Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash As
mentioned on page
37,
Matrix Metering
is
automatically
selected
in
auto exposure mode.
In
TIL
auto flash photogra-
phy,
the Matrix Meter reads the scene's light levels/light pattern
and signals the computer, which then calculates available-light
exposure settings. When the shutter
is
released, the camera's
TIL
sensor senses the available light and flash illumination,
then relays this information to the computer, which automati-
cally controls flash operation. The computer automatically de-
termines the appropriate amount of flash output compensation
required.
As
soon as the right amount of flash illumination
is
output (with automatic compensation), the computer turns off
the flash. The result
is
a well-balanced photo with correct expo-
sure for both the background and foreground subject. All this
takes place automatically and much quicker than
it
can be
explained.
Center-Weighted Fill-Flash If
you want to choose the brightness level for a basic available-
light exposure, set the camera's exposure mode to manual
exposure mode to perform Center-Weighted Fill-Flash. By
pointing the center-weighted area
at
different parts of the pic-
ture, you can choose the desired brightness
level.
If
the bright-
ness value you have selected
is
within the controlled shutter/
aperture range', flash output compensation will be made auto-
matically for a natural fill-flash effect.
If
you select a brightness
value beyond the controlled shutter/aperture range, flash will
be output without compensation.
•
See
page
62.
The following shows operation with the built-in
TIL
flash.
For
flash photography operation with an accessory Nikon
Speedlight, see the Speedlight instruction manual.
For
accessory Nikon Speedlight compatibility, see page
64.
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