Custom Setting e3: AA Flash Mode

This option controls whether flash level is auto- matically adjusted for aperture when an external

exposure meter is used with an SB-80DX or SB- 28DX Speedlight (in the case of the SB-800, the flash mode chosen with the Speedlight is used regardless of the option chosen for Custom Set-

ting e3). Highlight e3 AA flash mode in the second level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

On Flash level automatically adjusted for aperture when external exposure me- (default) ter is used with SB-80DX or SB-28DX Speedlight (auto aperture).*

Off Aperture specified manually using Speedlight controls (non-TTL auto).

*To use auto aperture with non-CPU lenses, specify maximum aperture of lens using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu.

Custom Setting e4: Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash

This option determines whether the SB-800 and SB-600 emit a modeling flash when the depth- of-field preview button is pressed. Highlight e4 Modeling flash in the second level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to high- light an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

On

(default) Modeling flash is emitted when depth-of-field is previewed ( 83).

Off No modeling flash emitted when depth-of-field preview button is pressed.

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D2Hs specifications

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