Nikon SB-104 Nikonos Manual
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1. 25 Set the focus mode on the Nikonos RS to S or C All focus modes can be used However Nikon recommends using S single servo autofocus or CT continuous servo autofocus mode Set exposure mode to aperture priority auto exposure A Set the aperture value so that the subject distance is within the flash shooting distance range 26 Pressing the shutter release button slightly Check the flash shooting distance range and be sure the ready light and the e in focus indicator are lit up lf the electronic analog display appears the operation is controlled by center weighted TTL flash In this case the main subject is taken at the correct exposure but if the electronic analog display is on the plus side the background exposure An SFS EM will be too bright over exposed or if it is on the minus side the background expo sure will be too dark under exposed If no special background effects are needed the photograph can be taken as is with correct exposure For matrix balanced fill flash operation reset the aperture dial on the camera so that the overexposure or underexposure indicator goes out Using the exposure calculation chart see page 41 be sure the aperture value set is within the shooting distance range Shooting 9 If both viewfinder ready light and SB 104 ready light b2. 24 TOR PEOS es ee E EEN 28 35 Possible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 ANNIKE S E eet Lie Nese Sy Fe 29 Possible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 ele Stiet EG Mi ea Cl an An 31 Possible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 leie d leie ME tener erect e 33 Carno for the SB 104 e a ER 34 Details on the Speedlight s Parts 36 44 SAMY OWING Met EEN aay 37 UE HESS 39 Reading the Exposure Calculation Chart 41 Basic Applications 45 54 Basic Tips on Underwater Flash Photography 46 Camera Slave Cordless Remote Photography 48 IE SUTUSTE EN e See Bere tr rem a at eS 50 Rear Curtain Syne Photography 52 Using the Flash Signal Function 54 a eRe ee 55 68 I pilomaWACCESSOnNlOS EE 56 Details on NiCd Battery Unit SN 104 62 Mrmr re ON GAO Ge d wee SEET Ee de 64 DEC NC EE Mean Streak ek emcee na Ae ach call 68 Tips on Speedlight Care Be sure to take trial shots first eWhen taking important photographs with the SB 104 or using it again after a long period of disuse be sure to take one or more trial shots first to be sure it is working properly Have Nikon spot check your Speedlight regularly Because the Speedlight is a precision instrument we recommend taking your Speedlight to a Nikon service center once every year or two to have it spot checked and to have it overhauled every three to five years
3. GUGM Kee EE Camera Cord fastening hanger mounting knob Tripod socket Standard accessories SB 104 standard set eStandard arm and bracket set SK 104 ae eSync cord with cap O ring grease and screws set hb A battery unit SN 104 option E Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Photography Nikonos RS only Brightness of flash exposure on the foreground subject is automatically balanced with the ambient light of the background E Camera Slave Nikonos RS only Cordless remote photography The Nikonos RS s shutter release is triggered when the SB 104 s built in slave sensor detects the flash from another speedlight E Flash Slave The SB 104 fires simultaneously when another speedlight is fired through its built in slave sensor E Signal Flash The SB 104 fires at 1 32 power approximately every two seconds to signal your location on the surface to others E Alert Signal Display The Speedlight is automatically monitored for moisture overheating and proper electronic functioning E High Power Manual Flash Operation Full power guide number underwater for ISO 100 in meters is 16 53 in feet 1 4 power and 1 16 power are also available Fast recycling time of 3 seconds at full power This Instruction Manual has been organized as follows for easy reference Use this guide to learn how to make the most of your Speedlight s potential Preparations for Here we explain how to get the T
4. See table below for the guide number at various film speed Guide number at various film speed m ft Underwater shooting Caution Guide numbers under water vary according to water conditions When aiming the Speedlight diagonally open the aperture 1 2 to 1 step wider smaller f number than the aperture value obtained in the above equation to compensate for the different angle of reflection When taking photographs with the arm removed from the bracket Nikon recommends you to take various pictures with different apertures by adjusting the camera to subject distance E Important If the camera to subject distance is actually measured underwater multiply the measured distance by 3 4 to get the estimated distance underwater For example if the actual camera to subject distance is 1 33 meters 4 3 feet set the lens distance scale to 1 meter 3 3 feet and read the 1 meter column on the exposure calculation chart 44 Basic Tips on Underw The basic aspects of underwater flash photography will be reviewed in this section The Role of the Speedlight The primary purpose of the Speedlight underwater is to accurately reproduce the subject s colors At a depth of three meters 10 feet the red content of the subject will begin to be absorbed by the water resulting in a photograph strong in blue content This phenomenon known as Selective Light Absorption increases as you go dee
5. We recommend this service especially if the Speedlight is being used for commercial applications Once water gets inside the plastic case or the battery has decayed be sure to have your Speedlight spot checked or it may emit a flammable gas Using the Speedlight safely eUse only Nikon products with this Speedlight since the SB 104 has been designed for use with specialized Nikon camera and lens accessories The Speedlight may become damaged if you attempt to use it with products of other manufacturers Do not fire toward eyes eSince the SB 104 is a high power output flash unit be sure not to fire the unit directly at or in the vicinity of human eyes 10 Checking O rings E Be sure to check the O rings before use This Speedlight uses O rings to ensure that it is well sealed and water proofed If dust or damage is found on the O rings water will leak into the Speedlight and cause damage It is important to check all the O rings and lubricate them before use E 0 ring areas to check eTwo O rings on sync cord O ring on the main body O ring channel and contact area between battery eSync socket cap O ring and con tact area between sync socket and main body JO0000000000000000 11 Removing and Reseating O rings Remove the O rings from their channels Use a thin plastic card such as the SB 104 s exposure calculation chart to remove O rings Do not use metal it
6. more than two can be used to create special lighting effects E Important An SB 104 SB 101 SB 102 or SB 103 can be used as a flash activating unit Set the function selector on the slave unit to 4 flash slave mode wWhen the power switch is ON you cannot set the function selector switch Turn OFF the power switch Set the flash mode selector on the slave unit to either m Full m 1 4 or m 1 16 Manual Set the output to the desired flash power as a fill in light Determine the correct flash output from the camera s aperture value and the distance between the subject and the Speedlight 50 Turn ON the power switches on both Speedlights and be sure the ready lights are lit Release the shutter on the camera When the Speedlight connected to the camera fires the another Speedlight SB 104 will fire simultaneously Caution f there are other people in the area firing a Speedlight it may cause your slave unit to fire also The slave unit normally fires only when it senses a sudden burst of light However it can also fire in the event a lamp such as a fluorescent light flickers when it is turned ON However there is no abnormality in this case Notes The slave unit fires when light from the master unit activates the slave unit s sensor The maximum distance under water at which the slave unit can react to light from th
7. 222mm 8 7 in main flash head Approx 1990g 4 4 Ibs SB 104 only Approx 3450g 7 6 Ibs SB 104 with SK 104 SN 104 and sync cord Approx 510g 1 1 Ibs SB 104 only Approx 340g 12 0z SB 104 with SK 104 SN 104 and sync cord Accessories provided Standard arm SK 104A standard bracket SK 104B sync cord with cap O ring set three O rings O ring lubricant and two screws Note All performance data are subject to change depending on environmental and charging conditions Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 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 authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION Nikon NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG 2 3 MARUNOUCHI 3 CHOME CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 JAPAN TEL 81 3 3214 5311 TELEX NIKON J22601 FAX 81 3 3201 5856 91012 C02 S368 Printed in Japan Correction O ring contact areas as shown on page 11 are incorrect Check O ring contact areas as shown here Berichtigung Die auf Seite 11 gezeigten Verbindungsstellen der O Ringe sind nicht zutreffend Die Verbindungsstellen der O Ringe gem der hier gezeigten Abbildung pr fen Correction Les zones de contact des joints toriques indiqu es page 11 sont incorrectes V rifier les zones de contact indiqu es ici Correcci n Las reas de contacto de junta t rica que se m
8. camera The Shutter Dial can be set to either A 1 125 1 second or B but a shutter speed of 1 60 second or slower is most effective for rear curtain sync photography Set the Focus mode to any desired position Caution When using rear curtain sync flash in Aperture Priority Auto Exposure A mode the shutter speed will automatically set itself to between 1 125 1 second standard operation is between 1 125 1 30 second Be careful that your subject does not become blurred at these speeds Press the shutter release button slightly and check the viewfinder indicator The e in focus indicator should be lit The ready light should be lit Check the flash shooting distance range and release the shutter See page 41 for details on the flash shooting distance range 53 Using the Flash Signal Function The flash signal function serves to indicate your position in the sea when resurfacing from under water 1 Turn ON the SB 104 s power switch Slide the function selector to the Test position 4 and hold it down for about four seconds From the second firing the flash will repeat firing at 1 32 output about every two seconds A fully charged NiCd battery will let the SB 104 continue firing in this mode about 3000 times about one and a half hours 3 Turn OFF the power switch to stop 54 Optional A
9. e E 59 i gc e A correct exposure EERE 16 8 E az 56 28 When taking pictures with the arm removed from the bracket Open the aperture one or more steps wider f 16 than that f 22 read in the m Full column on the left of the scale important When setting aperture check the flash shooting distance range first To obtain the best possible color reproduction set the aperture to the larger f number if available Note Usable film speed range in TTL mode ISO 25 to 1000 for the Nikonos RS ISO 25 to 400 for the Nikonos V 42 In manual flash mode The scales from the left indicate m Full 1S0100 m 1 4 and m 1 16 MPULL 1 4 u1 16 For example when shooting a subject underwater at an estimated 0 5 meter 1 6 feet using ISO 100 film the appropriate ai Se f stop at m Full is f 22 at m 1 4 is f 11 and at m 1 16 is f 5 6 P important In manual mode set the guide number m Full M 1 4 or m 1 16 corresponding to the aperture value selected H the aperture value is set to f 11 in the above example set the flash mode selector to m 1 4 Note The exposure calculation chart is effective only when the SB 104 is mounted on the standard arm with the standard bracket g 4 5 6 2 8 43 In manual mode you can determine the correct f stop using the following equation guide number fistop flash to subject distance
10. in a snowstorm It is best to wait until the sand settles down or to remove the arm from the bracket and aim the Speed light at the subject diagonally as far away from the camera as possible Illustrations and editorial supervision supplied by Akira Tateishi Marine Art Center Co Ltd 47 Camera Slave Cordless Remote Photography When used with the Nikonos RS the SB 104 can release the camera s shutter upon being activated from a remote location by another Speedlight The SB 104 detects the remote flash with its built in slave sensor fires its flash and releases the camera s shutter simultaneously This is useful when you want to photograph hard to approach or shy subject P important Use Speedlight SB 104 or SB 102 as the flash activating unit Camera Slave cordless remote photography is possible only when the SB 104 is used with the Nikonos RS Turn OFF the power switch on the SB 104 connected to the Nikonos RS and set the function selector to ON Cordless Remote Then set the Flash mode to any desired position The function selector does not work when the power switch is ON Set the Focus mode on the Nikonos RS to P and set the distance in advance Then set the Sync mode and Exposure mode to any desired position Autofocus operation is not possible for Camera Slave cordless remote photography 48 Turn ON the SB 104 s power switch and check to
11. mode ASA ISO 100 Number of flashes at full output Recycling time at full output Water resistance Power source Power standby switch Flash mode selector Function selector Alert Indicators Exposure calculation chart Flash duration Dimensions diam x length Weight On land Underwater 68 Automatic insulated gate bipolar transistor IGBT and series circuitry Matrix balanced fill flash Nikonos RS only TTL auto flash Nikonos RS and Nikonos V only Manual M Full m 1 4 and m 1 16 settings 32 at m Full 16 at m 1 4 8 at m 1 16 ASA ISO 100 on land and meters 160 Ws at m Full 40 Ws at m 1 4 10 Ws at m 1 16 100 covering 15mm lens 115 on land 5 6 to f 22 0 3 to 6m on land 0 3 to 3m underwater in TTL auto flash mode using ASA ISO 100 ASA ISO 25 1000 Nikonos RS ASA ISO 25 400 Nikonos V Approx 120 with Nikon NiCd battery unit SN 104 Approx 3 sec with Nikon NiCd battery unit SN 104 Up to 100m 328 ft depth Nikon NiCd battery unit SN 104 Available with Nikonos RS and Nikonos V TTL and manual m Full m 1 4 m 1 16 Standard Test firing Signal flash Camera slave and Flash slave Full output Heat alert light Moisture alert light Electrical alert light Removable aperture scale charts x 3 distance scale chart x 1 Approx 1 1000 sec at m Full Approx 1 1800 sec at m 1 4 Approx 1 7000 sec at m 1 16 Approx 124mm 4 9 in x
12. the Speedlight after washing do not subject it to flames or heat Avoid direct sunlight Let it dry in a well ventilated area DEER EEE HEE HEHEHE HEHEHE ESE EEE HEHEHE EEE EES 34 Be sure that all water has been removed Several days are required for all water to dry from below the rubber cover Keep in mind that water may still remain in hard to reach areas even after the surface has dried Ome meee eee EE EE EEE EH EHH HEHEHE EEE HEE EE EH EEE SHEE HEHE EEE Disconnect the sync cord from the socket and attach the cap Salt and other foreign matter will remain on the sync cord and the socket if the cord is not disconnected After washing and drying the Speedlight remove the plug and remove all the salt After that it is a good idea to apply a small amount of O ring lubricant to the screw threads Be sure always to attach the socket cap to prevent water or dirt from getting into the socket SOR e meee wee Hee HEHEHE HEHEHE EEE HEHEHE HEHEHE EEE EEE EEE EEE ESE EEE EEE OS Also dry the battery chamber After drying the main body open the battery chamber remove the battery and let the inside of the chamber dry completely before closing it again If switch or selector movements become rough Tiny particles of sand getting inside the panel may affect smooth operation of the power switch or selector In this event remove the four screws as illustrated open the panel and ri
13. E HEHEHE HEHEHE EEE EES Remove the NiCd battery If the Speedlight will not be used for a long time remove the battery from it If the battery leaks flammable gas may be produced inside the battery chamber which is very dangerous If that happens do not use the Speedlight and take it to a Nikon service center DEER e meee eee ee eee eee EHH EEE EHH OHHH HEHE HEHE HEHEHE HEHE HEHEHE RE RES When storing the SB 104 Store the Speedlight in a cool dry place to prevent mold from growing on it Do not leave the Speedlight inside an enclosed location such as humid or wet areas or places subject to magnetism or chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene mothballs HELLER EECHER Test fire the Speedlight about once a month If the Speedlight is being kept in storage for a long time take it out about once a month insert the NiCd battery unit SN 104 and fire the Speedlight several times to prevent the condenser from weakening Before returning it to storage turn OFF the power switch while the ready light is lit and remove the battery By occasionally test firing the SB 104 you can preserve the performance of the condenser for a long period of time Pee meme reer eee eee eee HEHEHE SEEEEEHETHESE SESE SESE EHS E SHEE EEE EEE EEE ED 67 Specifications Electronic construction Usable exposure mode Guide number Angle of coverage Flash shooting distance range Usable film speed range in TTL
14. Grease x 1 61 Details on NiCd Battery Unit SN 104 Generally speaking battery power weakens as the temperature drops and power drains off slowly when not used for a long time Please note the following points when using the NiCd battery Notes on using the NiCd battery Be sure to recharge the NiCd battery unit SN 104 when using it for the first time or after having not used it for over three months Overcharging or excessive running of the battery shortens overall battery life Be sure to turn OFF the power switch of the SB 104 when not in use to prevent battery leaks and to ensure long battery life f the battery cannot be used for the specified length of time after being properly charged it is approaching the end of its life Replace it with a fresh one When taking photographs in the low temperatures especially under 0 C use a fully charged battery and keep it warm Do not subject battery packs to excessive heat or throw them into fire Do not disassemble heat short circuit or throw batteries into a fire as explosions may result Take care not to allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery s terminals as they can cause a short and blow the fuse inside the battery pack There is no way of replacing the fuse 62 Tips on carrying and storing the SN 104 Be sure that the SN 104 is not subject to shock or moisture as it cannot be disassembled for repair Keep the SN 104 in its p
15. Nikon NIKONOS FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Nikonos Speedlight SB 104 This Speedlight is specially designed for underwater photography and can be used with the Nikonos RS as well as the Nikonos V and Nikonos IV A When used with the Nikonos RS it will allow you to take flash pictures at depths of up to 100 meters 328 feet Speedlight Parts Buckle Buckle lock Slave sensor Flash head Electrical Moisture Heat alert alert alert light light light Alert signal lamps ae wFULL wd v17 16 Ol OFF9 I gt E iai For more details on the above items see pages 21 22 Function selector Ready light ZE dk ali Switch Power switch Flash mode selector Distance scale chart Aperture scale chart Aperture scale chart release lever distance scale chart Joint leg Joint hole Sync socket Sync socket cap Standby switch Battery positioning axis Battery chamber Buckle hook Battery positioning notch Battery chamber cap Terminal Flash head positioning index Wrist joint Sync cord Plug locking ring Sync cord Wrist joint adjustment knob Camera plug Speedlight plug Shoulder joint release button Shoulder joint lock Front positioning index Standard bracket Front positioning index Shoulder joint Bracket
16. aking Pictures Speedlight ready for taking pictures In these sections the fundamentals of flash Basic Shooting photography with the Nikonos RS V and IV A Taking Pictures and the procedures for taking pictures using the SB 104 are explained This section describes the Speed e E Ge rt light s various features points to be peedignt s Farts checked and other pertinent items i a Wi This section explains how to use Basic Applications the Speedlight s features to obtain various results In this section we describe optional Other Items accessaries details on the NiCd battery and tips on SB 104 care Important Denotes an important point Caution Denotes points where caution or mandatory action is required Note Denotes a useful point that should be remembered for future reference CONTENTS Eelere Ze Cree eet elt te N R 2 Speediahtirantsig tee SP at SOLE eR SE 3 5 Marr Fee wv eas fr eee Pe ee 6 ADOUI MUS Manel hse teen oe ey etn ot ie Sain ae E Tps EE Ne E 10 EN alate Ee e E Geen 11 Removing and Reseating O rings 12 Preparations for Taking Pictures 14 22 Installing tas Battery io at eee ee Os tanita nape lanes fae 15 Connecting the SB 104 to the Camera and MARIGESOIINGS 0 2 aA RE deer nares 17 Ee EE rene olan eine ALLER neat 21 FESO OOOO ts oe os tone a haa woul 22 Basie Shooting e Ee Ee 23 27 Basic Flash Photography with the Nikonos RS
17. and SB 103 Insert the arm SK 104C into the joint attached to the SB 102 or SB 103 For details on the joint and instructions on its use see the Instruction Manual for the SB 102 or SB 103 Attach the arm to the double bracket SK 104W in the same way that the standard arm SK 104A is attached to the standard bracket SK 104B See page 17 58 Double Bracket SK 104W The double bracket SK 104W is used when attaching two Speedlights SB 104 SB 102 or SB 103 to the camera for enhanced flash illumination Light can be aimed from both the left and right sides to eliminate shadowed areas on the subject for close up photography stein 2 ea i ne Front positioning Cord fastening index hanger Shoulder joint Camera mounting knob adjustment knob Using the SK 104W Double Bracket Attach the arms to the double bracket in the same way that the standard arm SK 104A is attached to the standard bracket SK 104B See page 17 Note When mounting the SB 104 on the arm camera s shutter release button side remove the SB 104 once from the wrist joint and attach it reversely to the wrist joint again 59 Double Sync Cord SC 100 The Double Sync Cord lets you use two Speedlights for TTL flash matrix balanced fill flash center weighted TTL flash operation Manual flash mode only is available when used with the Nikonos IV A connected Plug locking ring spee
18. attery from the chamber and take the Speedlight to a Nikon service center with the chamber s cover open Aaeeengeeeeeeeeeeneeeeegseeesesesegeseeegestseeesesesese If the Speedlight gets soiled Use a blower to remove dust first and then wipe the Speedlight clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use thinner benzine or other active agents DEER EELER Never disassemble the Speedlight Never disassemble or remodel the Speedlight if damaged The Speedlight houses a high voltage circuitry which is very dangerous Take the Speedlight to a Nikon service center if damaged i ee i a 65 Carrying the SB 104 When transporting the SB 104 Do not put the SB 104 into the same bag as the NiCd battery unit SN 104 or SH 104 charger Water from below the rubber parts of the SB 104 may cause damage to these items DREES Do not subject the Speedlight to vibrations or shock When carrying the SB 104 in the car or in the boat insert the Speedlight and other equipment into bags to prevent them from bumping each other or fill the gaps with a towel to absorb vibrations or shock a Do not carry the Speedlight by the sync cord Do not carry the Speedlight dangling at the end of the sync cord FOO OH ewe e meee ee EE HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE EEE HEHEHE HEHEHE EE EEE 66 Safekeeping the SB 104 Peewee ee wee ee eee eee eee eee eH Ee Ee eee EEE EE ESE HOHE HEHEH
19. be sure that the ready light is lit The shutter is released each time another speedlight fires and the SB 104 mounted on the camera also fires at the preset mode Caution If there are other people in the area firing a speedlight it may cause your Speedlight to fire also Notes i is recommended that you use a tripod for this operation unless you have someone to assist by holding the slave SB 104 and Nikonos RS Underwater Camera Slave cordless remote photography when another speedlight activating a shutter release operation and the SB 104 are facing each other is possible within a distance of 10 meters 32 8 feet lt the flash from the other speedlight activating shutter release operation is not detected by the sensor on the SB 104 the SB 104 may not fire Check to be sure the flash fires properly before using it Battery power consumption of the SB 104 when set for cordless remote operation is as follows With standby switch ON Equivalent power required for one manual full output is consumed in approximately six hours With standby switch OFF Equivalent power required for one manual full output is consumed in approximately 10 minutes 49 The SB 104 can be used as a flash SC slave without releasing the camera s shutter When it senses the light from a master flash it fires simulta neously providing additional light for exposing the photograph Because these Speedlights are not connected by a cord
20. ccessories Extension Arm SK 104E Used for extending the length of the standard arm SK 104A Especially useful for obtaining special lighting effects for close up photography or for distancing the axis of the lens from the Speedlight by stretching the arm Arm Weight Approx 332g 11 7 oz on land Approx 180g 6 4 oz underwater Elbow joint Stopper pin Elbow joint knob Using the SK 104E Extension Arm Pull out the stopper pin from the standard arm SK 104A and detach the wrist joint Insert the wrist joint protruding portion into the hole by aligning it to the notch at the end of the extension arm and secure it by reinserting the stopper pin j 56 Pull out the stopper pin at the lower end of the extension arm Insert the lower end of the extension arm protruding portion into the hole by aligning it to the notch at the end of the standard arm SK 104A and secure it by reinserting the pin 57 an sam Speedlights Arm positioning screw Use the arm SK 104C to secure the SB 102 or SB 103 to the standard bracket or double bracket When connecting the SB 103 use a wide adaptor to adjust the shooting angle and flash angle Weight Approx 250g 8 8 oz on land Approx 80g 2 8 oz underwater Arm Front positioning index Grip Shoulder joint lock Shoulder joint release button Using the SK 104C arm for the SB 102
21. ckwise until it separates Insert the Speedlight plug and fasten the black locking ring Align the guide marks on the plug and the SB 104 Turn the shoulder joint adjustment knob on the bracket in the direction of the arrow to fasten the shoulder joint Align it with the white positioning index on the front 1 Insert the arm Release the shoulder joint lock and align the arm with the white positioning index on the front of the joint Note Cord fastening hanger This hanger secures the sync cord to the bracket to keep it out of the way while shooting To use the cord fastening hanger attach it to the speedlight bracket as shown in the illustration then attach the sync cord to the hook 19 Caution Be sure the shoulder joint is locked when gripping the arm to carry the camera and Speedlight after making settings If it is not locked the camera may fall off when the release button is pressed When releasing the arm from the bracket undo the lock of the shoulder joint first before pressing the release button 1 Check to be sure the Speedlight is facing forward and the correct shooting distance has been set 1 The positioning marks on the SB 104 and wrist joint should match the shooting distance A B 1m C 0 5m 2 The white positioning marks of the arm shoulder joint and bracket should all be aligned The above setting is made when the Spee
22. dlight Speedlight plug Camera plug Plug locking ring camera e SCH N Sync cord S Ze Sync cord black EN gray Ge Z S A Caution The combined guide number for two Speedlights firing in the same direction can be calculated as follows Combined GN V GN1 GN27 where ON and GN2 represent the guide numbers of each Speedlight used Attach a wide adaptor when using the SB 102 or SB 103 for close up photography elt you want to use just one of two Speedlights attached use the Speedlight connected by the black cord lf the power switch on the Speedlight connected by the black cord is turned OFF the flash fires at full output instead of TTL automatic flash The camera s shutter speed cannot be switched automatically to the sync shutter speed 60 NiCd Battery Unit SN 104 The SN 104 is a rechargeable NiCd battery designed exclusively for the SB 104 A fresh fully charged SN 104 can fire approximately 120 times at manual full power output Weight Approx 370g 13 1 oz Quick Charger SH 104 The SH 104 is used exclusively to recharge the NiCd battery unit SN 104 A Full charging takes about two hours for one battery unit four hours for two units Weight Approx 600g 21 2 oz Photo US Canada version O Ring and Screw Set A set of spare O rings one large two small O ring lubricant and two screws for securing the switch O On panel mees ken f NIKSA Oha
23. dlight is attached to the bracket and the shooting distance set at more than 50cm 1 6 ft 1 Test firing after completing the connections Slide the function selector knob to the test fire position before diving lf the ready light LED lights up again the Speedlight is ready lf the alert signal lamp blinks see page 39 20 wFULL 1 4 76 MAIA GA ONT CED Ort x Function Selector The Function Selector is used in the ways described below Di Standard flash photography Bag Standard flash photography is possible Se except for the following modes C KR D The following functions are also possible by sliding the selector from 4 to 4 4 Test firing The SB 104 s flash can be tested Useful for test firing the flash before taking pictures Signal Flash When the function selector is held in the test firing position for more than four seconds it will begin firing a signal flash at 1 32 power approximately every two seconds This is convenient when you are on the surface and wish to signal your location in the water to others EN Camera Slave cordless remote photography When set to Camera Slave the SB 104 s built in slave sensor can detect the flash of another Speedlight and as it flashes the SB 104 will signal the Nikonos RS to release its shutter simultaneously exposing the frame Cordless remote photography can be performed with another Speedlight
24. dy light blink for about three seconds after shooting the flash has operated at maximum power lIn this case either reduce the object distance or select a smaller f number s Cer An 2UESb Ax 30 Possible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 and Nikonos V SB 104 settings Nikonos V settings shooting Standby Function Flash Shutter dial Aperture modes switch selector mode 3 value 4 CH 2 selector Center weighted KA Desired TTL flash 5 Standard 1 1000 1 30 aperture sec value Manual 6 A Desired Standard 1 1000 1 30 aperture sec M90 value g 1 In manual shooting mode turn OFF the standby switch when the shutter speed dial is set to M90 or B 2 Set the function selector to Standard for operations other than Camera Slave and Flash Slave 3 If the shutter speed is set to A or 1 1000 1 125 second it is automatically controlled at 1 90 second If the shutter speed dial is set to 1 60 second or slower the shutter speed is automatically controlled at the specified shutter speed 4 If the shutter speed dial is set to A select the aperture value so that the shutter speed indicators for 125 and 60 blink or 60 or 30 blinks If you set the shutter speed dial to 1 60 second or 1 30 second select aperture value so that the specified shutter speed indicator blinks or that a shu
25. e master unit is about 10 meters 32 8 feet when the master unit is directly facing the slave unit s sensor However the slave unit may not fire if the water is cloudy or there is strong external light Test fire the Speedlights in advance to be sure the Flash Slave will work properly The standby function does not work in Flash Slave mode Battery power will thus be consumed in about 10 minutes the equivalent power needed to fire the flash once in manual full output At this rate battery power will be used up in about 20 hours even without a single firing of the flash 51 Rear Curtain Sync When ambient light conditions are low and you wish to produce creative exposures by highlighting the movement of subjects at a slow shutter speed you can use the rear curtain sync feature on the Nikonos RS The SB 104 will then synchronize with the closing of the shutter producing a natural stream of light behind the subject E Important Rear curtain sync photography is possible with the Nikonos RS Before entering the water open the camera back set the camera s sync mode switch in the direction of the arrow and close the camera back Turn ON the SB 104 s power switch and check to be sure the ready light is ON Set the function selector to standard Set the flash mode selector to any desired position 52 E e Je Set the f stop and shutter speed on the
26. ems with sharp edges that may damage the O rings 2 Check the O rings to be sure they are ey not damaged Wipe the O rings and O ring channels with a clean cloth or tissue and check them for any damage Do not use a cloth or tissue which contains lint lf O ring channels are damaged please contact a Nikon service center Apply lubricant to the O rings With your fingertip smear a small reg amount of O ring lubricant over the entire surface of the O rings This makes the O rings slip more easily into the O ring channels Do not apply too much lubricant to the surface of the O ring as this will not help make a better seal and can cause an unwanted build up of excess lubrication which will attract sand and dirt Caution Feel for any damage on the O rings while applying the lubricant If damage is found replace the O ring with a new one Take care that lint hair or other foreign matter does not remain on the O rings or their channels Use O ring lubricant available from Nikon If a lubricant made by another manufacturer is used it may adversely affect the O ring and result in water leaks 12 Reseat the O ring into their channels Do not stretch the O rings too much Be sure that the O rings are not warped and they go into the channel correctly d Note The SB 104 package includes an O ring set three large and small O rings O ring lubrica
27. hamber Operation of the SB 104 stops automatically Bring the Speedlight to a Nikon service center to have it checked 39 Heat alert light blinks When the interior of the SB 104 overheats due to successive firing of the flash or other factors the heat alert light blinks Operation of the SB 104 stops automatically The flash can be used again after it has cooled down and the lamp has stopped blinking Electrical alert light blinks If one or both flash tubes did not fire the electrical alert light blinks to alert you Bring the Speedlight to a Nikon service center to have it checked Note Each time the flash is fired the SB 104 OWO e O checks to be sure both flash tubes have fired normally If both flash tubes fires abnormally the Flash Abnormality lamp blinks after firing If the lamp blinks even though the SB 104 has fired one of the two flash tubes is defective If the shutter is released before the ready light goes on the flash will not fire and the flash abnormality lamp will blink However there is no abnormality in this case 40 Reading the Exposure Calculation Chart The SB 104 comes with one flash shooting distance scale chart and three aperture scale charts by film speeds Film speed Distance scale Screw securing distance scale chart Correct aperture value at m 1 16 m Full m 1 4 Changing the distance scale char
28. ion with the Nikonos RS and the SB 104 will be explained in this section Set exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto Exposure A In matrix balanced fill flash opera tion the camera automatically balances the flash brightness in both the back ground and the main subject Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Nikonos RS only Flash output falling on the foreground subject is balanced with the ambient light background exposure automatically producing more natural photographs The Matrix Meter reads five segments analyzing brightness and contrast then determines the correct exposure Set your preferred aperture the camera will automatically adjust shutter speed The SB 104 is automatically told how much light to provide for a precise balance with the predetermined background exposure As you change apertures for different depths of field the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and flash output to provide consistent exposures Ea 1 The Speedlight s standby switch is ON OFF al ON ia SC 24 2 Set the camera s sync mode to any desired mode When the sync mode switch is set to Normal the shutter speed is controlled between 1 125 and 1 30 second When it is set to Rear the shutter speed is controlled between 1 125 and 1 second The Speedlight s function selector is set to Standard The Speedlight s flash mode selector is set to TTL 5 Power switch is ON
29. istance and the guide number from the exposure calculation chart Nikonos IV A settings Possible shooting modes Caution If the flash mode selector is set to TTL the ready light blinks to alert you Reset the flash mode selector 1 Set the SB 104 and the camera Press the shutter release button to shoot 33 Caring for the SB 104 After Use TORO ee Re eee E RHEE RHEE EEE EE EEE EEE HEHEHE HEE HEHEHE EEE EHEH EEE EE Wash the Speedlight with fresh water If the SB 104 Speedlight is stored without having been washed after use under water especially in seawater salt and other foreign matter will stick to its parts possibly causing corrosion or operation failures With the Speedlight s cap closed wash the Speedlight thoroughly with fresh water do not use hot water If the Speedlight was used in salt water or muddy places submerge it in a sink or other suitable vessel filled with fresh water and move all operating parts such as levers and knobs to remove any salt or dirt from the gaps around these parts It is then a good idea to rinse the Speedlight under running water Beem me eee eee eee ee eH eee HEHE EEE EEE HEHEHE EEE EEE EE EE EEE HEE EEE EH EEE EEE Do not let water get into the sockets When washing the Speedlight attach the supplied sync socket cap to prevent water from getting into the sync socket DEER ee Drying the Speedlight When drying
30. lay in the view finder goes out If the photograph is taken while the electronic analog display appears the operation is automatically controlled by center weighted TTL flash In this case the main subject is taken at the correct exposure but with no background exposure adjustment Refer to Matrix Balanced Fill Flash on page 24 5 When setting the flash mode selector in manual shooting mode select a guide number m Full m 1 4 or m 1 16 so that the actual shooting distance corresponds to that of the exposure calculation chart Manual Flash Exposure mode The flash output that falls on the foreground subject is directly related to the selected power setting on the SB 104 and the distance from the Speedlight to the subject 6Center Weighted TTL Auto Exposure Nikonos RS amp Nikonos V only The flash output that falls on the foreground subject is automatically controlled by the camera as a result of measuring the amount of light which passes through the lens and strikes the film It has no affect on the background ambient light which is controlled manually by the photographers shutter speed and aperture settings 29 1 Select a possible shooting mode and set the SB 104 and the camera Press the shutter release button slightly Confirm the flash shooting distance range and check to be sure that the ready light and the e in focus indicator are lit up to shoot lf both viewfinder ready light and SB 104 rea
31. link for about I three seconds after shooting the flash has operated at maximum Sinead power ff In this case either reduce the object Ken distance or select a smaller f number 27 Taking Pictures The settings and shooting techniques that are possible with the SB 104 vary according to the camera used Follow the procedures below See page 46 for basic tips on underwater flash photography a SBA04settings Nikonos RS settings Matrix balanced Desired Aperture fill flash 4 Standard mode priority auto Center weighted Desired TTL flash 6 Standard TTL mode Manual Rear curtain Standard Desired Rear curtain Desired sync angar mode mode mode Manual 5 m Full Desired Desired Standard m 1 4 mode mode m 1 16 1 Set the function selector to Standard for operations other than Camera Slave and Flash Slave 2 When the sync mode is set to Normal in aperture priority auto exposure mode A the shutter speed is controlled between 1 125 and 1 30 second When it is set to Rear the shutter speed is controlled between 1 125 and 1 second 3 In manual exposure mode the shutter speed can be set at 1 125 second to 1 second or B bulb When shutter speed is set to 1 2000 to 1 250 second it is automatically controlled at 1 125 second 4 In matrix balanced fill flash operation set the aperture dial so that the electronic analog disp
32. nse out the sand Reassemble the panel after letting the inside dry completely If a screw is lost use a spare screw provided Details on the Speedlight s Parts Standby Switch When the Speedlight is used with the Nikonos RS or Nikonos V turning ON the standby switch inside the battery chamber will help conserve battery power OFF ra ON Ee ai When the Standby switch is ON The power of the SB 104 is turned OFF automatically when the flash is not operated for about 80 seconds after the SB 104 s power switch is turned ON The SB 104 s ready light goes out The SB 104 then automatically turns ON the power for about 80 seconds about once an hour to keep the flash ready to fire at any time When the power to the camera is turned ON by pressing the shutter release button slightly the SB 104 power is turned ON accordingly and becomes ready to fire The SB 104 power is turned ON when its power switch is turned OFF then ON again and becomes ready to fire as well 37 When the Standby switch is OFF When using the SB 104 with the Nikonos RS or V if the SB 104 s power switch is turned ON the power required for one manual full flash output is consumed in about 10 minutes without the flash being fired The battery will thus be used up in about 20 hours without the flash being fired unless the standby switch is turned ON Caution The standby function does not w
33. nt and two screws The O ring set is also available optionally Be sure to have this set with you wherever you go with your Speedlight 13 Installing the Battery E important Only the NiCd battery unit SN 104 can be used with this Speedlight Do not use any other type of battery HBe sure to turn OFF the power of the SB 104 when replacing the battery We sure to recharge the SN 104 battery when using it for the first time or after having stored it for three months or more For procedures on recharging the SN 104 refer to the Instruction Manual that came with the Quick Charger SH 104 Refer to page 62 for details on the battery Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual that came with the SN 104 battery unit Open the battery chamber while sliding the buckle lock as shown in the figure 2 Remove the buckle hook 15 Open the battery chamber cap by lifting it up The cover may be hard to open if the O ring isn t properly lubricated In this case the O ring should be relubricated See page 12 LA a Load the battery Insert the NiCd battery unit SN 104 into the battery chamber securely aligning the battery positioning notch with the battery lock release lever orange Slide the battery lock release lever orange in the direction of the arrow gt to remove the battery Raise the buckle Hold down the battery chamber cap and engage
34. ork in Flash Slave mode The standby function does not work with the Nikonos IV A Turn OFF the standby switch Note A fully charged fresh NiCd battery can be used in the standby mode for about 60 days while setting the function selector to Di standard mode and about 30 days while it is set to KO cordless remote flash mode at 20 C no flashes fired If the Speedlight will not be used for a long period of time be sure the power switch is OFF before storing 38 Alert Signal Lamps A warning is indicated when any of the lamps in the illustration starts blinking Look up the cause of the problem below and follow the procedures given to fix it Ready light blinks If the exposure is not sufficient when the flash is fired at full output the SB 104 s ready light blinks for about three seconds to alert you immediately after the flash is fired in TTL mode The ready light in the viewfinder will also blink In this event reduce the distance between EE the camera and the subject or select a SEN smaller f number Note Flash power may vary due to surrounding conditions with unusually dark subjects for example even though flash shooting distance settings are the same A warning may thus appear if the subject is at the far end of the flash shooting distance range but still within it Moisture alert light blinks This alert indicator blinks when water has entered the battery c
35. per underwater and move farther from the subject Using a Speedlight effectively will restore the lost color to your photographs and create better contrast Try to stay as close as possible to your subject to reduce the amount of water between your camera and subject This will result in a sharp colorful photograph Taking photographs highlighting the blue of the sea Try to shoot at an upward angle to allow the background ambient light to enter into the picture In TTL flash mode select the aperture value to get the correct exposure while aiming the camera at the blue background Then set the aperture dial In this condition you can take photographs with correct exposure and a natural blue background The main subject can be reproduced in vivid colors by the light from the Speedlight In manual flash mode select the combination of shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the correct exposure against the background When shooting brightly shining fish If the Speedlight is aimed at shiny silver fish from the front correct exposure will be hard to obtain because of the bright light reflected from the fish To shoot this sort of subject remove the arm from the bracket hold the Speedlight as far away from the camera as possible and aim the Speedlight at the subject diagonally When sand has been stirred up in the water on particles floating in the water the photograph turns out looking like it was taken
36. rotective case whenever not being used f water or moisture gets inside the SN 104 s plastic case the SN 104 can no longer be used because the water can react with battery chemicals to produce flammable gases Do not carry or store the battery in the same case as wet under water equipment Speedlights cameras diving gear etc Water may get inside the battery pack and cause a short circuit f the Speedlight will not be used for a long time remove the battery and store it in a cool place 20 C Otherwise flammable gas may be produced inside the battery chamber Keep the SN 104 out of the reach of small children Do not recharge while the battery is still warm immediately after use When recharging the SN 104 battery pack When recharging only use Nikon s SH 104 Quick Charger Read carefully the instruction manual provided Charging is best conducted between 5 C and 35 C 63 Tips on SB 104 Care Notes of Caution eee eee eee eee eee eee ee ee eee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee a Do not subject the Speedlight to vibrations or shock Strong vibrations or shock may cause damage to delicately adjusted parts If you accidentally drop the Speedlight take it to a Nikon service center to be checked for damage although no damage may be found by a simple visual inspection ELLE EERSTEN Do not jump into the water while holding the Speedlight When entering the water from a boat enter it yourself fi
37. rst and then have someone hand you the camera and Speedlight from the boat or suspend the items on a rope and claim them after entering the water Unforeseen damage may be caused by the shock of the Speedlight hitting the water surface if you jump into the water while holding it ee ey Do not subject the Speedlight to excessive heat Do not leave the Speedlight inside an enclosed location such as a car that is subject to sunlight and high temperatures Also avoid leaving it in any other area subject to high temperatures over 60 C When the interior of the SB 104 overheats the heat alert light blinks and operation of the SB 104 stops automatically Prevent dirt mud sand dust water salt or other foreign matter from entering the Speedlight The Speedlight can be damaged if foreign matter finds its way inside the battery chamber Damage of this sort is not always covered by the warranty HELLER ERENNERT Take care not to splash water into the battery chamber or onto the NiCd batteries When changing batteries be sure not to accidentally splash water into the battery chamber or onto the NiCd battery unit SN 104 If water has been splashed wipe it away immediately Nikon recommends keeping the batteries in the plastic case provided until they are needed If a lot of water enters the battery chamber the moisture alert light will light up and the Speedlight will stop working Remove the b
38. t and exposure calculation charts Distance scale chart The distance scale is marked in meters on one side and in feet on the other side Use the system you prefer Loosen the screw to remove the chart When reattach ing it tighten the screws to hold it securely Do not tighten the screws too much to avoid damage to the plastic Aperture scale chart Remove the aperture scale chart by holding down the release lever in the direction of the arrow and insert an aperture scale chart matching the film speed being used Be sure to peel off protective film on the scale chart before use 41 Objects underwater appear closer than they actually are For instance if the estimated camera to subject distance underwater is 1 meter 3 3 feet the actual distance is 1 33 meters 4 3 feet The distance scales on the exposure calculation chart and lenses are marked by estimated distances underwater When you estimate the distance read the flash 1 Size of object as it appears underwater shooting distance range from the chart 2 Actual size of object directly 3 Distance set on lens 4 Actual or measured distance In TTL flash mode Read the flash shooting distance range in ISO100 the m Full column on the left of the scale For example when shooting a subject 27 11 4 r m1 16 underwater at estimated 0 5 meter 1 6 feet using ISO 100 film set the aperture to f 22 or larger smaller f number to get the
39. that can be flashed lt is effective up to a distance of 10 meters 32 8 feet and can be performed only with the Nikonos RS 4 Flash Slave The SB 104 can be fired simultaneously with other Speedlights SB 104 SB 101 SB 102 or SB 103 mounted on the Nikonos RS V or IV A when its built in slave sensor detects the flash of other Speedlights This is useful when you want to add more light to your scene or when you wish creative photographic lighting When the SB 104 is set to Flash Slave it acts as a second light source for another primary camera and Speedlight E Important Be sure to turn OFF the power before switching among el Ce and D positions 21 Flash Mode Selector The Flash Mode Selector is used in the ways described below MFULL ml 4 w1 16 e Gan ae TTL flash mode When the SB 104 is used with the Nikonos RS matrix balanced fill flash mode and center weighted TTL flash mode are both possible When used with the Nikonos V center weighted TTL flash mode is possible TTL flash mode is not possible when the SB 104 is used with the Nikonos IV A mFULL wi 4 l 16 Manual flash mode When the SB 104 is used with either the Nikonos RS V or IV A the flash output can be selected from among 3 options M Full m 1 4 or m 1 16 22 Basic Shooting 23 Basic Flash Photography with the Nikonos RS Flash photography with matrix balanced fill flash operation in combinat
40. the buckle hook to raise the buckle Lock the release lock buckle Slide the buckle lock and press the release lock buckle to the Speedlight Check to be sure there is no gap between the battery chamber cap and the Speedlight The buckle should be securely locked Note Standby switch The SB 104 is provided with a standby switch to conserve battery power Refer to page 37 for details on the standby switch 16 Connecting the SB 104 to the Camera and Making Settings E important HBe sure to turn OFF the power to the camera and the SB 104 before attaching the Speedlight Check the O rings and apply a small amount of lubricant when attaching the connector plugs Attach the bracket to the camera at the camera mounting knob Remove the wrist joint adjustment knob and insert the Speedlight joint leg Make sure that the shoulder joint release button and the flash head turn to the same direction Insert the adjustment knob into the joint hole and fasten the knob PT 4 Remove the sync socket cap on the camera The cap can be removed by using a coin to turn it counter clockwise Insert the camera plug and fasten the white locking ring Align the red mark on the plug to the red mark on the camera Turn the plug locking ring clockwise until it stops and is secured 7 Remove the sync socket cap on the SB 104 Turn the cap counter clo
41. tter speed slower than the one specified blinks 5 If the usable film speed range in TTL flash mode exceeds ISO 400 the sync cord is not correctly connected or the shutter speed dial is set to M90 or B the ready light will blink to alert you 6 When setting the flash mode selector in manual shooting mode select a guide number m Full m 1 4 or m 1 16 so that the actual shooting distance corresponds to that of the exposure calculation chart see page 41 31 Select a possible shooting mode and set the SB 104 and the camera Check the flash shooting distance range and to be sure that the ready light is lit up to shoot lf both viewfinder ready light and SB 104 ready light blink for about three seconds after shooting the flash has operated at maximum power In this case either reduce the object distance or select a smaller f number 32 lt 1000 500 250 125 Possible Shooting Modes with the SB 104 and Nikonos IV A SB 104 settings Desired Distance OFF Standard m 1 4 e value to subject u1 16 sec 1 When setting the flash mode selector select a guide number m Full m 1 4 or m 1 16 so that the actual shooting distance corresponds to that of the exposure calculation chart see page 41 2 f the shutter speed dial is set to A the shutter speed is automatically controlled at 1 90 second 3 Determine aperture value by reading the relationship between the shooting d
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