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  • Page 1 Nikon NIKONOS Speedlight ·58-104...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Nikonos Speedlight S8-1 04 Speedlight is specially designed for underwater photography and can be used with the Nikonos RS, as well as the Nikonos V and Nikonos IVA When used with the Nikonos will allow you at depths of up to 100 meters (328 feet).

  • Page 3: Speedlight Parts

    Speedlight Parts Buckle Buckle lock Moisture alert light Function selector Switch · Power switch Flash mode selector 'For more details on the above items, see pages 21 -...
  • Page 4 Joint leg Joint hole Battery chamber Buckle hook Distance scale chart Aperture scale chart Aperture scale chart release lever Screw securing distance scale chart Sync socket Sync socket cap Standby switch Battery positioning axis Battery positioning notch Battery chamber cap Hinge Terminal...
  • Page 5 Sync cord Plug locking ring Sync cord Standard bracket Front Bracket Camera mounting knob Flash head positioning index Stopper Shoulder joint release button Shoulder joint lock Front positioning Cord fastening Standard accessories (S8-104 standard set) -Standard bracket set SK-104 -Sync cord (with cap) -O-ring grease and screws set...

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Main Features • Matrix Balanced RS only) Brightness of flash exposure on the foreground subject is automatically balanced with the ambient light of the background. • Camera Slave (Nikonos RS only) Cordless remote photography. The Nikonos R8's shutter release built·in slave sensor detects the flash from another speedlight.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    This Instruction Manual has been organized as follows for easy reference. Use this guide to learn how to make the most of your Speedlight's potential. Preparations for Taking Pictures Basic Shooting/ Taking Pictures Details on the Speedlight's Parts Basic Applications Other Items •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Foreword Speedlight Parts Main Features ....About this Manual Tips on Speedlight Care Checking O-rings Removing and Reseating O-rings . Preparations for Taking Pictures Installing the Battery Connecting the SB-104 to the Camera and Making Settings Function Selector...
  • Page 9 Basic Applications Basic Tips on Underwater Flash Photography Camera Slave (Cordless Remote Photography) Flash Slave ... Rear-Curtain Sync Photography Using the Flash Signal Function Other Items Optional Accessories Details on NiCd Battery Unit SN-104 Tips on SB-104 Care .

  • Page 10: Tips On Speedlight Care

    Using the Speed/ight safely -Use only Nikon products with this Speedlight, since the SB-104 has been designed for use with specialized Nikon camera and lens accessories. damaged if you attempt to use manufacturers. Do not fire toward eyes...

  • Page 11: Checking O-Rings

    Checking O-rings • Be sure to check the O-rings before use. This Speedlight uses sealed and water-proofed. the O-rings water will leak into the damage. It is important to check all the lubricate them before use • O-ring areas to check Sync socket cap O-ring...

  • Page 12: Removing And Reseating O-Rings

    O-rings or their channels. Use O-ring lubricant available from Nikon If a lubricant made by another manufacturer is used, it may adversely affect the O-ring and result in water such as the O-rings.
  • Page 13 Reseat the O-ring into their channels. -Do not stretch the O-rings too much sure that the O-rings are not warped and they go into the channel +Note The 8B -104 package includes (three large small O-rings, lubricant, and two screws). The O-ring set is also available optionally.

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    • Important Only the NiCd battery unit SN-104 can be used with this Speedlight. Do not use any other type of battery • Be sure to turn OFF the power of the SB-104 when replacing the battery . • Be sure to recharge the SN-104 battery when using it for the first time or after having stored it for three months or -For procedures on recharging the...
  • Page 16 Open battery chamber cap lifting it up. -The cover may be hard to open O·ring isn 't properly lubricated. case, the O-ring should be relubricated. (See page 12.) Load the battery. Insert the NiCd battery unit SN-104 into the battery chamber securely, aligning the battery positioning notch with the battery lock release lever (orange).

  • Page 17: Connecting The Sb-104 To The Camera And Making Settings

    Connecting the S8-104 to the Camera and Making Settings • Important Be sure to turn OFF the power to the camera and the 8B-104 before attaching the 8peedlight • Check the a -rings and apply a small amount of lubricant when attaching connector plugs.
  • Page 18 Remove the sync socket cap on camera. -The cap can be removed by using a coin to turn counter·clockwise. Insert the camera plug and fasten the white locking ring. Align the red mark on the mark on the camera. Turn the plug locking ring clockwise until stops and Remove the sync socket cap on...
  • Page 19 Insert light Speed fasten the black locking ring. -Align the guide marks on the plug and the 88·104 Turn the shoulder jOint knob on the bracket of the arrow to fasten the shoulder joint. -Align it with white positioning index on the front.
  • Page 20 Caution Be sure the shoulder joint is locked when gripping the arm carry the camera and 8peedlight after making settings. If it is not locked, the camera may fall off when the release button is pressed. hen releasing the arm from the undo the lock of the shoulder...

  • Page 21: Function Selector

    Function Selector The Function Selector is used in the ways described below. Standard flash photography 8tandard flash photography is possible except for the following modes. The following functions are also possible by sliding the selector from Test firing 88-104 's flash can be tested -Useful for test firing Signal Flash When the function...

  • Page 22: Flash Mode Selector

    Flash Mode Selector The Flash Mode Selector is used FULL M1/4 M1I16 TTL flash mode When the 88-104 is used with the Nikonos R8, matrix balanced fill-flash mode and center-weighted TIL flash mode are both possible. When used with the Nikonos mode is possible.

  • Page 24: Basic Flash Photography With The Nikonos Rs

    Basic Flash Photography with the Nikonos RS Flash photography with matrix balanced fill-flash operation in combination with the Nikonos RS and the SB-104 will be explained in this section. Set exposure mode to Aperture-Priority tion the camera automatically balances the flash brightness ground and the main subject.
  • Page 25 camera's sync mode to any desired mode. -When the sync mode switch is set to "Normal ", the shutter speed between 1/125 set to " Rear ", the shutter speed is controlled between 1/125 and The Speed light's function selector is set to "Standard The Speedlight's flash mode...
  • Page 26 Set the focus mode on the Nikonos "S" "C". RS to -All focus modes can be Nikon recommends using servo autofoc us) servo autofocus) mode. Set exposure mode to aperture- priority auto exposure -Set the aperture value distance is within the flash shooting distance range.
  • Page 27 Pressing the shutter slightly Check the flash shooting distance range and be sure the ready-light and in-focus indicator are lit -If the electron ic analog display the operation controlled by weighted flash subject is taken at the correct exposure, but if the electronic analog display is on the plus side, the background exposure...

  • Page 29: Fbssible Shooting Modes With The Sb-104 And Nikonos Rs

    The settings and shooting according the camera -See page 46 for basic tips on underwater flash Possible Standby shooting switch modes Matrix balanced fill-flash (*4) Center-weighted TTL flash (*6) Rear-curtain sync Manual (*5) *1 Set the function selector to "Standard" *2When the sync mode is set to controlled between 1/125...
  • Page 30 Select a possible shooting and set the S8-104 and the camera. Press the shutter release button slightly. Confirm the flash shooting distance range and check to be sure that the ready-light and the (e) in-focus indicator are lit up to shoot. -If both viewfinder ready-light ready-light...

  • Page 31: Fbssible Shooting Modes With The Sb-104 And Nikonos V

    Possible Shooting Modes wHh the S8-104 and Nikonos V Possible Standby shooting switch modes Center·weighted flash (*5) Manual (*6) *1 In manual shooting mode, turn OFF the the function selector to "Standard" *31f the shutter speed is set to "A" shutter speed dial is set to 1/60 second or...
  • Page 32 Select a possible shooting and set the S8·104 and the Check the flash shooting distance range and to be sure that the light is lit up to shoot. both viewfi nder ready-light ready- light blink for about three seconds after shooting flash maximum power.

  • Page 33: Fbssible Shooting Modes With The Sb-104 And Nikonos Iv-A

    Possible Standby Function Flash shooting switch modes Manual When setting the flash mode selector, select a guide number shooting distance corresponds to that of the exposure calculation chart (see *21f the shutter speed dial is set to "A," the shutter speed is Determine aperture value by reading the...

  • Page 34: Caring For The Sb-104 After Use

    Caring for the 88-104 After Use Wash the Speedlight with fresh If the 88-104 8peedlight is stored without having been washed after use under water (especially in seawater), foreign matter will stick to its possibly causing corrosion or operation failures. With the 8peedlight's cap closed wash the 8peedlight thoroug hly with fresh water (do not use hot...
  • Page 35 Be sure that all water has been Several days required for all water to dry Keep mind that water may the surface dried. Disconnect the sync cord from the socket and attach the cap Salt and other foreign matter will remain on sync cord and socket disconnected.

  • Page 37: Standby Switch

    Standby Swnch When the Speedlight is used with the Nikonos RS or Nikonos turning ON the standby switch inside the battery chamber will help conserve battery power. When the Standby switch is ON . .. The power 88-104 flash operated switch is turned ON -The 88-1 04's ready-light goes out.
  • Page 38 When the Standby switch is OFF. When using the S8-104 with the Nikonos RS or power switch is turned ON flash output is consumed in about 10 minutes without the flash being fired The battery will thus be used up in about 20 hours without the flash being fired unless the standby switch is turned ON Caution The standby function does not work in Flash Slave...

  • Page 39: Alert Signal Lamps

    Moisture alert light blinks. This alert indicator blinks when water has entered the battery chamber. the 8 8-104 stops automatically. -Bring the Speedlight to a Nikon service center to have it checked follow fix it. when 04's...
  • Page 40 Electrical alert light blinks. If one or both flash tubes did not fire, the electrical alert light blinks to alert you -Bring the Speedlight to a Nikon service center to have it checked. +Note Each time the flash is fired, the SB-104 checks to be sure both flash tubes have fired normally.

  • Page 41: Reading The Exposure Calculation Chart

    Reading the Exposure Calculation Chart The 88-104 comes with one flash shooting distance scale chart and three aperture scale charts (by film speeds). Distance scale crew securing distance scale chart Changing the distance scale chart and exposure calculation charts Distance scale chart The distance scale is marked in meters (on one side) and in feet (on the other Use the system you...
  • Page 42 Objects underwater appear closer than they actually are. instance, estimated camera-to- subject distance underwater is 1 meter (3.3 feet), the actual distance is 1.33 meters (4.3 feet). distance scales on the exposure calculation chart and lenses estimated distances underwater. estimate the distance, read the shooting distance range from the chart directly.
  • Page 43 In manual flash mode scales from left indicate 1/4," 1/16. " " "M For example, when shooting underwater an estimated 0.5 meter (1.6 feet) using ISO 1 00 film, the appropriate f/22 flstop at Full " "M 1/16" "M • Important manual mode,...
  • Page 44 (smaller f-number) than the aperture above equation to compensate When taking photographs with the arm removed from the bracket Nikon recommends you to take apertures by adjusting the camera-to-subject distance • Important the camera-to-subject distance is actually measured multiply the measured distance by underwater.

  • Page 46: Basic Tips On Underwater Flash Photography

    Basic Tips on Underwater Flash Photography The basic aspects of underwater flash photography will be reviewed in this section. The Role of the Speedlight . .. The primary purpose of the Speedlight underwater is to accurately reproduce the subject 's colors.
  • Page 47 When shooting brightly shining fish .. . Speedlight is aimed at shiny silver fish from the front, correct exposure will be hard to obtain because of the bright light reflected from the fish subject, remove the arm from the hold the Speedlight as far away from the camera as possible, and aim the Speedlight at the subject When sand has been stirred up...

  • Page 48: Camera Slave (Cordless Remote Photography)

    Camera Slave (Cordless Remote Photography) When used with the Nikonos RS, S8-104 can release the camera's shutter upon being activated from a remote location by another Speedlight. The S8-104 detects the remote flash with built-in slave sensor, fires its flash releases the camera's shutter simultaneously.
  • Page 49 Turn ON the 88-104's power switch and check to be sure that the ready- light is lit. The shutter released each time another speedlight 88-104 mounted on the camera also fires at the preset mode. Caution there are other people in the area firing a your Speedlight to fire also.

  • Page 50: Flash Slave

    Flash Slave The 8B-104 can be used as a flash slave without releasing shutter. When senses the light from a master flash neously, providing additional light exposing the photograph these 8peedlights are not connected by a cord, more than two can be used to create special lighting effects.
  • Page 51 Turn ON the power sw itches on both Speed lights, ghts are li ready-li Release the shutter on the camera. -When the Speed light (connected camera) fires the another Speedlight (SB·104) will fire simultaneously. Caution lf there are other people in the area firing a your slave unit to fire slave unit normally fires only when it senses a sudden burst of light.

  • Page 52: Rear-Curtain Sync Photography

    Rear-Curtain Sync Photography When ambient light conditions are low and you wish to produce creative exposures by highlighting the movement of subjects at a slow shutter speed, you can use the rear-curtain sync feature on the Nikonos The 88-104 will then synchronize with the closing of the shutter producing a natural stream of light behind the subject.
  • Page 53 the f/stop and shutter speed on the camera. -The Shutter Dial can be set to either 1/125-1 second, or 1/60 speed second effective for rear·curtain photography. -Set the Focus mode to any desired position. Caution When using rear-curtain Aperture·Priority Auto Exposure shutter speed will automatically between...

  • Page 54: Using The Flash Signal Function

    Using the Flash Signal Function The flash signal function serves to indicate your position in the sea resurfacing from Turn ON the S8-104's power sw itch. Slide the function selector to the Test position and hold it down for about fou -From the second firing repeat firing at 1/32 output about every two seconds.

  • Page 56: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Extension Arm SK·104E Used for extending the length of the standard arm (SK-104A). useful for obtaining special lighting effects for close-up photography or for distancing the axis of the lens from the Speedlight by stretching the arm. Weight: Approx.
  • Page 57 Pull out the stopper pin at the lower end of the extension Insert the lower end of the extension arm (protruding portion) into the hole aligning it to the notch at the end of the standard arm secure it reinserting the pin. arm.
  • Page 58 Arm 5K·104C for 5peedlights 58·102, 58·103 Use the arm (SK-104C) to secure the SB-102 or SB-103 to standard bracket or double bracket. When connecting the SB-103, use a wide adaptor to adjust the shooting angle and flash angle. Weight: Approx. 250g (8.8 Approx.
  • Page 59 Double Bracket SK·104W The double bracket (8K-104W) is used when attaching two 8peedlights - camera for enhanced flash aimed from both the left and right sides to eliminate shadowed areas on the subject for close-up Shoulder joint joint adjustment knob Using the SK·104W Double Bracket Attach the arms to the double bracket in the same way that the standard arm...
  • Page 60 Double Sync Cord SC·100 The Double Sync Cord lets you use two Speedlights for TTL flash (matrix balanced fill-flash weighted TTL flash) -Manual flash mode only is available when used with the Nikonos IV-A connected. Sync (black) Caution The combined guide number for two 8peedlights firing in the same direction can be calculated as follows: Combined GN .J(GN1...
  • Page 61 NiCd Battery Unit SN·104 The SN-104 is a rechargeable NiCd battery designed exclusively for the S8-104. fresh, fully-charged SN-104 can fire approximately 120 times at manual full power output. Weight: Approx 370g (13.1 Quick Charger SH·104 The SH-104 is used exclusively to recharge the N iCd battery unit...

  • Page 62: Details On Nicd Battery Unit Sn-104

    Details on NiCd Battery Unit SN-104 Generally speaking, battery power weakens as the temperature drops, and power used for a long time. Please note the following points when using the NiCd battery: Notes on using the NiCd battery sure to recharge the NiCd battery unit 8N -104 when using it for the first time or after having not used it for over three eOvercharging or excessive running of the battery shortens overall...
  • Page 63 SN-104 out of the reach of small children Keep Do not recharge while the battery is still warm immediately after When recharging the SN·104 battery pack recharging, only use Nikon 's SH-104 Quick When carefully the instruction manual provided -Charging is best conducted between used.

  • Page 64: Tips On Sb-104 Care

    Speedlight, take a Nikon service center to be checked for damage, although no damage may be found by a simple visual Do not jump into the water while holding the Speedlight.
  • Page 65 Speedlight will stop working. Remove the battery from the chamber and take the Speedlight to a Nikon service center with the chamber's cover open If the Speedlight gets soiled. __ Use a blower to remove dust first, and then wipe the Speedlight clean with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 66 Carrying the 58·104 When transporting the 58·104 . .. Do not put the 88-104 into the same bag as the NiCd battery unit 8N-104 or 8H-104 charger. Water from below the rubber parts of the 88-104 may cause damage to these items.
  • Page 67 If that do not use the Speedlight and take it to a Nikon service center. When storing the 58·104 . .. Store the Speedlight in a Do not leave the Speedlight inside an enclosed...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    (underwater) in TTL auto flash mode (using ASNISO 100) ASAIISO 25-1000 (Nikonos RS) ASAIISO 25-400 (Nikonos V) Approx. 120 (with Nikon NiCd battery unit SN-104) Approx. sec. (with Nikon NiCd battery unit SN-104) Up to 100m (328 tt) depth Nikon NiCd battery unit SN·104...
  • Page 69 Accessories (provided) Note: All performance data are subject to change depending on environmental and charg ing conditions Specificat ions and design are subject to change without Standard arm (SK-104A), standard bracket sync cord (with cap), O-ring set (three O-ring lubricant, and two screws) notice.
  • Page 70 No reproduction in any form whole or part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG 2-3, MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100, JAPAN TELEX: TEL: 81-3-3214-5311 NIKON...
  • Page 71 Correction O-ring contact areas as shown Check O-ring contact areas as shown Berichtigung Die auf Seite 11 gezeigten Verbindungsstellen O-Ringe sind nicht Die Verbindungsstellen der O-Ringe gemaB der hier gezeigten Abbildung Correction Les zones de contact des page 11 sont Verifier les zones de contact indiquees ici.
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