Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-24 Manuale Utente

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Autofocus assist illuminator LEDEnables autofocus operation in dim light and total darkness.Light sensor for non-TTL auto flash operationIn non

MANUAL FILL-FLASHOutdoor fill-flash used with manual mode requires that you choose the flash-to-daylight ratio that gives the desired effect. As with

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REPEATING FLASH M — For Multiple Exposure-For multiple flash exposures on one frame, use the SB-24 in the MS mode. The flash can be fired up to eight

0 Choose B (bulb) setting or a shutter speed long enough to accommodate all of the flashes you will fire. For example: tOHz will fire the flash 10 t

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0 When using Nikon F4 or F-801/* N8008 with a lens having a built-in CPU:Press adjustment button T to set number of flashes, and A to set frequency

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When making multiple exposures, there are many factors to be considered. You may want to experiment before making the final exposure.Background bright

GUIDE NUMBERIn manual flash and Repeating-Flash modes, apart from checking the shooting distance in the LCD panel, you can also determine the correct

DIFFUSING LIGHTVi ’ \Direct flash:Bounce flash:82

Diffused light softens harsh shadows and creates attractive portraits. There are two ways to diffuse light:White card1. Bounce light off a broad refl

BOUNCE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PROCEDUREThe SB-24's flash head tilts and/or rotates within the following range.Tilting: up to 90° —front—down to -7°Rot

• Although the SB-24 has click stops at the most commonly used positions (except -30°), intermediate angles can also be used.• The flash head locks at

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1. Select a ceiling or wall to bounce the flash from. In color photography, only use bounce with white surfaces. Othenwise, color photographs will com

Bracket your exposures. If possible, take additional shots with the camera’s exposure compensation dial set in the + or - direction (not possible

USING A DIFFUSERTo diffuse light, place a translucent material, such as one or more sheets of tracing paper between the flash and the subject. For opt

MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY-If you have another flash unit, you can use it as a secondary light source for multiple flash photography. When you use onl

Flash head rotating lock release lever

TTL MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYAs the master flash unit, use Nikon Speedlight SB-24, SB-23, SB-22, SB-21 B, SB-20, SB-18, SB-16B or SB-15 connected to

TTL auto flash is not possible when using Nikon F-401s/N4004s with SB-11/14/140 (even with SC-23) or SB-21 B. These speed- lights cannot be used for T

SYSTEM CHART FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASH

Master flash unit

Slave flash unit

ACCESSORIES FOR TTL MULTIPLE FLASHTTL Remote Cord SC-17For Programmed TTL auto flash operation or TTL auto flash operation when using the SB-24 off th

TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cords SC-18 and SC-19To connect the flash units for TTL multiple flash operation, use Sync Cord SC-18 or SC-19.The SC-18 is appro

MANUAL MULTIPLE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYConnect SB-24 and other flash units via the SB-24’s multiple flash terminal, using optional Nikon Sync Cord SC-11 or

For multiple flash photography using Nikon F4 or F-801/N8008, if the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, you may not be a

CLOSE-UP FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IN TTL AUTO FLASH MODE-When used with the Nikon F4, F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020, F-401S/N4004S, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2 or FG, op

Flash sync mode selector (see page 11) NORMAL for front-curtain sync flash REAR for rear-curtain sync flashREAR. .fNORM^Flash mode selector (see pages

TIPS ON SPEEDLIGHT CARE• To remove smudges, wipe with a soft, dry silicon-treated or regular cloth. Never use paint thinner, benzine, acetone or alcoh

• When not using the SB-24, remove batteries to avoid damage due to battery ieakage. if ieakage occurs, take the SB-24 to your nearest authorized Niko

ABOUT BATTERIES-New batteriesPurchase the newest (freshest) batteries possible. TemperatureBattery life ratings are based on operation at 20°C (68°F).

DC Unit SD-7Nikon DC Unit SD-7 can be used as an optional external power source for more flash capacity and faster recycling. To use it, connect the S

GLOSSARYBalanced fill-flash operationA method of flash photography which combines flash illumination and ambient light, and keeps flash brightness in

Exposure control for available lightProgrammed: the automatic exposure system controlling both the camera's shutter and the lens' aperture.S

HertzAbbreviated Hz, a unit of measurement equaiiing one cycie per second.LCDLiquid Crystal Display: the visible display vi/hich shows information on

SLRSingle Lens Reflex: a type of camera in which you look through the camera’s lens as you view through the camera finder. Other camera functions, suc

SPECIFICATIONSAll performance data are for normal-temperature operation (20°C [68°F]).Electronic Automatic silicon-controlled rectifierconstruction:

Bounce capability:Power source:Power switch:Flash duration (approx.):Flash head tilts down to - 7° or up to 90° with click stops; flash head rotates t

USABLE FLASH MODES WITH YOUR CAMERAThe SB-24’s flash mode selector lets you select from four flash modes—TTL Auto UD , Non-TTL Auto El, Manual BJ or R

Number of flashes and recycling time at manual full light output:Battery typeNumber of flashes (approx.)*Recycling time (approx.)AA-typealkali

A mode:Usable apertures in A mode:Shooting distance range in A mode: M mode:AF assist LED:Other features:Dimensions (W X H X D):Weight (without batter

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NikonAutofocus SpeedlightSB-24QUICK AUTOMATIC OPERATION WITH THE NIKON F4 OR F-801/N8008The Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-24 incorporates several dist

Use the following film and lens, and set your camera as indicated:Film:DX-coded film, ISO 25-1000 Lens:AF Nikkor lens (with aperture set to its minimu

SETTING UP THE SB-241. Set meter/feet selector.ODI^inn ISO <uufO.60.81 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m)3 C C KJZOOM Jmm I IIn metersilHS^i n nISO «uu_________

Use either 1.5 V AA-type penlight alkaline-manganese or 1.2 V NiCd batteries.Load four batteries into the battery chamber, following the indicators in

4. Attach flash unit to camera.Turn the mounting foot locking wheel clockwise as far as it goes, taking care not to overtighten.Slide the mounting fo

5. Check battery power.foncsiil51f® fciDncsi|]Set the power switch to STBY (standby position) or ON to turn on the SB-24.With alkaline-manganese batt

6. Adjust flash head.Tilt the flash head to the normal shooting position, and confirm flash head is locked.•Shooting distance indicator bars do not a

USABLE TTL FLASH MODESNikon camera Usable TTL flashDescribed onMatrix Balanced Fill-Flash/Center- Weighted Fill-Flash/Standard TTL AutoLpages 25 to 49

7. Confirm angle of coverage.□DDIS^I n r# ISO «ULt0.60.81 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20304060 ft•<CZOOmV -VrimF*-iIn auto mode, the zoom

9. Set mode selector to TTL.HEAR,,lNORMALlГаШЕЛ (T*4ffll6(ЕШ^)ТТ7П-----------ISO (UU0.6 0.811.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060ftZOOM mf «Imm

10. Confirm subject is in focus.F-801/N8008IP FSLook into the viewfinder, compose the shot and lightly press shutter release button until the in-focus

11. Confirm shooting distance.tnn ISO fUU0.60.21 1.5 2 3 4 6 9' 2 3V4 5 7 1015 2030.318mLoeoft2IC cLizoOM.f.<mm 1 1Check the indicator bars t

12. Confirm the ready-light is on.tSl(CE)]i^] iCT]rtCC STBY.Orr Q«<

13. Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture.

Troubleshooting:--------------If any of-the following conditions occur, check each of the points indicated and refer to the numbered instruction.REFER

Flash does not fire when shutter is released:Was the ready-light on when you tookthe picture?...12Fl

NON-TTL AUTO HIn this mode, light is read through the light sensor on the front of the SB-24, instead of being measured through the lens. Exposure con

FLASH SYNC MODE SELECTOR—(IIIIIIL)^ )The SB-24 offers two types of flash synchronization, REAR and NORMAL.NORMAL synchronization, the way virtually al

READY-LIGHT INDICATIONSWith the SB-24 turned on, its ready-light turns on to indicate the flash is ready to fire. To activate the viewfinder ready-lig

READY-LIGHT WARNING FUNCTIONSThe ready-light in the camera viewfinder blinks in the caseslisted below. When blinking occurs, check the SB-24's fl

CONTENTSFOREWORD... 4NOTES...

After shooting;With the SB-24 in TTL auto or non-TTL auto flash mode, if both viewfinder ready-light and SB-24 ready-light blink for a few seconds aft

F-801/N8008F-401S/N4004SF-301/N200013

SETTING POWER SWITCHOFFfiiONlicsLJi^grTTrniTnnTJJa(^ ItsncatioffTbIonTo turn on the speedlight unit, use either STBY (STANDBY) or ON settings. With Ni

Special Standby FunctionIn normal Standby function, when the camera's meter turns off, the SB-24 also turns off. To reactivate the SB-24, turn th

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION“Correct” exposure is a value based on combinations of film sensitivity, aperture and shutter settings necessary to produce a “te

FLASH SIDE COMPENSATIONComputer, automatic: Nikon multi-segment light meters using advanced computer programs evaluate a scene’s brightness and contra

CAMERA SIDE COMPENSATIONManual control: adjustment made via the camera’s EV compensation control; affects the entire exposure, both available light an

LIGHTING MANIPULATIONBounce flash; can be considered a compensation method since it offers variation to the exposure and augments available light; lig

SETTING BEFORE SHOOTINGINSTALLING BATTERIES4 Close the battery chamber lid, then ' slide cover back to close.2 Slide the meter/feet lever to sele

ATTACHING FLASH UNIT TO CAMERA ACCESSORY SHOEwise as far as it goes without forcing.0 Holding the flash near the bottom,' slide the mounting foot

USABLE TTL AUTO FLASH ACCORDING TO LENS/EXPOSURE MODE/METERING SYSTEMCOMBINATION...29M

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ADJUSTING FLASH HEADg_ Tilt the flash head to normal shooting position, and confirm flash head is locked. * •»If flash head is set at -7°, the dista

SETTING ISO FILM SPEEDTTIISOJim0.60.811.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060 ftF'3CZOOM J _lmm•uI10. Set the ISO film speed.With F4, F-80

With other cameras:(1) Push select button so "ISO” starts blinking in the LCD panel.(2) While “ISO” is blinking, press the adjustment button T or

SETTING ANGLE OF COVERAGEfinishtnn >SO lUU0.60.811.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318m 2 3_4 5 7 1016 20304060 ftfw11. Set the zoom head.When using the F4 or F-801/

ISOluu Hz0.6051 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060 ftFu1It is also possible to select your desired angle of coverage manually, by pressing t

ISO«rir<<uu0.6051 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 1318 m 2 3 4 5 7 1015 20304060ftf'C« CZOOM*.) .Jmm F‘-ii^ncxiiTo return to auto position, repeatediy press

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The guide number changes according to the angle of coverage. See page 81.If the shooting distance is less than 1.5m (approx. 5ft), or for close-up pho

AUTOFOCUS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (with Nikon F4,F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020 or F-401s/N4004s)...64-65NON-TTL AUTO FLASH-For Shooting with Varied Len

TTL AUTO HD FLASH WITH NIKON F4 OR F-801/N8008-The SB-24 takes full advantage of the F4 and F-801/N8008's built-in computer, which automatically

FILL-FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYA backlit subject, such as a person outside with their back to the sun, or indoors in front of a window, usually appears as a si

The SB-24 is capable of several different automatic fiii-fiash methods. The method you choose depends on the Nikon SLR model you use, lighting conditi

standard TTL Flash27

CENTER-WEIGHTED FILL-FLASHWhile the Matrix meter can automatically measure up to five different segments of the scene's brightness, the Center- W

STANDARD TTL FLASHIThis mode may be used with either the Matrix Meter or Center-1 Weighted Meter. It differs from baianced fiii-fiash operation by aii

USABLE TTL AUTO FLASH ACCORDING TO LENS/EXPOSURE MODE/METERING SYSTEM COMBINATIONWith F4" —ViewfinderLensesMulti-Meter Finder DP-20AE Action Find

MATRIX BALANCED FILL-FLASH OPERATIONFor Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, first make mar. .¡nohmalI sure of the following:C^igl) )ISO0.60.81 1,5 2 3 4 6 9 1

* Set the metering system on the camera to Matrix Metering.F4F-801/N8008♦ For autofocus operation, choose and set the camera’s focus mode to Single Se

In Programmed Auto Exposure ModeThis mode automatically selects the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to match the film speed in use a

F-801/N8008F-801/N8008a“lii»? 5 am Qi 0 Fc' c'0 Q._,( {)0 Q,_,( i)I • p(г5o FS)Confirm the controlled aperture and a shutter speed between 1

ISO<r<nlUUJofiORi 1R ? A fi a i3iam2 3^T?TTu Tb ™S/^060 ftM3CZOOM J .tmmConfirm the shooting distance range in the SB-24's LCD panel. The s

In Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure ModeThis mode lets you manually set your desired shutter speed and the matching aperture will be selected automatica

1/30 sec.35

Set the F4 or F-801/N8008 camera’s “ exposure mode selector to S.2 Set lens to minimum aperture " (highest f-number). If not properly set, the sh

v.:\V!’A a (!.?s FS.&) siF-801/N80085J“^гs f5.s:s !)5(.'г5 fs-sT"Check the exposure.With F4 camera: " i 'Check camera’s vi

I n C 1 L IIC!-i ! ^ 51F-801/N8008I w *lrU.:US 0-! 'Overexposure warningFor overexposure alert, HI appears in the position indicating the oamera&

In Aperture-Priority Exposure ModeYou select the lens aperture and the matching shutter speed is automatically selected. This mode is recommended for

exposure mode selector to A40

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FOREWORDThank you for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-24. Used together with Nikon’s newest SLR models (F4, F-801/N8008, F-401s/N4004s),

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In Manual Exposure ModeIn this mcxie, you set both the shutter speed and aperture manually according to the desired effect.

F-801/N8008Set the F4 or F-801/N8008 camera’s exposure mode selector to M.F-801/N8008M I BLU i>'ilai? S o) Fbi.b;)2 Set your desired shutter

F4BS!^ C □ mfi m \ Q F-801/N8008)fS.Si 0 qLj ill/l(^5o¿icQ ° -eu ° 1F-801/N8008 1/11S C( F‘~l )ihsfcrl)1 • fl(c"So FS Check the camera's v

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FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONVarying the amount of flash, in relation to the available-light exposure, creates different fill-flash effects. We say the

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REAR-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH-For Natural Light FlowsISea^InormaliWhen used with the F4 or F-801/N8008, the SB-24 lets you synchronize the flash to the inst

Front-curtain sync

SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE IN TTL AUTO FLASHIn Matrix Metering (with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)bear..[nWma3 laC «np) )HEAfl,,fNQ

Then, to learn about all the SB-24’s other great features, take time to read the complete manual. Your reward will be better flash pictures, with more

TTL AUTO HD FLASH WITH NIKON F-401s/N4004sThe SB-24’s flash light output control is performed in the same manner as the camera's built-in TTL fla

Programmed TTL Auto FlashIn Program or Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure ModeProgrammed TTL auto„flash simplifies operations, because the camera's

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4 Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ' ready-light and in-focus indicator are on.g Fully depress shutter release butto

TTL Auto Flash—In Aperture- Priority Auto or Manual Exposure ModeTTL Auto Flash lets you select any aperture from f/1.4 to f/32 to match the shooting

Set your chosen aperture.5 Lightly press tthe shutter release “ button and confirm the ready-light and in-focus indicator are on.I I0 Fully depress t

AUTOMATIC BALANCED FILL-FLASHWhen the SB-24 is turned off and the scene’s brightness is EV10 or higher, if the computer's multi-se'gment sen

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TTL AUTO HD FLASH WITH OTHER CAMERAS-(with Nikon F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2 or FG)PROGRAMMED TTL AUTO FLASH (with Nikon F-501/N2020 or F-301/N2

F-301/N2000Set the SB-24’s flash mode selector ‘ to TTL, and the flash sync mode selector to NORMAL.2 Set the camera’s exposure mode to programmed a

NOTESDo not fire flash near the eyes; doing so may injure the retina. Do not touch the flash head when firing the SB-24; it may be hot due to normal o

Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready-light and in-focus indicator are on.0 Fully depress the shutter release " button t

TTL AUTO FLASHTTL Auto Flash lets you select any aperture from f/1.4 to f/32 to match the shooting distance range with automatic TTL control of the fl

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4 Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready-iight and in-focus " indicator are on.g Fuiiy depress the shutter release &apos

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION WITH CAMERA’S EXPOSURE DIALSETISO(SS,[iuuf0.60. 2 3n 1.5 2 3 4 6 SpISm .4 5 7 10 15 20 304060 ftmSC. cKJZOOM -t ..Imm 1 1V

FILL-FLASH IN TTL AUTO HO FLASH MODEWhen using the SB-24 for fill-flash photography with a Nikon camera other than F4, F-801/N8008 or F-401s/N4004s, b

AUTOFOCUS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (with Nikon F4, F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020 or F-401s/N4004s)When combined with the Nikon F4, F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020 or F-4

Confirm the in-focus indicator lights up, then fully depress the shutter release button.• The focal lengths that can be used with the AF illuminator

For greater depth of fieldIn programmed TTL auto flash photography, use film with a speed specified in the table below:Maximum lens aperture Film spee

NON-TTL AUTO ES FLASH—For Shooting with Varied Lens AperturesTo use various lens apertures for the same subject or when your camera/lens combination i

NOMENCLATUREFlash headLocks at the front position; tiits up to 90° and down to -7°; rotates 90° to right and 180° to left. For bounc

ESiriim ISO <uu0.620.811.5 2 3 4 6 3 4 5 7 10 15 209 1318 m 304060 ftZOOM3c ifc pUsing the adjustment buttons, select an appropriate aper- &a

4 Set your chosen aperture.C Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready-light and in-focus indicator have come on.67

g Fully depress the shutter release button to take the picture. • For blinking ready-light warning, see pages 12 to 13.Test Firing for Non-TTL A

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IN NON-TTL AUTO FLASH MODEThe Non-TTL Auto Flash mode works best for subjects of average (18% gray) reflectance. For very dark s

USABLE APERTURES/SHOOTING DISTANCE RANGE IN TTL AND NON-TTL AUTO FLASH MODESUnit: metersISO film speed Shooting distance range1600**800*4002001005025Z

MANUAL \S\ FLASH—You Make All The Decisions-With the SB-24's flash mode selector at M, you can manually choose your desired level of flash power:

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Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the " ready-light and in-focus indicator have come on.• For blinking ready-light warning, se

SYNCHRONIZATION IN CONTINUOUS SHOOTINGThe SB-24 is able to recycle fast enough to synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing continuously at up to