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Forewords |
Zoom Head
Shooting
Mode Selector
TTL (through-the-lens automatic
operation)
A (non-TTL automatic operation)
M (manual operation)
MD (synchronization with motor
drive)
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Dial Set the film speed. Set the zoom setting knob Determine the exposure Exposure compensation Ready Light |
Warning functions Open Flash Button |
Photographic Techniques: Synchro-Sunlight Fill in Flash Photography
In the manual mode; In the TTL-automatic mode; In the non-TTL automatic mode; Synchronization with slow shutter speeds; Diffusing the Light
Bounce flash photography; Using a diffuser; Multiple Flash Photography; TTL-multiple flash photography; Manual multiple flash photography
Accessories: Sync Cords SC 10, 11, and 15; TTL Remote Cord SC-14; TTL Remote Cord SC-17; TTL Multi Flash Sync Cords SC-18 and SC-19; TTL Multi Flash Adaptor AS-10; Flash Tripod Adaptor AS-11; Flash Unit Couplers AS 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 . Soft Flash Unit Case SS-16
"Red Eye"
Tips on Speedlight care
Batteries Issues
Specifications
Attention: The Nikon Speedlight SB-16 consists of two parts: the main flash unit and the flash unit coupler having the mounting foot. Depending on which type is attached, the flash unit is identified as the Speedlight SB-16A or SB-16B. The SB-16A's Flash Unit Coupler AS-8 has a special mounting foot for the accessory shoe of Nikon F3 series camera, while the SB-16B's Flash Unit Coupler AS-9 features a standard ISO-type mounting foot. As shown in the table, the SB-16A and SB-16B can be mounted on any type of Nikon camera either directly or with the use of another Nikon Flash Unit Coupler. Usable shooting modes, however, are limited according to the combination of the flash unit and camera. Please reconfirm that the flash unit you purchased is suitable for your camera, referring to the following table.
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TTL-Auto |
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SB-16A |
F3-series models |
Direct |
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FA, FE2, F5, F4s, F100, F90, F90x, F801s, F801, F-501/N2020*, F401x, F401, F-301/N2000*, FG, FM2, FM2n, FG-20, EM, FE, FM, Nikkormat (where applies) |
via AS-6 |
not possible |
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Nikon F2 bodies **** |
via AS-5 |
not possible |
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Nikonos V ** |
via AS-6 and V-type sync cord |
not possible |
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SB-16B |
F3-series models (except F3AF, F3P and F3H) *** |
via AS-4, AS-7 |
not possible |
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F3-series models |
via AS-17 |
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FA, FE2, F5, F4s, F100, F90, F90x, F801s, F801, F-501/N2020*, F401x, F401, F-301/N2000*, FG, |
Direct |
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FM2, FM2n, FG-20, EM, FE, FM, Nikkormat (where applies) |
Direct |
not possible |
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Nikon F2 bodies **** |
via AS-1 |
not possible |
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Nikonos V ** |
via V-type sync cord |
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*** The SB-16B cannot be used with the Nikon F3AF or other F3-series cameras with the AF Finder DX-1, Action Finder DA-2, Waist-Level Finder DW-3 or 6X Magnification Finder DW-4 attached.
**** The SB-16B cannot be mounted on the Nikon F2-series cameras with the Action Finder DA-1, Waist-Level Finder DW-1 or 6X Focusing Finder DW-2attached
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Nikon SB-16B (AS-`17) Flash / speedlight compatibility chart with various Nikon cameras. |
Forewords
The Nikon Speedlight SB-16 is a direct-mounting electronic flash unit,
providing automatic through-the-lens (TTL) control of the flash
exposure when used with Nikon cameras having TTL flash capability.
Through the use of an interchangeable mounting foot, the SB-16 can be
attached to the special accessory shoe of all Nikon F3
series cameras, as well as the standard ISO-type shoe of the Nikon
FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 and FG camera, or the V-type Sync
Cord for the Nikonos-V Because light is measured through the
picture-taking lens, you are assured of just the right exposure with a
variety of lenses and accessory attachments at any aperture from V2 to
V22. Programmed TTL auto flash photography can be performed by using
the SB-16 with the Nikon F-501/N2020 or F-301/N2000 via the AS-9. In
programmed TTL auto flash photography, the proper aperture is
automatically set for correct exposure according to the film speed in
use. It is not necessary to change the lens setting from the minimum
aperture used for non-flash programmed shooting.
By incorporating a front-mounted light sensor, the SB-16 is also compatible with
all other Nikon cameras for automatic, but not through-the-lens, flash
output control. In the non-TTL automatic mode, you have a choice of two apertures.
With silicon-controlled rectifier and series circuitry, the SB-16 is able to conserve
energy when shooting subjects at close range; thus recycling times are shorter and
the number of flashes per battery set is greater.
For truly creative bounce flash photography, the Nikon Speedlight SB-16 has two separate
flash heads - a combination of tilting and rotating main flash head with zooming
capability and a smaller secondary flash head which faces straight ahead to fill
in the shadows in the eye sockets and provide a small catch light for the eyes. Moreover,
a special MD setting allows the SB-16 to synchronize with a motor-driven camera firing
at 4 frames per second for shooting 8 pictures in series.
Even though the SB-16 is extremely easy to use, you should familiarize yourself with
its "Basic Operation" as presented in the first section. For more detailed
information, please refer to "Controls in Detail" and "Photographic
Techniques." A few minutes wisely invested now will pay off later in years of
rewarding photographic experiences SW-7;
Soft Case SS-16; Battery Holder MS-5
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