Owner's Manual

Optional Flash Units (5peedlights)
The following Speedlights can only be used in non-TIL auto and manual modes at shutter
speeds
of 1/
2
00S
or slower. Flash charge state is shown by the Speedlight flash-ready
indicator.
In TIL mode, the shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be
taken.
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1 In P, S, A, and M modes, lower built-in flash and use optional Speedlight only. To prevent the built-in
flash from popping up automatically when lighting is poor, do not select Digital Vari-Program modes,
2 When mounted on 060, flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter release is disabled. Set
Speed light to A (non-TTL auto) mode.
3 Autofocus
is available only with AF-S VR Micro 105 mm f/2.8G ED lense.
4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
~ ISOAuto
When the 58-400, S8-800, or S8-600 is used, the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity to
achieve optimal flash output if On is selected for Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) or Auto is selected
for
ISO sensitivity in Digital Vari-Program modes. However, foreground subjects may be
underexposed
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• A~,:t,~, ·5, ~, ~, and ~ Modes
When an optional Speedlight is attached, the built-in flash turns off.
•
Auto flash mode is canceled, and the optional Speed light will fire whenever a photograph is taken.
If
the flash mode is set to off, fill flash is automatically applied.
• When using an optional 5peedlight in ~ or ~ mode, flash mode is automatically set to fill flash.
Red-eye reduction
mode can also be selected.
• When flash
output is compensated using S8-800 or S8-600 Speedlight, or 5U-800 Wireless
5peedlight Commander, DB (flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight) will be
displayed at
the top of Shooting information display.
• The optional Speedlight will
not fire when the mode dial is rotated to ti).
~ Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe
could
not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.
8efore using a Nikon Speed
light not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service
representative for more information.
~ The Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15
When the Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately) is mounted on the camera accessory
shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable.
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