User’s ManualAutofocus SpeedlightPrinted in EuropeTT5E05(11)8MSA4511-05EnNo reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for b
APreparationA–10Q&A Index Flash photography 2 (with wireless SB-910)Question Key phrase0How do I take pictures using multiple fl ash units? Advance
E–18EFunctionsFlash Photography Support Functions Power zoom functionThe SB-910 automatically adjusts the zoom head position to match the lens focal
E–19EFunctions Power zoom function canceledPower zoom function can be canceled in the custom settings. (0B-18)• An “” above the “ ” indicator appear
E–20EFunctionsFlash Photography Support Functions AF-assist illumination/ canceling fl ash functionAF-assist illumination can be activated or cancele
E–21EFunctions ISO sensitivity manual settingISO sensitivity can be set manually in the custom settings. (0B-19)• ISO sensitivity can be set at from
E–22EFunctionsFlash Photography Support Functions SU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography (0D-12)• When the camera’s depth-of-field previ
E–23EFunctions Thermal cut-outThe SB-910 features a function that offers protection against damage to the fl ash panel and body from overheating. This
E–24EFunctionsFunctions to Be Set on the CameraThe following functions are available when used with cameras so equipped. Set these functions on the ca
E–25EFunctions 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 i
E–26EFunctionsFunctions to Be Set on the Camera Rear-curtain syncIn normal fl ash photography, when photographing fast-moving subjects at low shutter s
F–1FFor Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR CamerasFor Use with Non-CLS-compatible SLR CamerasF Using the SB-910 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras is po
A–11ATable of ContentsA PreparationAbout the SB-910 and This User’s Manual ...A-2Q&A Index ...
G–1GFor Use with COOLPIX CamerasFor Use with COOLPIX CamerasGUsing the SB-910 with COOLPIX cameras listed below is possible, although some functions
G–2GFor Use with COOLPIX Camerast CLS-compatible COOLPIX cameras • Wireless multiple flash-unit photography is possible when an SB-910, SB-900, SB-800
H–1HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationHThis section explains troubleshooting, Speedlig
H–2HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationProblem Cause Solution0Remote fl ash unit does not fi re.The distance between the master fl ash unit
H–3HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationTroubleshootingWarning indicator Cause Solution0Safety circuit activation indicator appears.All f
H–4HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Guide Number, Aperture and Flash-to-subject DistanceThe guide number (GN) indicates the amount
H–5HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationNever use thinner, benzene or other active agents when cleaning the Speedlight, as this may damag
H–6HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Operating location• An extreme temperature change can cause condensation to form inside the SB-9
H–7HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationNotes on Batteries• Because flash consumes a large amount of battery power, batteries may not op
H–8HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationAbout the LCD Panel Characteristics of the LCD panel• Due to the directional characteristics of
APreparationA–12Table of ContentsE FunctionsSwitching Illumination Patterns ... E-2Bounce Fl
H–9HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Updating FirmwareThe latest Nikon fi rmware can be downloaded from the Nikon website.Firmware is
H–10HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationOptional Accessories Speedlight Stand AS-21Same as that provided with this SB-910. Color F
H–11HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationOptional Accessories External power sourceUse of an optional external power source provides a s
H–12HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationSpecifi cationsExternal power sourceBatteriesMin. recycling time (approx.)*1Min. number of fl ashe
H–13HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationSpecificationsElectronic constructionAutomatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and seri
H–14HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationBounce capabilityFlash head tilts down to 7° or up to 90° with click-stops at −7°, 0°, 45°, 60°,
H–15HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationSpecificationsFlash compensation−3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL, auto
H–16HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information In FX format, standard illumination patternISO sensitivity Zoom head position (mm)128006400 3
H–17HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationSpecifications Angle of coverage (in FX format)Zoom head position setAngle of coverage (°)Vertic
H–18HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information Guide number tableThe SB-910 guide numbers differ depending on the camera’s image area, illumi
A–13AH Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationTroubleshooting ...
H–19HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationSpecificationsGuide number table (in FX format) Standard illumination pattern, at ISO 100; m/f
H–20HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationGuide number table (for auto FP high-speed sync) Standard illumination pattern, at ISO 100; m/
H–21HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationSpecifications Min. number of flashes/ recycling time for each battery typeBatteries Min. recyc
H–22HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationIndex• Refer to “Speedlight Parts” (0B-1) for names of parts.AAccessories ...
H–23HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationIndexFlash-ready indicator (in remote mode) ... D-20Fluoresc
H–24HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference InformationNon-TTL auto fl ash mode ... C-8Number of fl ash fi rings ... C-19OOFF (
Printed in EuropeTT5E05(11)8MSA4511-05No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles
APreparationA–14For Your SafetyBefore using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully and thoroughly to ensure correct and
A–15APreparation6. The flash unit should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to rain, saltwater or moisture unless it is properly protected from
APreparationA–16For Your Safety CAUTIONS for Speedlights1. Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as this could cause an electric shock.2. Keep
A–17APreparation7. If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with running water and consult with
APreparationA–18For Your Safety CAUTION for BatteriesDo not throw or apply strong physical shocks to the batteries as this could cause batteries to le
A–19APreparationCheck before Use Tips on using the SpeedlightTake trial shotsTake trial shots before photographing important occasions such as wedding
APreparationA–2About the SB-910 and This User’s ManualThank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-910. To get the most out of your Speedlight, pl
B–1BOperationOperationBSpeedlight PartsPUSH2546311097131211151416178 1 Flash head 2 Flash head tilting/rotating lock release button (0B-9) 3 Bat
B–2BOperation20212224191823 18 Flash head tilting angle scale (0E-4) 19 Flash head rotating angle scale (0E-4) 20 Sync terminal cover 21 Sync termi
B–3BOperationSpeedlight Parts25263433313230292827 25 [MODE] buttonSelects fl ash mode (0B-11) 26 [MENU] buttonDisplays custom settings (0B-13) 27 Fun
B–4BOperationt Activating key lockKey lock iconPress function buttons 1 and 2, between which a lock icon is printed, simultaneously for 2 seconds. Th
B–5BOperationFunction ButtonsThe assigned function or setting for each button differs according to the fl ash mode and settings of the SB-910.Function
B–6BOperationThis section covers basic procedures in i-TTL mode in combination with a CLS-compatible camera.v Notes on continuous fl ash photography•
B–7BOperationBasic Operations Compatible batteries and replacement/rechargingWhen replacing batteries, use four fresh AA-size batteries of the same
B–8BOperation Low battery power indicatorWhen battery power is low, the icon shown at the left appears on the LCD and the SB-910 stops functioning. R
B–9BOperationBasic 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
B–10BOperationSTEP 4Turning 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 un
A–3APreparation Included itemsCheck that all items listed below are included with the SB-910. If any items are missing, inform the store where the SB-
B–11BOperationBasic OperationsSTEP 5Selecting the flash mode Press the [MODE] button to highlight the fl ash mode. Rotate the selector dial to display
B–12BOperationSettings and the LCDIcons on the LCD show the status of settings. Displayed icons vary according to selected fl ash modes and settings.•
B–13BOperation Custom Functions and Settings Various operations for the SB-910 can be easily set using the LCD. • Displayed icons vary according to th
B–14BOperation Rotate the selector dial to highlight the chosen setting, and then press the [OK] button.• Highlighted while selected• Press the [OK] b
B–15BOperationCustom Functions and Settings Setting My MenuWhen a custom settings page is displayed, only the custom settings items that are set as
B–16BOperationt Custom settings page display function and display modePage display functionCustom settings pages can be changed with function buttons
B–17BOperationCustom Functions and Settings Available custom functions and settings(Bold: default)Non-TTL auto fl ash mode option (0C-5, C-8)Auto aper
B–18BOperationTest fi ring fl ash output level in i-TTL mode (0E-21)M1/128: Approx. 1/128M1/32: Approx. 1/32M1/1: FullFX/DX format selection (0A-6)When
B–19BOperationCustom Functions and Settings ISO sensitivity manual setting (0E-21)Setting ISO sensitivity within the range of between 3 and 8000.100:
B–20BOperationZoom head position manual setting with broken built-in wide panel (0E-11)Selecting whether the zoom head position can be manually set or
APreparationA–4About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual About the SB-910The SB-910 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon Creative Ligh
C–1CFlash ModesFlash ModesC i-TTL ModeInformation obtained by monitor pre-fl ashes and exposure control information is integrated by the camera to auto
C–2CFlash Modes Setting i-TTL mode Press the [MODE] button. Rotate the selector dial to display or . Press the [OK] buttoni-TTL mode LCD example :
C–3CFlash Modesi-TTL ModeEffective flash output distance range in i-TTL modeThe effective fl ash output distance range is indicated by numbers and a ba
C–4CFlash Modesv When insuffi cient fl ash output for correct exposure is indicated• When the flash-ready indicators on the SB-910 and in the camera’s
C–5CFlash Modes Auto Aperture Flash ModeThe SB-910’s light sensor for non-TTL auto fl ash measures the fl ash that is refl ected on the subject, and the
C–6CFlash Modest Monitor pre-fl ashes• Monitor pre-flashes can be activated or canceled as a non-TTL auto flash mode option in the custom settings. (0
C–7CFlash ModesAuto Aperture Flash Mode Taking a picture in auto aperture flash mode Make sure the actual fl ash-to-subject distance is within the effe
C–8CFlash Modes Non-TTL Auto Flash ModeThe SB-910’s light sensor for non-TTL auto fl ash measures the fl ash that is refl ected on the subject, and the
C–9CFlash ModesNon-TTL Auto Flash Modet Monitor pre-fl ashes• Monitor pre-flashes can be activated or canceled as a non-TTL auto flash mode option in
C–10CFlash Modes Taking a picture in non-TTL auto flash mode Press function button 3 to highlight the aperture. Rotate the selector dial to set apertu
A–5APreparationt Tips on identifying CPU NIKKOR lensesCPU lenses have CPU contacts.• The SB-910 cannot be used with IX-Nikkor lenses.CPU contacts
C–11CFlash ModesNon-TTL Auto Flash Modet Checking exposure before taking a pictureTest fi re the Speedlight under the same conditions and with the same
C–12CFlash Modes Distance-priority Manual Flash ModeIn this fl ash mode, when the fl ash-to-subject distance value is entered, the SB-910 automatically
C–13CFlash ModesDistance-priority Manual Flash Mode Taking a picture in distance-priority manual flash mode Press function button 3 to highlight fl ash
C–14CFlash Modest When the SB-910’s fl ash head is tilted or rotated while in distance-priority manual fl ash mode • When the Speedlight is used in dist
C–15CFlash Modes Manual Flash ModeIn manual fl ash mode, aperture and fl ash output level are manually selected. This allows for control of exposure and
C–16CFlash 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 r
C–17CFlash ModesManual Flash Mode Setting the fl ash output levelHighlight the fl ash output level, and then rotate the selector dial to change the fl
C–18CFlash Modes Repeating Flash ModeIn repeating fl ash mode, the SB-910 fi res repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple-exp
C–19CFlash ModesRepeating Flash Mode Setting flash output level, number and frequency of flash firings• The number of flash firings is the number of
C–20CFlash Modes Taking a picture in repeating flash mode Press function button 2 to highlight the fl ash output level. Rotate the selector dial to cho
APreparationA–6About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual Terminology Default settingsFunction and mode settings at the time of purchase Nikon Crea
C–21CFlash ModesRepeating Flash ModeCamera’s LCDCamera’s LCD Calculate the aperture f-number from the fl ash-to-subject distance and the guide number,
C–22CFlash Modest Checking fl ash operation before taking a picture Test fi re the Speedlight under the same conditions and with the same Speedlight and
D–1DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyDSB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography SetupWith the S
D–2DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Advanced Wireless Lighting The master fl ash unit commands the remote fl ash units to fi re monitor pre-fl
D–3DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Setup SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography R
D–4DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyWhen used in master modeWhen used in remote modeFlash photography with Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash
D–5DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySB-910 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Functionsv Notes on canceling the master fl ash unit fl ash functionWhen
D–6DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySetting the Master Flash Unit Set the power switch/ wireless mode switch for multiple fl ash units to [ MA
D–7DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySetting the Remote Flash Unit Set the power switch/ wireless mode switch for multiple fl ash units to [ REM
D–8DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Taking a picture with Advanced Wireless Lighting1. Master flash unit setting (flash mode, flash compensat
A–7APreparation i-TTL modeFlash mode in which the Speedlight fi res monitor pre-fl ashes and the camera measures the refl ected light and controls the
D–9DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyAdvanced Wireless Lighting2. Remote flash unit setting (group, channel and zoom head position)[Setting gro
D–10DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Repeating flash photographyRepeating fl ash photography is possible in Advanced Wireless Lighting.• Repea
D–11DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyAdvanced Wireless Lighting Setting repeating flash photography• When the SB-910 operates in repeating fla
D–12DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySU-4 type wireless multiple fl ash-unit photography is particularly suited to photographing fast-moving su
D–13DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySU-4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Flash modes for the master flash unitWhen used in mas
D–14DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Flash modes for remote flash unitsWhen used in remote mode, the SB-910 can operate in AUTO (auto), M (ma
D–15DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySU-4 Type Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photographyv To prevent the remote fl ash units from fi ring acciden
D–16DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Press function button 1 to highlight the zoom head position, choose a zoom head position with the select
D–17DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyRemote Flash Units Remote flash unit setting• The standby function of the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700,
D–18DWireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography• As a basic guide, the effective distance between the master and remote flash units is approx. 10m (33
APreparationA–8About the SB-910 and This User’s Manual StepA unit of the shutter speed or aperture change; a change of one step halves/doubles the a
D–19DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyRemote Flash Units• An obstacle between the master flash unit and remote flash units can interfere with t
D–20DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyChecking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyThe fl ash-ready indicator on the SB-910 and
D–21DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyChecking Status in Wireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographyMaster fl ash unit Remote fl ash unitSpeedlight
E–1EFunctionsFunctionsEThis section explains the SB-910 functions that support fl ash photography and camera functions.• For detailed information regar
E–2EFunctionsSwitching Illumination PatternsIn fl ash photography, the center of the image is most illuminated, while the edges are darker. The SB-910
E–3EFunctions Setting the illumination pattern Press function button 1 to highlight the zoom head position. Press function button 3 to change the illu
E–4EFunctions 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 pr
E–5EFunctions Setting flash head tilting/rotating angles, and choosing a reflecting surface• Good results are most easily achieved when the flash head
E–6EFunctionsBounce Flash Operation Nikon Diffusion Dome• By attaching the included Nikon Diffusion Dome over the flash head, light can be further di
E–7EFunctionsZoom head position indicator• When the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached, the zoom head position is automatically set depending on the cam
A–9AQ&A IndexYou can search for specifi c explanations according to objective. Flash photography 1 (with SB-910 mounted on camera)Question Key phra
E–8EFunctionsBounce Flash Operationt Setting the aperture in bounce fl ash operation• In bounce flash, there is a light loss compared with normal flash
E–9EFunctionsTaking Close-up PhotographsWhen the fl ash-to-subject distance is less than approx. 2m (6.6ft), tilting down the fl ash head is recommen
E–10EFunctionsTaking Close-up Photographs Setting the built-in wide panel Carefully pull the built-in wide panel all the way out and position it over
E–11EFunctions 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
E–12EFunctionsFlash Photography with Color Filters Color compensation fi lters, a fl uorescent fi lter and an incandescent fi lter, are included with the
E–13EFunctions Check the LCD.• Filter type is displayed. • The information is transmitted from the SB-910 to the camera.Fluorescent fi lterIncandescent
E–14EFunctionsFlash 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,
E–15EFunctionsv Notes on using SJ-3 color fi lters• These filters are consumable items. Replace them when they deteriorate or their colors fade.• The h
E–16EFunctionsFlash Photography with Color Filters White balance depends on camera in useCameraFilterD4S, D4, D3X, D3S, D3*1, Df, D810, D800èseries,
E–17EFunctionsFlash Photography Support Functions Flash compensationExposure compensation for a fl ash-illuminated subject without affecting backgroun
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