Owner's Manual

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If On is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in
flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-R200
flash unit, a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera
depth-of-field preview button is pressed (0 72).
No modeling
flash is emitted if Off is selected.
A The Flash Sync Mode Display
M does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when –– is selected for Built-
in flash > Mode.
A Flash Compensation
The flash compensation value selected with the Y (M) button and sub-command dial is
added to the flash compensation values selected for the built-in flash, group A, and group B
in the Commander mode menu.
A Y icon is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder
when a flash compensation value other than ±0 is selected for Built-in flash > TTL.
The Y
icon flashes when the built-in flash is in mode M.
D Commander Mode
Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the monitor preflashes
from the built-in flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted a tripod).
Be
sure that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the
camera lens (in TTL mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units (AA mode), as this may
interfere with exposure.
To prevent timing flashes emitted by the built-in flash from
appearing in photographs taken at short range, choose low ISO sensitivities or small
apertures (large f-numbers) or use an optional SG-3IR infrared panel for the built-in flash.
An
SG-3IR is required for best results with rear-curtain sync, which produces brighter timing
flashes.
After positioning the remote flash units, take a test shot and view the results in the
camera monitor.
Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the
practical maximum is three.
With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote
flash units will interfere with performance.
e4: Modeling Flash
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu