SB-29 Installing the Batteries Attaching the Controller and Main Unit
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Major features of the SB-29 Installing the batteries Attaching the controller and main unit The SB-29 consists of the main unit and controller. Attach the main unit to the Set the SB-29’s power switch to OFF, then slide down the battery chamber The SB-29 consists of the controller and main unit. Attach the controller to the lens or to the front of the controller to take effective close-up flash 1 lid in the direction of the arrow and lift it off. camera and the main unit to the lens or to the front of the controller. ■ Attaching the main unit to the lens photographs. With the SB-29, you can shoot ultra close-up photographs of •When attaching the SB-29 to the camera or lens, be sure to turn off the SB-29. flowers, insects or small objects in the TTL auto flash mode. With the lens in normal position ■ Attaching the controller to the camera Macro Speedlight Depending on the lens’ filter attachment size, attach one of the provided The main unit can be attached to the lens Loosen the SB-29’s mounting foot lock nut all the way and slide the mounting 1 adapter rings to the lens. to take close-up flash photographs. 1 foot into the camera’s accessory shoe. •The main unit can be rotated while pressing the adapter ring mounting buttons lightly, allowing you to SB-29 set the flash modules at any position to match subject conditions or your creative preferences. •Close-up flash photography with a lens mounted in the Install four penlight batteries following the + and – symbols inside the reverse position is possible. (Optional Adapter Rings 2 battery chamber. Reattach the battery chamber lid by aligning the indices are required.) on the lid and the flash unit and sliding it up as it will go. Instruction Manual 2 Press the adapter ring mounting buttons on both sides to attach the main unit E 2 Tighten the lock nut by rotating it in the direction of the arrow. to the adapter ring. T9L0500202 (S720) 11 The main unit can be attached to the Foreword controller to take close-up flash Four AA-type penlight batteries of any of these types are usable: Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Macro Speedlight SB-29, an easy-to-use photographs. (1) Zinc-carbon (1.5V), (2) alkaline-manganese (1.5V), (3) lithium (1.5V), flash unit offering you the most convenient system for close-up flash As shown in the illustration, the main unit can be rotated (4) rechargeable NiCd (1.2V) and (5) Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) (1.2V). up to 90°. The position of the flash modules can be set photography in combination with Micro-Nikkor lenses. To get the most out of For more information on batteries, refer to “Notes on Batteries.” •Keep pressing the adapter ring mounting buttons as you attach the main unit to the vertically or horizontally to match the subject or your adapter ring, then remove your fingers to secure it. your new SB-29, read this instruction manual thoroughly before use and keep ■ Detaching the controller from the camera individual preferences. Caution •You can adjust the position of the flash modules by rotating the main unit while lightly it handy, so that you can refer to it whenever necessary. Loosen the SB-29’s mounting foot lock nut all the way and gently pull out the pressing the adapter ring mounting buttons. •If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries, avoid touching them. Certain mounting foot. Tips on using the Speedlight types of batteries contain strong alkaline liquids that can cause chemical With the lens in reverse position Manual flash operation in two (full and 1/4) burns. If the alkaline liquids stick to your skin or clothes, wash immediately •Before using this unit, read “Tips on Speedlight care” and “For safe handling of the flash output levels is possible. with running water. Set the lens in the reverse position when taking pictures at a large Speedlight” on the reverse side of this sheet. •When replacing batteries, replace all four at the same time. Do not mix reproduction ratio. •Take some trial shots. battery types or brands and do not use old with new batteries. Otherwise, the Refer to the illustrations below. These optional accessories are necessary: Before taking important flash photographs, take some test shots to ascertain the batteries may catch on fire or explode, due the possible leakage of corrosive •Macro Adapter Ring BR-2A, Auto Adapter Ring BR-6 SB-29 is working properly. liquids. •Auto Adapter Ring BR-5 is also necessary between Macro Adapter Ring BR-2A and •Use only Nikon-approved equipment. Firing both flash modules at the same time the lens when using a lens having a 62mm filter attachment size. The SB-29 is designed for use with Nikon cameras, lenses and accessories. Using or firing either independently can be •Because Auto Adapter Ring BR-6 features automatic diaphragm control, using the cameras or accessories other than those specified by Nikon may damage the SB-29. selected. •If the lock nut doesn’t loosen easily, do not force it. Push the foot forward gently once optional Double Release AR-10 or Double Cable Releases AR-7/AR-4 speeds up Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the SB-29 in in the direction of the white arrow and try loosening the lock nut again. shooting operation. ways not specified in this manual, or using the SB-29 with a camera made by another When attaching the lens directly to the camera body manufacturer. ■ Attaching the main unit to the controller For details on appropriate Nikon cameras, lenses, and accessories, read each The brightness of the flash module can be Turning the SB-29 on and off/ Standby function product’s instruction manual. reduced to approx. 1/4 flash output by Press the adapter ring mounting buttons on both sides to attach the main unit SB-29 controller to the controller. using the built-in light reducer. ■ Turning the power on and off •Be sure to set both flash modules to fire. •Various illumination patterns where the brightness is Set the SB-29’s power switch to ON or STBY position. different on the right and left sides of the subject is 1 possible when the subject is 0.2m (0.7 ft.) or less from Nomenclature the main unit. SB-29 main unit 1 BR-2A BR-5 Lens BR-6 •Keep pressing the adapter ring mounting buttons as you attach the main unit to the 52mm Camera adapter 2 controller, then remove your fingers to secure it. ring Usable lenses and cameras •The main unit can be rotated up to 90°, allowing horizontal or vertical positioning of 3 •The standby function is activated if the power switch is set to STBY. the flash modules. •Set the lens focus ring to ∞ (infinity) and move the camera body back and forth to focus. ■ Usable lenses 2 Check that the ready-light comes on. Note The SB-29 is designed for use especially with Micro-Nikkor lenses to realize With certain lenses, the shadows cast by the front of the lens may appear on the When using Nikon Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 the maximum benefits of the flash unit. subject if both modules are fired when set vertically. In this case, use the upper flash module only. 5 •Use the appropriate adapter ring when attaching the SB-29 to the lens. Using the modeling illuminator, you can also check if there are shadows cast by the SB-29 controller Note front of the lens before taking pictures. Refer to “Checking the lighting effects before Other Nikkor lenses having a ring that rotates or moves forward or backward during shooting”. AF operation may not autofocus correctly or may damage the lens or camera’s However, when looking through the viewfinder of cameras with less than 100% frame autofocus mechanism due to the weight of the main unit. Therefore, do not perform coverage, you may not see the shadows cast by the front of the lens even when using 6 4 autofocus operation, but use manual focus instead. the modeling illuminator, because the area appearing on the film is greater than the viewfinder image. Controller Micro-Nikkor lenses providing maximum benefits •After the SB-29 is turned on, the ready-light lights up as soon as the SB-29 is Main unit 7 — AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D provides autofocus operation when the Adapter Ring UR-3 recycled and ready to fire. (optional) is attached to the lens and the SB-29 main unit is attached to the UR-3. •When the SB-29 is not used, move the power switch to the OFF position to avoid 19 — AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D or 105mm f/2.8 provides autofocus operation when the SB-29 turning the power on accidentally. main unit is attached to the lens using the provided ø62mm Adapter Ring (not ø52mm). BR-2A BR-5 LensBR-6 52mm Camera 20 — AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF or 200mm f/4 IF provides autofocus operation when the adapter ■ ring SB-29 SB-29 main unit is attached to the lens using the provided ø62mm Adapter Ring. Standby function main unit — AF Zoom Micro-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED provides manual focus operation when the With the power switch set to STBY position, if both the SB-29 and camera are 8 SB-29 main unit is attached to the lens using the provided ø62mm Adapter Ring.