Function Selector - Nikon SB-104 Nikonos Manual

Function Selector
The Function Selector is used in the ways described below.
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Standard flash photography
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Test firing
The 88-104 's flash can be tested .
-Useful for test firing the flash before taking pictures.
Signal Flash
When the function selector is held in the test firing position for more than
four seconds, it will begin firing a signal flash at 1/32 power approximately
every two seconds.
-This is convenient when you are on the surface and wish to signal your location
in the water to Others.
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Camera Slave (cordless remote photography)
When set to "Camera 8lave", the 88-104 's built-in slave sensor can detect
the flash of another 8peedlight, and as it flashes the 88-104 will signal the
Nikonos R8 to release its shutter simultaneously, exposing the
frame.
Cordless remote photography can be performed with another 8peedlight
that can be flashed.
-It is effective up to a distance of 10 meters (32.8 feet) and can be performed only
with the Nikonos RS.
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Flash Slave
The 88-104 can be fired simultaneously with other 8peedlights (88-104,
88-101,88-102 or 88-103) mounted on the Nikonos R8, V, or IV-A when its
built-in slave sensor detects the flash of other 8peedlights.
-This is useful when you want to add more light to your scene or when you wish
creative photographic lighting . When the SB-104 is set to " Flash Slave", it acts
as a second light source for another primary camera and Speedlight .
• Important
Be sure to turn OFF the power before switching among
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