH- For Shooting with Varied Lens Apertures EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IN NON-TTL AUTO HASH MODE USABLE APERTURES/SHOOTING DISTANCE RANGE IN TTL AND NON·TTL AUTO FLASH MANUAL FLASH-You Make All The Decisions...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    "QUICK AUTOMATIC OPERATION WITH THE NIKON F4 OR F-B01INBOOB." need to know to use the 88-24 and the newest Nikon 8LRs in the most automaitc mode. You 'll be surprised how easy that portion and you'll get balanced fill-flash pictures, as easy as point-and-shoot.

  • Page 5: Notes

    Also, be sure to keep plastics and other delicate materials away from the flash head when hot. Nikon cannot be responsible for malfunctions or other problems resulting from the use of other flash units, cameras or accessories, power sources.

  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    Enables autofocus operation in dim light total darkness. Light sensor lor non·TTL auto flash operation In non·TTL auto flash operation careful cover or otherwise obstruct the sensor External power source terminal Accepts power cord of Nikon DC Unit SD-7. Mounting loot Hot-shoe contacts not to...
  • Page 7 Tilting angle scale Rotating angle scale TTL multiple flash terminal Used for TIL-exposure-control multiple flash operation (see pages 87 to 90). Sync/multiple flash terminal Used for manual-exposure multiple flash operation (see page 91). Flash head rotating lock release lever...
  • Page 8 Flash sync mode selector (see page 11) NORMAL for front-curtain sync flash REAR rear-curtain sync flash Flash mode indicator Film speed/Repeating flash indicator Flash shooting distance scale Angle of coverage indicator Aperture indicator M button In TTL auto mode with F4 or F-S01/NSOOS: Push to cancel/activate automatic flash output level...

  • Page 9: Usable Flash Modes With Your Camera

    Ii!iI Manual Available flash features also vary depending upon the type of the flash Nikon lens used and camera on which it is Nikkor lenses include built-in computers newest Nikon SLR models which incorporate a computer and mUlti-segment light meter-...

  • Page 10: Usable Ttl Flash Modes

    TTL Auto (with AI-S-type lenses) Standard TTL Auto (all shutter speed settings except M250 or B) Standard TTL Auto (all shutter speed settings except M90 or B) with selected Nikon models. r.:.1 Ii'llIillJ exposure modes function with these SLR Described on .

  • Page 11: Non-Ttl Auto F!1

    77 to flash synchronization, the way virtually all other fires flash at the beginning of the Nikon end of the exposure. to 1/250 second) between the two methods. For longer subject movement during the page REAR and systems exposure.

  • Page 12: Ready·l1Ght Indications

    READY·lIGHT With the 58-24 turned on, its ready-light turns on to indicate the flash is ready to fire To activate the viewfinder ready-light function when using the Nikon F4, F-801/N8008, F-401s/N4004s, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2, shutter release button to turn on the camera's meter.
  • Page 13 After shooting: With the S8-24 in TTL auto or non-TTL auto flash mode, if both viewfinder ready-light and S8-24 ready-light seconds after shooting, the flash has operated at maximum power. Check the S8-24 's LCD to determine whether you were standing at a distance beyond indicated Depending on...

  • Page 14: Setting Power Switch

    Confirm LCD panel display blinks • The SB-24 can be kept with AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries 10 days with AMype NiCd batteries. to conserve • To cancel this function, set the SB-24 OFF. 8B-24. In 8TBY ON Position camera's meter turns off, ···With Nikon FA, FE2 or FG:...

  • Page 15: Exposure Compensation

    The accompanying chart indicates controls that enable compensation with the Nikon S8-24 and the latest Nikon SLR models. In addition to changing the exposure, we can also modify a scene's lighting by manipulating...

  • Page 16: Camera Side Compensation

    CAMERA SIDE COMPENSATION Manual control: adjustment made via the camera's EV compensation control; affects the entire available light and light from the flash For available compensation range with each film speed, see the table below. Automatic control: accomplished via the camera's mUlti-segment metering system;...

  • Page 17: Setting Before Shooting

    1.2V batteries into the battery chamber. EllEI> sure to follow the indicators inside the chamber to ensure batteries are properly loaded. For an external power source, use optional Nikon DC Unit SO-7. For battery information, see page NiCd...

  • Page 18: Attaching Flash Unit To Camera Accessory Shoe

    's accessory shoe as far as it goes. For Nikon F3·series camera with DE·2 or DE·3 finder: Attach the Flash Unit Coupler AS -4 or AS-? to the camera's accessory shoe before mounting the S8-24. The S8-24 cannot be mounted on an F3-series...
  • Page 19 When it is necessary to set the aperture on the LCD panel using adjustment For example Non-TTL Auto seconds. - When using lenses without a built·in CPU When using cameras other than the Nikon F4 or F-801/NBOOB. 3 4 5 7 1015 20 304060 F--: 3Smm ZOOM a~"'u ~...

  • Page 20: Adjusting Flash Head

    ADJUSTING FLASH HEAD Tilt the flash head to normal shooting • flash head is locked. flash head is set at - the distance indicator bars blink. Use this position with shooting distances less than 1.5m (approx. Sit) • For details on bounce flash photography, to 85.
  • Page 21 (Ill -~l~ ------- 0.811.52 346 91318m 2 345 7101520304060ft With other cameras: (1) Push select button so " ISO" starts blinking in the LCD panel. (2) While " ISO" is blinking, press the adjustment button to set the film speed in use.

  • Page 22: Setting Angle Of Coverage

    SETTING ANGLE OF COVERAGE ------- 0.60.811.5234691318m 71015203040601t F"f ZOOM zoom head. When using the F4 or F·801/N8008 with an AF Nikkor or Nlkkor lens having a bullt·ln CPU: Within a covering power of 24mm automatically adjusts to provide an angle of coverage that matches the focal length of the lens in use (indicated panel).
  • Page 23 ------- 0.60.811.52 346 91318m 2 3 4 5 7101520304060ft return to auto position, repeatedly press the button until the "M" above "ZOOM " disappears (next setting after For focal lengths wider than 24mm, slight vignetting will Consider bounce flash or use of a diffuser card to achieve expanded coverage.
  • Page 24 The guide number changes according to coverage. See page 81 If the shooting distance is less than 1.5m for close-up photography when S8-24 is separate from the camera body, select the zoom position that is shorter than the focal length of the lens in full flash coverage, be sure to aim the flash properly.

  • Page 25: Ttl Auto Flash With

    With the Nikon F4 or F-801/NSOOS, by setting auto flash mode, you will achieve advanced yet flash photography. You can choose any of the following flash...

  • Page 26: Fill-Flash Photography

    This brings the brightness of the foreground subject up to the brightness background. This technique is called 88-24 together with a Nikon N4004s provides all the exposure control to automatically accomplish fill-flash. darker, silhouetted "...

  • Page 27: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

    MATRIX BALANCED FILL-FLASH This is a feature of Nikon 8LR models having mUlti-segment light meters (Matrix meter). The camera 's Matrix meter reads the scene's light levels and light patterns,...

  • Page 28: Center-Weighted Fill-Flash

    The amount computer selected automatic compensation available varies with each Nikon SLR model. For details, instruction manual. If you select a brightness value beyond the controlled shutter/aperture range, the flash output will be set...

  • Page 29: Usable Ttl Auto Flash According To Lens/Exposure Mode/Metering System Combination

    USABLE TTL AUTO FLASH ACCORDING TO LENS/EXPOSURE MODE/METERING SYSTEM COMBINATION With F4 Metering EXPosure SYStem Lenses Matrix AF Nikkor lenses Center·Welghted AI·P·type Nlkkor lenses Spot Matrix AF TeleconverlerlAF Nlkkor lenses for Nlkon F3AFI Center-Weighted AI·type Nlkkor lenses (including AI-S) Spot Matrix Other lenses...

  • Page 30: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Operation

    MATRIX BALANCED FILL-FLASH OPERATION For Matrix 8alanced Fill-Flash, first make sure of the following Ctm~) 0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060ft ZOOM Set the S8-24's mode selector to TTL, iID:Jl and confirm mark stays on 11:!!!
  • Page 31 F-SOllNSOOS • Set the metering system on the camera to Matrix Metering. For Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Operation Follow the procedure for Matrix Balanced set the camera to Center-Weighted exposure metering instead. F-S011 NSOOS For autofocus operation, choose and set the camera's focus mode to Single Servo Autofocus.

  • Page 32: In Programmed Auto Exposure Mode

    In Programmed Auto Exposure Mode This mode automatically selects the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to match film speed in use and the brightness of the scene. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in programmed auto exposure mode lets you concentrate on picture composition and is desirable when conditions are changing...
  • Page 33 Look into the viewfinder, compose • and lightly press the shutter release button. Confirm the controlled aperture and a shutter speed between 1/60 sec. 1/250 sec. appear in the camera's viewfinder. The aperture-in-use and shooting distance indicator bars appear in the S8-24's LCD panel. With the F-801/N8008, the controlled...
  • Page 34 O.60.~~~+:;;!)318 4060ft :.mm ZOOM.l Confirm the shooting distance range in the 58-24 's panel. The shooting distance range is automatically indicated distance indicator bars. Shooting distance range changes according to aperture value andlor zoom setting flash level compensation selected on the camera or 58-24. For shooting distance range, see page...

  • Page 35: In Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Auto Exposure Mode Shutter· Priority This mode lets you manually set your the matching aperture will be selected shutter speed to stop action, a slow one to produce a deliberate blur. In programmed auto exposure mode and shutter-priority auto exposure mode, non-CPU lenses cannot be used.
  • Page 36 F·801/N8008 Set the F4 F·80i/N8008 camera's • exposure mode selector to S. lens to minimum aperture • (highest f·number). If not properly the shutter locks. (F4 shutter displays FEE, but will fire.) F·801/N8008 Set your desired shutter speed on the set, camera.
  • Page 37 Look into the viewfinder, compose the • shot and lightly press the shutter release button. ~_.~S~C _ 5_ ~1II ____ Check the exposure With F4 camera: Check camera's viewfinder to confirm 1/250 sec., (or X) and the aperture is distance indicator bars appear...
  • Page 38 <:l._J • ([])U""iY··,··2- • Overexposure warning For overexposure alert, HI appears in the position indicating the camera's aperture. Shooting distance range changes according to aperture zoom setting andlor flash level compensation selected on the camera or For shooting distance range, see page 69.

  • Page 39: In Aperture -Priority Exposure Mode

    In Aperture·Priority Exposure Mode You select the lens aperture and the matching shutter speed is automatically selected. This mode is recommended for controlling depth of field. fl5.6...
  • Page 40 F-801/N8008 BJ ' F4 or F-801/N8008 camera's exposure mode selector to your desired aperture on the lens. Look into the viewfinder, compose • and lightly press shutter release button.
  • Page 41 • • Check the exposure. Check the camera's viewfinder to confirm the selected aperture and a controlled shutter speed between 1160 and 1/250 distance indicator bars appear in the S8·24's LCD panel. With the F·801/N8008 camera, the selected aperture and controlled appear on the camera's LCD panel.
  • Page 42 8f~.!.~~t 6 9 1318 m ;> 20 304060 ZOOM:' Confirm the shooting distance range in -24's LCD panel. With an AF Nikkor or Nikkor lens w/built-in CPU The shooting distance range is automati- cally indicated by the distance indicator bars. Shooting distance range changes according to aperture andlor zoom setting...

  • Page 43: In Manual Exposure Mode

    In Manual Exposure Mode In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture manually according to the desired effect. F·801fN8008 I"~ Set the F·80lIN8008 camera's selector to your desired shutter speed within the sync range and • your desired aperture on the lens.
  • Page 44 Look into the viewfir]der, compose the • shot and lightly press the shutter release button. · 1:_: (.:II:II:~ ! .. F-801 /N8008 Check the camera's viewfinder to confirm manually selected shutter speed and aper- ture. The Electronic Analog Display shows range.
  • Page 45 Confirm the shooting distance range in the S8-24's LCD panel. With an AF Nikkor or Nikkor lens w/built·in CPU: The shooting distance range is automati- cally indicated by the distance indicator bars. Shooting distance range changes according to aperture value andlor zoom setting flash level compensation selected on the camera or...

  • Page 46: Flash Exposure Compensation

    FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Varying the amount of flash, in relation to the available-light fill-flash effects. We say the fill-flash effect sufficient to brighten the subject to "almost" times want to use a little more or less flash not quite so bright. Your choice may be based on desired esthetic qualities, or may be forced by extremes in lighting.
  • Page 47 While indicator is blinking, press • button to increase the value or " button to decrease it. The shooting dis- tance range changes accordingly. illl~ l~ +1 0 0.60.8 11.5 2 3 2 3 4 5 7 10 1520304060 ZOOM Press the select button again,...

  • Page 48: Rear-Curtain Sync Flash- For Natural Light Flows

    REAR-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH-For When used with the F4 or F-801/N8008, the S8-24 lets you synchronize the flash to the instant before the rear (second) curtain begins to close. Set the S8-24's flash sync mode selector to available light into a stream of light that follows the flash-illumi- nated moving subject.

  • Page 49: Shutter Speed/Aperture For Each Exposure Mode

    SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE IN TTL AUTO FLASH In Matrix Metering (with 50mm fl1.4 lens at ISO 100) ( ( .ai!!!» ::::;::' Exposure mode 1/60-1/2501/4-1/16 PO*/P/PH set (3) 1/60-1/250 set (3) F-BOI INBOO8 only. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash (background correctly exposed Standard TTL flash (background correctly exposed) (1) Maximum usable aperture varies according to film speed in use use.

  • Page 50: Ttl Auto Flash With Nikon F·401S/N4004S

    TTL AUTO lIn FLASH WITH NIKON F·401s/N4004s------ The S8-24's flash light output control is performed in manner as the camera's built-in TTL flash. The S8-24's light output amount, however, is more powerful built-in TTL flash Although the S8-24's shooting distance range is greater than...

  • Page 51: Programmed Ttl Auto Flash-In Program Or

    Programmed TTL Auto Flash- In Program or Shutter· Priority Auto Exposure Mode Programmed TTL auto flash simplifies operations, because the camera's computer automatically selects both shutter speed and aperture. For Programmed TTL auto flash operation, use only AF Nikkor lenses, but not AF Nikkor 80mm fI2.8, 200mm f/3 .5...
  • Page 52 1318m 4060ft Make sure the shooting distance is within the Ilash range. Refer to the chart for the • flash range lor each film speed. ISO film speed 24mm 0.7-5.3 (2.2-17) For example: With the zoom setting at 35mm and film speed index at ISO 01 subjects 0.8m to 6.3m (approx.
  • Page 53 Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture • ready-light in-focus indicator are • For blinking ready-light warning. see pages to 13.

  • Page 54: Ttl Auto Flash-In Aperture Priority Auto Or Manual Exposure Mode

    TTL Auto Flash-In Aperture- Priority Auto or Manual Exposure Mode TTL Auto Flash lets you select any aperture from f/1 to f/32 to match the shooting distance range with automatic TTL control the flash exposure. <DID 0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 7 1015 20304060ft zoo':t1 Set the S8-24's flash mode...
  • Page 55 your Lightly press tthe shutter release chosen aperture. Fully depress the shutter release • button and confirm the ready-light • button to take the picture. and in-focus indicator are on. • For blinking ready-light warning, pages 12 shooting distance range, page...

  • Page 56: Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash

    AUTOMATIC BALANCED FILL-FLASH When the S8-24 is turned off and the scene's brightness is EV10 or higher, if the computer's multi-segment sensor detects that the central subject is darker than the at least 1.5EV, the viewfinder ready-light LED mending that you should use flash to brighten the (Note: the S8-24 must turned off for this signal to The LED will not blink with the S8-24 in ST8Y or ON mode.)

  • Page 57: Ttl Auto Flash With Other Cameras

    TTL AUTO FLASH WITH OTHER CAMERAS-------- (with Nikon F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2 or FG) With a Nikon F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, camera, the S8-24 set at TTL provides output control. With the F-501/N2020, grammed or shutter-priority auto exposure mode, Programmed au10 flash will be selected.
  • Page 58 " 0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060ft ZOO';a Set the S8·24's flash mode selector TTL, and the flash sync mode selector to NORMAL. Make sure the shooting distance is • within the flash range.
  • Page 59 Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm Indicator are on • ,-.,-. 11..11 .. 1 ------- 0.60.811.52 346 91318m 2 3 4 5 7 10 304060 M :0: _I _Imm ZOOM ready-light and in-focus For a convenient reference, use the adjustment buttons to set the aperture (f-number) in the 88-24's LCD indicated by the...

  • Page 60: Ttl Auto Flash

    Single Servo details about autofocus flash photography, Choose and set the camera 's film advance mode to frame shooting. With the Nikon F-501/N2020 F-301/N2000, camera's exposure mode to aperture-priority auto or manual expousre mode. Set S8-24's flash mode selector to mode selector NORMAL.
  • Page 61 Set your chosen aperture. Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready-light and in-focus • indicator are s~utter Fully depress the release button to take the picture . • For blinking ready-light warning, pages . . ,...

  • Page 62: Exposure Compensation With Camera'sexposure Dial

    Exposure com· pensatlon value lighter, Film speed In compensation 35mm, 800/1000' Nikon (approx. 4ft. (approx. 2ft. 15ft.) • Be sure the compensated film speed is within the film speed range that guarantees correct exposure in the TTL mode of each camera.

  • Page 63: Fill-Flash In Ttl Flash Mode

    FILL-FLASH IN TTL AUTO iIll FLASH MODE When using the S8-24 for fill-flash photography with a Nikon camera other than F-801/N8008 or F-401s/N4004s, balance the exposure for both subject and background in the following manner. Manually set the camera shutter •...

  • Page 64: Autofocus Flash Photography (With Nikon F4, F·801/N8008, F·501/N2020 Or F·401S/N4004S)

    AUTOFOCUS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (with Nikon F4, F-801/N8008,- F-501/N2020 or F-401s/N4004s) When combined with the Nikon F4, F-801/N8008, or F-401s/N4004s camera, the S8-24's AF illuminator enables perform autofocus operation in dim darkness. F·501/N2020 F·801/N8008 Set the Nikon F-801lN8008 or F-501/N2020 focus mode •...
  • Page 65 AF illuminator and Lens only Range F·501/N2020 with 35mm to 105mm TC·16AS 24mm to 105mm Note: With Nikon sets the lens aperture to (12.B or the table below' Maximum lens aperture Film speed 1/2.B or laster Slower than 1/2.B 1/1.4 or 1/1 .2...

  • Page 66: For Shooting With Varied Lens Apertures

    Set the camera's exposure mode to aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode. lens, it is S8-24. flash mode with any Nikon camera liens flash-to- measured 0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7101520304060ft F·-: ZOOM Set the...
  • Page 67 Using the adjustment buttons, select an appropriate • ture making sure the subject is within the allowed shooting distance. For example: With the zoom set at 35mm and the film speed index at ISO 100, you can select f/2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8 or 11 take pictures of subjects 0.8m to 6m Shooting distance range varies according to film...

  • Page 68: Exposure Compensation In Non-Ttl Auto Hash Mode

    Fully depress the shutler release button to take the picture. • For blinking ready-light warning, see pages 12 to Test Firing for Non-TTL Auto Flash Push the open-flash button. If the select a wider aperture or move closer to the subject. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IN NON-TTL AUTO FLASH·...

  • Page 69: Usable Apertures/Shooting Distance Range

    800· c::J Programmed TTL auto flash with Nikon c:::::J: Non· TTL auto flash • For TTL auto flash with Nikon F4. •• For non·TTL auto flash only. Zoom set at Zoom set at Zoom set at Zoom set at 24mm 5.2-20...

  • Page 70: Manual Flash-You Make All The Decisions

    MANUAL FLASH - You Make All The [i!i] With the S8-24's flash mode selector level flash power full power (111), F·501/N2020 F·801/N8008 F·301/N2000 Set the camera's exposure mode to aperture·priority auto or manual. at M, you can manually choose your desired 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16.
  • Page 71 -1/4 -1/8 -1/16- Set an appropriate aperture, according to subject When using the Nikon F4 or F-S01/NSOOS with a lens having a built-in CPU: S8-24's LCD panel automatically indicates your distance mark appears on the distance your desired shooting distance.
  • Page 72 ;-~: Ii'lI ,.-,.-, ,/.., /.., 91318 m 0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 h520304060 M :0: '/"1 _'.0 _'mm ZOOM _, With other combinations: set the aperture in the LCD panel, press the adjustment button until the shooting distance mark corresponds to your desi red distance.

  • Page 73: Synchronization In Continuous Shooting

    Batteries AA-type batteries inside SB-24 AA-type batteries inside SB-24 plus C-type manganese batteries inside optional DC Note: Never fire the flash more than 40 times at 1/8 light output. After each major flash shooting, let the flash rest at...

  • Page 74: Manual Fill-Flash

    0.60.811.52 3 4 6 91318 m 2 3 4 5 7101520304060ft M:I: ZOOM Set the SB-24's flash mode selector to M and the flash sync mode selector to your choise of NORMAL or on the SB-24. leaving 0.60.811.52 346 91318m...
  • Page 75 6'iI CiliD) 0.60.811.52 3 4 6 91318m 2 3 4 5 7101520304060ft .- C M :0- MIl: :e.LI ZOOM Ensure that the display on the • S8-24 corresponds to the ISO of the film you are using. 6'iI .r'I-' 0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 6 91318m 2 345 7101520304060ft _I.t..
  • Page 76 • button until SB-24's distance which corresponds to the actual focused Now, the SB-24's LCD (lower right corner) will indicate the level of flash power needed to provide a flash exposure equal to the daylight exposure. However, as previously noted,...

  • Page 77: Repeating Flash-For Multiple Exposure

    REPEATING FLASH For multiple flash exposures on one frame, IillI mode. The flash can be fired up to eight times on one and if used in conjunction w ith the camera body's multiple sure control many more flashes can be achieved on the same frame Note that this feature operates only in manual exposure control mode for both the flash and the...
  • Page 78 Choose (bulb) setting or a shutter speed long enough to • accommodate of the flashes you will fire. 10Hz will fire the flash 10 times in one second. Firing the flash 5 times at 10Hz takes 1/2 second occur, so you should set the shutter to a speed at least as slow as 1/2 second.
  • Page 79 When using Nikon F4 or F·8011 • N8008 with a lens having a built·in CPU: Press adjustment button set number of flashes • frequency, With other combinations: • Press the SEL button (the SEL on the LCD will blink) and select the desired...
  • Page 80 u-' H 0.60.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20 304060 zooM ;'mm Press the 8EL button a second time to stop the blinking • display. When making multiple considered. exposure. Background brightness the subject will move across a relatively dark background, the exposure settings can be as indicated by the 88-24 LCD.

  • Page 81: Guidenumber

    GUIDENUMBER------------~~~~~~~~~~~ In manual flash and Repeating-Flash modes, apart from checking the shooting distance in the LCD panel you can also determine the correct flstop using the following equation. fl t guide number s op flash-to-subject-distance See table for the guide numbers at various film Guide number at various film speeds 24mm...

  • Page 82: Diffusing Light

    LlGHT------------~~~__:__:_:_:~'-- DIFFUSING Direct flash: Bounce flash: Diffused light softens harsh shadows and creates attractive There are two ways to diffuse light: White card 1. Bounce light off a broad reflective surface such as the ceiling or white card. a diffuser between flash and the subject.

  • Page 83: Bounce Flash Photography Procedure

    BOUNCE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PROCEDURE 88-24's flash head tilts andlor rotates within the following Rotation: to right 90 range. -front-to left 180 • Although the S8-24 has click stops at the most commonly used positions (except - 30°), intermediate angles can also be used.
  • Page 84 iID~ 11-11-1 • Lit •• L5..2. ..J..4..8...9.. O.IJ.L 18 m 3"'~~- "lo1!;"2b~4'o60ft F·-: ZOOM:; When the flash head is tilted up or rotated away from the original position, the shooting distance indicators in the LCD panel disappear, because distance cannot be correctly calculated.

  • Page 85: Using A Diffuser

    If possible, take additional shots with the camera's exposure compensation dial set direction (not possible with Nikon F-401sl N4004s) for TTL auto flash operation, opened up one or two f/stops for non-TTL auto flash operation. USING A DIFFUSER To diffuse more sheets of tracing paper between the flash and the subject.

  • Page 86: Multiple Flash Photography

    PHOTOGRAPHY-----------~ MULTIPLE FLASH If you have another flash unit, you can use it as a secondary light source for multiple flash photography. When you use only one flash unit . ~. in front of a subject, harsh shadows may be produced or light may not reach the back- ground.

  • Page 87: Ttl Multiple Flash Photography

    TTL Remote Cord * Used for F4 with DW-20 or DW-21 attached. S8-24, S8-23, TTL auto flash is not possible when using Nikon F-401s/N4004s with S8-11/14/140 (even with SC-23) or F-301/N2000, lights cannot be used for TTL multiple flash unit(s),...

  • Page 88: System Chart For Ttl Multiple Flash

    SYSTEM CHART FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASH 'The 88-11 , 88-14, 88-140 and 88-218 cannot be used with Nikon F-401s/N4004s either as a master or slave flash unit Nlkon F·301IN2000 Nlkon FA Master flash unit r---------~~-----------~ Connect ® SC·17 '---GlI~-+ Connect to...
  • Page 89 Slave flash unit r--- --------- ------- ---- --- ----- ---- --- -----. . ® r---~~::::::::::~::::~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~-t~[m~~~~~~-l AS-'O ® AS-', _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ J ~------ tt:~~--~-----------------+~[w~~~~lD~, ~1I-------------------~(EEan...

  • Page 90: Accessories For Ttl Multiple Flash

    ACCESSORIES FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASH TTL Remote Cord SC·17 Programmed TTL auto flash operation or TTL auto flash operation when using the S8-24 off the Nikon DP-20 or DA-20) , F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2 or FG camera, use coiled cord...

  • Page 91: Manual Multiple Flash Photography

    Caution: To avoid damage to flash units never mix Nikon Speedlights with flash units of other manufacturers. F-801/N8008, exceeds a certain level second shot after taking the first shot. Take care that the...

  • Page 92: Close·up Flash Photography In Ttl Auto Flash Mode

    -Exposure compensation is possible with the camera 's exposure compensation N8008, S8-24. divide 4 by 0.5 to get fiB That means you can use smaller. Use the smallest aperture dial. With the Nikon F4 or F-801/ it is also possible to make exposure compensation on possible.

  • Page 93: Tips On Speedlight Care

    CARE- - - - - - - - - - • Never disassemble or repair the flash unit the S8-24 malfunctions, take it immediately to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. • Keep the S8-24 away from salt-water and out of the rain -----\...
  • Page 94 • When not using the 88-24, remove batteries to avoid damage due to battery leakage. If leakage occurs, take the 88-24 to your nearest authorized Nikon dealer. When not using the 88-24, perform the following once a month 1. Install batteries, then turn on the 88-24.

  • Page 95: About Batteries

    DC Unit 50·7 possible. Nikon DC Unit SO-7 can be used as an optional external power connect the SO·Ts power cord SC-16 to the SB-24's external power terminal. Even when powered with the at 20°C (68°F).

  • Page 96: Glossary

    Center-Weighted Metering An SLR light meter, orginated Nikon, sensitivity on center portion of the Central Processing Unit: the electronic component which controls equipment functions. Exposure compensation flash: exposure compensation refers to an...
  • Page 97 88-24 and in some camera finders. Matrix Metering System An advanced camera light metering system using a segment sensor and computer available in Nikon 8LR models F4 and F-801/N8008. A basic version is used with the F-401/N4004 and F-401s/N4OO4s models.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Three positions are STBY (for standby) and ON; at STBY position with Nikon F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s N2000, FE2 or FG, SB-24 turns off automatically whe not used one or two and turns on when meter (full) output output...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    With four AA-type penlight alkaline-manganese S8-24 Flash exposure Four flash control: TTL, TTL mode: Use with Nikon F-S01/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F·301/N2000, measured Usable film speed to 1000 with range in TTL mode: F-801/N8008 F-301 /N2000; Nikon F-401 s/N4004s Usable aperture range f/l.4...
  • Page 100 (except for brief quotation artictes or reviews), be made without authorization from NtKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, PHONE TELEX: 81-3-3214-5311 NIKON J22601 critical written Nikon CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100, JAPAN FAX: 81-3-3201-5856 Printed in Japan 9&172-A09...
  • Page 101 Nikon Autofocus Speedlight 88-24 QUICK AUTOMATIC OPERATION WITH THE NIKON F4 OR F·801/N8008 The Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-24 incorporates several distinct operation modes. This brief guide provides instruction for all of the basic settings necessary to use Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, advanced and automatic flash mode.
  • Page 102 SETTING UP THE Set meterlfeet selector. .,..n -------- (0.60.811.5234691318m Ft-: ZOOM In meters ."'~4 'I..'U (2 3 4 5 7 1015 20 304060 Ft-: zooM_I Jmm In feet The shooting distance scale in the LCD panel can be set to either meters or feet.
  • Page 103 Use either 1.5V AA-type penlight alkaline-manganese or 1.2V NiCd batteries. Load four batteries into the battery following the 1 indicators inside the 1.5V ." Close battery chamber lid. Close the lid, then slide the cover Turn the mounting foot locking wheel clockwise as far as it goes, taking care not to overtighten.
  • Page 104 Check battery power. Set the power switch to STBY (standby position) or ON to turn on the SB-24. With alkaline-manganese batteries If the ready-light takes more than 30 seconds to light replace batteries with a fresh With NiCd batteries If the ready-light takes more than recharge them.
  • Page 105 Confirm angle of coverage. ''-f ' " 11.11.1 ------- 0.60.811.52 346 91318m 2 3 4 101520304060ft FI-: ZOOM In auto mode, the zoom head automatically adjusts to provide an angle of coverage that matches the focal length of the lens in use (indicated in the LCD Set flash sync mode.
  • Page 106 Confirm subject is in focus. - - m F-801/N8008 "'~<~ -----"'" Look into the viewfinder, compose the shot and lightly press shutter release button until appears. Confirm shooting O.60~r1.52 2 3 4 5 710152030 060 ZOOM · Check the indicator bars to confirm subject is within shooting distance the in-focus indicator •...
  • Page 107 Confirm the ready·light is on. Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture. - - m · F-B01/N,..;..BO,;...O,;...B _ _ _ _ _ ----, . . . PIC'S...
  • Page 108 Flash does not fire even with the ready-light on: the unit correctly mounted on the camera? Ready-light blinks after shooting: Is subject within the shooting distance range indicated on the released: ..Is the film advance mode selector Is the power switch set SB-24's LCD?

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