This is a Nikon Speedlight instruction manual, which introduces the various parts and functions of the flash, as well as how to use it
The SB-16 is a direct‑mount electronic flash unit that offers automatic TTL exposure control with compatible Nikon cameras, as well as non‑TTL modes. It features a tilting and rotating main flash head, a secondary head for catch‑lights, and interchangeable mounting feet for various Nikon camera series.
The manual covers basic operation steps such as attaching the flash unit, loading batteries, and mounting on the camera, along with detailed control descriptions, photographic techniques, and specifications for guide numbers, flash coverage, and recycling times. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Guide number (ISO 100) | 32 meters (52 feet) |
|---|---|
| Flash heads | Two (main tilting/rotating head and secondary head) |
| Battery type | Four 1.5 V AA alkaline or four 1.2 V AA NiCd |
| Number of flashes (alkaline) | ≈ 100 flashes |
| Recycling time (alkaline) | ≈ 11 s minimum |
| Number of flashes (NiCd) | ≈ 40 flashes |
| Recycling time (NiCd) | ≈ 8 s minimum |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 82 mm × 166.5 mm × 100 mm (SB‑16A) |
| Weight (without batteries) | 485 g (SB‑16A), 445 g (SB‑16B) |
The SB-16 uses four AA batteries, either alkaline 1.5 V or rechargeable 1.2 V NiCd cells.
The guide number is 32 meters (52 feet) when the zoom head is set to the normal position.
Yes, the SB-16 can be directly mounted on Nikon F3‑series cameras using the appropriate flash‑unit coupler.
With NiCd batteries the recycling time is about 8 seconds minimum.