Manual mode, Repeating q flash – Nikon Speedlite SB-800 User Manual
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Manual mode
Repeating q flash
In Repeating flash operation, the SB-800 fires repeatedly during a single
exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects. This operation is
useful when shooting fast-moving subjects.
• In this operation, q appears on the LCD panel.
• Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries and allow enough time for the flash to
recycle between each repeating flash session.
• Also, it is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera/flash shake, because slower
shutter speeds are used.
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Setting the flash output level, the frequency (Hz), and the
number of repeating flashes per frame
• Frequency (Hz) represents the number of times the flash fires per second.
• The actual number of repeating flashes per frame becomes lower than the one set as
the shutter speed increases or the number of flashes per second decreases, because
the Speedlight fires during a single exposure.
• Referring to the table below, set the flash output level, the frequency, and the number of
repeating flashes separately for each picture.
Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame
* Frequency (Hz) represents the number of flashes per second.
1
Set the camera’s exposure mode to Manual (M).
Frequency*
Flash output level
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
1-2 Hz
14
30
60
90
90
3 Hz
12
30
60
90
90
4 Hz
10
20
50
80
80
5 Hz
8
20
40
70
70
6 Hz
6
20
32
56
56
7 Hz
6
20
28
44
44
8 Hz
5
10
24
36
36
9 Hz
5
10
22
32
32
10 Hz
4
8
20
28
28
20-100 Hz
4
8
12
24
24