Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Reference Manual - English - Page 132

Bounce Flash Operation Bounce flash is a photographic technique using light that is bounced off a ceiling or wall using a tilted or rotated flash head. This provides the effects listed below compared to those with direct light from a flash unit: • Overexposure to a subject that is closer than other subjects can be reduced. • Background shadows can be softened. • Glare on faces, hair and clothes can be reduced. • The shadows can be softened further using the Nikon Diffusion Dome. Setting the flash head While holding down the flash head tilting/rotating lock release button, tilt or rotate the E SB-5000's flash head. • The SB-5000's flash head tilts up 90° and down 7°, and rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right. • Set the flash head at a click stop at the angles shown. Functions 90̊ 75̊ 60̊ 45̊ 30̊ 0̊ 30̊ 90̊ 75̊ 60̊ 60̊ 75̊ 90̊ 120̊ 120̊ 0̊ 7̊ 150̊ 150̊ 180̊ E-4