Nikon SB-11 User's Manual
Summary
This comprehensive manual provides detailed instructions for the Nikon Speedlight system, including setup, advanced operation, and accessory integration (such as wide-flash adapters and remote triggers). Designed for photographers using Nikon SLR cameras, it covers basic usage through detailed controls, optimizing flash exposure control manually or automatically. The guide ensures users can maximize performance across various shooting conditions, providing essential information on battery care, technical specifications, and optimal pairing of gear.
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NOMENCLATURE CD Wide-Flash Adapter SW-3 o Tilting flash head mode selector CD Sensor Unit SU-2 ® ~:Y,..,no",-., calculator dial ® flash sockets G) Sensor socket ® Bracket mounting adapter ® Sync ...
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f/stop scale (black) @ Power switch @ Distance scale @ ASA/ISO film index @ Open-flash button @ Ready-light ® @ External power terminal Attachment screw slots @ Releaselloc chamber Iid stand socket @ ...
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CONTENTS---------- NOMENCLATURE . ... 2 - FOREWORD ....... . 5 BASIC OPERATION ....................... ... 6-12 CONTROLS IN DETAIL . . 13-21 Bracket SK-4 . . 13 Bracket Mounting Adapter ........ ... 1...
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FOREWORD--------- Compafible wifh all Nikon SLR cameras, fhe brackef mounfing Nikon Speedlighf SB-ll feafures aufomafic confrol of fhe flash exposure fo mafch fhe flash-fo-subject disfance. By ufiliz...
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BASIC OPERATION------------ 1. Open the battery 2 Attach the bracket 3 Secure the bracket chamber. • mounting adapter ® to • mounting adapter. Unscrew the lid @ at the base of the the speedlight's han...
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4. Load the batteries. 5. Install the battery clip. 6. Close the battery Insert eight AA-type penlight Insert the battery clip into the chamber. batteries following the + and - battery chamber. Make s...
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·BASIC OPERATION-continued------------ 7. Attach the bracket @ to 8. Attach the .bracket to 9. Tighten the locking the camera. the speedhght. wheel completely. Position the camera in the bracket Inser...
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10. Attach the sync cord@. 11. Plug in the sensor 0 12 Rotate the flash head CD Screw one end of the SC-ll With the "Nikon" name up, • to the normal shooting Sync Cord into either of the spe...
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-BASIC OPERATION-continued------------ 13. Set the camera's shutter 14 Set the exposure 15. Set the lens aperture speed for proper synchro • calculator dial ® . ring to an appropriate nization. Turn ...
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16. Set the shooting mode 17. Turn on the speedlight. 18. Watch the ready-light®. selector 0 Slide the power switch @ to As soon as the LED ready-light Turn the ring on the front of the sen uncover t...
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-BASIC OPERATION-continued------------ 19. Take the picture. 20. Turn off the speedlight. After the speedlight fires, if To conserve battery power be the ~eady-light, does not blink, you tween shooti...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL----------- For MD-ll, For F3-series, F-30I1N2000 MD-I2, MD-I4, (with AH-3J. FG, FG-20, EM, F2, MD-I5 MD-2, MD-3, MD-E, MB-I, MB-2 • To fit the SK-4 securely onto the Nikon F-301l N2...
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-CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued---------- Tilting Flash Head CD The SB-11 's tilting flash head has click-stops at 30°, 60°, Not ... : 1) When the flash head is tilted back only 30°, some amount of ligh...
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Wide-Flash Adapter SW-3 CD The angle of illumination of the SB-ll by itself is 56° Note: To detach the Wide ·Flosh Adopter SW-3, first rotate the tilting flash head to other than the horizontal positi...
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-CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued-------::::::====::::::::- Example 1 Exposure Calculator Dial ® For Automatic Operation Conversely, if you choose a small aperture, the depth of The SB-ll 's exposure calc...
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Example 2 Example 3 Example 2 For Manual Operation With ASAIISO 100 and a subject three meters 00 feet) Simply read off the flnumber which appears directly away, you can shoot at either fl4, fl5.6, or...
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-CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued---------- Sensor Unit SU-2 CD The plug-in Sensor Unit SU-2 controls the operation of Modulite Remote Control Unit ML-l (which is set to the SB-ll Speedlight. It has five ...
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Ready-Light @ Open-Flash Button @ Built into the back of the SB-ll's flash head is a ready The red open-flash button is used to fire the speedlight light which comes on as soon as the speedlight is r...
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-CONTROLS IN DETAIL-continued---------- External Power Terminal @ Sync/Multiple Flash Sockets ® This terminal is for connection of a separate battery pack. Two standard Nikon screw-in type terminals a...
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Synchronization Chart Nikon Camera Proper synchronization speed (sec.) F3-series 1/80 (X) or slower FA 11250 or slower FE2 11250 or slower FE 1/125 or slower FM2 (with 1I250sec. 1/250 or slower sync s...
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-ACCESSORIES------------- TTL Remote Cords SC-12 and SC-23 alkaline-manganese or general Ni Cd type. Alkaline The SC-12 is for the Nikon F3-series cameras; the SC-23 manganese batteries will produce ...
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"RED EYE~-'I ----- "Red eye" is a phenomenon in flash photography where the center portions of the subject's eyes appear as bright red orbs in color photographs (or white in black and w...
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TIPS ON SPEEDLIGHT CARE--------- • To remove dirt or fingerprints, • If you do not plan to use the unit • To prevent damage to the flash wipe with a dry soft or silicon for more than two weeks, remov...
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• If your SB-ll has not been used • Keep the flash unit away from salt • Never attempt to disassemble or for a long time, its recycling time water and out of the rain repair the flash yourself . These...
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OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE-- New batteries. Between manufacturing and first use, all Battery brands. Do not mix brands of batteries , nor use batteries exhibit some drain . Therefore, care should be ...
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SPECIFICATIONS------------ Light output control Automatic: flash output control Number of flashes Automatic: variable depending with silicon controlled rectifier (appro x.) on shooting distance; (thyr...
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(Nlko,,) No reproduction in any form of this booklet, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in NIPPON KOGAKU K.K. critical articles or reviews), may be made without Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouc...
Manual Details
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Pages | 28 |
| File Size | 5.41 MB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install the flash adapter onto the speedlight?
Unscrew the lid at the base of the handle, slide the bracket mounting adapter onto the speedlight's handle, then secure it.
What is the typical open-flash range without accessories?
The vertical angle of coverage is 40 degrees. With the SW-3 Wide-Flash Adapter, this increases to 48 degrees.
How do I maintain or store my flash batteries?
Store them in a cool, dry place below 20°C (68°F) and handle them carefully to prevent damage from leakage.
What external equipment can the speedlight connect with for advanced control?
It supports TTL Remote Cords SC-12 or SC-23 for automatic exposure control, and it has an External Power Terminal.