Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Display of the amount of underexposure

vIf the ready-light blinks after shooting, the light might be insufficient for correct exposure.

In the TTL auto and Non-TTL auto flash modes, when the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred, the ready-lights on the SB-800 and in the camera’s viewfinder blink for approx. 3 sec. Depending on the camera in use, the ready-light on the SB-800 or in the camera’s viewfinder lights up. To compensate, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.

Display of the amount of underexposure

For cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, cameras in Group I and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL in the TTL auto flash mode, the amount of underexposure (0 to –3.0 EV) appears for approx. 3 sec on the SB-800’s LCD panel; at the same time the above ready- lights blink.

• Pressing the a and g buttons simultaneously recalls this display.

Basic operation

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