Nikon SB-50DX - Manual (Page 2)

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Foreword Tips on Using the Speedlight
• Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX.
Get to know your SB-50DX, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly
before using it.
Main features of the SB-50DX:
• The SB-50DX is a high-performance Speedlight having a guide
number of 22/72 (at 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m/ft.,
20°C/68°F). According to the camera/lens used with the SB-50DX,
you can perform various types of TTL auto flash (p. 25) and Manual
flash (p. 31). When used with Nikon digital SLR cameras, D-TTL
auto flash can be performed.
• Automatic power zoom continuously changes the zoom-head
position from 24mm to 50mm according to the lens' focal length
(incompatible with some lenses, see p. 16). The built-in wide-flash
adapter increases the angle of coverage to match a 14mm lens
(p. 17).
• Flash head tilts up to 90° or down to –18°, enabling bounce-flash
photography (p. 40) or close-up photography (p. 43).
• When used with a camera having a built-in Speedlight, both the
SB-50DX and the camera’s built-in Speedlight fire simultaneously
(p. 42, 54) for double-flash photography. A diffuser (p. 42) is provided
to diffuse light for bounce-flash photography with the double flash.
• Wireless multiple flash photography (p. 48) is also possible.
• The supplied Infrared Filter SW-9IR enables you to use the SB-50DX
as an infrared remote commander (p. 53).
• For operation in dim light, an illuminator for the LCD panel is
provided (p. 8) and light condensing paint is applied to characters
and symbols on the backside (p. 7).
* The Nikon N90s, N90, N70, N8008/N8008s, PRONEA 6i, N6006, N6000, N60,
N50 N5005 and N4004/N4004s are sold exclusively in the U.S.A.
* The Nikon N80-series and N65-series are sold exclusively in the U.S.A., Central
and South America.
* The Nikon N2020 and N2000 are sold exclusively in the U.S.A. and Canada.
• Take trial shots
Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings
or graduations.
• Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly
Nikon recommends that you have your Speedlight serviced by an
authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years.
• Using your Speedlight correctly
The Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX’s performance has been optimized for
use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories (including lenses).
Cameras/accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet
Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/
accessories could damage the SB-50DX’s components. Nikon cannot
guarantee the SB-50DX’s performance when it is used with non-Nikon
brand products.
• Supplied accessories
Soft Case SS-50
Infrared Filter SW-9IR
(p. 53)
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