Nikon SB-400: Effective usage of Speedlight Bounce flash
Effective usage of Speedlight Bounce flash: Nikon SB-400
Table of contents
- Preparation For your safety 2 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by yourself, as this
- 10 Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or object.
- Preparation
- CAUTIONS for Speedlights WARNINGS for Batteries 1 Never heat or throw batteries into a fire, as this could cause the batteries to
- Preparation 8 Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to
- 17 Non-rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a battery charger CAUTION for Batteries Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
- Preparation Foreword Confirm receipt Confirm receipt of contents in your kit Using your Speedlight correctly
- Take trial shots Have Nikon regularly spot-check your Speedlight Life-long learning
- Preparation Compatible cameras Speedlight parts Installing the batteriesL
- Usable batteries Replacing/recharging the batteries Standby function to conserve battery power
- Basic operation 1 Attach the SB-400 to the camera 2 Adjust the flash head
- 3 Setting the camera's mode Flash shooting distance range
- Available flash modes
- Effective usage of Speedlight Bounce flash
- Effective usage of Speedlight Notes on bounce flash
- When the subject has a mottled appearance with the flash light, raise the tilting degree of the flash head. In case the light is not enough
- Reference information Optional accessories Tips on Speedlight care Cleaning Storage
- Operating location Notes on handling batteries
- Notes on continuous flash shooting
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Batteries Min. recycling
Effective usage of Speedlight
With the SB-400 mounted on your camera's hot shoe, you can tilt
the flash head in four steps (horizontal, 60º, 75º and 90º) to bounce
the light off the ceiling.
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Tilt the flash head 90º upper Horizontal
Bounce flash
Shooting using the light bounced off the ceiling or other surfaces by tilting
the flash head is called the bounce flash operation.
This technique offers following advantages:
• Eliminates Red Eye
• Creates soft shadows
• Prevents hair or clothes appearing to shine.
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