Nikon SB-30 User Manual
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Tips on Speedlight care and Notes on batteries
Cleaning
• Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the
SB-30 and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using
the SB-30 near saltwater, wipe the SB-30 with a soft,
clean cloth slightly moistened with plain water to remove
salt, and then dry it using a dry cloth.
the SB-30 near saltwater, wipe the SB-30 with a soft,
clean cloth slightly moistened with plain water to remove
salt, and then dry it using a dry cloth.
Storage
• Store the SB-30 in a cool, dry place to prevent
malfunctions, due to high humidity, as well as the
growth of mold or mildew.
growth of mold or mildew.
• Keep the SB-30 away from chemicals such as camphor
or naphthalene.
• Do not use or leave the SB-30 in locations subject to
high temperatures such as those encountered near a
heater or stove, as this may cause damage to the unit.
heater or stove, as this may cause damage to the unit.
• When not using the SB-30 for more than two weeks, be
sure to remove the battery before storage to prevent
malfunction due to battery leakage.
malfunction due to battery leakage.
• Take the SB-30 out about once a month, insert the
battery, and fire the unit several times to reform the
capacitor.
capacitor.
Operating location
• An extreme temperature change can cause
condensation inside the SB-30. When taking the SB-30
to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa,
place it inside an airtight container such as plastic bag.
to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa,
place it inside an airtight container such as plastic bag.
inside for a while, then expose the SB-30 gradually to
the outside temperature.
the outside temperature.
• Avoid exposing the SB-30 to strong magnetism or radio
waves from TVs or high-voltage power transmission
towers, as this may cause it to malfunction.
towers, as this may cause it to malfunction.
• While the SB-30’s flash mode is set to wireless slave
flash, the flash unit may accidentally fire in locations
containing flickering fluorescent lights.
containing flickering fluorescent lights.
Install one 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A).
• Replace the battery in advance or carry extra batteries
with you when photographing important events.
• Use a dry cloth to clean the battery terminals if they
become soiled by perspiration or oils from your hand.
Dirty contacts may cause a bad connection.
Dirty contacts may cause a bad connection.
Use a fresh battery at low temperatures
• The SB-30 may not work correctly when using an
exhausted battery at low temperatures.
• Battery power tends to weaken as the temperature
drops, resulting in slower recycling times and reduced
number of flashes. Battery power may recover when the
temperature returns to normal.
number of flashes. Battery power may recover when the
temperature returns to normal.
• Use a fresh battery, or keep spare batteries warm and
use them when the temperature becomes low.
Reference information
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