Manual Flash Control

When the SB-500 is mounted on a camera, manual setting of flash output level can be enabled by selecting [Manual] under [Optional flash] from the camera menu.

•Monitor pre-flash and the indication of insufficient flash output for correct exposure are not available in manual flash control.

•Manual flash control is not available with D3 series, D2 series, D200, D80, D70 series, D50 and F6 cameras.

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Flash Control Modes

Taking a picture in manual flash control

Set the SB-500’s power switch to [ ].

Set the flash output level with the camera.

• For details, see the camera user’s manual.

• Mode indicator lamp [M] comes on when the setting is made with the camera.

Confirm that the flash- ready indicator is on, and then shoot.

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