Nikon EL2 instruction manual Flash Synchronization, Nikon

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FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION

Nikon

The Nikon EL2 camera is designed to synchronize with most types of flashbulbs at almost all shutter speeds and with electronic flash at speeds to 1/125 second. Addi- tionally, the camera is fitted with an automatic sync switchover circuit which selects the proper synchroniza- tion timing as the shutter speed is selected (operation with the shutter-speed dial set to " A " is not possible, however). The table below shows which shutter speeds may be used with different types of flashbulbs.

No special adapters are necessary when using flash units equipped with an ISO-type hot-shoe mount (such as Nikon Speedlight Units SB-3 and SB-4) or bottom- mount units (such as the Speedlight SB-5). For other Nikon units, such as the Flash Unit BC-7 and Speed- light Unit SB-2, the Flash Unit Coupler AS-2 is avail- able and offers, again, operation without the need for a sync cord.

'Some M class bulbs that have shorter flash duration may not cover these speeds.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Frame counter Brief Guide to Camera Handling Page Contents Foreword Installing the Battery Preparation for USERemoving the Battery Preparation for USE Prior to Shooting Setting the Film Speed Operation of Camera ControlsSetting the Shutter Speed Film-Advance Lever Setting the ApertureOperation of Camera CON Frame Counter Shutter Release Button LockOperation of Camera Controls Unloading Film Holding the Camera Shutter Release Operation Operation via Cable ReleasePage Out of focus Focus Focusing Infrared PhotographyDepth of Field Depth of Field Page Exposure Measurement MEn j Exposure Measurement Manual Shutter Speed SelectionAmount of light reaching the film plane is deter Metering Range Metering with a bright area in the center will STOP-DOWN Exposure Measurement 0T\ For automatic diaphragm lenses with no coupling ridgeExposure Compensation Adjustments B4WEV Range of the Camera Auto exposure control at full apertureHow to read the EV range chart Full-aperture meteringSection C Flash Synchronization NikonMirror Lockup Tips on Camera Care Page Changing the Lens Coupling Lever Lock/Release Operation Accessories Auto Winder AW-1Page FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS Page Nippon Kogaku K.K