Univex SB-900 Taking a picture in Auto aperture flash mode, while reading the flash shooting

Taking a picture in Auto aperture flash mode

Camera’s control panel

SHOOT

CUSTOM

Set the camera’s exposure mode to “P” (Programmed Auto) or “A” (Aperture- Priority Auto).

tWhile using a CPU lens which has an aperture ring

	While using a CPU lens which has an aperture ring,
	lock the lens aperture at minimum. For details, see
	lens’ user’s manual.
Camera’s control panel	With the camera’s exposure mode set
	to “A”, set the aperture on the camera
	while reading the flash shooting
	distance range on the SB-900’s LCD.

•Decide the aperture value by referring to the chart.

Compose the picture, confirm that the

ready-light is on, then shoot.

vInsufficient light for correct exposure

• When the SB-900 fires at full flash output level, ready- lights on the SB-900 and in the camera’s viewfinder blink for approx. three seconds after shooting.

• In this case, underexposure may occur. To compensate the exposure, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.

tChecking the correct exposure before shooting

Confirm the test firing indicator appears on the LCD. Make the necessary settings on the SB-900 and camera and press the test firing button to fire

the flash.

• Ready-lights blinking after shooting may indicate insufficient light for correct exposure. In this case, set a wider aperture on the camera or lens, or move closer to the subject.

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Flash modes and functions

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