Other Flash Units

The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be taken.

 

Flash unit

SB-80DX,

 

SB-30,SB-27 1,

SB-23,SB-29 2,

 

 

SB-28DX,

SB-50DX

SB-22S, SB-22,

SB-21B 2,

 

 

SB-28, SB-26,

SB-20,

 

 

 

SB-29S 2

Flash mode

SB-25, SB-24

 

SB-16B, SB-15

 

 

A

Non-TTL auto

M

Manual

G

Repeating flash

REAR

Rear-curtain sync

1Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash).

2Autofocus is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, or 200 mm).

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DNotes on Optional Flash Units

Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D300S is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.

i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 200 and 3200. At values over 3200, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. If the flash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken, the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed.

When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. We recommend that you select standard i-TTL flash control. Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor.

In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit. Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure.

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Nikon D300s manual 350, SB-80DX, Flash mode, Non-TTL auto Manual Repeating flash, Rear-curtain sync