Nikon ED 120 instruction manual To photograph a person in a night view, Slow Sync Flash mode

To photograph a person in a night view

Slow Sync Flash mode

Use this mode to brighten both the subject and the background in a night view or at dusk.

1. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface.

Use a tripod for Slow Sync Flash mode

Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

2. Press the button until “” appears on the LCD panel.

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If there is enough light, appears on the LCD panel, and the flash does not fire.

3. Check that the orange and green LEDs light up, then shoot.

Example

While the orange LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, and release the shutter after the orange LED stops blinking and stays lit.

Pressing down on the popped-up flash unit will prevent the flash from firing. Do NOT touch the flash unit.

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