Flash Control
G button U C photo shooting menu
Adjust settings for wireless remote flash units or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe.
- For information on adjusting settings for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “Using an On-Camera Flash” (0 Using an On-Camera Flash).
- For information on adjusting settings for wireless remote flash units, see “What Is Remote Flash Photography?” (0 What Is Remote Flash Photography?).
Flash Control Mode
Choose a flash control mode and flash level and adjust other settings for SB‑500, SB‑400, or SB‑300 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe.
- The options available in the flash control display vary with the option selected for [Flash control mode].
- Settings for flash units other than the SB‑500, SB‑400, and SB‑300 can only be adjusted using flash unit controls.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| [TTL] | Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. |
| [Manual] | Choose the flash level manually. |
Wireless Flash Options
Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. This option is available only when an SB‑500 flash unit is mounted on the camera.
| Option | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Y | [Optical AWL] | The remote flash units are controlled using low-intensity flashes emitted by the master flash (0 Controlling Remote Flash Units). |
| [Off] | Remote flash photography disabled. | |
Group Flash Options
Adjust settings for the units in each group when using optional remote flash units. This option is available only when an SB-500 flash unit is mounted on the camera.