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Manual Flash Control

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Flash Control Modes Manual Flash Control When the SB-500 is mounted on a camera, manual setting of flash output level can be enabled by selecting [Manual] under [Optional flash] from the camera menu. • Monitor pre-flash and the indication of insufficient flash output for correct exposure are not available in manual flash control. • Manual flash control is not available with D3 series, D2 series, D200, D80, D70 series, D50 and F6 cameras. C Taking a picture in manual flash control Set the SB-500's power switch to [ ]. Set the flash output level with the camera. • For details, see the camera user's manual. • Mode indicator lamp [M] comes on when the setting is made with the camera. Confirm that the flashready indicator is on, and then shoot. C-3

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Flash Control Modes
Manual Flash Control
When the SB-500 is mounted on a camera, manual setting of flash
output level can be enabled by selecting [Manual] under [Optional
flash] from the camera menu.
• Monitor pre-flash and the indication of insufficient flash output for
correct exposure are not available in manual flash control.
•
Manual flash control is not available with D3 series, D2 series, D200,
D80, D70 series, D50 and F6 cameras.
Taking a picture in manual flash control
Set the SB-500’s
power
switch to [
].
Set the flash output level
with the camera.
•
For details, see the camera user’s
manual.
•
Mode indicator lamp [M] comes
on when the setting is made with
the camera.
Confirm that the flash-
ready indicator is on, and
then shoot.