Understanding the Nikon Speedlight: SB-900 SB-800 SB-600

This short clip is from our training DVD on the Nikon Speedlights and the Nikon Creative Lighting System. The clip is close to the end of the DVD, after all the controls, Commander Mode, and wireless operation have been discussed. In this demonstration, Tim Mantoani uses speedlights with an altered ambient exposure to get the result he "sees" in his mind rather than what he "sees" with his eyes.

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Below is the copy from the back of the DVD:

Confused after reading the manual? You are not alone. This DVD simplifies Nikons Creative Lighting System so you can take the photos you want.
Your new SB Speedlight from Nikon can be the most powerful accessory in your bag! A basic understanding of the Speedlights controls is essential. This DVD takes you through the Speedlights operations, step by step. Your host, Tim Mantoani, demonstrates these fabulous flash units in a series of real world examples. Whether you own one Speedlight or a hundred, Tims approach will help you create the best photograph possible.

Topics covered:
•Flash output level compensation
•TTL-BL vs. traditional fill flash
•Camera exposure and flash output interaction
•Controlling hard and soft light
•Slow sync demystified
•Auto and manual zoom control
•TTL and manual flash mode
•Flash value lock
•Commander Mode
•Inverse square law and light fall-off
•Wireless operation
•Groups A, B, and C
•Front and rear curtain sync
•Custom settings
•And much more!
This DVD picks up where your manual leaves off, helping you to integrate flash photography into your image-making arsenal.
Tim Mantoani has been a professional photographer for over twenty years. Having shot everything from professional athletes and celebrities to fashion and products, his work has appeared in numerous national ad campaigns and on the covers of many international magazines.

MSRP $24.99
NTSC
Running time: 100 minutes

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Category:

Education

Tags:

• Nikon
• Speedlight
• SB-900
• SB-800
• SB-600
• DVD
• Creative
• Lighting
• System

[AllAmericanGuy01]

What camera were you using?

[axelsasso]

D700

[Ishcoa]

If only I had the money...

[DreamerCafe]

i liked what he said "it's really just your personal preference at the end of the day.."

[ACEFILMS13]

Thanks nice walk through how you got there .

[musicchick581]

Were you using your onboard flash? It looks like it's up.

[TimmyPantis]

in some pictures the skate is overexpose

[psychobudz]

I like the walk through and appreciate the process in which you chose your set ups.

[Lov3fm]

what lense ??

[RadiantAmar]

Thank you for those words of wisdom.

[talesh9]

is the flash wireless

[kieranmullen2]

@TheBrianBazan I woudl like to know too.

[TheBrianBazan]

So you metered for the background with out the flash and then moved one stop up?

[prmass1]

@crazyfly08 Yes it would work on a d3100- even if it has a dx sensor. It performs to that of a fx when there is plenty of light.