Nikon D100 Product Manual - Page 45

Tutorial-Basic Photography 5 Taking Your First Photographs When Lighting Is Poor When lighting is poor, shutter speed slows and photographs may be blurred. At shutter speeds slower than 1/60 s, you can use the built-in Speedlight to prevent blur. A flash can also be used to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects ( 94). To use the built-in Speedlight: a Raise the Speedlight Press the Speedlight lock release. The Speedlight will pop up and begin charging. b Set the flash-sync mode to front-curtain sync Press the button and rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the control panel. c Check the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder Press the shutter-release button halfway and check the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder. When the built-in Speedlight is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. When the Speedlight Is Not in Use To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position by pressing it lightly downward until you hear the latch click into place. 33