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Custom Setting e3: AA Flash Mode

This option controls whether ﬂash level is auto- matically adjusted for aperture when an external

exposure meter is used with an SB-80DX or SB- 28DX Speedlight (in the case of the SB-800, the ﬂash mode chosen with the Speedlight is used regardless of the option chosen for Custom Set-

ting e3). Highlight e3 AA ﬂash mode in the second level of the CSM menu ( 178) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

On Flash level automatically adjusted for aperture when external exposure me- (default) ter is used with SB-80DX or SB-28DX Speedlight (auto aperture).*

Off Aperture speciﬁed manually using Speedlight controls (non-TTL auto).

*To use auto aperture with non-CPU lenses, specify maximum aperture of lens using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu.

Custom Setting e4: Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash

This option determines whether the SB-800 and SB-600 emit a modeling ﬂash when the depth- of-ﬁeld preview button is pressed. Highlight e4 Modeling ﬂash in the second level of the CSM menu ( 178) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to high- light an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

(default) Modeling ﬂash is emitted when depth-of-ﬁeld is previewed ( 85).

Off No modeling ﬂash emitted when depth-of-ﬁeld preview button is pressed.

Menu Guide—Custom Settings

199 D2x specifications

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