Manual flash

Flash output is controlled manually in manual flash mode, unlike in auto flash mode, where flash output power varies automatically according to the selected aperture. Some Speedlights, including the Nikon SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 and SB-20, provide selectable manual outputs (full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, etc.), while others provide full manual output only.

Matrix Metering system

An advanced exposure metering system using a multi-segment sensor and computer.

3D Color Matrix Metering: With Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and D-type AF Nikkor lenses, 3D Color Matrix Metering is automatically activated with the F5.

With the classic techniques of evaluating for 18% reflectance, factors such as brightness and contrast are primarily used to determine exposure. In addition, it is essential to evaluate each scene’s esthetic factors such as color to get the best exposure. The shadows of a building, cool with blue. A panoramic landscape with a bright blue sky. Or a winter scene covered with pristine white snow. Your camera’s 3D Color Matrix Meter evaluates not only each scene’s brightness and contrast but, using a special Red-Green-Blue (RGB) sensor, it also evaluates the scene’s colors. Then its powerful microcomputer and database together guide it to unequaled exposure control.

PC Card (PCMCIA card)

The media which stores images captured by your camera. Your camera is designed to accept Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Cards which are compatible with the PCMCIA-ATA interface standard. Most hard disk drive and flash memory cards may be used. Hard disk drive cards will hold more images and are usually faster than flash memory cards, but flash memory cards are more rugged.

Rear-Curtain Sync

Flash fires an instant before the second (rear) curtain of the focal plane shutter begins to move. When slow shutter speeds are used, this feature can create a blur effect from the ambient light, i.e., a flowing-light patterns following a moving subject with subject movement frozen at the end of the light flow. See also Front- Curtain Sync.

Appendix D

D-5

Page 285
Image 285
Kodak DCS600 manual Manual flash, Matrix Metering system, PC Card Pcmcia card, Rear-Curtain Sync