Nikon D5 100th Anniversary Edition User Manual - Page 228

Remote Flash Photography Use remotely controlled flash units for offcamera lighting (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL; 0 421). The camera supports two types of remote flash control: optical AWL, in which the master flash controls the remote flash units using optical signals (low-intensity flash pulses), and radio AWL, in which the remote flash units are controlled by means of radio signals emitted by a WR-R10 mounted on the camera. When an SB-5000 or SB-500 flash unit or a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is mounted on the camera, the remote flash control mode can be selected using the Flash control > Wireless flash options item in the camera photo shooting menu. Option Description The remote flash units are controlled using low-intensity Optical AWL flashes emitted by the master flash. Available only with an SB-5000 or SB-500 mounted on the camera accessory shoe and remote flash units that support optical AWL (0 205). This option is for flash photography using both optically- and radio-controlled flash units and is available when both Optical/radio an SB-500 and a WR-R10 are attached (for more AWL information and for information on other flash units that support optical/radio AWL, see "Optical/Radio AWL", 0 208). Remote flash control is automatically set to l Group flash (0 209). The remote flash units are controlled by radio signals emitted by a WR-R10 attached to the camera (0 206). Radio AWL Available only with the WR-R10 and remote flash units that support radio AWL. If desired, additional lighting can be provided by a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe (0 207). Off Remote flash photography disabled. 204