Nikon D50 D50 User's Manual - Page 47

modes, P, S, A, and M modes, Choosing a Flash Sync Mode, Using the Built-in Flash - accessories

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Choosing a Flash Sync Mode Press the button and rotate the command dial. The current flash sync mode is displayed in the control panel. Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and modes: Choose the flash sync mode as described on the preceding page. The flash will pop-up as required when the shutterpressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. P, S, A, and M modes: Press the button to raise the built in flash and then choose a flash sync mode as described on the preceding page. Select a metering method and set exposure before taking photographs. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save battery power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Flash Use with lenses with a focal length of 18-300 mm (CPU lenses; the maximum focal length when the built-in flash is used with non-CPU lenses is 200 mm) and remove lens hoods to prevent them from casting shadows on the subject. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2´), and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. See "Optional Accessories" ( 108) for details. If the flash is used in continuous shooting mode ( 21), only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. After the built-in flash has been used for several consecutive shots, the shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash. The flash can be used again after a short pause. See the Appendix for information on the type of flash control used by the built-in Speedlight ( 127). Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) See "Optional Accessories" for information on using optional flash units ( 109). Advanced Settings See "FV Lock" for information on locking flash output for a selected subject ( 98). 10: ISO Auto can be used to adjust sensitivity for optimal flash output ( 92). 16: Flash Mode can be used for manual control of flash output ( 99). 37

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Reference—Flash Sync Mode
Choosing a Flash Sync Mode
Press the
button and rotate the command dial.
The current flash sync mode is displayed in the
control panel.
Using the Built-in Flash
,
,
,
, and
modes
: Choose the flash sync
mode as described on the preceding page.
The
flash will pop-up as required when the shutter-
pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is
taken.
P, S, A, and M modes
: Press the
button to raise the built in flash and then
choose a flash sync mode as described on the preceding page.
Select a
metering method and set exposure before taking photographs.
Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save battery power when the flash is not in use, press it gently down-
ward until the latch clicks into place.
Using the Built-in Flash
Use with lenses with a focal length of 18–300 mm (CPU lenses; the maximum focal
length when the built-in flash is used with non-CPU lenses is 200 mm) and remove
lens hoods to prevent them from casting shadows on the subject.
The flash has a
minimum range of 60 cm (2´), and can not be used in the macro range of macro
zoom lenses.
See “Optional Accessories” (
108) for details.
If the flash is used in continuous shooting mode (
21), only one picture will be
taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
After the built-in flash has been used for several consecutive shots, the shutter re-
lease may be briefly disabled to protect the flash.
The flash can be used again after
a short pause.
See the Appendix for information on the type of flash control used by the built-in
Speedlight (
127).
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
See “Optional Accessories” for information on using optional flash units (
109).
Advanced Settings
See “FV Lock” for information on locking flash output for a selected subject (
98).
10: ISO Auto
can be used to adjust sensitivity for optimal flash output (
92).
16: Flash Mode
can be used for manual control of flash output (
99).