Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached.

Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS)

The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units:

Flash unitFeature

Guide No. (ISO 100) 5

900-SB

800-SB

700-SB

600-SB

500-SB

400-SB

300-SB

R200-SB

910,SB- 1

1

2

3

3

4

34/111

38/125

28/92

30/98

24/78

21/69

18/59

10/33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1If a color filter is attached to the SB-910, SB-900, or SB-700 when AUTO or N(flash) is selected for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white

balance appropriately.

2Users of the LED light can set camera white balance to vor Nfor optimal results.

3 Wireless flash control is not available.

4 Controlled remotely using optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander.

5 m/ft, 20 °C (68 °F), SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 at 35 mm zoom head position; SB-910, SB-900, and SB-700 with standard illumination.

•The SU-800 wireless speedlight commander: When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910,SB-900,SB-800,SB-700,SB-600,SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.

AThe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. Refer to the documentation provided with the flash unit for details.

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