FOREWORD---------------------
The
Nikon Speedlight S8-15
is
a direct-mounting
electronic flash unit which provides automatic
through-the-/ens (TIL) control of the flash exposure
when used with the Nikon
FG.
8ecause light
is
measured through the actual 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.
Thanks to
the
incorporation of a front -mounted light
sensor, the
Ni
ko
n Speedlight S8
-1
5
is
also compati-
ble with
all
other Nikon cameras for automatic, but
not through-the-Iens, flash output control . Through
the
use of a silicon-controlled rectifier and series
circuitry, the S8-15
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.
In
addition, the S8-15 couples with the flash ready-
lights inside the viewfinders of the Nikon
FG
, FM2,
F3, FE, and
EM
.
As
soon
as
the flash
is
ready to
fire, the
LED
comes
on
and,
if
the light
is
insufficient
for correct exposure after a shot
is
taken,
it
wi
ll
immediately start
bl
inking to warn
you
to
take the
pictu
re
aga
in
at
a wider aperture or a closer
distance.
Of
particular merit
is
the S8-
15
's movable flash head
which allows
you
to
bounce the light off the ceiling
or walls for softer, more flattering lighting for por-
traits and snapshots. Not only
is
the entire flash
unit rotatable
on
its foot through 180° with click-
stops every 90°, but the flashtube module itself can
be
tilted back with click-stops at 15°, 30°, 60°,
and
90° positions.
The
S8-
15
also featu r
es
a special MD (Motor
Dr
ive)
setti
ng
which allows
you
to shoot
up
to
fou
r fl
ash
pictur
es
in sequence
wi
th a motor-driven camera
fir
ing
continuously at up to 3.5 frames per second.
To
obtain the best results, read th
is
instruction
manual carefully before
use
and keep
it
han
dy for
quick reference until
you
are thoroughly familiar with
the flash unit's operation. A few minutes wisely
invested now will
payoff
later
in
years of rewarding
photographic experiences.
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