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Taking a picture in Auto aperture flash mode

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Taking a picture in Auto aperture flash mode Camera's control panel SHOOT CUSTOM Set the camera's exposure mode to "P" (Programmed Auto) or "A" (AperturePriority Auto). t While using a CPU lens which has an aperture ring While using a CPU lens which has an aperture ring, lock the lens aperture at minimum. For details, see lens' user's manual. Camera's control panel With the camera's exposure mode set D to "A", set the aperture on the camera while reading the flash shooting distance range on the SB-900's LCD. • Decide the aperture value by referring to the chart. Compose the picture, confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot. Flash modes and functions v Insufficient light for correct exposure • When the SB-900 fires at full flash output level, readylights on the SB-900 and in the camera's viewfinder blink for approx. three seconds after shooting. • In this case, underexposure may occur. To compensate the exposure, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot. t Checking the correct exposure before shooting Confirm the test firing indicator appears on the LCD. Make the necessary settings on the SB-900 and camera and press the test firing button to fire the flash. • Ready-lights blinking after shooting may indicate insufficient light for correct exposure. In this case, set a wider aperture on the camera or lens, or move closer to the subject. D-7

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Flash modes and functions
Taking a picture in Auto aperture flash mode
SHOOT
CUSTOM
t
While using a CPU lens which has an
aperture ring
While using a CPU lens which has an aperture ring,
lock the lens aperture at minimum. For details, see
lens’ user’s manual.
Camera’s control panel
Camera’s control panel
Set the camera’s exposure mode to “P”
(Programmed Auto) or “A” (Aperture-
Priority Auto).
With the camera’s exposure mode set
to “A”, set the aperture on the camera
while reading the flash shooting
distance range on the SB-900’s LCD.
Decide the aperture value by referring to the chart.
Compose the picture, confirm that the
ready-light is on, then shoot.
•
v
Insufficient light for correct exposure
When the SB-900 fires at full flash output level, ready-
lights on the SB-900 and in the camera’s viewfinder
blink for approx. three seconds after shooting.
In this case, underexposure may occur. To
compensate the exposure, use a wider aperture or
move closer to the subject and reshoot.
•
•
t
Checking the correct exposure before shooting
Confirm the test firing indicator appears on the LCD.
Make the necessary settings on the SB-900 and
camera and press the test firing button to fire
the flash.
Ready-lights blinking after shooting may indicate
insufficient light for correct exposure. In this case,
set a wider aperture on the camera or lens, or move
closer to the subject.
•