Nikon D80KIT, D80OUTFIT 42 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / Using the Built-inFlash

The Built-in Flash

Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18–200 mm ( 118; note that auto ﬂash level control is available with CPU lenses only). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. The ﬂash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.

If the ﬂash ﬁres in continuous shooting mode ( 36), only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

The shutter release may be brieﬂy disabled to protect the ﬂash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. The ﬂash can be used again after a short pause.

See the Appendix for more about the built-in ﬂash, including ﬂash control, shutter sync speeds, and range. For information on optional ﬂash units (Speedlights), see“Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)”( 119). See “FV Lock” for information using FV lock ( 92).

Rear-Curtain Sync

Normally the ﬂash ﬁres as the shutter opens (“front curtain sync”; see below at left). In rear-curtain sync, the ﬂash ﬁres just before the shutter closes, creating the eﬀect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.

Front-curtain sync

Rear curtain sync

22 — Built-in Flash (95)

Choose how the built-in ﬂash ﬁres.

26 — Modeling Flash (98)

Preview the eﬀects of the ﬂash.

42 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / Using the Built-in Flash