Digital SLR Accessories 24p
Digital SLR Accessories 24p
Digital SLR Accessories 24p
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D3
D300
D200
D80
D60
D40
NIKKOR Lenses
COOLPIX Lineup
Capture NX
pp4-5
Dramatic close-up lighting made easy
Explore fine details with flexible, wireless control
pp6-7
Your file, your vision
Capture NX Software: master post-production
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Which Speedlight is right for you?
Nikon Creative Lighting System compatible Speedlights
pp13-15
pp10-11
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Flash Accessories
p16
Communication technology for any location
GPS cable/wireless transmitters
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Close in on every subject
Close-up accessories
p16
Steady shots night or day
Remote control accessories
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System diagram NIKKOR lens lineup pp20-21 p22 p23
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SB-800 attached
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Indispensable to outdoor photography, this enables actionstopping shutter speeds with fill flash. It is also important to portraiture, allowing you to use Normal sync larger apertures for a more pleasingly radiant ambient light. Your camera will automatically set itself to this mode if the shutter speed rises above the cameras standard flash sync speed of 1/250 second.
Main subjects exposure stays the same regardless of any compositional changes.
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Speedlight
Camera setting data: Camera and Speedlight: D2X and three SB-800s (one on-camera master/commander and two remote units) Lens: AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED Shutter speed: 1/160 sec. Aperture: f/14 Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto Flash mode: i-TTL Image quality: RAW
SB-600 Speedlights can serve as remote units in wireless lighting, while SB-800 Speedlights can serve as Master, Commander or separate remote units.
Joe McNally All images aside from product shots by Joe McNally
Turn good shots into great shots with Advanced Wireless Lighting
You can accomplish a lot with just one Speedlight, but sometimes an image would benefit from more artistic illumination. Adding more Speedlights not only adds depth to the scene but also character and charm to your subject. One of the greatest benefits that is singular to Nikons Advanced Wireless Lighting is that controlling dozens of Speedlights is just as easy as controlling your on-camera Speedlight. And because its wireless, setting up your Speedlights can be done quickly and smoothly no matter where youre shooting. From the Master Speedlight located on top of your camera, you can control the flash output of three groups of wireless remote units, adding any number of Speedlights to each of these groups.
Simply set everything to Nikon's exclusive i-TTL for consistently accurate exposures in even the most difficult lighting situations. It's just as easy to explore alternate exposures by adjusting the flash exposure compensation of individual Speedlight Group A illuminates the main subject from the side groups. Or if you like, turn off a Speedlight group, or set everything to manual all via the LCD panel on the Master Speedlight, all possible without ever leaving your camera. Multiple Speedlight control has never been this intuitive and fluid. No other lighting system comes close.
Timing is crucial for location shooters. Heres how one photographer captured an aspiring dancer in 24 hours, and how the Nikon Creative Lighting System provided the speed and flexibility he needed.
Bounce flash The illuminated space needed to be large enough for the dancer to move freely. Four SB-800 units were attached to the ballet bar to bounce light off the wall. Two more SB-800 units bounced light off the floor. By bouncing light off the cream-colored wall and the wooden floor, the lighting achieved natural warmth.
Group B: Bounced off the floor
Seamless flash with mixed ambient lighting This shop had mixed light sources: fluorescent light along with sunlight from the window. To give the scene a natural look, a diffuser is attached to an SB-800 and tilted toward the ceiling, with an additional wireless remote SB-800 illuminating the dancer from outside the window.
Directional light for a dramatic exposure Shooting at sunset can offer beautiful ambient light, but in a narrow window of time. For a dramatic effect, two sets of SB-800 remote units illuminate the dancer from the front and the rear. After a few angle adjustments, there was a large enough volume of light to emphasize the dancer's shape appropriately.
Dancer
Dancer
On-camera Master/Commander Group A: Illuminates from the rear Group A: Illuminates from outside window
Dancer
Add Group B to emphasize the middle ground and Group C for the background
You can control up to 4 groups of Speedlights, including the Master and 3 remote i-TTL Speedlight groups, to achieve complete control of your lighting environment. All groups can be controlled from the Master, and there is no limit to how many you can use.
Control it all from here. Set the flash mode, turn Speedlight groups on or off and control the flash exposure compensation for up to 4 Speedlight groups from the Master Controller SB-800's LCD panel.
Multiple Speedlights
Group B:
SU-800
Simple operation lets you easily command wireless remote Speedlight operation.
On-camera Commander
SX-1
Attachment Ring
SB-R200
Wireless Remote Speedlight Flexible, dependable flash control. Can be handheld, clamped on a stand or attached to the lens using the SX-1. The lighting angle can be adjusted by tilting the flash head.
R1C1
R1C1 comes equipped with the SU-800, two SB-R200 Speedlights, and more.
Group B: Diffused from behind using Extreme Close-up Positioning Adapter Group A: Diffused from below
Close-up Speedlights
Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 (SU-800, two SB-R200s and all the accessories) Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 (Two SB-R200s and all the accessories)
SB-800
SB-600
SB-400
Adapter Rings
Enable placing of Attachment Ring SX-1 on the front of the lens. Five filter attachment sizes (52mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm) are available.
Creative Lighting System Features i-TTL Flash D200/ Advanced Wireless Lighting* Modeling Flash* FV (Flash Value) Lock (D3/D300/D200/D80) Auto FP High-Speed Sync* (D3/D300/D200/D80) Wide-Area AF Assist Illuminator* Flash Color Information Communication Distance Priority Manual Flash (SB-800)
* Not available with the SB-400.
The AS-19 allows stable placement when used as a remote unit. A tripod socket is also provided.
Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-1 (optional for SB-800/SB-600) This set includes 8 types of colored gels for creative Speedlight options. FL-G1/G2 (for fluorescent light) TN-A1/A2 (for incandescent/tungsten light) BLUE YELLOW RED AMBER
Case
Soft Case for SU-800 Soft Case for SB-R200 Soft Case for SX-1 Close-up Speedlight Kit Case
Specifications SB-800
Electronic construction Guide number Angle of coverage
SB-600
SB-400
Cameras Function Master unit Remote unit Commander Master unit Remote unit Commander SB-800 q q q q q q SB-600
Flash mode
Flash exposure compensation Minimum recycling time Number of flashes Bounce capability
AF-Assist Illuminator Power source Mounting foot lock lever Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (without batteries) Soft case 10
Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry 38 (ISO 100, m), 53 (ISO 200, m) 30 (ISO 100, m), 42 (ISO 200, m) 21 (ISO 100, m), 30 (ISO 200, m) (with zoom head set at 35mm) (with zoom head set at 35mm) Auto power zoom 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, Auto power zoom 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 18mm 70mm, 85mm, 105mm; 17mm, 14mm with 70mm, 85mm; 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter built-in wide-flash adapter; 14mm with soft dome i-TTL; D-TTL; Auto Aperture; Non-TTL Auto; i-TTL; D-TTL; Manual (Full ~ 1/64 output); i-TTL; Manual (with D300, D60 and D40) Manual (Full ~ 1/128 output); Distance-Priority Red-Eye Reduction Manual; Repeating Flash; Red-Eye Reduction -3.0 to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/6 steps in i-TTL or -3.0 to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/6 steps in i-TTL Auto Aperture flash modes Approx. 2.5 seconds with the SD-800 (Manual at full) Approx. 2.5 seconds with Nickel/Ni-MH batteries (Manual at full) Approx. 2.5 seconds with Ni-MH batteries (Manual at full) Approx. 130 (Manual at full) (with alkaline batteries) Approx. 200 (Manual at full) (with alkaline batteries) Approx. 140 (Manual at full) (with alkaline batteries) Flash head tilts down to -7, or up to 90; Flash head tilts up to 90; flash head rotates Flash head tilts up to 90 with click-stops flash head rotates horizontally 180 to the left horizontally 180 to the left or 90 to the right at 0, 60, 75, 90 or 90 to the right Automatically turns on when performing autofocus in dim light or in the dark Four AA-size alkaline/NiCd/Nickel/Ni-MH/ Four AA-size alkaline/NiCd/Nickel/Ni-MH/ Four AA-size alkaline/lithium/oxyride/Ni-MH lithium batteries; SD-8A, SK-6A/6 lithium batteries batteries Provided Provided Provided Approx. 70.5 x 129.5 x 93.0mm Approx. 68.0 x 123.5 x 90.0mm Approx. 66.0 x 56.5 x 80.0mm Approx. 350g Approx. 300g Approx. 127g SS-800 SS-600 SS-400
SB-800 q q q
SB-600
SU-800 SB-R200
Built-in Speedlight
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D60 D40
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Speedlights
Speedlights
Post-production will never be the same. Simple and sophisticated by design, the new Capture NX is easy, intuitive and incredibly fast, turning complicated photo editing into a few clicks of the mouse. No more number crunching. No more guesswork. Thanks to Nikons exclusive new U Point Technology, Capture NX does all the calculations for you, making it the first truly usable editing software for all levels of photographers. Image editing has never been so comprehensive, fast and fun!
Joe McNally
Color Control Points: Easy to view and reposition, this amazing new system lets you adjust the color of any part of your image in a fraction of the time that other image editing tools require. A quick adjustment to a points slider can adjust hue, saturation, brightness and more with immediate, sophisticated results. Black, White, Neutral Control Points: These Control Points help correct color casts and refine color balance, adding more depth and dynamism to your images. Show Selection for Accurate Control: This feature turns your image into black & white, with Control Point adjustments in white so that you know immediately what is affected.
Red-Eye Reduction: Now red-eye is a breeze to remove. Just place a Red-Eye Reduction Control Point over the eyes, click, and its gone. Easy-to-use Selective Tools Take advantage of commonly used enhancement tools. In addition to familiar selections like Lasso and Marquee, the Brush tool can now paint in or paint out an enhancement. NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) With Capture NX, youll never have to worry about damaging your original NEF file data, even after dozens of adjustments. All your original data and a thumbnail are saved automatically, along with a set of every enhancement command applied to it. Ordinarily, any change made to a file affects the original data, but Nikons original technology makes this simple to avoid by converting original JPEG and TIFF images conveniently into NEF files. Hows that for easy?
Red-Eye Reduction
Not only does the SK-6A enable you to use the camera-mountable SB-800 as a grip-type flash, it also offers you remote-flash capability. Used as an external power source or in combination with the Speedlights own power source, the SK-6A reduces minimum recycling time by nearly half while doubling the total number of flashes available.
* The SK-6 may be substituted for the SK-6A in some countries.
The SD-8A is designed for use with the SB-800 to shorten flash recycling time and enhance flash capacity. It accepts six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (R6/AAsize NiCd), 1.5V FR6 (AA-size lithium) or 1.2V R6/AA-size NiMH batteries.
Show Selection
This unique interface makes editing incredibly simple. Just drag the sliders to the left or right. No other software is this intuitive. 13
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Capture NX
Flash Accessories
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Place a Color Control Point on the sky.
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Sliders for Saturation, Hue and Brightness will appear. Adjust these as you wish.
Original image
Enhanced image
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To repeat the effect in another area, duplicate the Control Point and place it somewhere else.
Advanced Noise Reduction 16-bit image compatibility (available for RAW and 16-bit TIFF files only) D-Lighting for pulling out more detail in both the highlights and the shadowy areas of your images. Most features, found in Nikon Capture 4, including some not shown here, are also included in Capture NX.
Capture NX System Requirements
Windows CPU 1.0 GHz Pentium III or higher (2.0 GHz Pentium 4 or higher recommended) OS Pre-installed versions of 32-bit Windows Vista (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Enterprise/Ultimate), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows 2000 Professional RAM 512MB minimum (Windows Vista), 256 MB minimum (Windows XP/2000) (1.0GB or more recommended for all OSs) Hard Disk 200MB required for installation Display 800 x 600 pixels (1,024 x 768 or higher recommended) with 16-bit color (High Color/ thousands of colors) or 24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) recommended Others CD-ROM drive required for installation Microsoft.NET Framework required for installation Internet connection required for some options Macintosh CPU OS RAM Hard Disk Display Others PowerPC G4/G5, Intel Core Solo, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Xeon Mac OS X (version 10.3.9 or later) 256 MB minimum (1.0 GB or more recommended) 200 MB required for installation 800 x 600 pixels (1,024 x 768 or higher recommended) with 16-bit color (High Color/ thousands of colors) or 24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) recommended CD-ROM drive required for installation Internet connection required for some options
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Place a Color Control Point on any area of the subject's skin.
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Select the appropriate color from the skin tones provided in the center triangle of the Color Picker.
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Rotate the outside ring to adjust the hue to warmer or cooler.
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Choose the Brush Tool in the Selective Tools menu.
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Paint in the area you want to enhance. Painting out the enhancement is just as easy.
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Add any desired effects. Over 25 enhancements are available.
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Choose browsing function to see images at a glance.
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Organize images by labeling and sorting.
Camera Control Pro 2 Remote control for your Nikon D-SLR Control your Nikon digital SLRs from a distance with Camera Control Pro 2. This software can operate most D-SLR functions from a computer using a wireless transmitter that is connected via USB cable or through wired or wireless LAN. Camera Control Pro 2 is more than just direct image transfer. It also helps make the entire process from shooting images to saving them streamlined and manageable. Camera Control Pro 2 works well alongside Nikons browser and other software, such as Capture NX. Its also compatible with new features found on the Nikon D3 and D300, such as Live View, the Picture Control System and the Viewer for preview and selection of images prior to transfer to a computer.
Image Authentication Software (Windows only) Protect the integrity of your valuable data (for D3, D300, D200*) Some photographers need to confirm that their image data has not been altered since capture. Nikons Image Authentication Software does exactly that, verifying all the image data and information attached while protecting against any unwanted changes. Both a product key and a USB key are required, so you can be sure that the integrity of your images will remain intact. The software enables verification of JPEG, TIFF and NEF (RAW) data taken using a Nikon digital SLR compatible with the authentication function.
* Firmware upgrading is required to use this software.
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Start enhancing an image quickly and simply by double-clicking on it.
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Multi-Power Multi-Power Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 Battery Pack MB-D200 Battery Pack MB-D80
Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a Battery EN-EL3e Battery EN-EL9
for D300 Runs on one EN-EL4a (Batery Chamber Cover BL-3 required) or ENEL3e, or eight AA-size alkaline/lithium/Ni-MH/ nickel-manganese batteries. Features two command dials, shutter release button and AF start button for vertical shooting. Enhanced sealing system helps protect against moisture and dust.
for D200 Runs on one or two EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries, or six AA-size alkaline/lithium/Ni-MH/nickelmanganese batteries. Features two command dials, shutter release button and AF start button for vertical shooting.
for D80 Provides extra command dials, shutter release button and AEL/AF-L button for vertical shooting. Runs on one or two EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries, or six AAsize batteries.
for D3
These rechargeable batteries provide extended life and consistent power, even in cold conditions. Used together with your Nikon D-SLR, the cameras fuel gauge accurately displays the remaining charge, number of shots since last charge, and current battery life status. The EN-EL4a even gives notice when calibration is necessary.
Enables charging of Enables charging of Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e. Battery EN-EL9.
Filters
GPS Cable MC-35
for D3, D300, D200 Enables the Nikon D3/D300/D200 digital SLRs to be connected to NMEA-O183 protocol-compatible GPS (Global Positioning System) units such as GARMINTM and MAGELLANTM for recording GPS positioning information and time signals synchronous to UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) within image data files during shooting.
AF-3
AF-4
Note: The WT-3/4 is sold in countries where governments approve the use of 13 frequency channels. The WT-3A/4A is sold in countries that authorize only the use of 11 frequency channels.
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Provides an upright, unreversed image for right-angle viewing. Individual eyesight adjustments are possible. The DR-5/DR-6 allows you to set the reproduction ratio to either 1:1 or 1:2. The DR-5 is for cameras with a circular eyepiece (D3); the DR-6 is for cameras with a rectangular eyepiece (D300, D200, D80, D60, D40).
The DG-2 provides 2x magnification of the central area of the finder image. Eyesight adjustment provided. Useful for critical focusing in close-up photography. Requires an eyepiece adapter.
Enables attachment of Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 to the cameras eyepiece. DK-22 is for cameras with a rectangular eyepiece. DK-18 is for cameras with a circular eyepiece.
PK-11A
PK-12
PK-13
With DK-21M
Reproduction ratio
The reproduction ratio, which indicates the relationship between subject size and the size of the image on an image sensor, is determined by the distance to the subject and by the lens focal length setting. If
Reproduction ratios using 50mm lens
the reproduced image is the same size as the subject, the reproduction ratio is one-to-one (1:1 or 1x). If the image is two times larger, the ratio is 2:1 or 2x. Nikon equipment for close-up photography offers a wide range of reproduction ratio capabilities.
Type B
Type E
Type B
for D3 Offers unobstructed viewing and easy focusing over the entire matte surface. Good for all general photography.
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Type E
for D3 Features grid patterns ideal for copying and architectural photography.
1/8X
1/2X
1X
2X
4X
8X
PB-6 (normal mounting): 1/1.1x ~ 4.0x PB-6 (reverse mounting): 1.4x ~ 3.9x PB-6 + PB-6E (reverse mounting): 1.4x ~ 8.4x 19
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Prepare for the Possibilities
Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 (SB-800 required) High-performance Battery Pack SD-8A (for SB-800)
GPS Cable MC-35 (0.35m) Slide Copying Adapter PS-6 Macro Copy Stand PB-6M Focusing Stage PG-2 (for D200, D80, D60, D40)
SOFTWARE (pp13-15)
Capture NX Camera Control Pro 2 Image Authentication Software
SPEEDLIGHTS (pp4-12)
Speedlight SB-800
Speedlight SB-600
Speedlight SB-400
Rubber Eyecup DK-21 (for D200) Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Power Bracket Unit SK-6A (for SB-800) Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 High-performance Battery Pack SD-8A (for SB-800) Eyepiece Adapter DK-22 Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M
SOFTWARE (pp13-15)
Capture NX Camera Control Pro 2 Image Authentication Software
CAMERA CASE
CF-D200
SPEEDLIGHTS (pp4-12)
Speedlight SB-800 Speedlight SB-600 Speedlight SB-400 TTL Remote Cord SC-28/SC-29 (1.5m)
Rubber Eyecup DK-16 (for D60/D40) Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 (SB-800 required for D60/D40) High-performance Battery Pack SD-8A (for SB-800)
Eyepiece Correction Lenses DK-20C (5 to +3m-1, 9 kinds)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 (for D60/D40) AC Adapter Connector EP-5 (for D60/D40)
AC Adapter EH-5/5a
CAMERA CASES
CF-D80 (for D80) CF-DC1 (for D60/D40)
Note: Some multi-accessory combinations may not be compatible with certain cameras.
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N I K O N D I G I TA L S L R S
You want performance. You need consistency. Youre searching for the best image quality in the business. Youre looking in the right place. Professionals and passionate amateurs around the world understand that Nikon means quality and dependability. Which digital SLR is right for you?
q 10.2 effective megapixels for 3,872 x 2,592 pixel images q Exclusive Nikon DX-format CCD imaging sensor and high resolution image processing engine q 3D Color Matrix Metering II featuring 420 segment RGB sensor q Seven automated Digital Vari-Program modes q Broad ISO-equivalent sensitivity range (100-1,600) q Highperformance i-TTL built-in flash and Creative Lighting System compatibility
q 6.1 effective megapixels; Nikon DX-format CCD q Advanced digital image processor q 3D Color Matrix Metering II featuring 420-segment RGB sensor q Intuitive and ergonomically designed control q Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs, including Auto (Flash Off) mode q Advanced AF system with refined algorithms q Assist Images to help select appropriate settings for many camera features q Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control
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