Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Non-TTL auto flash mode, Non-TTL auto A flash

Non-TTL auto flash mode

Non-TTL auto A flash

The SB-800’s built-in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected from the subject, automatically controlling the SB-800’s light output to give the correct exposure. This allows you to make exposure compensation (p. 54) easily by varying the aperture set on the camera or lens.

•No limitation on usable cameras.

•Auto Aperture flash (p. 38) is automatically set (default setting) when the SB-800 is used with cameras compatible with CLS, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS, cameras in Groups I and II in combination with a CPU lens, and COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL. To cancel Auto Aperture flash and set to Non-TTL auto flash, use Custom settings (p. 67).

1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture- Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).

2 Press the a button to display A on the LCD panel.

3 Press the e or f button to change the aperture, bringing the subject within the flash shooting distance range.

4 Set the aperture that appears on the SB-800’s LCD panel on the lens or camera.

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