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Chapter
3
Repeating Flash
G
Mode — For Multiple Exposure
For multiple flash exposures on a single frame, use the
SB-26 in the
G
mode. The flash can be fired up to to 160
times on one frame, and if used in conjunction with the
camera body’s multiple exposure control, many more flash
can be achieved on the same frame.
When making multiple exposures, there are many factors
to consider. You may want to experiment before making the
final exposure.
Before proceeding:
E
ATTACH SPEEDLIGHT TO CAMERA.
E
TURN ON BOTH SPEEDLIGHT AND CAMERA.
E
USE MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE.
E
USE SINGLE-SERVO AUTOFOCUS (S or A) OR MAN-
UAL FOCUS (M).
E
USE SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTING (S) FILM ADVANCE
MODE.
Set Up and Practice
1
Flash mode selector
at Repeating Flash
2
Flash sync mode
selector at NORMAL
5
Flash
speed per
sec. (in
hertz)
8
Aperture
value
6
Number of flash
per frame
3
Zoom-
head
position
4
Flash out-
put level
F5
E
F-601
M
/N6000
E
FE2
E
F90X/N90s
E
F50-Series/N50
E
FG
E
F90-Series/N90
E
F-401x/N5005
E
Nikonos V
E
F70-Series/N70
E
F-501/N2020
E
F3-Series
E
F4-Series
E
F-301/N2000
E
F2-Series
E
F-801/N8008
E
F-401/N4004
E
FM2
E
F-801s/N8008s
E
F-401s/N4004s
E
FG-20
E
F-601/N6006
E
FA
E
APPLICABLE NIKON SLR MODELS
Manual Flash
i
Mode
Synchronization in Continuous Shooting
The SB-26 is able to recycle fast enough to synchronize
with a motor-driven camera firing continuously at up to six
frames per sec. at 1/64 light output. This means you can
take up to 40 flash pictures in rapid succession. Batteries
must be fresh to achieve the rates indicated.
Caution
Let the flash unit rest at least 10 minutes after
continuous firing at a maximum number (see the
chart), to allow it to cool off. Overuse generates heat
that could shorten the Speedlight’s life.
Safety range in continuous firing
Flash mode
Max. number
TTL Auto
H
15
Non-TTL Auto
A
15
15 at full (1/1) or 1/2 light output,
Manual Flash
D
40 at 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
or 1/64 light output
Batteries
Optional
external pow-
er source
Light output
Number of
continuous flash
(frames)
Inside
SB-26
AA-type
alkaline-
manganese
(four sets)
AA-type
NiCd (four
sets)
—
SD-7
SD-8
SD-8
(when used
with NiCd bat-
teries)
j
More than 4
k
More than 8
l
More than 16
;
More than 30
j
More than 6
k
More than 10
l
More than 40
;
More than 40
j
More than 5
k
More than 10
l
More than 20
;
More than 40
j
More than 5
k
More than 10
l
More than 30
;
More than 40
Continuous firing in Manual Flash
D
mode
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