Nikon SB-30 instruction manual Auto flash modes, TTL auto flash mode

Using the SB-30 with SLRs cameras As a handy Speedlight

Auto flash modes

Two auto flash modes are available with the SB-30: TTL auto flash and Non-TTL auto flash

TTL auto flash mode

This mode is possible with SLRs cameras compatible with TTL auto flash. At

the instant the shutter is released and the SB-30 starts firing, the camera’s built-in TTL auto flash sensor measures the flash illumination through-the-lens that is reflected back from the subject and adjusts the SB-30’s flash output, providing the correct exposure.

For usable cameras, refer to “Usable cameras and available flash modes” (p. 10).

Available TTL auto flash modes such as Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash, or Standard TTL flash vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use. For details, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.

•3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is not possible, because the SB-30 does not fire a series of preflashes (Monitor Preflash).

•The D-TTL auto flash mode is not possible with the SB-30.

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