Modern Classic SLRs Series : Nikon F5 - Instruction Manual - Part XIII

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Flash Photography - Part II

Flash shooting distance range in 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync When 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is selected, the guide number of the attached Speedlight (SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-20 or SB-16B) is limited to the values shown in the table below. Therefore, maximum flash shooting distance cannot be calculated from each Speedlights flash shooting distance scale or flash shooting distance range table provided.

ISO 100, m/ft,, 20°C/68°F

Zoom head	18mm	20mm	24mm	28mm	35mm	50mm	70mm	85mm
Guide number	8/26	8/26	11/36	12/39	14/46	16/53	18/59	19/62

To obtain maximum flash shooting distance in 1/300 High Speed Sync: Example: Speedlight attached film sensitivity-ISO 100, zoom-head position-35mm, aperture f/5.6

Therefore, the maximum flash shooting distance of the example is 2.5m or 8.2 ft.

* The minimum flash shooting distance can be obtained from the Speedlights flash shooting distance scale or flash shooting distance range table provided. * For film sensitivity other than ISO 100, multiply the following coefficient to the guide number provided.

ISO number	25	50	200	400	800
Coefficient	0.5	0.71	1.4	2.0	2.8

Selecting flash sync mode While pressing the flash sync mode () button, rotate Main-Command Dial to select desired flash sync mode. The flash sync mode changes as in the following sequence:

TTL Auto Flash Operation The difference between Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and standard TTL flash is in whether the flash output level is automatically compensated or not. Operation is the same. Note: Usable film speed range in TTL auto flash is ISO 25 to 1000.

1.Set camera's metering system and exposure mode
2. Turn Speedlight on.
3. Set Speedlight mode selector to TTL With the SB-23, setting the mode selector to TTL simultaneously turns the Speedlight on.
4. Look through the viewfinder, compose picture and lightly press shutter release button, to confirm exposure indication in the LCD readout. In autofocus operation, also confirm that in-focus indicator ( ) appears. Note: Do not block the flash or AF-assist illuminator LED during flash photography. In Programmed or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, if you fall to set the lens to minimum aperture, blinks.
5. Confirm exposure and shooting distance. Refer to the shooting distance bars of SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, or the flash shooting distance range table of the SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22 or SB-20. (refer to previous page page when and how 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is selected.) For details, see Speedlight manual.
6. Confirm that ready-light is on, then fully depress shutter release button to take a picture.

SLOW SYNC Photography - To make dark background more visible. Without Slow Sync, the automatically controlled shutter speed is controlled between 1/250 sec. and 1 /50 sec. When flash pictures are taken with this rather narrow shutter speed range In dim light, the subject will appear bright and well exposed, but the background may come out very dark, almost black. Setting Slow Sync extends the automatic controlled shutter speed range down to 30 sec., enabling background details to come out.

1. Set camera's exposure mode to P for Programmed Auto or A for Aperture-Priority Auto. 2. While pressing the camera's button, rotate Main Command Dial until appears in the rear LCD panel. then follow steps 2-6 of TTL Auto Flash Operation. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Illustrations: Slow Sync and Normal Sync Photography

Rear Curtain Sync Photography -To create a natural-looking stream of light. Normally in flash synchronization, the Speedlight fires at the beginning of the exposure. When the shutter speed is slow, the result is a streaking light pattern in front of the subject. When Rear-Curtain Sync is set, the Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure, turning available light into a stream of light that follows the flash-illuminated moving subject. Since Rear-Curtain Sync is especially effective at a slow shutter speed, Slow Sync is automatically set at the same time that Rear-Curtain Sync is set in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode. To set a specific shutter speed , set the F5 to Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. When using the SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, note that the Rear Curtain Sync setting on the camera body is ignored. You must set the Speedlight unit itself for Rear-Curtain Sync.

Illustrations: Rear-Curtain Sync with slow shutter speed
Front-Curtain Sync with slow shutter speed

1. Set camera's exposure mode to "S" for Shutter-Priority Auto or "M" for Manual exposure mode. 2. Set Rear-Curtain Sync. For a Speedlight other than the SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24: While pressing the camera's button, rotate Main Command Dial until appears in the rear LCD panel. For SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24 users: Set the Speedlights sync mode selector to "REAR" position. In Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, Slow Sync is simultaneously set and R. appears in the rear LCD panel. (See your Speedlight instruction manual.) The Rear-Curtain Sync setting on the camera is ignored. Next, follow steps 2-6 for TTL Auto Flash Operation. When using a slow shutter speed, mount the F5 or a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Note: * You can use Rear-Curtain Sync in either non manual flash mode. For non-TTL auto or man mode, see your Speedlight manual. Note that in either flash mode, you must use Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. * Rear-Curtain Sync cannot be used with a studio flash system since the correct synchronization cannot be attained..

Available Nikon Speedlights and Functions Possible with the Nikon F5

The table below shows the available flash modes for each Nikon Speedlight.

Speedlight	Connection		Available flash mode
		TTL Auto *1	Non-TTL *2	Manual *3
SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, S13-25, SB-24 SB-22s, SB-22, SB-21B *2, SB-26, SB-16B and SB-15	Direct	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB-23	Direct	Yes	No	Yes
SB-21A *2 and SB-16A *2	Via Flash Unit Coupler AS-6	No	Yes	Yes
SB-11, SB-14 and SE-140 *4	via TTL Remote Cord SC-23	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Via Sensor Remote Cord SC- 13 with sensor unit or Sync Cord SC-11 or SC-15	No	Yes	Yes

1) In TTL auto flash mode, the F5 performs Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash or standard TTL flash. 2) The difference between SB-21A and SB-21B, or between SB- 16A and SB-16B, is the type of controller attached. (For details, see the relevant Speedlight manual). 3) Set the F5's exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual. 4) Ultraviolet and infrared photography can be performed in manual flash mode only.

Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash possible.

Note: When using Programmed Auto exposure mode ONLY TTL auto flash mode can be used.

Nikon Speedlights, combined with the F5 camera, offer various features and functions, The main features and functions are listed below.

Speedlight	Autofocus using AF-assist illuminator	Slow Sync	Rear-Curtain Sync	Repeating Flash
SB-28	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB-27	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
SB-26	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB-25	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB-24	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB:23, SB:22s, SB-22, SB-20 or SB-16B	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
SB 15, SB-11, SB-14 or SB-140	No	Yes	Yes	No
SB-21B	No	Yes	Yes	No

Speedlight	Manual flash output Level compensation	FP High-Speed Sync	1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync *
SB-28	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB-27	Yes	No	Yes
SB-26	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB-25	Yes	Yes	Yes
SB-24	Yes	No	Yes
SB:23, SB:22s, SB-22, SB-20 or SB-16B	No	No	Yes
SB 15, SB-11, SB-14 or SB-140	No	No	No
SB-21B	No	No	No

* 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is available using Custom Setting.

Other Essential Notes on Flash Photography with Nikon F5

* Nikon advises only Nikon Speedlights are encouraged to use with the Nikon F5 and they claim other third party labeled units may damage the camera's electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requirements*, electric contact alignment or switch phase. *1 Not compatible with 250V or higher. * When using a special Speedlight, such as a studio strobe system, with a time-lag provision or one with a long flash duration (i.e., Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 *2), adjust the shutter speed down to 1/125 sec. or slower (*2note: Medical Nikkor( 120mm P is not available in EU countries) * SB-26 can be used for multiple flash photography in its wireless mode. See Speedlight instruction manual for details. * When the center focus area is not selected, AF-assist illuminator does not light.

For multiple flash photography with the F5, if the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, you may not be able to take a second shot. Take care that the combined total of the coefficient (numbers shown in parentheses below) for all Speedlights used at any one time does not exceed 20 at 20° C (68°F) or 13 at 40° (104° F').

SB-28 (1) SB-27 (1) SB-26 (1) SB-25 (1) SB-24 (1) SB-23 (4) SB-22s (1) SB-22 (6) SB-21 (4) SB-20 (9) SB-19 (2) SB-18 (16) SB-17 (4) SB-16 (4) SB-15 (4) SB-14 (1) SB-12 (1) SB-11(1)

NOTE: If you are unable to take a second shot, disconnect the master Speedlight from the camera, or turn each of the Speedlights off and on. This resets the circuits so you can resume shooting. This also applies when using any non-Nikon studio Speedlight system.

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Recommended links to understand more technical details related to the Nikkor F-mount and production Serial Number:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html

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