FOREWORD---------------------------
The Nikon Speedlight
SB-16
is
a direct-mounting elec-
tronic flash unit, providing automatic through-the-Iens
(TTL) control of the flash exposure when used with Nikon
cameras having
TTL
flash capability. Through the use of
an
interchangeable mounting foot, the
SB
-
16
can
be
at-
tached to the special accessory shoe of
all
Nikon F3-
series cameras,
as
well as the standard ISO-type shoe
of the Nikon
FA,
FE2,
F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 and
FG
camera, or the V-type Sync
Cord
for the
Nikonos-V.
Because
light
is
measured through the picture-taking lens,
you
are
assured of just the
right
exposure with a variety of lenses
and
accessory attachments
at
any aperture from
f/2
to
f/22
.
Programmed
TIL
auto flash photography can be performed
by
using the
SB-16
with the Nikon F-501/N2020 or
F-301/N2000 via the
AS-g.
In
programmed
TTL
auto flash
photography, the proper aperture is automatically set for
correct exposure according to the film speed
in
use.
It
is
not
necessary to change the lens setting from the minimum
aperture used for non-flash programmed shooting.
Thanks to the incorporation of a front-mounted light
sensor, the
SB-16
is
also compatible with all other Nikon
cameras for automatic, but not through-the-Iens, flash
output control.
In
the non-TTL automatic mode, you have
a choice of two apertures. With a silicon-controlled recti-
fier and series circuitry, the
SB-16
is
able to conserve
energy when shooting subjects at close range ; thus re-
cycling times are shorter and the number of flashes per
battery set
is
greater.
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For truly creative bounce flash photography, the Nikon
Speedlight
SB-16
has two separate flash
heads-a
combination of tilting and rotating main flash head with
zooming capability and a smaller secondary flash head
which faces straight ahead to fill
in
the shadows
in
the
eye sockets and provide a small catch light for the eyes.
Moreover, a special
MD
setting allows the
SB
-
16
to
synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing at 4
frames per second for shooti
ng
8 pictures
in
series.
E
ve
n though the
SB
-
16
is
extremely easy to use, you
shou
ld
familiarize yourself with
it
s "Basic Operation"
as
pre
se
nted
in
the first section. For more detailed infor-
mation, please refer to "Controls
in
Detail" and " Photo-
graphic Techniques." A few minutes wisely invested now
will
payoff
later
in
years of rewarding photographic
experiences.
To
insure proper service, make sure the Nikon Warranty
Card is enclosed
in
the speedlight box.
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