Nikon NIKONOS Speedlight SB-103 Instruction Manual

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Warning Function: Beyond Auto ShootingRangeIn the TTL automatic mode, the ready-lights on the flashunit and in the camera's viewfinder blink for approx-imately 2 seconds if the flash unit has fired at its max-imum output to indicate that the light output may nothave been sufficient for correct exposure. If this hap-pens, recheck the flash-to-subject distance. If it isbeyond the coupling distance range, use a largeraperture (a numerically smaller f-number), if possible,or move closer to the subject.Because the voltage of batteries (especially alkaline-manganese batteries) decreases rapidly with use, theGN of the flash unit will decrease slightly. The flashoutput of the SB-103 also varies according to the amountof ambient light and the subject's reflectivity.Because of these three factors, the ready-light mayCamera an d Speedligh t Ready-Lights!CameraI Shutter Speed Setting (sec.)I Shooting modeA, 1/1000 to 1/30 TTLblink to indicate that the light output was insufficient forcorrect exposure even if the subject was within thecoupling distance range.Other Warning Functions:When the speedlight's shooting mode selector/powerswitch is set at "TTL," the camera's ready-light will blinkin the following situations:1. When the shutter speed/mode selector dial of theNikonos-V is set to M90 (1 /90sec.) or B (Bulb).2. When the Nikonos IV-Ais being used.3. When the sync cord is not securely connected to theNikonos-V.4. When the ASAIISO film speed setting dial of theNikonos-V is set to beyond ASAIISO 400.I 58·103 ready·llghtI Camera ready·llght-1Meter ON Meter OFFLights Lights or blin ks' Does not li ghtNikonos-V A, 1/1000 to 1/30 MFULL, M1 /4 , M1 / 16 Lights Li g ht s Does not li ghtMOO (1/90), B TTL Lights - BlinksM90 (1/90), B MFULL, M1 /4, M1 /16 Lig hts - Li ghtsA TTL Lights Blinks Does not lightA MFULL, M1 /4, M1 / 16 Lights Lig hts Does not lightNikonos IV- A . M (1 /90 ), B TTL Lights - BlinksM (1/90), B MFULL, M1 /4, M1 /16 Lights - Lights11500 to 1/ 303 TTL Lights - -Ni konos III 1/500 to 1/30 3 MFULL, M1 /4, M1 / 16 Lights - -1. When the speedllght has recycled.·2. When the ASA/ISO film speed dial is set to beyond ASA/ISO 400.3. Speeds of 1/500 second, 1/250 second, and 1/125 second cannot be used because the sync shutter speed is 1/90 second or slower.c:::J = Proper flash synchronization is not possible because the shutter speed/shooting mode is improperly set.• When the camera is set at M90 or M, the camera's exposure meter will not operate even if the shutter release button is depressed.21