Nikon D2H D2H User's Manual - Page 125
Flash Sync Modes
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Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Sync Modes The D2H supports the following flash sync modes: Flash sync mode Front-curtain sync Slow sync Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between 1/60 and ½50 s (1/60 to /1 8,000 s with Auto FP High-Speed Sync). Flash is combined with speeds as slow as 30 s to capture both subject and background at night or under dim light. This mode is only available in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. Use of tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating effect of a stream Rear-curtain sync of light behind moving objects. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto, slow rear-curtain sync is used to capture both subject and background. Use of tripod is recomSlow rear-curtain sync mended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. Red-eye reduction In this mode (available only with SB-series 800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 26, and 25 Speedlights), red-eye reduction pre-flash lights for approximately one second before main flash. Pupils in subject's eyes to contract, reducing "red-eye" effect sometimes caused by flash. Red-eye reduction with slow sync Combines red-eye reduction with slow sync. This mode is only available with SB-series 800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 26, and 25 Speedlights in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. SB-Series 26, 25, and 24 Speedlights Front- and rear-curtain sync modes for SB-series 26, 25, and 24 Speedlights are set using the sync mode selector on the optional Speedlight. Camera red-eye reduction settings take priority over mode selected with SB-26. Studio Flash Systems Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained. 113