Nikon SB-80DX User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Autofocus Speedlight

EnInstruction ManualAutofocus SpeedlightSB-80DXSB-80DX(En)

Page 2 - Foreword

10For reference, all indications are displayed in the illustration.LCD panel234567819101112131415161718About the LCD panel• Because of the directional

Page 3 - Tips on using the Speedlight

100Electronic Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) construction and series circuitryFlash Selected by pressing a button.exposurecontrolS

Page 4

101Reference informationAngle of Variable in 7 steps, plus three steps with wide-flash adapter coverage and Nikon Diffusion Dome∗1With the Nikon Dif

Page 5 - Manual mode

102External power sources (optional)Ready-lightnLights up when SB-80DX is recharged and ready to fire.nBlinks for 3 sec. when flash fires at its maxim

Page 6 - Contents

103Reference informationModeling The flash fires repeatedly at a reduced flash output level toillumination provide illumination for previsualizing th

Page 7 - Reference information

104Index1/300 TTL high-speed flash sync mode...393D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash...353D Multi-Sensor Balance

Page 8 - Speedlight parts

Reference information105Light sensor window for wireless slave flash ...8Manual exposure (M) mode ...

Page 9

Notes

Page 11 - Control buttons

FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME,CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPANNo reproduction in any form of this manual, in wholeor in part (except for brief

Page 12 - Custom settings

11PreparationPress the MODE and SEL buttons simultaneouslyTo recall the underexposure value in the TTL/D-TTL auto flashmode (p. 31).Press the MODE and

Page 13

12Item Setting (Bold: default)Wireless flash mode*1(p. 84) OFF (canceled) ON (activated)Sound monitor*2in the wireless L (sound on) M (sound off)fla

Page 14 - D-type Nikkor lenses

13PreparationlSetting the LCD panel illuminator using Custom settings1Press the g button for approx. 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode.2Press

Page 15 - Basic operation

14In this manual, Nikkor lenses are divided into two types: CPU Nikkor lenses andnon-CPU Nikkor lenses.LensesCPU Nikkor lensesG-type Nikkor‚ D-type Ni

Page 16 - Installing batteries

Basic operationBasic operationIn this section, basic procedures are clearly illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography in the TTL/D-

Page 17

16lUsable batteriesm Install four AA-type penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of any of these types:(1) Alkaline-manganese (1.5V)(2) Lithium (1.5V)(3)

Page 18

17Basic operationnMinimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries.nThe data was measured without using AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head

Page 19 - (factory setting)

182Test firing (confirming exposure)lTest firing CAUTION!When test firing the Speedlight, never position your eyes close to the flashhead.m The SB-80D

Page 20

19Basic operationlStandby function to conserve battery power m If the SB-80DX and the camera are not used for approx. 40 seconds, thestandby function

Page 21

2ForewordThank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-80DX.To get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this instructionmanual thoroughly b

Page 22 - Setting the ISO sensitivity

203Attach the SB-80DX to the camera and lTurn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stops.m To lock the Speedlight in place, turn the lock le

Page 23

21Basic operationThe underbar blinks when the flash head is tilted down –7°.The flash shooting distance range disappearsif the flash head is adjusted

Page 24 - Adjust the zoom-head position

224Setting the ISO sensitivityDigital data communication with the SB-80DXWhen the SB-80DX is used with cameras in Groups I and II, and NikonDigital SL

Page 25

23Basic operationlAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL/D-TTL auto flash operationm The maximum ISO sensitivity range usable in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mo

Page 26 - Center-Weighted Metering W

245Adjust the zoom-head positionlThe power zoom function m When the SB-80DX is used with cameras in Groups I, II, or Nikon Digital SLRs,in combination

Page 27

25Basic operationnA small M above the “ZOOM” indication appears on the LCD panel while manually settingthe zoom-head position.nGenerally, set the zoom

Page 28

266Setting the camera’s exposure mode andlExposure mode and metering systemm The camera’s available exposure mode and metering system vary, depen

Page 29

27Basic operationmetering systemlExposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure (P)In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure (S) modem By selecting a slo

Page 30

lTTL/D-TTL auto flash mode (p. 35)m Every time you press the MODE button, the flash mode changes. In the TTL auto flash mode, the D indicator appears

Page 31

29Basic operationApertureFlash shooting distance range (m/ft.)ISO sensitivity Zoom-head position (mm)Flash shooting distance range in the TTL/D-TTL au

Page 32

3PreparationTake trial shotsTake trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings orgraduations.Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight

Page 33 - Detailed operation

308Compose the picture and shoot with flashlSet the camera’s flash sync mode to Front-curtain sync.m Set the camera’s flash sync mode to Front-curtain

Page 34 - SB-80DX available flash modes

31Basic operationlIf the ready-light blinks after shooting, the light might be insufficient.m In various auto flash modes, when the flash has fired at

Page 35 - TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode

32COOLPIX 900 series (COOLPIX 995, etc.) and COOLPIX 5000digital cameras have a built-in compact flash unit. When morepowerful illumination is require

Page 36

33Detailed operationThis section provides a variety of flashmodes available with the SB-80DX.Be sure to refer to your camera’s instructionmanual for s

Page 37 - auto flash mode

34SB-80DX available flash modes∗1 Monitor Preflashes are fired.∗2 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash are general

Page 38

35Detailed operationTTL/D-TTL auto flash modeThe SB-80DX’s TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode varies, depending on the camerasand lenses in use or the camera’s

Page 39

36Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL Exposure modeP : Programmed Auto S : Shutter-Priority AutoA : Aperture-Priority AutoM : ManualMeteri

Page 40 - Non-TTL auto flash A mode

37Detailed operation auto flash modeCamera TTL/D-TTL Exposure Metering Lensauto flash mode mode systemF4-SeriesDFP/S/A/MYCPU lens∗1DFA/MYNon-CPU

Page 41

38Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modeCamera TTL/D-TTL Exposure Metering Lensauto flash mode mode systemF-601M/DP/SYCPU lens∗1

Page 42 - Auto Aperture AA flash mode

39Detailed operationCamera TTL/D-TTL Exposure Metering Lensauto flash mode mode systemD1-SeriesCDE∗1P/S/A/MYWCPU lens (D/G-type)D100CDE∗2P/S/A/MYWCPU

Page 43

4Camera groups and available flash modesIn this manual, Nikon SLR cameras are divided into eight groups (I to VII, and DigitalSLRs) unless otherwise n

Page 44 - Manual ÉG mode

40Any camera and lens combination. (For Digital SLRs, it ispossible only when a non-CPU lens is mounted.)Non-TTL auto flash A modeUsable camerasand le

Page 45 - ∗1 ∗2 14

41Detailed operation6Compose the picture, make sure the ready-lightis on, then shoot.nWhen the flash has fired at its maximum output andunderexposure

Page 46 - Manual G mode

42Digital SLRs + CPU lensesAuto Aperture AA flash modeIn addition to Non-TTL auto flash (p. 40), the SB-80DX’s built-in sensor correctlycontrols the f

Page 47

43Detailed operation5Compose the picture, confirm that the ready-lightis on, then shoot.n When the flash has fired at its maximum output andunderexpos

Page 48

44Manual ÉG modeIn this mode, the flash always fires at a specified output. The SB-80DXfeatures three types of manual modes. Types Usable cameraManual

Page 49

45Detailed operationISO 25 50 100 200 400 800 1600Factors x0.5 x0.71 x1 x1.4 x2 x2.8 x4To calculate the correct aperturen Calculate the correct apertu

Page 50

46Manual G modelManual flash operationm In Manual flash photography, you select the aperture and flash output level. Inthis way, you can control the e

Page 51

47Detailed operation▲1/1 (0.0) ➔ 1/2 (0.0) ➔ 1/2 (0.3) ➔ 1/2 (0.7) ➔ 1/4 (0.0) FP ➔ 1/128 (0.0) 1/4 (0.7) ➔ 1/4 (0.3) 1/128 (0.0) ➔ 1/128 (

Page 52

48Manual G modelRepeating flash modem In the Repeating Flash mode, the SB-80DX fires repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multip

Page 53 - Flash output level

49Detailed operation1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual (M). 2Press the a button to set the flash mode tothe H Repeating Flash mode.3Press the g

Page 54

5The SB-80DX’s available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or thecamera’s exposure mode and metering system. Refer to “Deta

Page 55 - Advanced operation

508Set the shutter speed.nUse the equation to determine the shutter speed and set that shutter speed or one slower.Shutter speed = Number of flashes p

Page 56

51Detailed operationlFP High-Speed Flash sync K modem High-speed flash synchronization at shutter speeds between 1/250 and 1/4000 sec. (1/500 and 1/16

Page 57

52Manual G mode 5Set the same aperture on your camera or lensthat is set on the SB-80DX.6Set the shutter speed between 1/250 and 1/4000 sec. (between

Page 58

53Detailed operationNotes on continuous flash shootinglMaximum number of continuous firingsm It is recommended to allow the SB-80DX to cool off for at

Page 59

54Checking the correct exposure before shootingYou can determine whether the subject will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-80DX befo

Page 60

Advanced operationAdvanced operationIn this section advanced information on eachfunction of the SB-80DX’s is provided.Advanced operation

Page 61

56Exposure compensation allows you to take well-balanced pictures byintentionally modifying the correct exposure when a subject of extremely high or l

Page 62

57Advanced operationcompensationMaking exposure compensation in the Non-TTL auto flash and Manual flash modem Exposure compensation is performed by in

Page 63

58Usable cameras For cameras in Groups I to III, and Digital SLRs camerasExposure compensation and flash output level compensationlFlash output level

Page 64

59Advanced operationThe flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable apertureWith zoom lenses having a variable aperture, take not

Page 65

6ContentsPreparationForeword...2Tips on using the Speedlight ...

Page 66 - (For taking pictures without

60lSlow-sync flashm The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to obtain the correct exposurefor both the main subject and background in low-ligh

Page 67

Usable cameras All cameras61Advanced operationRear-curtain sync and Modeling illuminationRear-curtain sync Front-curtain syncShooting datanCamera: F10

Page 68 - Bounce flash operation

62Autofocus flash operation in dim lightUsable cameras and lenses Cameras with autofocus function + autofocus lensWhen the light is too dim for normal

Page 69

63Advanced operationlActivating and canceling the AF-Assist illuminator usingCustom settings1Press the g button for more than 2 sec. todisplay the Cus

Page 71

In this section, information on a varietyof photographic techniques such asbounce and close-up flash is provided,explaining how to create flash pictur

Page 72

66Bounce flash Normal flashBounce flash operation (For taking pictures withoutTilt or rotate the flash head to bounce the light off the ceiling or wal

Page 73

67Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementunattractive shadows)1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).2

Page 74

68lSetting the aperturem With bounce flash, there is a light loss when compared with normal flash withthe flash head adjusted to the horizontal/front

Page 75

69Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlUsing the built-in bounce cardm In bounce flash photography, use the SB-80DX’s built-in bounce ca

Page 76 - From the top

7Advanced operationExposure compensation and flash output level compensation...56The flash shooting di

Page 77

70Close-up flash operationWith the built-in wide-flash adapter attached to the SB-80DX, close-up flashshooting can be performed. The built-in wide-fla

Page 78

71Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placement1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).2Set the camera’s mete

Page 79

72lSetting the aperturem Calculate the aperture by using this equation and table. Setting a smalleraperture than the one obtained from the equation is

Page 80 - A, FA, FE2, FG

73Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlWhen shooting subjects closer than 0.6m (2 ft)m With the SB-80DX attached to the camera, sufficie

Page 81 - Slave flash unit

74Multiple flash operation (Creating various flash Multiple flash photography allows you to create more natural-looking pictures byusing sev

Page 82

75Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placement effects by using more than one Speedlight)Canceling the power standby functionm When using a Spe

Page 83

76The master flash unit  used off-camerailluminates the subject from the side tocreate a more natural-looking picture,and slave flash units  and  i

Page 84

77Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlConnecting the master and slave flash unitsm Refer to “System chart for TTL multiple flash” (p. 8

Page 85

78lTTL multiple flash1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).2Attach the master flash unit to the camera, turn the

Page 86

79Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlManual multiple flash1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).

Page 87

8Speedlight parts43127659810111413121 Control button quick reference (p. 12)Easy reference chart for two-button operationsand custom settings 2Flash h

Page 88

80System chart for TTL multiple flashSC-24SB-21BSB-21ASB-16A SB-17SC-14SB-11SC-23SB-14SB-140SB-16BSB-15SB-25 SB-26SB-24Master flash unitSC-17V-type Sy

Page 89

81Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementSB-21BSB-16BSB-15SB-22SB-20SC-18 (1.5m)SC-19 (3m)SC-18SC-19SC-18SC-19SB-25 SB-26 SB-28/28DXSB-27SB

Page 90

82Wireless multiple flash can be operated in two ways: (1) In the A (auto) mode, inwhich the wireless slave flash units start and stop firing in sync

Page 91 - Reference

83Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementThree slave flash units are used. Slave flash unitis used to eliminate the shadow caused bythe ma

Page 92 - Optional accessories

84m When the SB-80DX is attached to the camera after activating the Wirelessflash mode, the O indicator appears on the LCD panel, showing that the SB-

Page 93 - SK-E900)

85Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlWireless master flash unitm The SB-80DX, when set as a wireless master flash unit, can be used as

Page 94

86lWireless multiple flash shooting in A (auto) mode Wireless multiple flash shooting1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or

Page 95 - Tips on Speedlight care

87Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlWireless multiple flash shooting in M (manual) mode1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Pr

Page 96 - Notes on batteries

88Adjusting the flash output level in M (manual) mode Adjusting the slave flash unit’s flash output level manuallym Use the following equation to dete

Page 97 - Troubleshooting

89Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlConfirming flash operation using the ready-light or the beeping sound m You can confirm flash ope

Page 98

9Preparation2019151816172423222115 Flash head tilting angle scale (p. 68)16 Modeling illuminator button (p. 61)Press to fire flash repeatedly to check

Page 99

90Lights up ordoes notcome on(not blinking)Lights up ordoes notcome on(not blinking)Two beepsFired properlyBlinks forapprox. 3sec.Blinks forapprox. 3s

Page 100 - Specifications

ReferenceinformationReferenceinformationInformation on optional accessories andtips on Speedlight care are presentedhere. Following that are notes on

Page 101

92Optional accessorieslAccessories for multiple flashTTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-18 (approx. 1.5 m or 4.9 ft)TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-19 (approx.

Page 102

93Reference informationMulti-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900(One AS-E900 Multi-Flash Adapter is included with theSK-E900)Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900The SB-

Page 103

94Connecting to an external power sourcem To use an external power source, remove the coverand connect its power cord to the SB-80DX’sexternal power s

Page 104

95Reference informationlCleaningm Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the SB-80DX and clean itwith a soft, clean cloth. After using the SB

Page 105

96Notes on batteriesWarningm Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.m Dry batteries shall not be subjecte

Page 106

97Reference informationProblemThe power cannot be turned on.The ready-light does not light up.The power turns off automatically.A strange sound can be

Page 107

98ProblemIn the Auto Aperture AA flash mode, theaperture and the flash output levelcompensation value blink and the flashshooting distance range disap

Page 108

99Reference informationCameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLRs camerasNoteThe SB-80DX incorporates a microcomputer to c

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