Foreword – Nikon SPEEDLIGHT SB-16 User Manual
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FOREWORD
The Nikon Speedlight SB-16 is a direct-mounting eiec-
tronic fiash unit, providing automatic through-the-iens
(TTL) controi of the fiash exposure when used with Nikon
cameras having TTL flash capabiiity. Through the use of
an interchangeable mounting foot, the SB-16 can be at
tached to the speciai accessory shoe of ali Nikon F3-
series cameras, as weli as the standard ISO-type shoe
of the Nikon FA, FE2, F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 and FG
camera, or the V-type Sync Cord for the Nikonos-V. Because
light is measured through the picture-taking lens, you are
assured of just the right exposure with a variety of lenses and
accessory attachments at any aperture from f/2 to f/22.
Programmed TTL auto flash photography can be performed
by using the SB-16 with the Nikon F-501/N2020 or
F-301/N2000 via the AS-9. In programmed TTL auto flash
photography, the proper aperture is automatically set for
correct exposure according to the film speed in use. It is not
necessary to change the lens setting from the minimum
aperture used for non-flash programmed shooting.
Thanks to the incorporation of a front-mounted light
sensor, the SB-16 is also compatible with all other Nikon
cameras for automatic, but not through-the-iens, flash
output control. In the non-TTL automatic mode, you have
a choice of two apertures. With a silicon-controlled recti
fier and series circuitry, the SB-16 is able to conserve
energy when shooting subjects at close range; thus re
cycling times are shorter and the number of flashes per
battery set is greater.