SHANNY SN600SN (01) PDF MANUAL

As the product has high-voltage components, please don’t disassemble it by yourself. Contact after-sales service or a repair station if needed.

Please keep the product dry and away from wet hands. Do not immerse in water or expose to rain.

Refer to battery operation specifications for usage and management.

Don’t violently strike or shake the product, as it may lead to failure.

Please don’t flash at close range directly to human eyes (especially infants’ and young children’s) to avoid eye damage or blindness.

Please don’t place this product in a car under direct sunlight, as high temperatures can damage components.

Please don’t use the flash where there are flammable gases to avoid potential gas explosion.

The set-top i-TTL flash: Install it on the Nikon camera to achieve automatic flash photography.

Optical signal master control function: Automatic wireless remote control (optical pulse).

Optical signal slave function: Off-camera wireless high-speed sync flash (optical pulse).

Autofocus auxiliary functions.

Automatic zoom function: Flash zoom position can adjust with the change of the focal length of the lens.

Support for FX/DX frame switch over.

Set the flash to i-TTL mode for fully automatic flash photography.

Press the [Z] button to set the SN600SN to master unit. Press the [SEL] button to choose master flash or A/B/C group. Then Press the [MODE] button to choose the group mode: TTL, M, or — (off).

Long press the [Zm/C.Fn] button to access custom functions, then set custom function C.Fn 02 to ON.

Press the [Z] button to set the SN600SN to SLAVE mode. There are three choices: SLAVE Nikon, SLAVE S1, or SLAVE S2.

When the flash is mounted on the camera, press the [MODE] button to switch between i-TTL, M (Manual), and RPT (Stroboscopic) modes. The installed camera can trigger the flash.

From the camera menu, set the auto FP icon to “on”. After setting auto FP, your camera can use any shutter speed with the flash. The FP icon will appear on the flash display.

Set the zoom to A Zoom. The flash zoom position will automatically adjust back and forth to match the change of the focal length of the lens (range 20 ~ 200 mm).

Yes, the SN600SN flash can be mounted on-camera. It fully supports the i-TTL function and can act as a Master trigger flash supporting i-TTL, M, and RPT modes.

All off-camera modes, including SLAVE Nikon, SLAVE S1, and SLAVE S2, support high-speed flash sync.

To prevent degradation and damage from overheating, do not continuously flash more than 20 times.

After 20 continuous flashes, cool the flash down for at least 10 minutes.

If you use the flash more than 20 times in a row with short intervals, the security function may activate to limit the flash, and the recycling time will automatically extend. If this happens, please cool the flash for at least 15 minutes.

Install four AA batteries.

Follow the steps shown in the diagram.

Ensure the batteries’ “+” and “-” contacts are oriented correctly according to the markings inside the battery compartment.

Replace batteries when the low battery icon < > displays.

Use 4 batteries of the same brand and replace all four simultaneously.

You can use AA/LR6 alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH cells.

Batteries can be very hot after continuous flashing; handle with care during replacement.

Press the lock release button before installing or removing the flash from the camera’s hot shoe. After installation, ensure you lock the quick lock key to prevent the flash from falling off.

The SEL/SET button can be rotated horizontally. Rotate it to the right to increase set parameters or to the left to reduce them. Press the Select/Set button to confirm a setting.

Press the [Z] button to switch the flash trigger mode. The available modes are: set-top ordinary flash, Master, SLAVE Nikon, SLAVE S1, and SLAVE S2.

The [MODE] button is used to set the flash mode. It can be set to auto-flash i-TTL, manual flash (M), or frequency flash (RPT) mode.

Press the [Z] button to set the flash to master unit mode.

Press the [SEL] button to choose which group to adjust (M for master, or A, B, C for slave groups).

Press the [MODE] button to choose the flash mode for the currently selected group. Options are TTL, M (Manual), or — (which closes/turns off the flash for that group).

Note: The flash of grouping M represents the master control unit itself.

Short press the [Zm/C.Fn] button to cycle through zoom settings. You can select automatic Zoom (A Zoom) or manually set the Zoom from 20mm to 200mm.

Long press the [Zm/C.Fn] button to enter the custom functions menu. Here you can define flash functions according to your needs, such as sleep timer, auxiliary focus lamp, audio prompts, backlight settings, etc. Select the function (project) you want to change and press the corresponding button to set the required functionality (often represented by 0, 1, or 2).

Navigate to the [CLEAR C.Fn Set.] option within the custom function menu and press the [CLEAR] button (likely function button 1 or similar, confirm on device) to restore custom settings to their defaults.

Navigate to the [System restore] option within the custom function menu and press the [S.R] button (likely function button 2 or similar, confirm on device) to restore all settings to the factory defaults.

When in Master unit mode, press the [SEL] button repeatedly. Each press cycles through selecting the master unit itself (M) or one of the flash groups (A, B, C) for configuration.

Use the [+/-] button (often function button 1 or 2, confirm on device) to adjust flash exposure compensation. The adjustment range is from -3 EV to +3 EV. The current setting is shown on the display.

When the flash is in Manual (M) mode, use the [+/-] button or rotate the Select Dial to set the flash brightness output. The range is from 1/128 power to 1/1 full power. The current setting is shown on the display.

The [FP] icon displayed indicates that High-speed sync (HSS) is active. HSS must be enabled through the camera’s menu system. The [REAR] icon indicates that 2nd curtain sync is active. 2nd curtain sync can only be displayed and used when the flash is operating off-camera (e.g., in a slave mode). Refer to related instructions for setting these modes.

Press the [Z] button to set the flash to function as a light-triggered SLAVE unit. You can choose between SLAVE Nikon, SLAVE S1, or SLAVE S2 modes.

SLAVE Nikon mode is compatible with the Nikon Optical signal trigger system (CLS). The master flash can be another SN600SN, an SB-910/900/800/700, or a compatible Nikon camera with a built-in flash capable of optical signal triggering.

Press the [CH.1] button (Function button 1) to switch the communication channel. You can select from CH.1, CH.2, CH.3, or CH.4. Ensure that the master unit and all slave units are set to the same channel to communicate.

Press the [Gr. B] button (Function button 3) to set the flash group. You can assign the slave unit to group A, B, or C.

In S1/S2 optical trigger modes, the flash can be triggered by another flash (master flash), such as a set-top camera flash operating in TTL or Manual (M) mode. S1 mode triggers on the first flash it detects. S2 mode ignores a pre-flash (common in TTL systems) and triggers on the main flash. The brightness (power level) in S1/S2 mode must be set manually using the [+/-] button or Select Dial, with a range from 1/128 to 1/1 power.

Yes, the S1 and S2 optical trigger modes support High-speed sync. Press the [SYNC] button (Function button 4) to set high-speed sync, indicated by on the display.

In i-TTL mode, the camera and the flash work together, using automatic metering to ensure correct exposure for both the main subject and the background, achieving balanced exposure. Within i-TTL mode, you can adjust flash exposure compensation and set Bracket Exposure, typically within a range of -3EV to +3EV, adjustable in 1/3 gear increments.

Select M mode using the [MODE] button. The LCD panel will display ‘M’. This means you set the flash output power manually. The setting range is from 1/128 power up to 1/1 full power. Adjust the power level by rotating the Select Dial to the right or left (to add or subtract power). Adjustments are typically in 1/3 gear increments.

Select RPT mode using the [MODE] button. The LCD panel displays ‘RPT’. This mode uses a slow shutter speed on the camera while the flash fires multiple times at a set frequency. This technique can capture multiple instances of a moving subject in a single photograph, similar to animation shooting. You can set the flash output power, the number of flashes (Times), and the flash frequency (Hz) within the stroboscopic flash mode settings.

The camera communication icon indicates that the camera and the flash are connected and communicating normally.

According to the difference in camera picture size (sensor format), you can manually switch the flash’s zoom coverage between FX (full-frame) and DX (APS-C) formats through the custom function menu. This ensures the flash coverage suits the camera’s sensor/picture format. By default, the SN600SN zoom is set for the FX frame.

The PC port is used for connecting the flash to a camera or an external trigger using a flash sync cable.

Bounce flash involves moving the flash head so it points towards a wall or the ceiling instead of directly at the subject. The flash light will bounce off this surface before illuminating the subject. This technique softens shadows behind the subject, creating a more natural-looking shot.

Pull out the baffle board (also called catchlight panel) and the Wide Angle dispersion plate together from the flash head. To use only the baffle board (often for creating a catchlight in the eyes), push the Wide Angle dispersion plate back into the flash head. To use the wide-angle diffuser (for spreading the light wider, e.g., for lenses wider than 20mm), leave both pulled out. The wide-angle plate typically sets the zoom to 14mm coverage.

The flash head can be rotated up and down, and left and right.

Up/down range: from -7 degrees (slightly downward) to 90 degrees (straight up).

Left/right range: from 0 to 180 degrees both left and right (allowing for full 360-degree rotation).

If the flash is used continuously at short intervals, the flash head temperature will rise. This can activate the “overheating” warning function. When this occurs, the LCD panel will display an [overheating] warning indicator, and the flash will be locked (prevented from firing) to protect it.

If the overheating warning activates and the flash locks, please stop using the flash and allow it to cool down for more than 10 minutes before resuming use. (See also “Precautions about the continuous flash” which mentions cooling for 15 minutes if the security function activates).

The Guide Number is GN60, measured at ISO 100 with the zoom head set to 200mm.

The flash supports Optical pulse transmission as both a Master and a Slave unit.

The main flash modes are i-TTL, M (Manual), and RPT (Stroboscopic/Repeating Flash).

The zoom range can be set automatically (Auto) or manually from 20mm to 200mm. When using the built-in wide-angle dispersion plate, the coverage extends to 14mm.

The flash supports high-speed sync up to 1/8000s.

The slave flash options are Optical pulse SLAVE Nikon (compatible with Nikon CLS) and basic optical light trigger S1/S2 modes.

The flash supports High Speed Sync, Front-curtain Sync, and Rear Sync.

Yes, flash exposure compensation is supported, adjustable in +/- 3 gear (EV) range with increments of 1/3 gear.

Yes, bracket exposure is supported.

Yes, flash exposure lock is supported.

Yes, modeling flash is supported.

Yes, AF assist-focus is supported.

The manual flash power range is from 1/128 to 1/1 (full power), adjustable with an increment of 1/3 gear.

The frequency flash range in RPT (stroboscopic) mode is from 1 Hz to 100 Hz.

The recycle time for a quick flash is less than 2 seconds, and for an ordinary flash, it is less than 3 seconds.

The optical transmission distance is about 20 meters.

There are 4 optical transmission channels available.

The flash supports control of A, B, and C groups.

The flash is powered by 4 x AA size batteries. Both Alkaline and Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are usable.

The external interfaces include a standard hot-shoe mount, a PC synchronous interface (PC port), and an external charging interface for connecting an external power pack.

The measurements are approximately 79.7 mm (L) x 142.9 mm (W) x 125.4 mm (H). The net weight is about 420g, not including batteries.