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Functions

Flash Photography Support Functions

Standby function

If the SB-500 and camera are not used for a specified time, the standby function is automatically activated to conserve battery power. Standby activation depends on the functions being used.

Power switch

Connection with camera

Connected

Not connected

 

Flash

• When camera’s standby

No operation for a certain

 

timer expires*

period

 

• When camera is turned off

 

LED light

• When camera’s standby

• When light is on: does not

 

timer expires*

go into standby

 

• When camera is turned off

• When light is off: no

 

 

operation for a certain

 

 

period

A / B Remote

Does not go into standby

Does not go into standby

mode group

 

 

*For details regarding the standby timer, refer to the camera user’s manual. The standby timer is called “auto meter off” for some camera models.

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