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Controlling remote ash units
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Controlling remote ash units
Remote ash units can be c
ontrolled via optical signals from an optional
ash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and functioning as a
master ash (optical AWL). For information on compatible ash units,
see “Features available with CLS-compatible ash units” (0545).
･ I
f the ash unit in question is an SB-500, settings can be adjusted
from the camera. For more information, see “Using optical AWL with
the SB-500” (0511). See the documentation provided with the ash
units for more information.
･ Settings for other ash units must be adjusted using ash unit
controls. For more information, see the documentation provided with
the ash unit in question.
Using optical AWL with the SB-500
When an optional ash unit SB
-500 is mounted on the accessory shoe of
the camera, [Wireless ash options] is displayed in [Flash control] in
the photo shooting menu. Group ash can be performed by selecting
[Optical AWL] in [Wireless ash options].