Nikon Speedlite SB-400: Reference information Notes on continuous flash shooting
Reference information Notes on continuous flash shooting: Nikon Speedlite SB-400
Table of contents
- Preparation For your safety WARNINGS for Speedlights
- 7 Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. If the
- Preparation 11 Keep small accessories out of the reach of children to avoid the possibility
- CAUTIONS for Speedlights WARNINGS for Batteries
- Preparation 12 Batteries should not be submerged in water, exposed to rain, moisture or
- CAUTION for Batteries Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
- Preparation Foreword Confirm receipt 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 Cleaning Storage
- Operating location Notes on handling batteries
- Reference information Notes on continuous flash shooting
- Troubleshooting
- Reference information Specifications Warning
- 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 D80, D70-Series, D50,
D40-Series and COOLPIX 8800 cameras
When using the SB-400 with D80, D70-Series, 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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