Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached.

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.

❚❚CLS-Compatible Flash Units

The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units:

•The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-300, and SB-R200:

Flash unit

910-SB 900-SB

800-SB

700-SB

600-SB

400-SB

300-SB

R200-SB

Feature

Guide No. 4

ISO 100

ISO 200

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2

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34/111

38/125

28/92

30/98

21/69

18/59

10/33

48/157

53/174

39/128

42/138

30/98

25/82

14/46

1If a color filter is attached to the SB-910, SB-900, or SB-700 when vor N(flash) is selected for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately.

2 Wireless flash control is not available.

3Controlled remotely with built-in flash in commander mode or using optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 flash unit or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander.

4m/ft, 20 °C (68 °F), SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 at 35 mm zoom head position; SB-910, SB-900, and SB-700 with standard illumination.

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