Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Instruction Manual - Page 166

Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options This sub-menu contains options for controlling built-in and external Speedlights. Camera Setup Controlling Flash Output: Variable Power This sub-menu is used to adjust flash output. Flash output can be lowered or raised by from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/ EV. 3 Options for External Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl This sub-menu is used to control the built-in Speedlight when using external flash accessories connected to the camera's accessory shoe ( 192). Option Description Auto Built-in Speedlight functions normally when no external flash accessories are attached. When external flash accessory is attached, built-in Speedlight emits low-intensity pre-flash immediately before main flash to help ensure correct exposure, but flash lighting for photograph is provided by external flash only. Flash mode for flash accessory is set by pressing button ( 82). Flash mode selected for external flash is displayed in control panel and monitor as shown in table opposite; monitor shows in all modes to indicate that light from built-in Speedlight will not affect outcome of photograph. Int&Ext Active Built-in Speedlight fires at same time as external flash. 152