Reference Manual

278 Technical Notes
Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and
manual modes. Use with the camera in mode S or M and a shutter
speed of
1
/ 200 s or slower selected.
Flash unit SB-80DX,
SB-28DX,
SB-28, SB-26,
SB-25, SB-24
SB-50DX
1
SB-30, SB-27
2
,
SB-22S, SB-22,
SB-20, SB-16B,
SB-15
SB-23,
SB-29
3
,
SB-21B
3
,
SB-29S
3
Flash mode
A Non-TTL auto z — z —
MManual zzzz
G Repeating flash z ———
REAR Rear-curtain sync
4
zzzz
1Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only.
2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-
TTL auto flash).
3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR
60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only.
4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
A The AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter
When the AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) is
mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be
connected via a sync cable.
D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon flash units. 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. Before
using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-
authorized service representative for more information.