Nikon SB-10 - Taking an Auto Flash Photograph; Ready-Light;Open Flash Button

TAKING AN AUTO FLASH PHOTOGRAPH
To act iv ate the unit, slide the p owe r switch to
the ON position. While the capacitor is charging,
you will hear a soft whining sound which de-
creases
in volume as the speedlight unit becomes
fully charged. The ready-light indicates that
the unit is ready to fire. Select the appropriate
f/number on the speedlight. Next, set the
camera lens at the same f/number, compose,
focus and press the shutter-release button on
the camera. The speed light automatically
determines the correct flash intensity as long as
the subject remains within the shooting range
of the f/number indicated on the speed light.
Note: Be s ur e to slid e the power switch to the OFF
position when you are not using the flash unit .
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Ready-Light/Open Flash Button
The ready-light doubles as the open flash
button. To activate, push down on the trans-
parent ready-light. The open flash is used for
test-firing. It is also used for firing with the
shutter held open at the B sett ing for strobe
effects, etc.
Caution:
(1) To create "stroboscopic" effects, in which the
flash is fired independently with th e shutter held
open at "B," the 5B-10 must be disconnected
from the FE. Otherwise, the open-flash button
will not work, and the flash unit cannot be fired.
(2) Remember that even before comp letion of charg-
ing, the ready-light glows. If the speed light fires
immediately after the lamp li ghts up, picture s