Nikon D200BODY, D70-series, D200OUTFIT FV Lock, Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash

FV Lock

This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level. This ensures that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity or aper- ture. To use FV lock:

1Select FV Lock or FV Lock/Lens Data for Cus- tom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 170).

2 Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.

3Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to

focus.

4	Press the FUNC. button.	The flash will emit a
	monitor preflash to determine the appropriate
	flash level. Flash output will be locked at this lev-
	el and FV lock icons (		and	) will appear

in the control panel and viewfinder.

5Recompose the photograph.

Reference—Flash Photography

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