Flash photography using cameras with a built-in flash

•To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood 1.

•The built-in flash cannot be used over distances of less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).

	Digital-SLR	Supported focal length/
	cameras	shooting distance

	D300/D200	• 16mm or longer/no restrictions

	D100	• 16mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
	D100	• 24mm or longer/no restrictions
		• 24mm or longer/no restrictions

		• 16mm/2 m (6.6 ft.) or greater
En	D90/D80/D50	• 16mm/2 m (6.6 ft.) or greater
En	D90/D80/D50	• 24mm or longer/no restrictions
		• 24mm or longer/no restrictions

	D70-series/D60/	• 24mm or longer/no restrictions
	D40-series

The built-in flashes on the D300, D200, D90, D80, and D50 are compatible with focal lengths of 18mm or greater, and the built-in flash on the D100 is compatible with focal lengths of 20mm or greater. Vignetting occurs at a focal length of 16mm.

Using the Bayonet Hood HB-39

Attaching the hood

Align the lens hood attachment index ( ) 2on the hood with the lens hood mounting index 4on the lens, and turn the hood 1 counterclockwise (as viewed when holding the camera with the lens facing away from you) until it clicks into place (Fig. D).

•Be sure that the lens hood mounting index is aligned with the lens hood setting index ( ) 3.

•If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting may occur.

•To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold it by the base (near the lens hood attachment index) rather than its outer edge.

Detaching the hood

Hold the lens hood by the base (near the lens hood attachment index) and turn clockwise, as viewed when holding the camera with the lens facing away from you, to detach.

2178 specifications

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Nikon 2178 Flash photography using cameras with a built-in flash, Using the Bayonet Hood HB-39

Models: 2178