Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction control

Slow-sync flash mode, Red-eye reduction control,

■■■ Slow-sync flash

The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the main subject and background in low-light situations or at night.

•Available with cameras providing slow-sync. You cannot set the slow-sync function on the SB-800 directly, but must set it on the camera. For more information, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.

•Since slow shutter speeds are normally used, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake.

■■■ Red-eye reduction

To prevent the center of your subject’s eyes from appearing red in color pictures, the SB-800 fires three flashes at reduced output just before the picture is taken.

•Available with cameras having red-eye reduction control. You cannot set red-eye reduction on the SB-800 directly, but must set it on the camera. For more information, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.

•After setting your camera to red-eye reduction, make sure that “N” appears on the SB-800’s LCD panel.

■■■ Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode

In this mode, red-eye reduction is combined with slow sync.

•Available with cameras having red-eye reduction with slow-sync. You cannot set this mode on the SB-800 directly, but must set it on the camera. For more information, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.

•After setting your camera to red-eye reduction with slow sync, make sure that “N” appears on the SB-800’s LCD panel.

•Since slow shutter speeds are normally used, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake.

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