Nikon SB-5000 Manuale Utente

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A-9PreparationAEn-02• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or otherwise damage the battery insulation or casing.• Do not expos

F-2Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FProblem Cause Solution0The eective ash output distance range does not appear.The ash head

F-3Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FProblem Cause Solution0The SB-5000 does not work properly.Microcomputer may have malfunction

F-4Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FWarning indicator Cause Solution0All functions other than the power switch are inoperable be

F-5Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FWarning indicator Cause Solution0The attached color lter has not been detected.Conrm wheth

F-6Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FTips on Speedlight Care Cleaning• Dirt on the flash panel can cause it to break when the fl

F-7Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02F StorageTo prevent mold or mildew, store the SB-5000 in a dry, well-ventilated area. If it i

F-8Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FNotes on Batteries• The large amounts of current used by the Speedlight may result in recha

F-9Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FAbout the LCD Panel Characteristics of the LCD panel• Due to the directional characteristic

F-10Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FOptional Accessories Speedlight Stand AS-22Same as that provided with this SB-5000. Col

F-11Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02F Color Filter Holder SZ-4Used with SJ-5 color filters Water Guard WG-AS4Used to help pr

A-10PreparationAEn-02Notice for customers in CanadaCAN ICES-3B / NMB-3BNotice for customers in EuropeThis symbol indicates that electrical and electro

F-12Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FAttaching the Water Guard Make sure the SB-5000 and the camera are turned off. Make sure

F-13Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FDetaching the Water Guard Make sure the SB-5000 and the camera are turned off, turn the mo

F-14Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02F Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Useful for wireless multiple flash-unit photography,

F-15Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02F External power sourceUse of an optional external power source provides a stable power supp

F-16Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FConnecting to an external power sourceTo use an external power source, remove the external

F-17Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FSpecificationsElectronic constructionAutomatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and

F-18Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FMultiple flash-unit photography operation• Advanced Wireless Lighting• Direct remote wire

F-19Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FFlash duration (approx.)1/980 s at M1/1 (full) output1/1110 s at M1/2 output1/2580 s at M1/

F-20Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FAccessories suppliedSpeedlight Stand AS-22, Nikon Diusion Dome SW-15H , Fluorescent Filter

F-21Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02F Effective flash output distance range (for i-TTL mode, auto aperture flash mode, non-TTL a

A-11PreparationAEn-02Wireless Regulation DataThis product complies with radio regulations in the country of purchase, and its wireless features are no

F-22Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02F

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F-25Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FWarranty Terms - NIKON WORLDWIDE SERVICE WARRANTY1) Your Nikon product is guaranteed again

F-26Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FNikon User SupportIf you need any technical assistance with the operation of your Nikon pro

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ

A-12PreparationAEn-02installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

A-13PreparationAEn-02Check before Use Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shotsTake trial shots before photographing important occasions such as we

A-14PreparationAEn-02 Life-long learningAs part of Nikon’s “life-long learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updat

B-1BOperationEn-025634121098711121314151617OperationSpeedlight Parts

B-2BOperationEn-02 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (0B-18) 3 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash (0D-25) 4

B-3BOperationEn-02 18 Flash head tilting angle scale 19 Flash head rotating angle scale 20 Sync terminal 21 Sync terminal cover 22 LCD panel (0B-

B-4BOperationEn-02 28 Wireless setting button• Selects control type• Configurable items vary depending on the position of the power switchREMOTE: O

A-1PreparationAEn-02PreparationAbout the SB-5000 and This User’s ManualThank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-5000. To get the most out of y

B-5BOperationEn-02Settings and the LCDIcons on the LCD show the status of settings. Displayed icons vary according to selected flash modes and setting

B-6BOperationEn-02 Normal and highlighted displayNormal display Highlighted displayHighlighted display indicates that the item is being selected. Sett

B-7BOperationEn-02 Highlighting items[ ] Flash modePressing the rotary multi selector 2 highlights the flash mode (0B-20).[ ] Flash compensation

B-8BOperationEn-02 Selecting itemsPressing the rotary multi selector 1 3 4 2 highlights the items to be configured.In menu and other menus, items

B-9BOperationEn-02 MenuWith menu, items to be configured can be selected. Using menu Press the button to display menu. Press the rotary mult

B-10BOperationEn-02 menu functions and settings iconsZoom head positionFlash modeFlash compensation value/Flash output level in manual ash modeAper

B-11BOperationEn-02t Two-button resetPress the MENU button and the button simultaneously for 2 seconds to reset all settings except menu settings to

B-12BOperationEn-02Unified Flash ControlWhen the SB-5000 is attached to a camera compatible with unified flash control, flash function settings can be

B-13BOperationEn-02←→Settings are shared.SB-5000Flash function settings for remote flash units are changed on the SB-5000.Changed settings are applied

B-15BOperationEn-02 Compatible batteries and replacement/rechargingWhen replacing batteries, use 4 fresh AA-size batteries or fully-charged rechargeab

A-2PreparationAEn-02 About the SB-5000The SB-5000 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide n

B-16BOperationEn-02 Low battery power indicatorWhen battery power is low, the icon shown at the left appears on the LCD and the SB-5000 stops function

B-17BOperationEn-02v Cameras with auto pop-up flash unitsTurn the SB-5000 on when it is attached to a camera with a built-in, auto pop-up flash unit.

B-18BOperationEn-02STEP 3Adjusting the flash head While holding down the flash head tilting/rotating lock release button, adjust the flash head to t

B-19BOperationEn-02LCD example• The image below is the SB-5000 LCD with the following settings: flash mode: i-TTL; image area: FX format; illuminatio

B-20BOperationEn-02STEP 5Selecting the flash mode Press the wireless setting button to choose single flash-unit mode. Press the rotary multi selecto

B-21BOperationEn-02 Make sure that the flash-ready indicator on the SB-5000 or in the camera’s viewfinder is on before taking a picture.• Set the fl

B-22BOperationEn-02Menu Items and SettingsVarious operations for the SB-5000 can be easily set using the LCD.• Displayed icons vary according to the

B-23BOperationEn-02 Press the rotary multi selector 1 3 to highlight the desired setting, and then press the OK button.• Press the rotary multi sele

B-24BOperationEn-02 Available menu functions and settings(Bold: default) Custom menuSettings for photographyFlash mode deselection (0B-20, C-1)Unchec

B-25BOperationEn-02AF-assist illumination/canceling ash function (0E-13)ON: Both AF-assist illumination and ash function activatedOFF: AF-assist ill

A-3PreparationAEn-02Icons used in this manualvDescribes a point to which you should pay particular attention in order to avoid Speedlight malfunctions

B-26BOperationEn-02 Wireless item menuSettings for wireless multiple flash-unit photography using radio controlChannel setting (0D-12)CH5CH10CH15Link

B-27BOperationEn-02Entering remote flash unit nameSelect characters or function icons with the rotary multi selector, and then press the OK button.OK:

B-28BOperationEn-02Canceling power zoom functionON: Power zoom function canceled (zoom head position must be manually set)OFF: Power zoom function act

B-29BOperationEn-02Flash-ready indicator and AF-assist illuminator in remote mode (0D-29)Enables selection of ash/light up of ash-ready indicator an

B-30BOperationEn-02LCD panel illumination (0F-9)Enables activation and canceling of LCD panel illuminationON: ActivatedOFF: CanceledMeasurement unit (

C-1En-02CFlash ModesFlash ModesThis section explains the SB-5000 flash modes.• Use the rotary multi selector to change the flash mode (0B-20).• Flas

C-2En-02CFlash Modesi-TTL ModeInformation obtained by monitor pre-flashes and exposure control information are integrated by the camera to automatical

C-3En-02CFlash Modest Camera’s metering mode and i-TTL modeWhen the camera’s metering mode is changed to spot metering while i-TTL balanced fill-flash

C-4En-02CFlash ModesManual Flash ModeIn manual flash mode, aperture and flash output level are manually selected. This allows for control of exposure

C-5En-02CFlash Modes Taking a picture in manual flash mode Press the rotary multi selector 1 to highlight the flash output level. Use the rotary mul

A-4PreparationAEn-02PreparationAbout the SB-5000 and This User’s Manual ...A-1For Your Safety...

C-6En-02CFlash ModesAuto Aperture Flash ModeThe SB-5000’s light sensor for non-TTL auto flash measures the flash that is reflected on the subject, and

C-7En-02CFlash ModesRepeating Flash ModeIn repeating flash mode, the SB-5000 fires repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple

D-1DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography In wireless multiple flash-unit photography, multiple flash

D-2DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 Using optical controlRemote flash unitSB-5000 attached to cameraSetting the flash functions on the

D-3DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 Using optical control and radio control concurrentlyRadio control remote flash unit (SB-5000)Optic

D-4DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02SB-5000 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Using Radio Control With the SB-5000, Advanced Wire

D-5DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02SB-5000 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Using Optical ControlWith the SB-5000, Advanced Wir

D-6DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 Direct remote wireless multiple flash-unit photography• This is the same as the “SU-4 type wirel

D-7DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02SB-5000 Functions for Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography When used in master modeWhen used in

D-8DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02When used in master modeWhen used in remote modeDirect remote wireless multiple ash-unit photograph

A-5PreparationAEn-02Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SB-5000 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Examples ...

D-9DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Setting the Master Flash UnitSetting the flash functions of each Speedlight on the SB-5000 attached

D-10DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Master mode LCD example (radio control, group flash)Remote flash unit flash mode (--: flash functio

D-11DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Setting a Remote Flash Unit Set the power switch to [REMOTE]. Press the wireless setting button t

D-12DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Preparation for Photography Radio control only Setting the link for radio controlWhen using radio c

D-13DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02STEP 2Setting the link mode Check the link mode set on the camera with the WR-R10 attached. • For

D-14DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02t Pairing• Execute pairing beforehand between devices that conduct communication.• Once the SB-50

D-15DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02STEP 3Setting the link When link mode is set to pairing Choose [PAIR] from the wireless item men

D-16DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Pairing succeededPairing failed Check that pairing has succeeded.• When pairing succeeds, a compl

D-17DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Advanced Wireless LightingWith the SB-5000, 3 Advanced Wireless Lighting options are available: gro

D-18DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 Taking a picture with Advanced Wireless Lighting1. Master flash unit setting Setting the flash fu

A-6PreparationAEn-02Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationTroubleshooting ...

D-19DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02

D-22DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Quick wireless controlThe flash output level ratios of 2 remote flash unit groups (A and B) and the

D-23DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Setting up Remote Flash Units• Place all remote flash units in the same group close together and f

D-24DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 When using radio control• As a basic guide, the effective distance between the master and remot

D-25DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 When using optical control• Position the remote flash units so that light from the master flash

D-26DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02• There is no limit to the number of remote flash units that can be used together. However, when u

D-27DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Using Optical Control and Radio Control ConcurrentlyThe following combinations enable group flash u

D-28DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 Remote flash unit groups A, B and C (optical control)Up to 3 groups of remote flash units (A, B,

D-29DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Checking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyWith wireless multiple flash-unit photog

D-30DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Master flash unitFlash-ready indicatorLCD panel StatusLights up(radio control only)Ready to reGoes

A-7PreparationAEn-02For Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or others, read the following safety precautions in t

D-31DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02Remote flash unitFlash-ready indicatorAF-assist illuminatorSound monitorLCD panel StatusLights upFl

D-32DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography En-02 indicator indicatorStatusLights up (green) In radio communicationFlashes slowly (orange)Proper com

E-1EFunctionsEn-02FunctionsSwitching Illumination PatternsIn flash photography, the center of the image is most illuminated, while the edges are darke

E-2EFunctionsEn-02 Setting the illumination patternThe illumination pattern can be changed in the setup menu (0B-22).• The selected illumination patt

E-3EFunctionsEn-02Bounce Flash OperationBounce flash is a photographic technique using light that is bounced off a ceiling or wall using a tilted or r

E-4EFunctionsEn-02Attaching the Nikon Diffusion DomeDetaching knobAttach the Nikon Diffusion Dome as shown in the diagram, with the Nikon logo facing

E-5EFunctionsEn-02Taking Close-up PhotographsWhen the flash-to-subject distance is less than approx. 2 m (6.5 ft), tilting down the flash head is reco

E-6EFunctionsEn-02 Setting the built-in wide panel Carefully pull the built-in wide panel all the way out and position it over the flash panel. Sl

E-7EFunctionsEn-02Flash Photography with Color FiltersColor compensation filters, a fluorescent filter and an incandescent filter are included with th

E-8EFunctionsEn-02 How to attach color compensation filters (included)SZ−4FL Place the filter on the flash head and insert into the slit at the top.•

A-8PreparationAEn-02" Do not handle with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock." Do not use in the

E-9EFunctionsEn-02 How to attach SJ-5 color filters (optional)SZ−4FL Fold along the line marked on the filter. Attach the filter to Color Filter Hol

E-10EFunctionsEn-02 Check the LCD.• The filter type is displayed.• Be sure that nothing obstructs the filter detector.Red filter is attachedFL-G1 (

E-11EFunctionsEn-02v Notes on using SJ-5 color filters• These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their colors fade.•

E-12EFunctionsEn-02Flash Photography Support Functions Flash exposure compensationExposure compensation for a flash-illuminated subject without affect

E-13EFunctionsEn-02 AF-assist illuminationWhen light is too low for normal autofocus operation, the SB-5000’s AF-assist illumination enables autofocus

E-14EFunctionsEn-02 Modeling illuminationWhen the modeling illumination button is pressed, the flash fires repeatedly at a reduced flash output level.

E-15EFunctionsEn-02 Standby functionIf the SB-5000 and camera are not used for a specified time, the standby function is automatically activated to co

E-16EFunctionsEn-02 Thermal cut-outThe SB-5000 features a function that offers protection against damage to the flash panel and body from overheating.

E-17EFunctionsEn-02 Cooling systemThe SB-5000’s cooling system effectively cools down the flash head. It can extend the time before the thermal cut-

F-1Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationEn-02FTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationThis section explains troubleshooting, Spee