Nikon SB-24 - Specialized Applications and Maintenance; Close-Up Flash Photography

CLOSE·UP FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IN TTL AUTO FLASH MODE--
When used with the Nikon F4 , F- B01/NBOOB , F- 501/N2020 ,
F-
401s/N4004s, F- 301/N 2 000, FA , FE2 or FG , optional TTL
Remote Cord SC-17 or SC - 24 , let s you perform flash shooting
with a subject closer than 0. 6m (approx . 2ftJ
1_ Connect the S8-24 to the camera using Remote Cord SC-17 .
(See SC - 17 instruction manual.)
2. Position the S8-24 so light from the flash head covers the
subject.
3. Regardless of the lens in use , set the angle of coverage at
the 2 4mm position .
4.
To determine aperture , use the following equat i on:
A
flstop = flash -to-subject-distance
Where A corresponds to the film in use according to the table
below:
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For example:
When using ISO 100 film and the flash - to -subject distance Is
0. 5m (1 .6ft), divide 4 by 0.5 to get fiB. That means you can use
an aperture of fiB or smaller. Use the smallest aperture possible .
5.
Set the flash mode selector to TTL, then turn ' on the S8- 24
and take the shot.
-E x posure compen s ation is possible with the camera 's
ex
posure compensation dial. With the Nikon F4 or F- 801/
N8008 , it is also possible to make exposure compensation on
the S8 - 24 .