User manual NIKON SB-80DX

Autofocus Speedlight SB-80DX SB-80DX (En) Instruction Manual En Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-80DX. To get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this instruction manual thoroughly before use. n (p. xx) indicates the reference page. Main features and functions of the SB-80DX · The SB-80DX is a high-performance Speedlight having a guide number of 38/125 (at the 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m/ft., 20°C/68°F). According to the camera/lens combination used with the SB-80DX, you can perform various types of TTL auto flash (p. 35), Non-TTL auto flash (p. 40), and Manual flash (p. 44). When used with Nikon Digital SLRs cameras, D-TTL auto flash (p. 35) and AA (Auto Aperture) flash (p. 42) can be performed. · Automatic power zoom changes the zoom-head position continuously to match the lens focal length (incompatible with some cameras and lenses, see p. 24). The built-in wide-flash adapter increases the angle of coverage to match a 14mm/17mm lens (p. 25). · Flash head tilts up to 90° or down to ­7°, and rotates horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to the right, enabling bounce flash (p. 66) or close-up photography (p. 70). · Use of the provided Nikon Diffusion Dome in combination with the built-in wide-flash adapter (p. 69) in bounce flash (p.66) or close-up photography (p.70) diffuses the light from the flash to soften shadows and creates wellbalanced, more natural-looking pictures. · Wireless multiple flash photography (p. 82) is also possible. · For operation in dim light, an illuminator for the LCD panel is provided (p. 10). · Custom settings are provided to set values, or activate or cancel functions that are not necessary to set each time (p. 12). Note · The Nikon N90s, N90, N70, N60, N55, N50, N8008, N8008s, PRONEA 6i, N6006, N6000, N5005, N4004, and N4004s are sold exclusively in the U.S.A. · The Nikon N80-Series, N65-Series are sold exclusively in the U.S.A. and Central and South America. · The Nikon N2020 and N2000 are sold exclusively in the U.S.A and Canada. 2 Tips on using the Speedlight Take trial shots Preparation Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you have your Speedlight serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. Using your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-80DX's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories including lenses. Camera/accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/accessories could damage the SB-80DX's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-80DX's performance when used with non-Nikon products. Supplied accessories Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-10H (p. 69) Soft Case SS-80 3 Camera groups and available flash modes In this manual, Nikon SLR cameras are divided into eight groups (I to VII, and Digital SLRs) unless otherwise noted. First consult the camera group table to see which group your camera belongs to. Then as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to use the SB-80DX with your particular camera. TTL auto flash (p. 35) Group Camera name 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash MultiSensor Balanced Fill-Flash CenterMatrix Standard Weighted Balanced Fill-Flash/Spot TTL flash Fill-Flash Fill-Flash ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 2 1 I II III IV V VI VII F5, F100, F90X/ N90s, F90-Series/ N90, F80-Series/ N80-Series, F70-Series/ N70 F4-Series, F65-Series/N65-Series, F-801s/ N8008s, F-801/N8008, Pronea 600i/6i F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000 F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005 F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004, F-301/N2000 FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V, F3-Series (with the AS-17) New FM2, FM10, FE10, F3-Series, F55/N55 ­ Digital D1-Series, D100 SLRs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash is not possible with the Pronea 600i/6i. Programmed TTL Auto Flash is set. TTL auto flash mode for Nikon Digital SLRs. Possible only when a non-CPU lens is attached. Repeating Flash is not possible with the F3-Series (using the AS-17). FP High-Speed Flash sync is not possible with F80-Series/N80-Series and F70-Series/N70 cameras. 4 D-TTL auto flash3 (p. 35) 3D Non-TTL Multi-Sensor CenterStandard Multi-Sensor Balanced TTL flash Auto Flash Balanced Fill-Flash for Weighted (p. 40) Fill-Flash for for Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs Digital SLRs Digital SLRs Digital SLRs ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 4 Manual mode Auto Aperture Flash (p. 42) Manual Flash (p. 46) FP Repeating High-Speed Group Flash Flash sync (p. 48) (p. 51) 6 ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 5 I II III IV V VI VII Digital SLRs ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ The SB-80DX's available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode and metering system. Refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 33) and your camera's instruction manual. : Available ­ : Not available 5 Contents Preparation Foreword........................................................................2 Tips on using the Speedlight .........................................3 Camera groups and available flash modes ...................4 Speedlight parts.............................................................8 LCD panel....................................................................10 Control buttons ...........................................................11 Custom settings ...........................................................12 Lenses .........................................................................14 Basic operation 1 Installing batteries.....................................................16 2 Test firing..................................................................18 3 Attach the SB-80DX to the camera and adjust the flash head. ..........................................................20 4 Setting the ISO sensitivity.........................................22 5 Adjusting the zoom-head position ............................24 6 Setting the camera's exposure mode and metering system .......................................................26 7 Setting the SB-80DX's flash mode ...........................28 8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash .....................30 Using the SB-80DX with the COOLPIX .......................32 Detailed operation SB-80DX available flash modes ..................................34 TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode.........................................35 Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode ........................................................36 Non-TTL auto flash mode ............................................40 Auto Aperture flash mode ............................................42 Manual mode ...............................................................44 Notes on continuous flash shooting.............................53 Checking the correct exposure before shooting ..........54 6 Advanced operation Exposure compensation and flash output level compensation...................................................56 The flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable aperture ..............................59 Slow-sync flash mode/Red-eye reduction control........60 Rear-curtain sync and Modeling illumination ..............61 Autofocus flash operation in dim light ..........................62 Preparation This section provides preliminary information on using the SB-80DX. Basic operation Basic procedures to take simple, well-balanced flash photographs in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode. Detailed operation A variety of flash modes available with the SB-80DX are provided. Technical operation/ Effective Speedlight placement Bounce flash operation ...............................................66 Close-up flash operation..............................................70 Multiple flash operation................................................74 Multiple flash shooting using cords..............................76 System chart for TTL multiple flash .............................80 Wireless multiple flash shooting ..................................82 Advanced operation Advanced information on each function of the SB-80DX is provided. Reference information Optional accessories ...................................................92 Tips on Speedlight care ...............................................95 Notes on batteries........................................................96 Troubleshooting ...........................................................97 Specifications.............................................................100 Index ..........................................................................104 Technical operation/Effective Speedlight placement Bounce, close-up, multiple flash, and their recommended positions are described. Reference information Troubleshooting, Speedlight care, etc. are described in this section. 7 Speedlight parts 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 1 Control button quick reference (p. 12) Easy reference chart for two-button operations and custom settings 2 Flash head (p. 68) Can be tilted up to 90° or down to ­7°, and rotated horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to the right. 3 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (p. 20) 4 Battery chamber lid (p. 16) 5 Built-in bounce card (p. 69) Creates a highlight in the subject's eyes in bounce flash photography. 6 Built-in wide-flash adapter (p. 72) Increases the angle of coverage to match a 14mm or 17mm lens. 7 Red-eye reduction lamp (p. 60) Lights up to prevent red-eye from occurring. 8 AF-assist illuminator (p. 62) Automatically turns on for autofocus operation when the light is dim. 9 External power source terminal (p. 94) Allows connection of a power cord to the SB-80DX's external power source terminal (supplied with a cover). 10 Light sensor window for Non-TTL auto flash (p. 40) Senses reflected light from the subject in Non-TTL auto or Auto Aperture flash mode. 11 Light sensor window for wireless slave flash (p. 82) Senses light from the master flash unit in wireless multiple flash operation. 12 Mount pin For cameras featuring a safety lock system. 13 Hot-shoe contacts 14 Mounting foot 5 6 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 15 Flash head tilting angle scale (p. 68) 16 Modeling illuminator button (p. 61) Press to fire flash repeatedly to check the illumination and the shadows cast on the subject before taking pictures. Wireless slave flash cancel button (p. 85) The SB-80DX will not fire, while this button is pressed. 17 Flash head rotating angle scale (p. 68) 18 Terminal cover 19 TTL multiple flash terminal (p. 78) Connects the SB-80DX to the slave flash unit(s) in TTL multiple flash operation. 20 Sync terminal (p. 79) Connects the SB-80DX to the sync terminal of the slave flash unit(s) in other than TTL multiple flash operations. 21 LCD panel (p. 10) 22 Control buttons (p. 11) 23 Ready-light Lights up when the SB-80DX is fully recycled and ready to fire. Blinks after the SB-80DX fires at its maximum output in various auto flash modes, indicating that the light may be insufficient. 24 Mounting foot lock lever (p. 20) 21 9 Preparation LCD panel For reference, all indications are displayed in the illustration. 1 2 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Red-eye reduction (p. 60) Sound monitor (p. 89) Wireless flash (p. 84) Zoom-head position (p. 24) Underbar (p. 21) Aperture (p. 40) Flash output level (p. 46) Exposure compensation (p. 58) Underexposure (p. 31) Flash output level compensation value (p. 58)/Underexposure value (p. 31) Flash shooting distance range (p. 28) ft (feet) (p. 13) LCD panel illuminator (p. 13) m (meters) (p. 13) Standby function (p. 19) AF-assist illuminator (p. 62) 4 5 6 7 8 1 Flash mode (pp. 34-51) DE Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor CDE Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor for Digital SLRs DF Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash CDF Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs D Standard TTL Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash CD Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLRs A Non-TTL Auto Flash B Auto Aperture Flash G Manual Flash GH Repeating Flash GK FP High-Speed Flash sync 2 ISO sensitivity (p. 22), No. of repeating flashes/Frequency (p. 48) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 About the LCD panel · Because of the directional characteristics of the liquid crystal, the LCD is difficult to read when viewed diagonally from above; however, the display can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower angle. · The LCD panel display tends to be darker at high temperatures (approx. 60°C/140°F). When the temperature returns to normal (20°C/68°F), the display also returns to normal. · The LCD's response time tends to slow down at low temperatures (approx. 5°C/41°F and below). When the temperature returns to normal (20°C/68°F), response time also returns to normal. Using the SB-80DX in dim light Press any button on the SB-80DX to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-80DX power is on), and it will stay on for approx. 16 seconds. To cancel the LCD panel illuminator, go to the Custom settings mode and set it to OFF (p. 13). 10 Control buttons 4 1 Preparation 5 6 2 3 1 h button Press to test fire the flash (p. 18). 2 a button Press to set the flash mode (p. 28). 3 g button · Press to select these functions: Flash output level compensation, aperture, number of repeating flashes per frame, frequency, and flash output level. The selected item blinks and can be set using the e and f buttons. · Press for approx. 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode (p. 12). 4 e button/f button Press to increase or decrease values. 5 c button (wide)/ d button (tele) Press to change the zoom-head position (p. 24). 6 b button Press for approx. 0.5 sec. to turn the power on and off. + Press the MODE and SEL buttons simultaneously To recall the underexposure value in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode (p. 31). Press the MODE and ON/OFF buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 sec. To reset all settings, including custom settings, to their default settings (except the distance unit selected in m/ft). + 11 Custom settings The SB-80DX can easily set, activate, or cancel various operations using the Custom settings function as shown below. Item Wireless flash mode* (p. 84) 1 Setting (Bold: default) OFF (canceled) L (sound on) AF ILL (activated) 40 (sec.) 80 (sec.) ON (activated) M (sound off) NO AF ILL (canceled) 160 (sec.) 300 (sec.) Sound monitor* in the wireless flash mode (p. 89) 2 AF-assist illuminator (p. 62) Standby function (p. 19) AUTO (the SB-80DX turns off when the camera's exposure meter turns off.) - - - - (The standby function canceled) Selecting the distance unit (m, ft) (p. 13) Canceling the power zoom function (p. 25) Emergency mode*3 (p. 98) LCD panel illuminator (p.13) m (meters) OFF (activated) ft (feet) ON (canceled) OFF (not possible) ON (possible) ON (turn on) OFF (turn off) *1 No display appears when the SB-80DX is attached to Digital SLRs cameras. *2 The display appears when the wireless flash mode is set to ON. *3 No display appears when the built-in wide-flash adapter is not used. Control button quick reference Procedures for Custom settings, recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode, and resetting all settings to their default settings are shown in the Control button quick reference chart on the back of the built-in bounce card. 12 lSetting the LCD panel illuminator using Custom settings 1 Press the g button for approx. 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode. Preparation 2 Press the e or f button to choose the Q LCD panel illuminator setting. 3 Press the c or d button to turn the LCD panel illuminator on or off. ON (turn on) OFF (turn off) 4 To get out of the custom settings mode, press the g button for approx. 2 sec. or press the b button. nEven if the LCD panel illuminator is set to OFF, the SB-80DX's LCD panel illuminator turns on when the camera's LCD panel illuminator is turned on. The LCD panel illuminator also lights up when the Custom settings mode is displayed. lSelecting the distance unit (m or ft) using Custom settings Set the distance unit on the LCD panel to either meters "m" or feet "ft". nThe SB-80DX is preset to meters when the SB-80DX is shipped from the factory. 1 Press the g button for more than 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode. 2 Press the e or f button to choose "Selecting the distance unit (m, ft)." 3 Press the c or d button to set the preferred distance unit. m (meters) display ft (feet) display 4 Press the g button for more than 2 sec. or press the b button to return to the normal setting mode. 13 Lenses In this manual, Nikkor lenses are divided into two types: CPU Nikkor lenses and non-CPU Nikkor lenses. CPU Nikkor lenses Non-CPU Nikkor lenses G-type Nikkor, D-type Nikkor, Non-G/D-type AF Nikkor (except for AF Nikkor for the F3AF), AI-P Nikkor AI-S Nikkor, AI Nikkor, Series E CPU lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts. G-type Nikkor lenses G-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the camera body, but do not have an aperture ring. Therefore, set the aperture on the camera body. With some cameras, the usable exposure mode is limited. For more details, refer to the lens instruction manual. D-type Nikkor lenses D-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the camera body. Set the aperture either on the lens aperture ring or on the camera body. For more details, refer to the lens instruction manual. 14 Basic operation In this section, basic procedures are clearly illustrated so that you can easily perform flash photography in the TTL/ D-TTL auto flash mode. For more details on other flash modes, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 33). 1 Installing batteries 1 Open the battery chamber lid as indicated by the arrows. 2 Install the batteries following the i and j marks as shown. Then close the battery chamber lid by sliding it into place while pressing down. m Install four AA-type penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of any of these types: (1) Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) (2) Lithium (1.5V) (3) NiCd (rechargeable, 1.2V) (4) Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) (rechargeable, 1.2V) n When replacing batteries, use fresh batteries of the same brand. n High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB-80DX. n Always carry extra batteries when traveling. n Refer to "Notes on batteries" on page 96. CAUTION! n Do not use batteries not specified in this instruction manual, as this may cause them to explode, leak corrosive liquids, or catch on fire. n Do not mix battery brands or types, or use old with new batteries. Otherwise the batteries may explode, leak corrosive liquids, or catch on fire. n Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries in a battery charger. Otherwise the batteries may leak corrosive liquids, or generate heat. lUsable batteries 16 Batteries Alkaline-manganese Lithium NiCd (1000 mAh) Ni-MH (1600 mA) Min. recycling time (approx.) 6.0 sec. 7.5 sec. 4.0 sec. 4.0 sec. Min. number of flashes/ recycling time 150 / 6 ­ 30 sec. 190 / 7.5 ­ 30 sec. 90 / 4 ­ 30 sec. 110 / 4 ­30 sec. nMinimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries. nThe data was measured without using AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head position adjustment, or LCD panel illumination. nThe above data may vary due to variations in battery performance. lReplacing / recharging the batteries m Refer to the following table to determine when to replace or recharge your batteries, if the ready-light takes a long time to light up. Type of battery Alkaline-manganese Lithium Ni-Cd (rechargeable) Ni-MH(rechargeable) nIf extremely exhausted batteries are used, a strange sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-80DX is turned off. In this case, replace the SB-80DX's batteries even if an external battery source is used. Recycling time More than 30 seconds More than 10 seconds More than 10 seconds Remedy Replace Recharge lExternal power sources m Using an external power source increases the number of flash firings and provides faster recycling times (p. 94). 17 Basic operation Minimum number of flashes and recycling times m When using four fresh batteries of the same type, after the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output. 2 Test firing (confirming exposure) 1 Press the b button for approx. 0.5 sec. to turn on the SB-80DX. Make sure the ready-light comes on. 2 Press the h button to test fire the flash. lTest firing CAUTION! When test firing the Speedlight, never position your eyes close to the flash head. m The SB-80DX fires at specified output in the Manual flash mode or at approx. 1/16 output in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode. m In the Non-TTL auto flash/Auto Aperture flash modes, the SB-80DX fires at a flash output controlled by the ISO sensitivity, aperture, and zoom-head position. m In the Non-TTL auto/Auto Aperture flash mode, you can check the amount of insufficient flash output by pressing the h button before taking the actual picture (p. 54). lb button m Pressing the b button for approx. 0.5 sec. turns the SB-80DX on and the indications appear on the LCD panel. Pressing the button again turns the SB-80DX off and the indications disappear. 18 m If the SB-80DX and the camera are not used for approx. 40 seconds, the standby function activates and automatically turns the SB-80DX off to conserve battery power (standby-off state). nOnly the R indicator appears on the LCD panel in the standby-off state. nThe SB-80DX in the standby-off state returns to on again when the SB-80DX's b or h button is pressed, or the shutter release button is lightly pressed (when using a camera body that is compatible with TTL/D-TTL auto flash) (p. 36). nIn the Wireless Flash mode (p. 84), the standby function activates in approx. 40 seconds when the Speedlight is attached to the camera body. However, the standby function does not work regardless of the SB-80DX's setting when the Speedlight is used as a slave flash unit. nIf the ready-light does not come on in approx. 60 seconds after turning the power on, the SB-80DX goes into standby-off state and the R indicator appears. nTo avoid accidental firing or a malfunction when carrying the SB-80DX in your camera bag, press the b button to turn the flash unit off and make sure the R indicator disappears. Adjusting standby duration/canceling standby function using Custom settings 1 Press the g button for more than 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode. 2 Press the e or f button to choose "Standby function." 3 Press the c or d button to set the appropriate standby duration. 40 (40 sec.) (factory setting) 80 (80 sec.) 160 (160 sec.) AUTO With a camera body that is compatible with TTL/D-TTL auto flash (p. 36), the SB-80DX automatically turns off when the camera's exposure meter turns off and turns back on when the exposure meter is turned on. ­­­­ 300 (300 sec.) Standby function canceled 4 Press the g button for more than 2 sec. or press the b button to return to the normal setting mode. 19 Basic operation lStandby function to conserve battery power 3 Attach the SB-80DX to the camera and 1 Make sure the SB-80DX and the camera body are turned off. 2 Rotate the mounting foot lock lever to the left, slide the SB-80DX's mounting foot into the camera's accessory shoe and turn the lock lever to the right. 3 Hold down the flash head tilting/rotating lock release button to adjust the flash head to the horizontal/front position. lTurn the mounting foot lock lever securely until it stops. m To lock the Speedlight in place, turn the lock lever approx. 90° clockwise until it stops. To unlock, turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops. Lock Unlock 20 adjust the flash head m If the flash head is not adjusted to the horizontal/front position, when the power is turned on, this warning appears on the LCD panel. See page 68 for the flash head's rotating angles. The underbar blinks when the flash head is tilted down ­7°. The flash shooting distance range disappears if the flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal/front or down ­7° position. lThe ready-light only inside the camera's viewfinder blinks after the power is turned on: Camera group/camera name Cameras in Groups I to VI (except F70-Series/N70) Cameras in Groups V and VI Possible cause In the TTL auto flash mode, the SB-80DX is not properly attached to the camera body. In the TTL auto flash mode, the ISO film speed set on the camera is higher than the available range of the Speedlight. nThe ISO film speed set on the camera is higher or lower than the available range for the FA camera only. In the TTL auto flash mode, the shutter speed is set to M90, M250, or B (bulb). The shutter speed set is faster than the flash sync speed. The SB-80DX's flash mode is set to TTL auto flash. Cameras in Group VI FM3A, New FM2 New FM2, F55/N55 21 Basic operation lWarning indication 4 Setting the ISO sensitivity In this manual, the film speed for film-based cameras and the sensitivity for Digital SLRs cameras are generally referred to as ISO sensitivity. m For cameras in Groups I and II, and Digital SLRs cameras, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set and appears on the LCD panel. m For other camera bodies, set the ISO sensitivity using the following procedure. 1 Turn the SB-80DX off once, then turn it back on. After that, turn on the camera body. 2 The ISO sensitivity starts blinking on the LCD panel. nNo setting is possible if the g button is pressed to stop the ISO sensitivity from blinking. In this case, return to step 1 above. 3 4 Press the e or f button to increase or decrease the ISO sensitivity. Press the g button to stop the ISO sensitivity from blinking. Digital data communication with the SB-80DX When the SB-80DX is used with cameras in Groups I and II, and Nikon Digital SLRs cameras, digital data communication is performed. The camera automatically sends the ISO sensitivity to the SB-80DX. With a CPU lens, the aperture and focal length are automatically set on the SB-80DX. 22 m The maximum ISO sensitivity range usable in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode is ISO 25 to 1000. nThe ISO sensitivity range may become narrower, depending on the cameras in use. For details, see your camera instruction manual. nThe flash shooting distance range on the SB-80DX's LCD panel varies, depending on the ISO sensitivity. Therefore, be sure to set the ISO sensitivity correctly. Notes on setting the Speedlight's ISO sensitivity In the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode and Manual flash mode, there is no direct connection between setting the ISO sensitivity on the Speedlight and controlling the flash output level. Setting the ISO sensitivity is for correctly displaying the flash shooting distance range or the shooting distance indication on the Speedlight's LCD panel. In the Non-TTL auto flash mode and Auto Aperture flash mode, the correct exposure can be obtained by setting the camera's ISO sensitivity on the Speedlight, because the Speedlight controls the flash output. In the Auto Aperture flash mode, the ISO sensitivity is automatically transferred from the camera to the Speedlight. 23 Basic operation lAvailable ISO sensitivity in TTL/D-TTL auto flash operation 5 Adjust the zoom-head position 1 The zoom-head position is indicated on the LCD panel. nThe zoom-head position is automatically adjusted by the power zoom function or it can be manually adjusted. nThe guide number indicating flash output level varies according to the zoom-head position (p. 45). lThe power zoom function m When the SB-80DX is used with cameras in Groups I, II, or Nikon Digital SLRs, in combination with a CPU lens, the power zoom function activates and the zoom head is automatically adjusted. nThe zoom-head position is automatically adjusted within the range of 24mm, 28mm, 35mm to 105mm in increments of 5mm between 35mm and 105mm when the power zoom function is activated. nWhen the lens focal length is not one of those indicated above, the zoom head adjusts to the closest wideangle setting of the lens in use. For example, if the zoom setting of a CPU lens is between 36mm and 39mm, the zoom-head position is adjusted to 35mm. nIf a small M does not appear above the "ZOOM" indication on the LCD panel, the zoomhead position will be automatically adjusted. If a small M appears, press the c or d button several times until it disappears. Power zoom activated Power zoom canceled lSetting the zoom-head position manually m When the SB-80DX is used with cameras in Groups III to VII in combination with a non-CPU lens, or you want to change the zoom-head position to one that does not match the focal length, you should adjust the zoom-head position manually. nPress the c button to move toward a wideangle setting and the d button to move toward a telephoto setting. nWhen the camera/lens combination is compatible with the power zoom function, the zoom-head position changes as follows, when a 35mm lens is attached: M24mmM28mm35mmM50mmM70mmM85mmM105mm 24 lCanceling the power zoom function using Custom settings m When the power zoom function is canceled in the Custom settings mode (p. 12), the small M blinks and the zoom-head position indicator does not change even if the lens is zoomed, a lens is changed, or the b button is pressed. m The zoom head can manually be adjusted to 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 85mm, or 105mm by pressing the c or d button. nPress the c button to move toward a wideangle setting and the d button to move toward a telephoto setting. The zoom-head position changes as follows: 24mm28mm35mm50mm70mm85mm105mm 1 2 3 Press the g button for more than 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode. Press the e or f button to choose "Canceling the power zoom function." Press the c or d button to select "ON." 4 Press the g button for more than 2 sec. or press the b button to return to the normal setting mode. lUsing the built-in wide-flash adapter/ Nikon Diffusion Dome m Use the built-in wide-flash adapter when a 14mm to 23mm lens is mounted (p. 72). nThe power zoom function becomes inactive when using the wide-flash adapter. Press the c or d button to adjust the zoom-head position to 14mm or 17mm. nThe zoom-head position is automatically set at 14mm when the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached. nWhen using a 14mm or 17mm lens or the Nikon Diffusion Dome, the distance between the camera and subject becomes increasingly pronounced from the center of the frame to the periphery, so the peripheral area might not be sufficiently lit in some cases. 25 Basic operation nA small M above the "ZOOM" indication appears on the LCD panel while manually setting the zoom-head position. nGenerally, set the zoom-head position to the focal length of the lens in use or to the closest wideangle setting. For example, select the 50mm setting when using a 60mm lens. 6 Setting the camera's exposure mode and 1 Set the camera's exposure mode to Programmed Auto (P). nIf Programmed Auto (P) cannot be set, refer to page 27 to select another exposure mode. 2 Set the camera's metering system to Matrix Metering Y. nIf Matrix Metering Y cannot be set, select Center-Weighted Metering W. lExposure mode and metering system m The camera's available exposure mode and metering system vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the SB-80DX's flash modes. For details, refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 33) and your camera's instruction manual. m In Programmed Auto (P) mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to the highest flash sync shutter speed. 26 metering system Basic operation lExposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure (P) In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure (S) mode m By selecting a slower shutter speed, the proper exposure for the background can be achieved. nThe camera selects the correct aperture. Set the shutter speed on the camera after confirming that the automatically controlled aperture will provide an appropriate shooting distance range for your subject. Refer to "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modes" (p. 29). nIf you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB-80DX is turned on. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure (A) mode m By selecting the aperture, you can control depth of field and the flash shooting distance range. nThe camera selects the correct shutter speed. For detains, see your camera's instruction manual. nTo determine the aperture, refer to the guide number (p. 45) and the "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modes" (p. 29). In Manual exposure (M) mode m By selecting the shutter speed and aperture, you can control the exposure of the background, the depth of field, and flash shooting distance range. nIf you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the SB-80DX is turned on. This is true of all cameras, except mechanical shutter cameras. nTo determine the aperture, refer to the "Guide number" (p. 45) and the "Flash shooting distance range in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modes" (p. 29). 27 7 Setting the SB-80DX's flash mode 1 Press the a button to set the flash mode to TTL/D-TTL auto flash. 2 Confirm that the main subject is within the flash shooting distance range. lTTL/D-TTL auto flash mode (p. 35) m Every time you press the MODE button, the flash mode changes. In the TTL auto flash mode, the D indicator appears on the LCD panel. m When using Nikon Digital SLRs cameras, D-TTL auto flash is activated and CD appears on the LCD panel. For film-based cameras DE DF For Digital SLRs cameras CDE CDF CD B A G GH D A G GH nNote that the usable flash modes only appear and vary, and the unavailable TTL/D-TTL auto flash modes will be skipped and do not appear, when pressing the MODE button. nThe SB-80DX's available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode and metering system. Refer to "Detailed operation" (p. 33) and your camera's instruction manual. 28 nThe SB-80DX's flash shooting distance range is 0.6m to 20m (2 to 66 ft.) and varies, depending on the ISO sensitivity, zoom-head position and lens aperture in use. Flash shooting distance range in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash modes ISO sensitivity Zoom-head position (mm) 1600 800 400 200 100 50 25 4 1 2 14 3 17 3 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 2.8 2 1.4 4 2.8 2 1.4 Flash shooting distance range (m/ft.) 5.6 4 2.8 2 1.4 8 5.6 11 8 Aperture 165 11 22 16 32 22 32 0.8-9.0/ 2.6-29 0.6-6.3/ 4 2.8 2 1.4 2.0-21 0.6-4.5/ 5.6 4 2.8 2 1.4 2.0-15 0.6-3.2/ 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 2.0-10 0.6-2.2/ 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 2.0-7.4 0.6-1.6/ 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.0-5.2 0.6-1.1/ 22 16 11 8 5.6 2.0-3.7 0.6-0.8/ 32 22 16 11 8 2.0-2.6 32 22 16 11 32 22 16 1 2 3 4 _ _ 1.0-11/ 3.3-37 0.7-8.0/ 2.3-26 0.6-5.7/ 2.0-19 0.6-4.0/ 2.0-13 0.6-2.8/ 2.0-9.3 0.6-2.0/ 2.0-6.6 0.6-1.4/ 2.0-4.6 0.6-1.0/ 2.0-3.3 0.6-0.7/ 2.0-2.3 _ 1.1-12/ 3.5-39 0.7-8.5/ 2.5-28 0.6-6.0/ 2.0-20 0.6-4.2/ 2.0-14 0.6-3.0/ 2.0-10 0.6-2.1/ 2.0-7.0 0.6-1.5/ 2.0-4.9 0.6-1.1/ 2.0-3.5 0.6-0.7/ 2.0-2.5 _ 1.2-13/ 3.9-44 0.8-9.5/ 2.8-31 0.6-6.7/ 2.0-22 0.6-4.8/ 2.0-16 0.6-3.4/ 2.0-11 0.6-2.4/ 2.0-7.8 0.6-1.7/ 2.0-5.5 0.6-1.2/ 2.0-3.9 0.6-0.8/ 2.0-2.8 _ 2.0-20/ 6.6-66 1.4-16/ 4.6-52 1.0-11/ 3.3-37 0.7-8.0/ 2.3-26 0.6-5.7/ 2.0-19 0.6-4.0/ 2.0-13 0.6-2.8/ 2.0-9.3 0.6-2.0/ 2.0-6.6 0.6-1.4/ 2.0-4.6 0.6-1.0/ 2.0-3.3 2.1-20/ 7.0-66 1.5-17/ 4.9-56 1.1-12/ 3.5-39 0.7-8.5/ 2.5-28 0.6-6.0/ 2.0-20 0.6-4.2/ 2.0-14 0.6-3.0/ 2.0-10 0.6-2.1/ 2.0-7.0 0.6-1.5/ 2.0-4.9 0.6-1.1/ 2.0-3.5 2.4-20/ 7.8-66 1.7-19/ 5.5-62 1.2-13/ 3.9-44 0.8-9.5/ 2.8-31 0.6-6.7/ 2.0-22 0.6-4.8/ 2.0-16 0.6-3.4/ 2.0-11 0.6-2.4/ 2.0-7.8 0.6-1.7/ 2.0-5.5 0.6-1.2/ 2.0-3.9 2.8-20/ 9.3-66 2.0-20/ 6.6-66 1.4-16/ 4.6-52 1.0-11/ 3.3-37 0.7-7.6/ 2.3-26 0.6-5.3/ 2.0-19 0.6-4.0/ 2.0-13 0.6-2.8/ 2.0-9.3 0.6-2.0/ 2.0-6.6 0.6-1.4/ 2.0-4.6 3.0-20/ 10-66 2.2-20/ 7.4-66 1.6-18/ 5.2-59 1.1-13/ 3.7-42 0.8-9.0/ 2.6-29 0.6-6.3/ 2.0-21 0.6-4.5/ 2.0-15 0.6-3.2/ 2.0-10 0.6-2.2/ 2.0-7.4 0.6-1.6/ 2.0-5.2 3.4-20/ 11-66 2.4-20/ 7.8-66 1.7-19/ 5.5-62 1.2-13/ 3.9-44 0.8-9.5/ 2.8-31 0.6-6.7/ 2.0-22 0.6-4.8/ 2.0-16 0.6-3.4/ 2.0-11 0.6-2.4/ 2.0-7.8 0.6-1.7/ 2.0-5.5 3.6-20/ 12-66 2.5-20/ 8.3-66 1.8-20/ 5.8-66 1.3-14/ 4.1-47 0.9-10/ 2.9-33 0.6-7.1/ 2.1-23 0.6-5.0/ 2.0-17 0.6-3.6/ 2.0-12 0.6-2.5/ 2.0-8.3 0.6-1.8/ 2.0-5.8 With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached and the wide-flash adapter in place With the Nikon Diffusion Dome attached With the wide-flash adapter in place TTL/D-TTL auto flash operation is not possible at this ISO sensitivity. For ISO 1000, use an aperture 2/3 of an f/stop smaller than the aperture for ISO 1600, or 1/3 larger than the aperture for ISO 800. 5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash with the F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004, and F-301/N2000. (ISO 25 to ISO 400 for the F-401s/N4004s and F-401/N4004.) 29 Basic operation lAbout the flash shooting distance range 8 Compose the picture and shoot with flash 1 Set the camera's sync mode. nIn normal flash photography, set the camera's flash sync mode to Front-curtain sync. 2 Compose the picture, confirm that the readylight on the SB-80DX's LCD panel or in the camera's viewfinder is on, then shoot. lSet the camera's flash sync mode to Front-curtain sync. m Set the camera's flash sync mode to Front-curtain sync with cameras featuring a Rear-curtain sync flash mode. nFor other flash sync modes, refer to "Slow-sync flash mode" (p. 60), "Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode" (p. 60), or "Rear-curtain sync flash" (p. 61). nRefer to the camera's instruction manual for details on the flash sync mode. 30 m In various auto flash modes, when the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred, the ready-lights on the SB-80DX and in the camera's viewfinder blink for approx. 3 sec. Depending on the camera in use, the ready-light on the SB-80DX or in the camera's viewfinder lights up. To compensate, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot. Display of the amount of underexposure m With cameras in Group I and Nikon Digital SLRs cameras in the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode, the amount of underexposure (0 to ­3.0 EV) appears for approx. 3 sec on the SB-80DX's LCD panel; at the same time the ready-lights blink. nPressing the a and g buttons simultaneously recalls this display. 31 Basic operation lIf the ready-light blinks after shooting, the light might be insufficient. Using the SB-80DX with the COOLPIX COOLPIX 900 series (COOLPIX 995, etc.) and COOLPIX 5000 digital cameras have a built-in compact flash unit. When more powerful illumination is required, or when performing multiple flash, connecting the SB-80DX or another Nikon Speedlight to the COOLPIX using cords is recommended as an external flash unit. Auto flash operation is possible by setting the SB-80DX's flash mode to the TTL auto flash mode. The flash output level is controlled by detecting signals from the camera to determine when to start and stop firing in sync with the built-in flash, which is controlled by the camera's Non-TTL auto flash operation. nUse the dedicated Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 (optional) and Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900 (optional) for connection with all the COOLPIX 900 series cameras except the COOLPIX 900 itself. nFor connection to the COOLPIX 5000, attach the Speedlight directly to the accessory shoe. Please note that wireless multiple flash using the COOLPIX's built-in flash as a master flash unit and the SB-80DX as a slave flash unit cannot be performed. 32 Detailed operation This section provides a variety of flash modes available with the SB-80DX. Be sure to refer to your camera's instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions. 33 SB-80DX available flash modes The SB-80DX's available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode. DE 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 1 2 DE Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 1 2 TTL auto flash mode (p. 35) (for film-based SLRs cameras) DF Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash DF Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash D Standard TTL Flash CDE 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs 1 2 CDE Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs1 2 D-TTL auto flash mode (p. 35) (for Digital SLRs cameras) 3 4 CDF Center-Weighted FillFlash for Digital SLRs1 CD Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLRs1 ANon-TTL auto flash mode (p. 40) BAuto Aperture flash mode (p. 42) G Manual Flash (p. 46) Manual mode H Repeating Flash (p. 48) K FP High-Speed Flash Sync (p. 51) 1 Monitor Preflashes are fired. 2 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash are generally referred to as Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor (Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor for Digital SLRs in D-TTL auto flash). 3 The TTL auto flash mode for Nikon Digital SLRs is called the D-TTL auto flash mode. 4 In the D-TTL auto flash mode, Monitor Preflashes are fired at all times. 34 TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode The SB-80DX's TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode varies, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera's exposure mode and metering system. For details, refer to "Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode" (p. 36) and your camera's instruction manual. DE3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash/ CDE3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs Information obtained by the Monitor Preflashes, exposure control information, and distance information from a D- or G-type lens are integrated to automatically adjust the flash output level to obtain a well-balanced exposure of the main subject and background. DE Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash/ CDE Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs Information obtained by the Monitor Preflashes and exposure control information is integrated to automatically adjust the flash output level for a well-balanced exposure of the main subject and background. DF Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Exposure control information obtained by the camera's Matrix meter is used to automatically adjust the flash output level for a well-balanced exposure of the main subject and background. DF Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash Exposure control information with Center-Weighted or Spot Metering is used to adjust the flash output for a natural fill-flash effect. CDF Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs Exposure control information with Center-Weighted Metering is used to adjust the flash output for a natural fill-flash effect. D Standard TTL Flash/CD Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLRs The main subject is correctly exposed regardless of the background brightness. Useful when you want to highlight the main subject. lBalancing the exposure for the main subject and background m The degree of exposure balance for the main subject and the background varies as the type of TTL auto flash mode changes. The most well-balanced TTL auto flash exposure is obtained when using 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and decreases through Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash, down to Standard TTL Flash in that order. m The above description is applicable to the D-TTL auto flash mode. lMonitor Preflashes m Monitor Preflashes are available in Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor and all flash modes in D-TTL auto flash to determine the condition of the subject. After you press the shutter release button and just before the shutter opens, the SB-80DX fires a series of imperceptible preflashes that are detected by the camera's TTL Multi-Sensor and analyzed for brightness and contrast. (Please note that Monitor Preflashes are fired instantaneously and cannot be differentiated from the main flash.) m To cancel Monitor Preflashes, see page 74. 35 Detailed operation Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL The available types of TTL/D-TTL auto flash vary, depending on the camera/lens/exposure mode/metering system being used. For details, see the tables on the following pages. n Refer to your camera's instruction manual for specific information on camera settings and functions. Exposure mode P : Programmed Auto S : Shutter-Priority Auto A : Aperture-Priority Auto M : Manual TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Metering system Y : Matrix W : Center-Weighted X : Spot DE : Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor DF : Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, CenterWeighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash D : Standard TTL Flash CDE : Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor for Digital SLRs CDF: Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs CD : Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLRs Cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera Camera Group TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode DE2 DE3 DF D D Exposure Metering mode system P/S/A/M P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M A/M YW YW W YWX WX YWX YWX WX YWX WX Lens CPU lens (D/G-type) CPU lens (except for D/G-type) Non-CPU lens CPU lens Non-CPU lens CPU lens (D/G-type)1 CPU lens (except for D/G-type) Non-CPU lens CPU lens1 Non-CPU lens F5 F100 F90X/N90s DE2 DE3 DF D D I F90-Series/ N90 F70-Series/ N70 1: The A and M exposure modes cannot be used with a G-type lens. 2: 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is set. 3: Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is set. F80-Series/ N80-Series DE2 DE3 D D P/S/A/M P/S/A/M P/S/A/M M YW YW YWX WX CPU lens (D/G-type) CPU lens (Non-D/G-type AF) CPU lens Non-CPU lens1 1: The camera's exposure meter cannot be used. Set the aperture using the lens aperture ring. 2: 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is set. 3: Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is set. 36 auto flash mode Camera Camera Group TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode DF DF DF D D 3 Exposure Metering mode system P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M A/M Y Y W Y YWX YWX Lens CPU lens1 Non-CPU lens2 CPU lens1 CPU lens1 Non-CPU lens F4-Series 1: The A and M exposure modes cannot be used with a G-type lens. 2: AI-S, AI, Series E lens only usable. 3: Center-Weighted Fill-Flash is set. F65-Series/ N65-Series DF D D P/S/A P/S/A/M M Y YW W CPU lens CPU lens1 Non-CPU lens2 II 1: Center-Weighted Metering is automatically set when the exposure mode is set to M. 2: The camera's exposure meter cannot be used. Set the aperture using the lens aperture ring. F-801s/ N8008s F-801/ N8008 DF DF D D 3 P/S/A/M P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M A/M Y WX WX YWX WX CPU lens1 CPU lens 1/2 Non-CPU lens2 CPU lens 1/2 Non-CPU lens2 DF3 1: The A and M exposure modes cannot be used with a G-type lens. 2: Spot Metering is not possible with the F-801/N8008. 3: Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash is set. Pronea 600i/6i DF D D F-601/ N6006 D D D D P/S/A P/S/A/M M P/S/A/M P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M A/M Y YWX WX Y WX WX YWX WX CPU lens CPU lens Non-CPU lens1 CPU lens (except for G-type)1 CPU lens (except for G-type)1 Non-CPU lens1 CPU lens (except for G-type)2 Non-CPU lens2 1: The camera's exposure meter cannot be used. Set the aperture using the lens aperture ring. III D 1: Only D appears on the SB-80DX's LCD panel. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash or Center2: Center-Weighted Metering is automatically set when the exposure mode is set to M. Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash is selected when F appears on the camera's LCD panel. 37 Detailed operation DF3 Non-CPU lens Usable cameras compatible with the TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode Camera Group Camera F-601M/ N6000 TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode D D D D D Exposure Metering mode system P/S P/S A/M P/S A/M Y W W YW W Lens CPU lens1 CPU lens1 Non-CPU lens1 CPU lens Non-CPU lens III 1: Only D appears on the SB-80DX's LCD panel. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash or CenterWeighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash is selected when F appears on the camera's LCD panel. F60-Series/N60 D1 D2 D3 D P/S/A M P A/M Y W W W CPU lens CPU/non-CPU lens CPU4/non-CPU lens5 CPU4/non-CPU lens IV F50-Series/N50 F-401x/N5005 F-501/N2020 F-301/N2000 V 1: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is set. 2: Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash is set. 3: Programmed TTL Auto Flash is set. 4: G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used. Nikkor lenses for F3AF usable. 5: AI-S, AI, Series E lenses only usable. F-401s/N4004s F-401/N4004 D2 D D P/S A/M M Y YW W CPU lens CPU lens1 Non-CPU lens 1: Center-Weighted Metering is automatically set when the exposure mode is set to M. 2: Programmed TTL Auto Flash is set. FM3A FA FE2 FG Nikonos V D D D D D D A/M P/A/M A/M P/A/M A/M A/M W YW W W W W CPU (except G-type)/non-CPU lens CPU (except G-type)/non-CPU lens1 CPU (except G-type)/non-CPU lens1 CPU (except G-type)/non-CPU lens1 CPU (except G-type)/non-CPU lens1/2 CPU (except G-type)/non-CPU lens3 VI F3-Series 1: Standard TTL Flash is not possible if the shutter speed is set to M250 or B (bulb) 2: An optional sync cord for land use is required. 3: Optional TTL Unit Coupler AS-17 is required. for the FA, FE2, and M90 for the FG and Nikonos V cameras. Digital data communication with the SB-80DX When the SB-80DX is used with cameras in Groups I and II, and Nikon Digital SLRs cameras listed in the table above, digital data communication is performed. (p. 22) 38 Camera Group Camera D1-Series D100 TTL/D-TTL auto flash mode CDE 1 Exposure Metering mode system P/S/A/M P/S/A/M A/M P/S/A/M A/M YW YW W YWX WX Lens CPU lens (D/G-type) CPU lens (except for D/G-type) Non-CPU lens Non-CPU lens CDE2 CDF CD CD Digital SLRs