Table of Contents
Quick Tour
Getting Started
Taking Your First Photos with a Speedlight
Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon Creative Lighting System
Main Features and Functions
Anatomy of the Speedlight
SB-400
SB-600
SB-800
SB-900
Camera compatibility
Included Accessories
SB-900
SB-800
SB-600
Add-on Accessories
SU-800 wireless Speedlight Commander
R1/R1C1 and SB-R200
SG-3IR
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Nikon Speedlights
Power Requirements
Nonrechargeable
Rechargeable
Navigate the Settings and Menus
Flash modes
SB-900 custom functions and settings
SB-800 custom functions and settings
SB-600 custom functions and settings
Chapter 3: Flash Photography Fundamentals
Understanding Flash Exposure
Key Terms
Basics of Using Flash
Achieving proper exposures
Flash sync modes
Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC)
Understanding Color Temperature
What is Kelvin?
White balance settings
Mixed lighting
Using Repeating Flash
Using Bounce Flash
Fill Flash
Simple Light Modifiers
Diffusion Domes
Bounce cards
Speedlights versus Studio Strobes
Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Lighting
Flash Setup for Advanced Wireless Lighting
Setting Up a Master or Commander
SB-900
SB-800
Built-in flash
Setting the Flash Mode
SB-900
SB-800
SU-800
Setting Up Remotes
SB-900
SB-800
SB-600
Setting Up Remote Groups
SB-900
SB-800
SB-600
Making Adjustments on the Fly
SB-900
SB-800
SU-800
Chapter 5: Setting up a Portable Studio
Introduction to the Portable Studio
Equipment
Stands
Brackets and multiclamps
Umbrellas
Softboxes
Reflectors and diffusers
Backdrops
Filters
Transporting Your Portable Studio
Chapter 6: Advanced Flash Techniques
Action and Sports Photography
Setup
Tips and tricks
Concert Photography
Setup
Tips and tricks
Macro Photography
Setup
Tips and tricks
Night Photography
Setup
Tips and tricks
Portrait Photography
Indoor
Outdoor
Pet Portraits
Special Effects Photography
Setup
Tips and tricks
Still-Life and Product Photography
Setup
Tips and tricks
Wedding and Engagement Photography
Setup
Tips and tricks
Appendix A: Posing Considerations
Appendix B: Resources
Appendix C: How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker