Reference Manual

373Remote Flash Photography
Remote flash units can be controlled via
optical signals from an optional flash unit
mounted on the camera accessory shoe and
functioning as a master flash (optical AWL; for
information on compatible flash units, see
“The Nikon Creative Lighting System”, 0 406). If the flash unit in
question is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted from
the camera (see below); otherwise settings must be adjusted
using flash unit controls as described in the documentation
provided with the unit. For information on flash placement and
other topics, see the documentation provided with the flash
units.
Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500
Mount the flash unit on the camera
accessory shoe and select Optical AWL
for Flash control> Wireless flash
options in the photo shooting menu.
Group flash settings can be adjusted
using Flash control> Remote flash
control; the Remote flash control item for the SB-5000 also
offers Quick wireless control and Remote repeating settings.
Optical AWL
D The SB-5000
When an SB-5000 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, Flash
control settings can also be changed using the controls on the flash
unit.