User manual NIKON SB-29

[. . . ] Major features of the SB-29 The SB-29 consists of the main unit and controller. Attach the main unit to the lens or to the front of the controller to take effective close-up flash photographs. With the SB-29, you can shoot ultra close-up photographs of flowers, insects or small objects in the TTL auto flash mode. Installing the batteries Attaching the controller and main unit The SB-29 consists of the controller and main unit. Attach the controller to the camera and the main unit to the lens or to the front of the controller. ·When attaching the SB-29 to the camera or lens, be sure to turn off the SB-29. 1 Setinthe SB-29's power switch to OFF, itthen slide down the battery chamber lid the direction of the arrow and lift off. Attaching the main unit to the lens With the lens in normal position the lens' filter 1 Depending onto the lens. [. . . ] Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 The Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 is necessary when using Sync Cords SC-11/SC-15 to connect the flash unit to cameras not having a sync terminal. Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Useful for multiple flash photography, the SU-4's light sensor not only triggers the slave unit to fire in sync with the master unit, but controls the flash duration of the slave unit in sync with the master unit. TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras Dedicated adapter for F3-Series cameras providing TTL flash operation with Nikon Speedlights such as SB-29 and SB-28 featuring ISO-type mounting foot (not designed for F3). Macro Adapter Ring BR-2A Used for attaching the SB-29 to lenses with a 52mm filter attachment size in the reverse position. Auto Adapter Ring BR-5 Used with the BR-2A for attaching the SB-29 to lenses with a 52mm filter attachment size in the reverse position. Auto Adapter Ring BR-6 Used for attaching the SB-29 to lenses in the reverse position. Automatic diaphragm operation is possible if the BR-6 is used with Double Release AR-10 or Double Cable Releases AR-7/AR-4. Adapter Ring UR-3 Dedicated adapter ring for the AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm lens providing AF flash operation with the main unit mounted. *1 With fresh batteries *2 Duration until the ready-light comes on after firing at full manual output. *3 Total number of flashes when fired at full manual output with an interval of 30 seconds between flashes. ·Number of flashes are greater in TTL Auto Flash and M1/4 flash output modes. Flash mode selector TTL, M, or M1/4 mode selectable Ready-light ·Lights up when SB-29 is recycled and ready to fire. ·Blinks for 3 seconds when flash fires at its maximum output, indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL mode). 3 ·Determine an appropriate aperture by referring to the "Aperture/reproduction Set the aperture on the lens or camera. ratio panel" on the back of the SB-29 controller. (Refer to "Determining a proper flash shooting distance range. ") Overexposure warning indicator LED Lights up for approx. after shooting to indicate that the picture may have been overexposed. come on before taking the 4 Wait for the SB-29's ready-lightintothe viewfinder of your camera. ·You can also use the ready-light ·If the ready-light on the SB-29 or in the viewfinder blinks for approx. 3 seconds after shooting, this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. ·If the SB-29's overexposure warning indicator LED lights up for approx. 4 seconds after shooting, this indicates the picture may have been overexposed. In this case, use a smaller aperture (larger f-number) and reshoot. Aperture to set on the lens and effective f-number Effective f-numbers of macro lenses such as Micro-Nikkor lenses vary and the brightness of images on the film decrease when the reproduction ratio increases. The relationship between the reproduction ratio and the effective f-number is: Fe = F (1 + M) where Fe = Effective f-number (actual lens speed) F = Aperture to set on the lens M = Reproduction ratio ·For example, to obtain a 1:1 (life-size) reproduction ratio at an aperture of f/8 set on the lens, Fe = 8 (1 + 1) = 16. Effective f-numbers are displayed on the SB-29's "Aperture/reproduction ratio panel. " To obtain the correct exposure in TTL auto flash operation, proceed as follows: ·The aperture value appearing on the LCD panel or in camera's viewfinder is the effective f-number when a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU is mounted on the camera. ·When a Nikkor lens without a built-in CPU is mounted or no aperture value is displayed in the viewfinder calculate the effective f-number using the above equation after setting the aperture on the lens. Built-in light reducer Sets the ratio of the brightness of the right flash module to the left one (or vice versa) to 1:4. FLASH button ·Performs test firing for correct exposure determination. ·Can turn the SB-29 on again after the unit enters standby mode. Flash duration (approx. ) At full flash output: 1/1400 sec. [. . . ] ·When recharging NiCd or Ni-MH batteries, be sure to use the battery charger specified by the battery maker and read the instructions thoroughly. Do not recharge NiCd or Ni-MH batteries with their terminals reversed in the charger or before the batteries have cooled off sufficiently, as this may cause them to leak corrosive liquids, become hot, catch on fire, or explode. ·Non-rechargeable batteries such as zinc-carbon, alkaline-manganese and lithium batteries should never be charged in a battery charger as they may become hot, catch on fire, explode or leak corrosive liquids. ·Always use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. [. . . ]