Nikon Speedlite SB-400: 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
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: 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

When the subject has a mottled appearance with the flash
light, raise the tilting degree of the flash head.
En
Illuminated subject in a mottled tone Shooting with the flash head tilted up 90º
Depending on the lens' focal length and tilting degree of the flash head, the
bounced light may illuminate the subject in a mottled tone.
• Tilt the flash head 90º and take the shot.
In case the light is not enough
When the flash light is insufficient Shooting with higher ISO sensitivity
When the reflective surface is too far away, the light from Speedlight may be
not enough to illuminate the subject.
• When taking photograph with digital cameras, set the ISO sensitivity higher than
in normal shooting.
• For bounce flash shooting, set the lens’ aperture larger (f/3.5, f/4.5 or f/5.6) than
for normal shooting.
• Reduce the distance between the reflective surface and the Speedlight.
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