Nikon EL2 instruction manual Flash Synchronization, Nikon

FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION

Nikon

The Nikon EL2 camera is designed to synchronize with most types of flashbulbs at almost all shutter speeds and with electronic flash at speeds to 1/125 second. Addi- tionally, the camera is fitted with an automatic sync switchover circuit which selects the proper synchroniza- tion timing as the shutter speed is selected (operation with the shutter-speed dial set to " A " is not possible, however). The table below shows which shutter speeds may be used with different types of flashbulbs.

No special adapters are necessary when using flash units equipped with an ISO-type hot-shoe mount (such as Nikon Speedlight Units SB-3 and SB-4) or bottom- mount units (such as the Speedlight SB-5). For other Nikon units, such as the Flash Unit BC-7 and Speed- light Unit SB-2, the Flash Unit Coupler AS-2 is avail- able and offers, again, operation without the need for a sync cord.

'Some M class bulbs that have shorter flash duration may not cover these speeds.

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