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AdvancedPhotography
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Can be used in all exposure modes. In the “P” and
“A” exposure modes, a slow shutter speed is used.
The flash fires just before the shutter closes. This
mode is effective in capturing the subject's
movement as a flow of light in a way that looks
natural.
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Rear Synchro cannot be used with a studio flash system
since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained.
ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE
Can be used in all exposure modes.
The red-eye reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec.
before the flash fires in order to reduce the red-eye
effect in photos of people or animals.
as RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE
Can be used in the “P” and “A” exposure modes.
This mode combines red-eye reduction with a slow
shutter speed.
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When a Nikon SB-80DX SB-28/28DX, SB-27 or SB-26 flash
unit is used, the red-eye reduction lamp on the external flash
fires.
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Take care to ensure that the camera and the subjects
(people) in the shot do not move until the shutter is released.
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Depending on the type of lens mounted, the light from the
red-eye reduction lamp may not reach the person, in which
case the effect of the red-eye reduction lamp is lost.
asg RED-EYE REDUCTION
SLOW SYNCHRO MODE
■Shutter Speeds
The synchronized shutter speed is 1/180 sec.
The shutter speeds that can be set vary depending on the combination of synchro mode and
exposure mode, as shown below.
Exposure mode
Synchro mode
ZFront Synchro
P or A S M
1/180 to 1/60 sec.
(automatically set by the camera✽1)1/180 to 30 sec. 1/180 to 30 sec. and
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XSlow Synchro 1/180 to 30 sec.
(automatically set by the camera✽2)––
CRear Synchro
Automatically set to Slow Synchro.
1/180 to 30 sec.
(automatically set by the camera✽1✽2)
1/180 to 30 sec. 1/180 to 30 sec. and
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VRed-eye Reduction 1/180 to 1/60 sec.
(automatically set by the camera) 1/180 to 30 sec. 1/180 to 30 sec. and
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BRed-eye Reduction
Slow Synchro
1/180 to 30 sec.
(automatically set by the camera✽2)––
✽1 When a Nikon SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24 flash unit is used, the synchro selector on the external flash unit sets the
shutter speed.
✽2 Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake.
SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
You can select any of 5 modes to suit the type of shot and the desired effect.
Front Synchro Red-eye
Reduction
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Synchro
Slow Synchro Rear Synchro
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When some exposure mode and synchro mode combinations are selected, the synchro mode may be automatically
changed subsequently.
Exposure
mode
Por A
Synchro mode Display during
selection
Display after
selection Operation
Rear Synchro Automatically set to Slow
Synchro.
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Red-eye Reduction Slow
Synchro
Slow Synchro
Slow Synchro is cancelled
(shutter speed not changed).
Can be used in all exposure modes.
Select this mode for normal flash photography.
aFRONT SYNCHRO MODE
Can be used in the “P” and “A” exposure modes.
Because this mode uses a slow shutter speed, it
captures the background while at the same time
firing the flash to produce a shot that captures the
atmosphere of a twilight or nighttime scene.
ag SLOW SYNCHRO MODE
1Press the flash pop-up button to pop up the
flash.
2Hold down the “v” button.
3Turn the Main-command dial to select the
synchro mode.
The icon shown on the top display panel changes
as shown below.
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When you are not using the flash, always keep it stowed
away to prevent battery depletion.
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