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Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from an
optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and
functioning as a mast
er flash (optical AWL). For information on
compatible flash units, see “Features Available with CLS-Compatible
Flash Units” (
0 844).
Mount the flash unit on the camera accessory shoe. Select [Optical
AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wir
eless flash options] in the photo
shooting menu and choose a remote flash control mode (the
SB-500 supports only [Group flash]). Choose a remote flash control
mode and take pictures as described below.
Optical AWL
If the flash unit in question is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera.
For mor
e information, see “Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500” (
0 424). See the
documentation provided with the flash units for more infor
mation.
Settings for other flash units must be adjusted using flash unit controls. For more information, see
the documentation provided with the flash unit in question.
Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500
D The SB-5000
When an SB-5000 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, [Flash contr
ol] settings can also be
changed using the controls on the flash unit.
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Optical AWL