Nikon SB-500 Auto FP high-speedsync, Flash value lock (FV lock)

Functions to Be Set on the Camera

The following functions are available when used with cameras so equipped. Set these functions on the camera. They cannot be set on the SB-500 directly.

•For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings, refer to the camera user’s manual.

Auto FP high-speed sync

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Functions

High-speed flash synchronization up to a compatible camera’s highest shutter speed is possible.

•Auto FP high-speed sync mode is automatically set when the shutter speed exceeds the camera’s highest flash sync speed.

•This is useful even in daylight when a wider aperture is required to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background.

•Auto FP high-speed sync also operates in Advanced Wireless Lighting.

•Available flash control modes are i-TTL flash control and manual flash control.

•For effective flash output distance range for i-TTL flash control and the guide numbers for auto FP high-speed sync, refer to “Specifications.” (0H-19)

Flash value lock (FV lock)

The SB-500 sets the flash output to locked flash exposure. This maintains the subject’s illumination, even if the composition changes.

•FV lock also functions in the Advanced Wireless Lighting.

•Operable flash control mode is i-TTL flash control only.

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