3 Set the flash sync mode.

4 Set TTL-BL.

Set the power switch of the Speedlight to ON and set the flash mode to TTL auto flash.

5 Check the display in the LCD panel.

Confirm that the indicator (SB-800) or (SB-600) for i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash appears in the LCD panel. If this indication does not appear in the LCD panel, press the MODE button until it appears.

6 Compose picture, focus and confirm the indication in the viewfinder.

Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the in-focus /indicator and ready-light indicator appears in the viewfinder.

7 Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot.

If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again.

When using a Speedlight, make sure to read its instruction manual as well.

CSM e1: Auto FP High-Speed Sync can be set, or 1/60 to 1/250 sec. can be selected as the fastest limit for the sync shutter speed (x 104).

CSM e2: 30 to 1/60 sec. can be selected as the slowest limit for the sync shutter speed in Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto (x 104).

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