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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.
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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*
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