Using the Built-in Flash

Changing the Flash Mode

Select Flash mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48).

Change the flash output depending upon shooting conditions. The flash modes available depend upon the mode currently selected with the mode dial.

e, g, i, kl

Auto (default setting)

Auto slow sync (default setting)

Auto + red-eye

Off

reduction

 

 

a, c

 

Fill flash

Red-eye

Rear-curtain +

reduction

slow sync*

Slow sync +

Slow sync

red-eye reduction

 

* Mis displayed after command dial is released.

Off

Auto slow sync +

red-eye reduction

 

 

b, d

 

Fill flash

Red-eye

Rear-curtain sync

reduction

 

Changing Shooting Settings

Flash modes are described below.

K(auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is backlit, flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.

L(red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. AF-assist lamp lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye.”

M(slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.

N(rear curtain sync): Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects. If this icon is not displayed, flash will fire immediately after shutter opens.

DUsing the Command Dial

The flash mode can also be selected by rotating the command dial while pressing D. Confirm

that the flash mode display changes, according

+

to the shooting mode currently selected in the

Shooting information display, while selecting a

 

flash mode. In a, b, c, and dmodes, press Dto raise the flash. Press D while rotating the command dial to select a flash mode.

Flash mode

again and hold it down

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Nikon 25438, D60OUTFIT, D60BODY Changing the Flash Mode, Flash modes are described below, I, kl, Using the Command Dial