Reference Manual

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The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
Flash Control Mode
Choose a flash control mode and flash
level and adjust other settings for
SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash
units mounted on the camera accessory
shoe.
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The options available in the flash
control display vary with the option selected for [Flash
control mode].
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Settings for flash units other than the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400,
and SB-300 can only be adjusted using flash unit controls.
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Settings for an SB-5000 mounted on the accessory shoe can
also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit.
Option Description
[TTL]
Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to
shooting conditions.
[Auto external
flash]
Light from the flash is reflected from the subject to an
auto external flash sensor and flash output adjusted
automatically.
[Distance-
priority
manual]
Choose the distance to the subject; flash output will be
adjusted automatically.
[Manual] Choose the flash level manually.
[Repeating
flash]
The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open,
producing a multiple-exposure effect.