EnInstruction ManualAutofocus SpeedlightSB-80DXSB-80DX(En)
10For reference, all indications are displayed in the illustration.LCD panel234567819101112131415161718About the LCD panel• Because of the directional
100Electronic Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) construction and series circuitryFlash Selected by pressing a button.exposurecontrolS
101Reference informationAngle of Variable in 7 steps, plus three steps with wide-flash adapter coverage and Nikon Diffusion Dome∗1With the Nikon Dif
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
103Reference informationModeling The flash fires repeatedly at a reduced flash output level toillumination provide illumination for previsualizing th
104Index1/300 TTL high-speed flash sync mode...393D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash...353D Multi-Sensor Balance
Reference information105Light sensor window for wireless slave flash ...8Manual exposure (M) mode ...
Notes
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11PreparationPress the MODE and SEL buttons simultaneouslyTo recall the underexposure value in the TTL/D-TTL auto flashmode (p. 31).Press the MODE and
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
13PreparationlSetting the LCD panel illuminator using Custom settings1Press the g button for approx. 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode.2Press
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
Basic operationBasic operationIn this section, basic procedures are clearly illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography in the TTL/D-
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)
17Basic operationnMinimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries.nThe data was measured without using AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head
182Test firing (confirming exposure)lTest firing CAUTION!When test firing the Speedlight, never position your eyes close to the flashhead.m The SB-80D
19Basic operationlStandby function to conserve battery power m If the SB-80DX and the camera are not used for approx. 40 seconds, thestandby function
2ForewordThank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-80DX.To get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this instructionmanual thoroughly b
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
21Basic operationThe underbar blinks when the flash head is tilted down –7°.The flash shooting distance range disappearsif the flash head is adjusted
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
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
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
25Basic operationnA small M above the “ZOOM” indication appears on the LCD panel while manually settingthe zoom-head position.nGenerally, set the zoom
266Setting the camera’s exposure mode andlExposure mode and metering systemm The camera’s available exposure mode and metering system vary, depen
27Basic operationmetering systemlExposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure (P)In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure (S) modem By selecting a slo
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
29Basic operationApertureFlash shooting distance range (m/ft.)ISO sensitivity Zoom-head position (mm)Flash shooting distance range in the TTL/D-TTL au
3PreparationTake trial shotsTake trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings orgraduations.Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight
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
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
32COOLPIX 900 series (COOLPIX 995, etc.) and COOLPIX 5000digital cameras have a built-in compact flash unit. When morepowerful illumination is require
33Detailed operationThis section provides a variety of flashmodes available with the SB-80DX.Be sure to refer to your camera’s instructionmanual for s
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
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
36Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL Exposure modeP : Programmed Auto S : Shutter-Priority AutoA : Aperture-Priority AutoM : ManualMeteri
37Detailed operation auto flash modeCamera TTL/D-TTL Exposure Metering Lensauto flash mode mode systemF4-SeriesDFP/S/A/MYCPU lens∗1DFA/MYNon-CPU
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
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
4Camera groups and available flash modesIn this manual, Nikon SLR cameras are divided into eight groups (I to VII, and DigitalSLRs) unless otherwise n
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
41Detailed operation6Compose the picture, make sure the ready-lightis on, then shoot.nWhen the flash has fired at its maximum output andunderexposure
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
43Detailed operation5Compose the picture, confirm that the ready-lightis on, then shoot.n When the flash has fired at its maximum output andunderexpos
44Manual ÉG modeIn this mode, the flash always fires at a specified output. The SB-80DXfeatures three types of manual modes. Types Usable cameraManual
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
46Manual G modelManual flash operationm In Manual flash photography, you select the aperture and flash output level. Inthis way, you can control the e
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 (
48Manual G modelRepeating flash modem In the Repeating Flash mode, the SB-80DX fires repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multip
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
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
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
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
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
53Detailed operationNotes on continuous flash shootinglMaximum number of continuous firingsm It is recommended to allow the SB-80DX to cool off for at
54Checking the correct exposure before shootingYou can determine whether the subject will receive the correct exposure by test firing the SB-80DX befo
Advanced operationAdvanced operationIn this section advanced information on eachfunction of the SB-80DX’s is provided.Advanced operation
56Exposure compensation allows you to take well-balanced pictures byintentionally modifying the correct exposure when a subject of extremely high or l
57Advanced operationcompensationMaking exposure compensation in the Non-TTL auto flash and Manual flash modem Exposure compensation is performed by in
58Usable cameras For cameras in Groups I to III, and Digital SLRs camerasExposure compensation and flash output level compensationlFlash output level
59Advanced operationThe flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable apertureWith zoom lenses having a variable aperture, take not
6ContentsPreparationForeword...2Tips on using the Speedlight ...
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
Usable cameras All cameras61Advanced operationRear-curtain sync and Modeling illuminationRear-curtain sync Front-curtain syncShooting datanCamera: F10
62Autofocus flash operation in dim lightUsable cameras and lenses Cameras with autofocus function + autofocus lensWhen the light is too dim for normal
63Advanced operationlActivating and canceling the AF-Assist illuminator usingCustom settings1Press the g button for more than 2 sec. todisplay the Cus
In this section, information on a varietyof photographic techniques such asbounce and close-up flash is provided,explaining how to create flash pictur
66Bounce flash Normal flashBounce flash operation (For taking pictures withoutTilt or rotate the flash head to bounce the light off the ceiling or wal
67Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementunattractive shadows)1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).2
68lSetting the aperturem With bounce flash, there is a light loss when compared with normal flash withthe flash head adjusted to the horizontal/front
69Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlUsing the built-in bounce cardm In bounce flash photography, use the SB-80DX’s built-in bounce ca
7Advanced operationExposure compensation and flash output level compensation...56The flash shooting di
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
71Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placement1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).2Set the camera’s mete
72lSetting the aperturem Calculate the aperture by using this equation and table. Setting a smalleraperture than the one obtained from the equation is
73Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlWhen shooting subjects closer than 0.6m (2 ft)m With the SB-80DX attached to the camera, sufficie
74Multiple flash operation (Creating various flash Multiple flash photography allows you to create more natural-looking pictures byusing sev
75Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placement effects by using more than one Speedlight)Canceling the power standby functionm When using a Spe
76The master flash unit used off-camerailluminates the subject from the side tocreate a more natural-looking picture,and slave flash units and i
77Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlConnecting the master and slave flash unitsm Refer to “System chart for TTL multiple flash” (p. 8
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
79Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlManual multiple flash1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).
8Speedlight parts43127659810111413121 Control button quick reference (p. 12)Easy reference chart for two-button operationsand custom settings 2Flash h
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
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
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
83Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementThree slave flash units are used. Slave flash unitis used to eliminate the shadow caused bythe ma
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-
85Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlWireless master flash unitm The SB-80DX, when set as a wireless master flash unit, can be used as
86lWireless multiple flash shooting in A (auto) mode Wireless multiple flash shooting1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or
87Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlWireless multiple flash shooting in M (manual) mode1Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-Pr
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
89Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placementlConfirming flash operation using the ready-light or the beeping sound m You can confirm flash ope
9Preparation2019151816172423222115 Flash head tilting angle scale (p. 68)16 Modeling illuminator button (p. 61)Press to fire flash repeatedly to check
90Lights up ordoes notcome on(not blinking)Lights up ordoes notcome on(not blinking)Two beepsFired properlyBlinks forapprox. 3sec.Blinks forapprox. 3s
ReferenceinformationReferenceinformationInformation on optional accessories andtips on Speedlight care are presentedhere. Following that are notes on
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.
93Reference informationMulti-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900(One AS-E900 Multi-Flash Adapter is included with theSK-E900)Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900The SB-
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
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
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
97Reference informationProblemThe power cannot be turned on.The ready-light does not light up.The power turns off automatically.A strange sound can be
98ProblemIn the Auto Aperture AA flash mode, theaperture and the flash output levelcompensation value blink and the flashshooting distance range disap
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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