A, M, Slow, Sync, Studio Flash Systems | Nikon D70 specs

Taking Photographs—Flash Photography

4 Press the button and rotate the main command dial until the desired ﬂash sync icon is displayed in the control panel.

The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial:

	P, S, A, M
Front curtain	Red-eye	Slow sync+red-
sync	reduction	eye reduction1
Rear curtain		Slow
sync3		sync2

1 Available only in P and A modes. If mode dial is rotated to S or M after this option has been selected in P or A mode, ﬂash sync mode will be set to (red-eye reduction).

2 Available only in P and A modes. If mode dial is rotated to S or M after this option has been selected in P or A mode, ﬂash sync mode will be set to (front-curtain sync).

3 In P and A modes, ﬂash-sync mode will be set to (slow rear-curtain sync) when the button is released.

	,	,
	Auto front	Auto+red-eye	Auto slow	Auto slow
	curtain sync	reduction	Auto slow	sync+red-eye
	curtain sync	reduction	sync	sync+red-eye
			sync	reduction
				reduction
		Off
				Off

Studio Flash Systems

Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio ﬂash systems, as the correct synchro- nization can not be obtained.

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Nikon D70 manual A, M, Slow, Sync, Studio Flash Systems

Contents

Digital Camera Product Documentation Quick Start GuideGuide to Digital Photography How to Read This Manual For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder Iii Use appropriate cablesPage Comply with copyright notices Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii 113120 123 Viii Getting Started This chapter is divided into the following sectionsOverview Getting to Know the Camera Overview About This ManualOverview Getting to Know the Camera Camera BodyCamera Controls and Displays Know the Camera To Know the Camera Getting to Control Panel Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 102 139140 LCD Illuminator Advanced Focusing Screen Display Viewﬁnder DisplayIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera No Battery 144103 Electronic analog exposure Mode Dial Digital Vari-Programs Exposure Modes Auto Multi ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Manual Navigating the Menus Shutter-Release ButtonMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Multi Selector First Steps Attaching the Camera StrapGetting the Camera Ready for Use Monitor Cover Battery Read Battery WarningsInserting Batteries D70 uses the following batteries Removing Batteries CR2 Batteries Basic Setup First Steps Basic Setup Clock BatteryCamera Clock Language Attaching Lenses Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Detaching Lenses Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Format Removing Memory Cards No Memory Card Basic Photography and Playback Basic PhotographyBasic Playback Step Rotate the Mode Dial to Basic PhotographyReady the Camera Taking Your First Photographs Check the number of exposures remaining Will ﬂash in the exposure-count displaysBlinking No further pic Non-CPU Lenses Adjust Camera Settings Shooting modeQuality Mode Frame a Photograph Viewﬁnder Frame CoverageViewﬁnder Focus Focus indicator Subject in focus beep will sound when camera has focusedFocus When the Speedlight Is Not in Use Built-in Speedlight Take the Photograph While the photograph is being recorded toWay down Shutter Sound Basic Playback Viewing Photographs Digital Vari-Programs Creative PhotographyUse wide-angle lens for wider ﬁeld of view Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Close up IndicatorDescription Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesExposure Warning Color Space Taking Photographs Details When to Use Shooting Options Shooting ModeSelf-Timer Focus Exposure Mode 56-61Your creative intent White Balance What is more important, shutter speed or aperture? How will this photograph be used?What lighting is available? Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? Using Camera Menus Custom Settings MenuChoosing a Menu Basic Menu Operations To modify settings for an item in the current menu Taking Photographs-Using Camera MenusMaking a Selection Exiting the Menus Image Quality and Size Image QualityMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Image Quality Menu Qual ButtonSize Image Size Image Size MenuOption Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Qual Button Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 130 279 144253 528 279 481 950 Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Reacting Faster to LightISO Menu Sensitivity ISO Equivalency ISO Button Taking Photographs-Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Approximate Color Option temperature Description White BalanceKeeping Colors True Balance can be selected from the following options White Balance Menu Highlight White bal. in the shooting menuPress the multi selector to WB Button Fine-Tuning White Balance Settings other than ±0, a icon appears in the control panelColor Temperature Taking Photographs-White Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature Mired Preset White Balance Measuring a Value for White BalanceWhite Balance Measuring White Balance Taking Photographs-White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Highlight Select image Using the Current Value for Preset White Balance Select photograph At Settings Other than Custom Optimizing ImagesImage Enhancement Optimizing Images Customizing Image Enhancement Options Making Edges More Distinct SharpeningTaking Photographs-Optimizing Option Description Adjusting Contrast Tone Comp Auto default Normal Low contrastHigh contrast Custom Suiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color Mode TakingPhotographs-Optimizing Images Mode Controlling Color Hue Adjustment Controlling Vividness SaturationSaturation controls the vividness of colors Taking Photographs-Optimizing Images Choosing Custom Image Optimization Options Choosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Remote ControlRemote control Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting Mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Focus Mode FocusControlling How the Camera Focuses Available Predictive Focus Tracking Focus Area Selection Manual Focus Area SelectionFocus Area Selection AF-Area Mode Option Display DescriptionLighted in viewﬁnder Focus Area ﬁnder AF-S How it works Focus Lock AF-C Continuous-servo AF Recompose the photograph and shoot AE-L/AF-L For Custom Setting 2 Autofocus 139, an AF-Assist IlluminatorAF-assist illuminator is not available Sports, Night landscape modes Getting Good Results with Autofocus Continuous Use of the AF-Assist Illuminator Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane Position Exposure MeteringControlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Center Wtd Exposure Mode CPU LensesDepth-of-Field Preview Auto Multi Program Flexible Program Indicator Exposure Program Shutter-Priority Auto Changing from Mode M to Mode S Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Flash-Ready Indicator Long Time-ExposuresElectronic Analog Exposure Display Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Metered AreaAE Lock Exposure Compensation ExposureEV Step Exp Comp Bracketing TypeAE & ﬂash or AE only Photographs-Exposure Exposure and Flash Bracketing Shooting Mode Step BKT Order ±1½ EV +½ EV +0.5+1 EV +1.0 +1½ EV +1.5 +2 EV +2.0 Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Indicator , , or will blink White Balance BracketingTurning the Camera Off Order Using the Built-in Speedlight Flash ModeFlash Photography TTL Flash Control Flash Sync Modes Taking Photographs-Flash PhotographyFlash Angle Following ﬂash sync settings are available in , , and modes Following ﬂash sync settings are available in modeFlash sync mode Off Using the Built-in Speedlight When requiredAuto Flash , , , and Modes Red-Eye Reduction A, M SlowSync Studio Flash Systems Mode ApertureValue selected by User382 Set automatically by camera Using the Built-in Speedlight 100Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Range 101 Compatible LensesLens Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Exposure Compensation 102 Select FV Lock for Custom Setting 15 AE- L/AF-L FV Lock103 Photography Using FV Lock with Optional Speedlights 104Recompose the photograph Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter ReleaseTaking Photographs-Self-Timer Mode 105 Self-timer 106Beep Using a Remote Control Taking Photographs-Using a Remote Control107 Remote-Control Photography To use the remote control 108Stable, level surface Remote Custom Setting Using a Remote Control109 AF-S Single-servo AF Replacing the Battery 110Keep out of Reach of Children Two-Button Reset Restoring Default SettingsFollowing shooting-menu options will also be reset Taking Photographs-Two-Button Reset 112 113 Playback Options Single-Image Playback 114More About Playback 115 To To PressDisplay menus Photo Information 116File Information Shooting Data, 117 HistogramHighlights More About Playback Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 118To To 119 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 120 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 121To protect a photograph Deleting Individual Photographs 122List Press Button. a conﬁrmation dialog will Protected and Hidden Images 123 Playback Menu Delete124 Managing Images Deleting Selected Photographs Selected Deleting All Photographs All125 Playback Fldr Rotate Tall126 Playback Menu Slide Show Starting the Slide Show Start127 Changing the Display Interval Frame Intvl 128 Hide Image 129File Attributes for Hidden Images Print Set 130OptionDescription Modifying the Print Order Select/Set 131 Shooting Menu Optimize Image132 Shooting Options Default Noise reduction off camera functions normally Long Exp. NR133 Off White Bal 134Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom Settings 135 Custom Setting R Menu Reset Two-Button ResetHelp Button 136 Default settings are listed below Default for Modes is Closest subjctMenu Guide-Custom Settings 137 Custom Setting 1 Beep 138Menu Guide Custom Setting 2 Autofocus 139 Custom Setting 3 AF-Area Mode 140Area 1 Closest Subjct3 Custom Setting 4 AF-Assist Settings141 Off AF-assist illuminator off Custom Setting 5 ISO Auto Using a Flash142 ISO Value Custom Setting 6 No CF Card? 143To change the shutter speed limit for P, a Modes, highlight P, A, DVP Custom Setting 7 Image Review Custom Setting 9 EV Step144 Custom Setting 10 Exp Comp Custom Setting 11 Center Wtd145 Custom Setting 12 BKT Set Custom Setting 13 BKT Order146 Bracketing proceeds in order from lowest to highest value Custom Setting 14 Command Dial Custom Setting 15 AE-L/AF-L147 Custom Setting 16 AE Lock Custom Setting 17 Focus Area148 AE-L button Custom Setting 18 AF Area Illm 149Be difﬁcult to see Custom Setting 19 Flash Mode 150Shooting conditions Commander Mode 151 Custom Setting 20 Flash Sign Custom Setting 21 Shutter Spd152 P, S, A, and M modes, the built-in Speedlight Custom Setting 22 Monitor Off Custom Setting 23 Meter-OffCustom Setting 24 Self-Timer 153 Custom Setting 25 Remote 154Menu Guide-Custom Setup Menu Camera SetupSetup menu contains three pages of options 155 Setup Menu FoldersSelect Folder 156 Menu Guide-The Setup Menu New157 Folder Names Rename Delete158 When a photograph is taken, the camera names Highlight File No. Seq. in the setup menuFile No. Seq 159 Format 160 CSM Menu DateLCD Brightness 161 Video Mode Mirror Lock-Up162 Video Output Language Image CommentInput Comment 163 Attach Comment 164 USB 165 Dust Ref Photo 166Image Dust Off Firmware Ver 167Image Dust Off Reference Data Image Rotation 168Automatic Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer169 Television Playback Open the cover protecting the video-out DC-in connectors 170Turn the camera off Connect the EG-D100 as shown Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera171 Data Transfer and Camera Control Connecting the USB Cable Connections-Connecting to a Computer172 173 Do Not Turn the Camera Off Disconnecting the Camera 174 Connecting to a PictBridge Printer 175 Set the USB option in the setup menu 176Turn the printer on Turn the camera off Printer Settings Error Messages177 Hidden Images/RAW Images Printing Selected Photographs 178Highlight Choose folder Highlight Print Select.† 179 Printing Setup Printing the Current Print Order180 181 Camera Settings Settings Available in Different ModesTechnical Notes-Camera Settings 182 Optional Accessories Lenses and Other AccessoriesLenses for the D70 183 Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses184 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Picture Angle and Focal Length 185Calculating Picture Angle Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Optional Speedlights186 SB-800 Flash mode/feature SB-800 187Speedlight Advanced Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S SB-16B, SB-15 188SB-28, SB-26 SB-29 2, SB-21B Modes Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent Mode 189 Other Accessories 190 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories 191 Approved Memory Cards 192SanDisk Memory Cards Cleaning Storage and MaintenanceCaring for the Camera Storage Low-Pass Filter 194Remove the lens and turn the camera on Caring for the Camera Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Servicing the Camera and Accessories195 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 196 197 Batteries Troubleshooting Technical Notes-TroubleshootingProblem Solution 198 ﬁnder Problem Monitor panel Problem Solution199 200 Set Playback ﬂdr to All Speciﬁcations 201 202 203 204 Battery Life 205 Index 206Index See Image size manual focus mode 207 SB4B0211 6MBA1111-02