Nikon SB-400: Notes on continuous flash shooting
Notes on continuous flash shooting: 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
Reference information
Notes on continuous flash shooting
Do not exceed the maximum number of continuous
En
firings
You should allow the SB-400 to cool off for at least 10 minutes after
the maximum number of continuous firings are performed as shown
WARNING
in the table below:
Max. number of continuous firings
Max. number of continuous
Flash mode
firings
i-TTL auto flash
15
Manual flash (Flash output level: M1/1, M1/2)
Manual flash (Flash output level: M1/4 to M1/128) 40
Notes when using the SB-400 with D90, D80, D70-Series,
D5000, D3000, D60, D50, D40-Series or COOLPIX 8800 cameras
When using the SB-400 with D90, D80, D70-Series, D5000, D3000, D60,
D50, D40-Series or COOLPIX 8800 cameras, the SB-400 must be turned on.
• If the SB-400 is turned off while mounted on any of the above cameras, and the
camera's "Auto flash" function is on, the camera's built-in flash will automatically
pop up when shooting in poor light, coming into contact with the SB-400.
• It is recommended that the SB-400 be detached from the camera when flash is
not required.
A note on microcomputer-controlled Speedlights
The Speedlight incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In
rare cases, the Speedlight may not work properly even after a fresh battery is
properly installed. If this happens, replace the battery while the Speedlight’s
power is turned on.
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