USET UP

How to use the SET UP menu (p.138)

CPress flash pop-up button to raise built-in flash (noteMEMO Commander Mode
that built-in flash must be raised even if [–] is selected

• Position the sensor windows on the Nikon Speedlights

for the [MODE] under [BUILT-IN]).

where they will pick up the monitor preflashes from the

 

built-in flash (take particular care when not using a

 

tripod).

 

• Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the

 

Nikon Speedlights do not enter the camera lens (in TTL

 

mode) or the photocell on the optional Speedlight (AA

 

mode), as this may interfere with exposure. To prevent

 

the timing flashes emitted by the built-in flash from

 

appearing in photographs taken at short ranges, use a

DAfter confirming that camera flash-ready light and

low ISO sensitivity and small aperture (large f/-number)

or an Nikon SG-3IR infrared panel for the built-in flash.

flash-ready lights for all Speedlights are lit, frame

An SG-3IR is required for best results with rear-curtain

photograph, focus, and shoot.

sync, which produces brighter timing flashes. After

positioning the Speedlights, take a test shot and view

• If [ON] is selected for [MODELING FLASH] under [
the results in the camera monitor.
FLASH/BKT] in the [SET UP] menu (p.165), all
• Although there is no limit on the number of Nikon
flashes will emit a modeling flash when the depth-of-

Speedlights that may used, the practical maximum is

field preview button is pressed.

three. With more than this number, the light emitted by

• Commander mode can also be used with FV lock

the other flash units will interfere with performance. All

(p.85).
Speedlights must be in the same group; flash

 

 

compensation (p.84) applies to all Speedlights. See

 

the Speedlight manual for more information.

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