Nikon Speedlite SB-800 - Manual (Page 62)

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Exposure compensation and flash output level compensation
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Flash output level compensation
You can make exposure compensation for the flash illuminated subject without
affecting the background exposure by modifying the SB-800’s flash output level.
• Available in TTL auto flash mode, Auto Aperture flash and Distance-priority manual
flash operations.
• In the TTL auto flash mode or Auto Aperture flash operation, flash output level
compensation is only available with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not
compatible with CLS, cameras in Groups I to III, and COOLPIX cameras compatible
with i-TTL.
• With F-601/N6006 and F-601 M /N6000 cameras, make flash output level compensation
on the camera. Flash output level compensation cannot be made on the SB-800. The
amount of compensation set on the camera does not appear on the SB-800’s LCD
panel. For details, see your camera’s instruction manual.
• With SLR cameras that have a built-in Speedlight with an exposure compensation function,
you can compensate the flash output level on either the camera or the SB-800. For details,
see your camera’s instruction manual. If you use both controls, the exposure is modified by
the sum total of both compensation values. In this case, the SB-800’s LCD panel shows
only the compensation value set on the SB-800.
1 Press the g button to highlight the Flash output
level compensation value.
2 Press the e or f button to increase or decrease
the compensation in 1/3 steps from –3.0 to
+3.0 EV.
3 Press the g button.
• The highlighted flash output level compensation value
returns to normal display. The last highlighted number
is the one automatically set.
v Canceling flash output level compensation
The flash output level compensation cannot be canceled by turning the SB-800
off. To cancel, press the e or f button to return the compensation value to “0”.