Nikon 58-104 User Manual

NikonNIKONOSSpeedlightSB-104

Tips on Speedlight CareBe sure to take trial shots first...•When taking important photographs with the SB-104 or using it again after a long period of

Checking 0-ringsI Be sure to check the 0-rings before use.This Speedlight uses 0-rings to ensure that it is weil seaied and water-proofed. If dust or

Removing and Reseating 0-rings1Remove the 0-rings from their channels.—Use a thin plastic card, such as the SB-104’s exposure calculation chart, to re

Reseat the 0-ring into their channels.—Do not stretch the 0-rings too much. Be sure that the 0-rings are not warped and they go into the channel co

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Installing the BatteryI Important Only the NiCd battery unit SN-104 can be used with this Speedlight. Do not use any other type of battery. Be sure t

Open the battery chamber cap by lifting it up.—The cover may be hard to open if the 0-ring isn’t properiy iubricated. In this case, the 0-ring should

Connecting the SB-104 to the Camera and Making SettingsI Important Be sure to turn OFF the power to the camera and the SB-104 before attaching the Sp

Remove the sync socket cap on the ' camera.—The cap can be removed by using a coin to turn it counter-ciockwise.Insert the camera plug and fasten

8Insert the Speedlight plug and fasten the black locking ring.—Align the guide marks on the plug and the SB-104.I Turn the shoulder joint adjustment I

FOREWORDThank you for purchasing the Nikonos Speedlight SB-104. This Speedlight is specially designed for underwater photography and can be used with

•Caution• Be sure the shoulder joint is locked when gripping the arm to carry the camera and Speedlight after making settings. If it is not locked, th

Function Selector. GJ ffl ffl• o oThe Function Selector is used in the ways described below.^3 standard flash photographystandard flash photography is

Flash Mode SelectorThe Flash Mode Selector is used in the ways described beiow.mFULL m1/4 m1/16X TO)ao TTL flash modeWhen the SB-104 is used with the

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Basic Flash Photography with the Nikonos RSFlash photography with matrix balanced fill-flash operation in combination with the Nikonos RS and the SB-1

> Set the camera’s sync mode to any . desired mode.—When the sync mode switch is set to "Normal”, the shutter speed is controlled between 1/12

Set the focus mode on the Nikonos RS to “S” or “C”.—All focus modes can be used. However, Nikon recommends using "S” (single servo autofocus) or

8Pressing the shutter release button slightlyCheck the flash shooting distance range and be sure the ready-light and the (•) in-focus indicator are li

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Possible Shooting Modes with the SB-104 and Nikonos RSThe settings and shooting techniques that are possible with the SB-104 vary according to the cam

Speedlight Parts*For more details on the above items, see pages 21 — 22.

1Select a possible shooting mode,and set the SB-104 and the camera.Press the shutter release button slightly.Confirm the flash shooting distance &apos

Possible Shooting Modes with the SB-104 and Nikonos VPossibleshootingmodesSB-104 settingsNikonos V settingsStandbyswitch(*1)Functionselector(*2)Flashm

12Check the flash shooting distance range and to be sure that the ready- light is lit up to shoot.—If both viewfinder ready-light and SB-104 ready

Possible Shooting Modes with the SB-104 and Nikonos IV-ASB-104 settings Nikonos IV-A settingsPossibleshootingmodesStandbyswitchFunctionselectorFlashmo

Caring for the SB-104 After UseWash the Speedlight with fresh water...If the SB-104 Speedlight is stored without having been washed after use under wa

Be sure that all water has been removed...Several days are required for all water to dry from below the rubber cover. Keep In mind that water may stil

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standby SwitchWhen the Standby switch is ON...The power of the SB-104 is turned OFF automatically when the flash is not operated for about 80 seconds

When the Standby switch is OFF...When using the SB-104 with the Nikonos RS or V, if the SB-104’s power switch is turned ON, the power required for one

Alert Signal LampsA warning is indicated when any of the lamps in the illustration starts blinking. Look up the cause of the problem below and follow

Sync socket capBattery chamberBuckle hook______Standby switchBattery positioning axis Battery positioning notch

Heat alert light blinks.When the interior of the SB-104 overheats due to successive firing of the fiash or other factors, the heat alert light blinks.

Reading the Exposure Calculation ChartThe SB-104 comes with one flash shooting distance scale chart and three aperture scale charts (by film speeds).D

Objects underwater appear closer than they actually are.For instance, if the estimated camera-to- subject distance underwater is 1 meter (3.3 feet), t

In manual flash modeThe scales from the left Indicate "m Full,"“m 1/4," and “m 1/16."For example, when shooting a subject underwat

In manual mode, you can determine the correct f/stop using the following equation:f/stop =guide numberflash-to-subject distance See table below for th

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Basic Tips on Underwater Flash PhotographyThe basic aspects of underwater flash photography will be reviewed in this section.The Role of the Speedligh

I . When shooting brightly shining fish...If the Speedlight is aimed at shiny silver fish from the front, correct exposure will be hard to obtain be

Camera Slave (Cordless Remote Photography)When used with the Nikonos RS, the SB-104 can release the camera’s shutter upon being activated from a remot

I Turn ON the SB-104’s power switch,• and check to be sure that the ready- light is lit.The shutter is released each time ' another speedlight fi

NiCd battery unit SN-104 (option)Standard accessories(SB-104 standard set)•Standard arm and bracket set SK-104•Sync cord (with cap)•0-ring grease and

Flash SlaveThe SB-104 can be used as a flash slave without releasing the camera’s shutter. When It senses the light from a master flash, It fires simu

Turn ON the power switches on ' both Speedlights, and be sure the ready-lights are lit.Release the shutter on the camera. —When the Speedlight (c

Rear-Curtain Sync PhotographyWhen ambient light conditions are low and you wish to produce creative exposures by highlighting the movement of subjects

I Set the f/stop and shutter speed on I the camera.—The Shutter Dial can be set to either "A,” 1/125—1 second, or ”B,” but a shutter speed of 1/6

Using the Flash Signal Functionii'The flash signal function serves to indicate your position in the sea when resurfacing from under water.1Turn O

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Optional AccessoriesExtension Arm SK-104EUsed for extending the length of the standard arnn (SK-104A). Especially useful for obtaining special lightin

Pull out the stopper pin at the lower end of the extension arm.4Insert the lower end of the extension arm (protruding portion) into the hole by aligni

Arm SK-104C for Speedlights SB-102, SB-103Use the arm (SK-104C) to secure the SB-102 or SB-103 to the standard bracket or double bracket. When connect

-,1,^*i§Double Bracket SK-104WThe double bracket (SK-104W) is used when attaching two Speedlights — SB-104, SB-102, or SB-103 — to the camera for enha

Main Features Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Photography (Nikonos RS only)Brightness of flash exposure on the foreground subject is automatically balanc

Double Sync Cord SC-100The Double Sync Cord lets you use two Speedllghts for TTL flash (matrix balanced fill-flash, center- weighted TTL flash) operat

NiCd Battery Unit SN-104The SN-104 is a rechargeable NiCd battery designed exclusively for the SB-104. A fresh, fully-charged SN-104 can fire approxim

Details on NiCd Battery Unit SN-104IGenerally speaking, battery power weakens as thetemperature drops, and power drains off slowly when notused for a

Tips on carrying and storing the SN-104• Be sure that the SN-104 is not subject to shock or moisture, as it cannot be disassembled for repair. Keep t

Tips on SB-104 CareNotes of CautionDo not subject the Speedlight to vibrations or shock.strong vibrations or shock may cause damage to delicately-adju

Take care not to splash water into the battery chamber or onto the NiCd batteries.When changing batteries, be sure not to accidentaiiy spiash water in

lïK,J®Carrying the SB-104When transporting the SB-104...Do not put the SB-104 into the same bag as the NiCd battery unit SN-104 or SH-104 charger. Wat

L4i;i-fHSafekeeping the SB-104Remove the NiCd battery.If the Speedlight will not be used for a long time, remove the battery from it. If the battery l

SpecificationsIElectronic construction Usable exposure modeGuide numberAngie of coverage Flash shooting distance rangeUsabie fiim speed range in TTL m

Accessories (provided)Standard arm (SK-104A), standard bracket (SK-104B), sync cord (with cap), 0-ring set (three 0-rings,0-ring lubricant, and two sc

About this ManualThis Instruction Manual has been organized as follows for easy reference. Use this guide to learn how to make the most of your Spe

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

Correction0-ring contact areas as shown on page 11 are incorrect. Check 0-ring contact areas as shown here.BerichtigungDie auf Seite 11 gezeigten Verb

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CONTENTSForeword......2Speedlight Parts...

Basic Applications ............45-54Basic Tips on Underwater Flash Photography .......46Camera Slave