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Using Built-In Speedlight
This section explains how to use the built-in Speedlight set to desired
flash sync mode when a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens is attached.
1
In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority
Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual
exposure mode, release the built-in
Speedlight by pressing the ± flash lock-
release button.
•When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter
release button is lightly pressed, the flash
recommended indication fi blinks in the viewfinder
in Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto,
Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.
•In a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, when the
subject is dark or backlit (except in d or g) and
the shutter release button is lightly pressed, AUTO
fi appears in the LCD panel and the built-in
Speedlight automatically pops up.
•When the Speedlight is ready to fire, fi appears
without blinking in the viewfinder (when the
camera’s meter is on).
•Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into
place to retract it.
Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the ± button changes the display as
follows.
In a or Vari-Program (except h):
In h (Night Scene mode):
In Auto-Multi Program or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode:
In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode:
Speedlight
•In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto,
Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode,
selected flash sync mode remains once it is set. To
change the flash sync mode, rotate the Command
Dial while pressing the ± button to select another
flash sync mode.
•In a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, turning the
power switch off or selecting another exposure
mode cancels the selected flash sync mode and
returns to its initial setting (table on page 86).
•In a (AUTO mode) or Auto-Multi Program
exposure mode, the camera automatically controls
maximum available aperture according to the film
speed. See page 93.
•Continuous shooting cannot be used in flash
shooting even when g (Sports Continuous mode)
is selected.
AUTO AUTO
SLOW
SLOW
AUTO
AUTO
SLOW SLOW
REAR
REAR
2
Set the flash sync mode by rotating the
Command Dial while pressing the ± flash
sync button.
•Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is selected in exposure
modes other than Manual, and Standard TTL
Flash is selected for Manual exposure mode. See
page 76 for details.
•See the table on pages 83 and 86 for shutter speed
and aperture, available sync mode in each
exposure mode.
In P, S, A or M
exposure mode
In a or Vari-Program
* fl does not appear when the built-in Speedlight
is up.
* fl does not appear when the built-in Speedlight
is up.
* ‚ is displayed when
you release your finger
from the
± button.
*
*
*
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