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Need assistance on use of Nikon flash SB910
Dec 9, 2014 15:04:22 #
Got a new SB 910 Nikon flash. Still finding my way around the best use of this great device. I found when shooting in continuous mode with the flash mounted on my Nikon D750, the flash fails to fire continuously with the camera taking the shots.
So the first shot, the flash works fine, then misses a shot and then fires again. I am positive I need to adjust the setting - here is where I need some guidance.
So safe to assume the recycle time needs to be set up to sync with the camera firing. Appreciate any suggestion on the proper use of this flash SB910 to enable it to fire in continuous mode.
Thanks in advance
So the first shot, the flash works fine, then misses a shot and then fires again. I am positive I need to adjust the setting - here is where I need some guidance.
So safe to assume the recycle time needs to be set up to sync with the camera firing. Appreciate any suggestion on the proper use of this flash SB910 to enable it to fire in continuous mode.
Thanks in advance
Dec 9, 2014 15:17:18 #
What are you trying to shoot with it?
I don't know of any speedlight that is made to be used in rapid-fire continuous mode.
The SB910 is not made to be used in continuous mode.
As you discovered, it does need to recycle.
If you are using lowest power it may work.
It is an amazing flash.
The SB900 overheated quickly when firing quickly and would shut down.
The SB 910 has a safety feature to keep it working, but slower.
I use mine (I have 3 plus a few SB 800's) a lot off camera lighting.
You can control remote flashes from your pop-up flash (called the Commander) in TTL or manual.
Link HERE
Caveat: needs to be line of sight or small rooms as the signal is sent via infrared.
I use the SU-800 Commander with mine so I don't have to go into the camera menu.
The SB 910 can also be used as a commander for other speedlights.
I don't know of any speedlight that is made to be used in rapid-fire continuous mode.
The SB910 is not made to be used in continuous mode.
As you discovered, it does need to recycle.
If you are using lowest power it may work.
It is an amazing flash.
The SB900 overheated quickly when firing quickly and would shut down.
The SB 910 has a safety feature to keep it working, but slower.
I use mine (I have 3 plus a few SB 800's) a lot off camera lighting.
You can control remote flashes from your pop-up flash (called the Commander) in TTL or manual.
Link HERE
Caveat: needs to be line of sight or small rooms as the signal is sent via infrared.
I use the SU-800 Commander with mine so I don't have to go into the camera menu.
The SB 910 can also be used as a commander for other speedlights.
Dec 10, 2014 06:09:11 #
The recycle time of that flash is 2.1 seconds. I think the only time that it would fire faster is in Auto FP high speed sync mode but that's only for a single shot when you need a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed of the camera.
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Dec 10, 2014 06:37:29 #
Yes the recycle time is slowing you down...which is a good thing. I use a battery pack for mine which will help with recycle time....but battery power will eventually slow you down again. I try and get into a shooting rhythm...click 1...2...click 1...2. Sometimes slowing down will help you go faster.
Dec 10, 2014 20:05:59 #
Thank you all for your responses, the use of the SB910 is certainly much clearer now as I continue to learn
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