Page 2 - Preparation; About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual; How to find what you are looking for; Table of contents; Index
A Preparation A –2 About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-910. To get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this user’s manual thoroughly before use. Keep this manual handy for quick reference. How to find what you are looking for i Table of c...
Page 3 - Included items
A –3 A Preparation Included items Check that all items listed below are included with the SB-910. If any items are missing, inform the store where the SB-910 was purchased or the seller immediately. ❑ Speedlight Stand AS-21 ❑ Soft Case SS-910 ❑ Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H ❑ User’s manual (this manua...
Page 4 - CLS-compatible cameras; About this user’s manual; Icons used in this manual
A Preparation A –4 About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual About the SB-910 The SB-910 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide number of 34/48 (ISO 100/200, m) (111.5/157.5, ft) (at the 35 mm zoom head position in Nikon FX format with standa...
Page 5 - Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses
A –5 A Preparation t Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts. The SB-910 cannot be used with IX-Nikkor lenses. • CPU contacts
Page 6 - Terminology
A Preparation A –6 About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual Terminology ■ Default settings Function and mode settings at the time of purchase ■ Nikon Creative Lighting System ( CLS) A lighting system that enables various fl ash photography functions with improved communication between Nikon Speedligh...
Page 9 - Flash photography 1
A –9 A Q&A Index You can search for speci fi c explanations according to objective. Flash photography 1 (with SB-910 mounted on camera) Question Key phrase 0 Which fl ash mode can I take pictures with? Flash modes C-1 How can I take pictures in the simplest way? Basic operation B-6 How can I tak...
Page 10 - Flash photography 2; Settings and operations
A Preparation A –10 Q&A Index Flash photography 2 (with wireless SB-910) Question Key phrase 0 How do I take pictures using multiple fl ash units? Advanced Wireless Lighting D-1 How do I take pictures of a fast-moving subject using wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography? SU-4 type wireless mu...
Page 11 - Table of Contents
A –11 A Table of Contents A Preparation About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual .............................................A-2Q&A Index ............................................................................................A-9For Your Safety ..................................................
Page 13 - Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information
A –13 A H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Troubleshooting ....................................................................................H-1Guide Number, Aperture and Flash-to-subject Distance .........................H-4Tips on Speedlight Care ...................................
Page 14 - For Your Safety; WARNING; WARNINGS for Speedlights
A Preparation A –14 For Your Safety Before using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully and thoroughly to ensure correct and safe use and to help prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or others.For quick reference by those who use the product, pleas...
Page 16 - CAUTIONS for Speedlights
A Preparation A –16 For Your Safety CAUTIONS for Speedlights Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, 1. as this could cause an electric shock. Keep the flash unit away from children to prevent them from putting 2. the unit in or near their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of the pro...
Page 18 - CAUTION for Batteries; Do not throw or apply strong physical shocks to the batteries
A Preparation A –18 For Your Safety CAUTION for Batteries Do not throw or apply strong physical shocks to the batteries as this could cause batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this p...
Page 19 - Check before Use; Tips on using the Speedlight; Take trial shots
A –19 A Preparation Check before Use Tips on using the Speedlight Take trial shots Take trial shots before photographing important occasions such as weddings or graduations. Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you have your Speedlight serviced by an authorized deale...
Page 20 - Operation
B –1 B Operation Operation B Speedlight Parts PUSH 2 5 4 6 3 1 10 9 7 13 12 11 15 14 16 17 8 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button ( 0 B-9) 3 Battery chamber cover 4 Battery chamber cover lock release ( 0 B-6) 5 Light sensor window for wireless remote fl ash ( 0 D-17) 6 Buil...
Page 22 - Speedlight Parts
B –3 B Operation Speedlight Parts 25 26 34 33 3132 30 29 28 27 25 [MODE] button Selects fl ash mode ( 0 B-11) 26 [MENU] button Displays custom settings ( 0 B-13) 27 Function button 1 28 Function button 2 29 Function button 3 Selects item to be con fi gured • The assigned function or setting • for ea...
Page 23 - Activating key lock
B –4 B Operation t Activating key lock Key lock icon Press function buttons 1 and 2, between which a lock icon is printed, simultaneously for 2 seconds. The key lock icon appears on the LCD and the dial and buttons are locked. The power switch/wireless mode switch for • multiple flash units and the ...
Page 24 - Function Buttons; Functions and settings icons
B –5 B Operation Function Buttons The assigned function or setting for each button differs according to the fl ash mode and settings of the SB-910. Function button 1 The assigned function or • setting for each button is indicated by an icon.When no function is • assigned to a button, no icon appears...
Page 25 - Notes on continuous; STEP; Inserting the batteries; Slide the battery chamber cover; Basic Operations
B –6 B Operation This section covers basic procedures in i-TTL mode in combination with a CLS-compatible camera. v Notes on continuous fl ash photography To prevent the SB-910 from overheating, allow it to cool down for at least • 10 minutes after 15 times of continuous firing.When continuous flash ...
Page 26 - Compatible batteries and replacement/recharging; Additional precautions regarding batteries
B –7 B Operation Basic Operations Compatible batteries and replacement/recharging When replacing batteries, use four fresh AA-size batteries of the same brand. Refer to the following table to determine when to replace batteries with fresh ones or recharge batteries according to how long the fl ash-r...
Page 27 - Low battery power indicator; Attaching the SB-910 to the camera; Make sure the SB-910 and; Lock the Speedlight in place
B –8 B Operation Low battery power indicator When battery power is low, the icon shown at the left appears on the LCD and the SB-910 stops functioning. Replace or recharge batteries. STEP 2 Attaching the SB-910 to the camera Make sure the SB-910 and the camera body are turned off. Make sure the moun...
Page 28 - Detaching the SB-910 from the camera; Adjusting the flash head; Adjust the; LCD indicator for flash head status
B –9 B Operation Basic Operations Detaching the SB-910 from the camera Make sure the SB-910 and the camera body are turned off, turn the lock lever 90° to the left, and then slide the SB-910’s mounting foot from the camera’s accessory shoe. If the SB-910’s mounting foot cannot be removed from the ca...
Page 29 - Turning the SB-910 and camera on; Turn the SB-910 and the; LCD example
B –10 B Operation STEP 4 Turning the SB-910 and camera on Turn the SB-910 and the camera body on. LCD example The image below is the SB-910 LCD example under the following conditions: • flash mode: i-TTL mode; image area: FX format; illumination pattern: standard; ISO sensitivity: 200; zoom head pos...
Page 30 - Selecting the flash mode
B –11 B Operation Basic Operations STEP 5 Selecting the flash mode Press the [MODE] button to highlight the fl ash mode. Rotate the selector dial to display . Press the [OK] button. Changing the fl ash mode Rotate the selector dial clockwise to display icons of available fl ash mode on the LCD. Only...
Page 31 - Settings and the LCD; Press a button to highlight the
B –12 B Operation Settings and the LCD Icons on the LCD show the status of settings. Displayed icons vary according to selected fl ash modes and settings. The basic control of SB-910 functions is as follows: • Press a button to highlight the selected item. Change the setting by rotating the selector...
Page 32 - Custom Functions and Settings; Custom settings; display the custom settings.
B –13 B Operation Custom Functions and Settings Various operations for the SB-910 can be easily set using the LCD. Displayed icons vary according to the combination of camera and status of the • SB-910.Functions and settings indicated with grid boxes do not function even though • they can be configu...
Page 33 - Rotate the selector dial to; return to normal display.
B –14 B Operation Rotate the selector dial to highlight the chosen setting, and then press the [OK] button. Highlighted while selected • Press the [OK] button to return display • to item selection. Press the [MENU] button to return to normal display. The LCD returns to normal display. • Available se...
Page 34 - Setting My Menu; Select “SET UP” in My Menu; Repeat procedure
B –15 B Operation Custom Functions and Settings Setting My Menu When a custom settings page is displayed, only the custom settings items that are set as My Menu are displayed on the LCD. My Menu items can be changed any time. • To display all items, select “FULL” in the My Menu setting in the custom...
Page 35 - Custom settings page display function and display mode; Display mode
B –16 B Operation t Custom settings page display function and display mode Page display function Custom settings pages can be changed with function buttons 1 and 2. The number of pages displayed varies from one to five depending on the settings. • The position of the displayed page is indicated in t...
Page 36 - Available custom functions and settings
B –17 B Operation Custom Functions and Settings Available custom functions and settings ( Bold: default) Non-TTL auto fl ash mode option ( 0 C-5, C-8) Auto aperture fl ash with monitor pre- fl ashes Auto aperture fl ash without monitor pre- fl ashes Non-TTL auto fl ash with monitor pre- fl ashes Non...
Page 38 - ISO sensitivity manual setting; LCD panel illumination
B –19 B Operation Custom Functions and Settings ISO sensitivity manual setting ( 0 E-21) Setting ISO sensitivity within the range of between 3 and 8000. 100: ISO 100 Flash-ready indicator in remote mode ( 0 D-20) Selecting which fl ash-ready indicator to blink/light up in remote mode to save power R...
Page 39 - My Menu setting; Version of
B –20 B Operation Zoom head position manual setting with broken built-in wide panel ( 0 E-11) Selecting whether the zoom head position can be manually set or not when the built-in wide panel is broken. ON: Zoom head position can be manually set OFF: Zoom head position cannot be manually set My Menu ...
Page 40 - Flash Modes; Camera’s metering mode and i-TTL mode
C –1 C Flash Modes Flash Modes C i-TTL Mode Information obtained by monitor pre- fl ashes and exposure control information is integrated by the camera to automatically adjust fl ash output levels. To take pictures using the SB-910 set in i-TTL mode, see “Basic Operations” • ( 0 B-6). Either the i-TT...
Page 41 - i-TTL mode LCD example
C –2 C Flash Modes Setting i-TTL mode Press the [MODE] button. Rotate the selector dial to display or . Press the [OK] button i-TTL mode LCD example : Monitor pre- fl ashes : i-TTL : Balanced fi ll- fl ash
Page 42 - Effective flash output distance range in i-TTL mode; Auto setting of ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length
C –3 C Flash Modes i-TTL Mode Effective flash output distance range in i-TTL mode The effective fl ash output distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD. The actual flash-to-subject distance should • be within the range displayed.The range varies depending on the camera’s • im...
Page 43 - When insuf
C –4 C Flash Modes v When insuf fi cient fl ash output for correct exposure is indicated When the flash-ready indicators on the • SB-910 and in the camera’s viewfinder blink for approx. 3 seconds after a picture is taken, underexposure due to insufficient flash output may have occurred. To compensat...
Page 44 - Auto Aperture Flash Mode; Setting auto aperture flash mode; Auto aperture flash mode LCD example
C –5 C Flash Modes Auto Aperture Flash Mode The SB-910’s light sensor for non-TTL auto fl ash measures the fl ash that is re fl ected on the subject, and the SB-910 controls the fl ash output level according to the lens and camera information transmitted to the SB-910, including ISO sensitivity, exp...
Page 46 - Taking a picture in auto aperture flash mode; Make sure the actual; Checking exposure before taking a picture
C –7 C Flash Modes Auto Aperture Flash Mode Taking a picture in auto aperture flash mode Make sure the actual fl ash-to- subject distance is within the effective fl ash output distance range. Con fi rm the fl ash-ready indicator is on, and then shoot. v When insuf fi cient fl ash output for correct ...
Page 47 - Non-TTL Auto Flash Mode; Setting non-TTL auto flash mode; Non-TTL auto flash mode LCD example
C –8 C Flash Modes Non-TTL Auto Flash Mode The SB-910’s light sensor for non-TTL auto fl ash measures the fl ash that is re fl ected on the subject, and the SB-910 controls the fl ash output level according to the re fl ected fl ash data. Setting non-TTL auto flash mode Non-TTL auto fl ash mode can ...
Page 49 - Taking a picture in non-TTL auto flash mode
C –10 C Flash Modes Taking a picture in non-TTL auto flash mode Press function button 3 to highlight the aperture. Rotate the selector dial to set aperture. Note that the effective fl ash output distance range varies depending on aperture. Aperture can be changed with function • button 3.Correct exp...
Page 51 - Distance-priority Manual Flash Mode; Setting distance-priority manual flash mode
C –12 C Flash Modes Distance-priority Manual Flash Mode In this fl ash mode, when the fl ash-to-subject distance value is entered, the SB-910 automatically controls fl ash output level according to the camera settings. Setting distance-priority manual flash mode Distance-priority manual fl ash is no...
Page 52 - Taking a picture in distance-priority manual flash; Press function button 3 to
C –13 C Flash Modes Distance-priority Manual Flash Mode Taking a picture in distance-priority manual flash mode Press function button 3 to highlight fl ash-to-subject distance. Set the fl ash-to-subject distance with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. The flash-to-subject distance ca...
Page 54 - Manual Flash Mode; Setting manual flash mode; Manual flash mode LCD example
C –15 C Flash Modes Manual Flash Mode In manual fl ash mode, aperture and fl ash output level are manually selected. This allows for control of exposure and fl ash-to-subject distance. The flash output level can be set from M1/1 (full output) to M1/128 to suit • creative preferences. Underexposure d...
Page 55 - Taking a picture in manual flash mode; When no lens aperture information is transmitted
C –16 C Flash Modes Taking a picture in manual flash mode Press function button 2 to highlight the fl ash output level. Set the fl ash output level by rotating the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. Flash output level can be set with • function button 2 as well.Make the flash-to-subject ...
Page 56 - Setting the
C –17 C Flash Modes Manual Flash Mode Setting the ■ fl ash output level Highlight the fl ash output level, and then rotate the selector dial to change the fl ash output level. 1/1 1/1 –0.3–0.7 +0.7+0.3 –0.3–0.7 +0.7+0.3 –0.3–0.7 +0.7+0.3 –0.3–0.7 +0.7+0.3 –0.3–0.7 +0.7+0.3 1/2 1/2 1/8 1/8 1/16 1/32 ...
Page 57 - Repeating Flash Mode; Setting repeating flash mode; Repeating flash mode LCD example
C –18 C Flash Modes Repeating Flash Mode In repeating fl ash mode, the SB-910 fi res repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects. Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries and allow enough time for the flash • unit to recycle between each repeating flas...
Page 58 - Setting flash output level, number and frequency of; Maximum number of flash firings
C –19 C Flash Modes Repeating Flash Mode Setting flash output level, number and frequency of flash firings The • number of flash firings is the number of times the flash fires per frame. The • frequency of flash firings is the number of times the flash fires per second. The number of flash firings i...
Page 59 - Taking a picture in repeating flash mode
C –20 C Flash Modes Taking a picture in repeating flash mode Press function button 2 to highlight the fl ash output level. Rotate the selector dial to choose the fl ash output level, and then press the [OK] button. Flash output level can be changed with • function button 2.Flash output level can be ...
Page 60 - Calculate the aperture f-number from
C –21 C Flash Modes Repeating Flash Mode Camera’s LCD Camera’s LCD Calculate the aperture f-number from the fl ash-to-subject distance and the guide number, and set the camera’s aperture accordingly. To determine the f-number, see “Guide Number, • Aperture and Flash-to-subject Distance.” ( 0 H-4) Ap...
Page 61 - Checking; Exposure compensation in repeating
C –22 C Flash Modes t Checking fl ash operation before taking a picture Test fi re the Speedlight under the same conditions and with the same Speedlight and camera settings before taking the actual picture. v Exposure compensation in repeating fl ash mode Overexposure occurs in repeating flash mode ...
Page 62 - Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography
D –1 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography D SB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Setup With the SB-910, Advanced Wireless Lighting and SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash- unit photography are possible. The SB-910’s default wireless mode for m...
Page 63 - Advanced Wireless Lighting
D –2 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Advanced Wireless Lighting The master fl ash unit commands the remote fl ash units to fi re monitor pre- fl ashes. The camera measures the re fl ected light. The camera activates the fl ash units. Remote fl ash units (Group A) Remote fl ash units (Grou...
Page 64 - SB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Setup; SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography
D –3 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Setup SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography Remote fl ash units start fi ring triggered by the master fl ash unit fi ring (in AUTO mode or M mode). Remote fl ash units stop fi ring when the m...
Page 65 - SB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Functions
D –4 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography When used in master mode When used in remote mode Flash photography with Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash mode i-TTL • Auto aperture fl ash* • 1 Non-TTL auto fl ash* • 1 Manual fl ash • Flash function • canceled The fl ash mode is set on the master fl ...
Page 66 - Notes on canceling the master
D –5 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Functions v Notes on canceling the master fl ash unit fl ash function When the master fl ash unit fl ash function is canceled and only the remote fl ash units fi re, the master fl ash unit emits a number of weak ligh...
Page 67 - Setting the Master Flash Unit; Set the power switch/
D –6 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Setting the Master Flash Unit Set the power switch/ wireless mode switch for multiple fl ash units to [ MASTER]. Turn the switch while holding down • the lock release in the center. Master mode LCD example (i-TTL mode) Remote fl ash unit fl ash mode an...
Page 68 - Setting the Remote Flash Unit; Remote mode LCD example (Advanced Wireless Lighting)
D –7 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Setting the Remote Flash Unit Set the power switch/ wireless mode switch for multiple fl ash units to [ REMOTE]. Turn the switch while holding down • the lock release in the center. Remote mode LCD example (Advanced Wireless Lighting) Sound monitor Rem...
Page 69 - Taking a picture with Advanced Wireless Lighting
D –8 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Taking a picture with Advanced Wireless Lighting 1. Master flash unit setting (flash mode, flash compensation value and channel) [Setting i-TTL mode and channel 1 (example)] Press function button 2 to highlight . Press the [MODE] button, choose [TTL] w...
Page 71 - Repeating flash photography
D –10 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Repeating flash photography Repeating fl ash photography is possible in Advanced Wireless Lighting. Repeating flash mode can be activated in the custom settings. ( • 0 B-17) Repeating flash mode LCD example ChannelFrequency of fl ash fi rings Flash ou...
Page 72 - Setting repeating flash photography
D –11 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Advanced Wireless Lighting Setting repeating flash photography When the SB-910 operates in repeating flash mode, the flash function can be • activated (ON) or canceled (OFF). There is no other repeating flash mode option.The master flash unit and remo...
Page 73 - Setting SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit; Set the SU-4 type wireless multiple; Master mode LCD example; SU-4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography
D –12 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography is particularly suited to photographing fast-moving subjects. Setting SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography Set the SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography in custom settings...
Page 74 - Flash modes for the master flash unit; Canceling the master
D –13 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SU-4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Flash modes for the master flash unit When used in master mode, the SB-910 can operate in auto aperture fl ash, non-TTL auto fl ash, distance-priority manual fl ash and manual fl ash modes. ( 0 D-4) T...
Page 75 - Flash modes for remote flash units
D –14 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Flash modes for remote flash units When used in remote mode, the SB-910 can operate in AUTO (auto), M (manual) and OFF ( fl ash function canceled) modes. To set the fl ash mode, press the [MODE] button, choose the fl ash mode with the selector dial, a...
Page 76 - To prevent the remote; Taking a picture with SU-4 type wireless multiple; Remote flash unit setting (flash mode and zoom head
D –15 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SU-4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography v To prevent the remote fl ash units from fi ring accidentally Do not leave the remote fl ash units’ power on. Ambient electrical noise caused by static electricity or other such electromagnetic waves...
Page 77 - Press function button 1 to; choose; Con
D –16 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Press function button 1 to highlight the zoom head position, choose a zoom head position with the selector dial, and then press the [OK] button. t Setting fl ash output level in M mode In M mode, set the fl ash output level with function button 2. 2. ...
Page 78 - Remote Flash Units; Remote flash unit setting
D –17 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Remote Flash Units Remote flash unit setting The standby function of the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 and • SB-R200 is canceled when remote mode is set. Make sure that there is sufficient battery power. Set the zoom head position of the remo...
Page 81 - Checking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography
D –20 D Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Checking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography The fl ash-ready indicator on the SB-910 and the sound monitor can be used to check that wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography is operating during and after taking a picture. The sound mo...
Page 83 - Functions
E –1 E Functions Functions E This section explains the SB-910 functions that support fl ash photography and camera functions. For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings, refer to the • camera user’s manual. Switching illumination patterns ( 0 E-2) Bounce fl ash operation ( 0 E-...
Page 84 - Switching Illumination Patterns; Standard; Even
E –2 E Functions Switching Illumination Patterns In fl ash photography, the center of the image is most illuminated, while the edges are darker. The SB-910 provides three types of illumination patterns with different light falloff at edges. Select the suitable pattern according to the photography en...
Page 85 - Setting the illumination pattern; When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached or the built-in wide
E –3 E Functions Setting the illumination pattern Press function button 1 to highlight the zoom head position. Press function button 3 to change the illumination pattern. The selected illumination pattern is indicated with an icon on the LCD. • Standard Even Center-weighted t When the Nikon Diffusio...
Page 86 - Setting the flash head; Tilt or rotate the SB-910’s; Bounce Flash Operation
E –4 E Functions Bounce fl ash is a photographic technique using light that is bounced off a ceiling or wall using a tilted or rotated fl ash head. This provides the effects listed below compared to those with direct light from a fl ash unit: Overexposure to a subject that is closer than other subje...
Page 87 - Setting flash head tilting/rotating angles, and
E –5 E Functions Setting flash head tilting/rotating angles, and choosing a reflecting surface Good results are most easily achieved when the flash head is tilted up to use the • ceiling as a reflecting surface. Rotate the flash head horizontally to get the same effect when the camera is held • in t...
Page 88 - Nikon Diffusion Dome; Attaching the Nikon Diffusion Dome
E –6 E Functions Bounce Flash Operation Nikon Diffusion Dome By attaching the included Nikon Diffusion Dome over the flash head, light can be • further diffused during bounce flash photography to create extremely soft light with virtually no shadow. The same effect can be achieved with the camera in...
Page 89 - Zoom head position indicator; Taking a picture with bounce flash; Set the; Set the camera’s aperture,
E –7 E Functions Zoom head position indicator When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached, • the zoom head position is automatically set depending on the camera’s image area and illumination pattern. The zoom head position is set at 12 mm, 14 mm or 17 mm in FX format, and 8 mm, 10 mm or 11 mm in DX fo...
Page 90 - Setting the aperture in bounce
E –8 E Functions Bounce Flash Operation t Setting the aperture in bounce fl ash operation In bounce flash, there is a light loss compared with normal flash photography • (with flash head adjusted to the forward-facing position). Therefore, a two- or three-step wider aperture (smaller f-number) shoul...
Page 91 - Taking Close-up Photographs
E –9 E Functions Taking Close-up Photographs When the fl ash-to-subject distance is less than approx. 2 m (6.6 ft), tilting down the fl ash head is recommended to ensure suf fi cient illumination of the lower part of the subject in close-up photography. 0° 7° The bounce-down icon appears when the • ...
Page 92 - Taking Close-up Photographs; Setting the built-in wide panel; Carefully pull the built-in
E –10 E Functions Taking Close-up Photographs Setting the built-in wide panel Carefully pull the built-in wide panel all the way out and position it over the fl ash panel. Slide the bounce card back into place inside the fl ash head. To replace the built-in wide panel, lift it up and slide it into t...
Page 93 - Taking close-ups with bounce-down flash; If the built-in wide panel is broken
E –11 E Functions Taking close-ups with bounce-down flash Set the SB-910’s fl ash mode. Position the built-in wide panel. Tilt the fl ash head down. Con fi rm the fl ash-ready indicator is on, and then shoot. t If the built-in wide panel is broken The built-in wide panel may break if subjected to st...
Page 94 - Flash Photography with Color Filters; Using color compensation filters and color filters; Color compensation with included and optional; How to attach color compensation filters (included); Place the
E –12 E Functions Flash Photography with Color Filters Color compensation fi lters, a fl uorescent fi lter and an incandescent fi lter, are included with the SB-910 for use with fl ash photography under incandescent/ tungsten and fl uorescent lighting. For more details on color compensation filter e...
Page 95 - Fold along the line marked on
E –13 E Functions Check the LCD. Filter type is displayed. • The information is transmitted from the • SB-910 to the camera. Fluorescent fi lter Incandescent fi lter How to attach SJ-3 color filters (optional) Fold along the line marked on the fi lter. Attach the fi lter to Color Filter Holder SZ-2 ...
Page 96 - Flash Photography with Color Filters
E –14 E Functions Flash Photography with Color Filters Place the fi lter holder on the fl ash head with the Nikon logo facing up, as shown in the diagram, and insert it into the slit at the top. Be sure to attach the filter to the filter • holder before placing the filter holder on the flash head. C...
Page 97 - Notes on using SJ-3 color; Balancing light from the flash using color compensation
E –15 E Functions v Notes on using SJ-3 color fi lters These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their • colors fade.The heat generated from the flash head can warp the filters. However, this will • not affect their performance.Scratches on the filters will have no ef...
Page 98 - White balance depends on camera in use
E –16 E Functions Flash Photography with Color Filters White balance depends on camera in use ■ Camera Filter D3X, D3S, D3 *1 , D700, D300S, D300 *2 , D90, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000 D2 series, D1X, D1H, D200, D100, D80, D70 series, D60, D40 series D1, D50 SZ-2FL Auto, fl ash Not recommended ...
Page 99 - Flash Photography Support Functions; Flash compensation
E –17 E Functions Flash Photography Support Functions Flash compensation Exposure compensation for a fl ash-illuminated subject without affecting background exposure can be achieved by adjusting the SB-910’s fl ash output level. Some plus compensation may be necessary to make the main subject bright...
Page 100 - Power zoom function; Setting the zoom head position manually
E –18 E Functions Flash Photography Support Functions Power zoom function The SB-910 automatically adjusts the zoom head position to match the lens focal length. • Zoom head positions automatically adjusted differ depending on the settings. For more details, refer to “Specifications.” ( 0 H-17) Powe...
Page 101 - Power zoom function canceled; AF-assist illumination; Notes on using the AF-assist illumination
E –19 E Functions Power zoom function canceled ■ Power zoom function can be canceled in the custom settings. ( 0 B-18) An “ • ” above the “ ” indicator appears on the LCD panel when the power zoom function is canceled.The zoom head position must be manually set. The zoom head position does not • aut...
Page 104 - Standby function; To cancel standby
E –22 E Functions Flash Photography Support Functions SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography ■ ( 0 D-12) When the camera’s depth-of-field preview button is pressed, only the master flash • unit fires as the modeling illuminator.The remote flash units also fire according to the modeling ...
Page 105 - Thermal cut-out indicator
E –23 E Functions Thermal cut-out The SB-910 features a function that offers protection against damage to the fl ash panel and body from overheating. This function does not stop the fl ash head temperature rising. Be careful not to let the SB-910 overheat during continuous fl ash use. The thermal cu...
Page 106 - Functions to Be Set on the Camera; Auto FP high-speed sync
E –24 E Functions Functions to Be Set on the Camera The following functions are available when used with cameras so equipped. Set these functions on the camera. They cannot be set on the SB-910 directly. For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings, refer to the • camera user’s m...
Page 107 - Slow sync
E –25 E Functions Flash value lock ( FV lock) The SB-910 sets the fl ash output to locked fl ash exposure. This maintains the subject’s illumination, even if the composition changes. The flash exposure level (brightness) remains the same even when the aperture • is changed or lens is zoomed in and o...
Page 109 - For Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR Cameras; compatible cameras
F –1 F For Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR Cameras For Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR Cameras F Using the SB-910 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras is possible, although some functions may not be operable. Operable SB-910 functions vary depending on camera in use. • See the camera user’s manual as...
Page 110 - For Use with COOLPIX Cameras; Flash modes and functions when used with
G –1 G For Use with COOLPIX Cameras For Use with COOLPIX Cameras G Using the SB-910 with COOLPIX cameras listed below is possible, although some functions may not be operable. CLS-compatible COOLPIX cameras (P7100, P7000, P6000) i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras (P5100, P5000, E8800, E8400)See the ca...
Page 111 - CLS-compatible COOLPIX cameras
G –2 G For Use with COOLPIX Cameras t CLS-compatible COOLPIX cameras Wireless multiple flash-unit photography is possible when an SB-910, SB-900, • SB-800, SB-700 or Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is mounted on the COOLPIX camera accessory shoe as the master flash unit or commander, and flash ...
Page 112 - Troubleshooting; Problems with the SB-910
H –1 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information H This section explains troubleshooting, Speedlight care, speci fi cations and optional accessories. Troubleshooting If a warning indicator appears, use the following chart to determine the cau...
Page 113 - Warning indicators
H –2 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Problem Cause Solution 0 Remote fl ash unit does not fi re. The distance between the master fl ash unit and the remote fl ash unit is too long, or there is an obstacle between them. Redo the setup of the master fl ash unit and remote fl ash un...
Page 115 - Determining aperture and
H –4 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Guide Number, Aperture and Flash-to-subject Distance The guide number (GN) indicates the amount of light generated by a fl ash unit. As the number increases, the fl ash output becomes greater and the light extends further.There is a relation r...
Page 116 - Cleaning; Tips on Speedlight Care
H –5 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Never use thinner, benzene or other active agents when cleaning the Speedlight, as this may damage the Speedlight or cause it to catch fi re. Using these agents may also impair your health. " WARNING Cleaning Dirt on the flash panel can ca...
Page 117 - Operating location
H –6 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Operating location An extreme temperature change can cause condensation to form inside the • SB-910. When subjecting the SB-910 to sudden and extreme temperature changes, place it inside an airtight container such as plastic bag. Leave it insi...
Page 118 - Notes on Batteries
H –7 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Notes on Batteries Because flash consumes a large amount of battery power, batteries may not • operate properly before reaching the end of their stated lifespan or the number of charges/discharges as specified by the battery manufacturer. When...
Page 119 - About the LCD Panel; Characteristics of the LCD panel; Adjusting the LCD panel’s contrast
H –8 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information About the LCD Panel Characteristics of the LCD panel Due to the directional characteristics of LCDs, the LCD panel is difficult to read • when viewed from above. However, it can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower angle.The LCD panel becomes...
Page 120 - Updating Firmware; Cameras not compatible with SB-910 firmware updates
H –9 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Updating Firmware The latest Nikon fi rmware can be downloaded from the Nikon website. Firmware is updated through a camera compatible with SB-910 fi rmware updates. For users in the U.S.A.: • http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe and A...
Page 121 - Optional Accessories; Speedlight Stand AS-21; TTL Remote Cord SC-29
H –10 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Optional Accessories Speedlight Stand AS-21 ■ Same as that provided with this SB-910. ■ Color Filter Set SJ-3 A total of 20 fi lters in eight colors are included. These are used with the separately available Color Filter Holder SZ-2. FL-G1 (f...
Page 122 - Optional Accessories; External power source; Connecting to an external power source; Using High-performance Battery Pack SD-9
H –11 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Optional Accessories External power source Use of an optional external power source provides a stable power supply, increases the number of fl ashes and shortens recycling time. Nikon High-performance Battery Pack SD-9 Power Bracket Unit SK-6...
Page 123 - Speci
H –12 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Speci fi cations External power source Batteries Min. recycling time (approx.)* 1 Min. number of fl ashes* 1 / recycling time* 1 Nikon High-performance Battery Pack SD-9* 2 1.5 V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline × 4 1.9 sec. 280/1.9 – 30 sec. 1.5 V FR6...
Page 124 - Specifications
H –13 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Specifications Electronic construction Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry Guide number (at 35 mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20 °C/68 °F) 34/111.5 (ISO 100, m/ft), 48/1...
Page 126 - Effective flash output distance range (for i-TTL
H –15 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Specifications Flash compensation − 3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL, auto aperture fl ash, non-TTL auto fl ash or distance-priority manual fl ash mode Custom settings 19 items Other functions ISO sensitivity manual se...
Page 127 - In FX format, standard illumination pattern
H –16 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information In FX format, standard illumination pattern ■ ISO sensitivity Zoom head position (mm) 12800 6400 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 14BA/ WP 14BA 14WP 17 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 120 135 180 200 Apertur e (f) 4 2.8 2 1.4 2.3 - 20 2.9 - 20 3.1 - 20 ...
Page 129 - Guide number table
H –18 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Guide number table The SB-910 guide numbers differ depending on the camera’s image area, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity, zoom head position and fl ash output level. ISO 100; m Zoom head position (mm) FX format DX format Standard illumi...
Page 132 - Min. number of flashes/ recycling time for each
H –21 H Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Specifications Min. number of flashes/ recycling time for each battery type Batteries Min. recycling time (approx.)* Min. number of fl ashes*/ recycling time* LR6 (AA-size) alkaline (1.5 V) 4.0 sec. 110/4.0 – 30 sec. FR6 (AA-size) lithium (1....
Page 136 - User’s Manual; Autofocus Speedlight; Printed in Japan
User’s Manual Autofocus Speedlight Printed in Japan TT1L04(11) 8MSA4411-04 En No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. En
