Viewing Flash Info
The camera can display flash info for SB-5000 and SB-500 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and configured as a master flash for optical AWL, as well as for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. To view flash info during viewfinder photography, press the R button to display shooting information and then press the R button again. The information displayed varies with the flash control mode.
R button
Changing Flash Settings
Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display. The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected. You can also test-fire the flash.
Group Flash
| 1 | Flash-ready indicator 1 |
|---|---|
| 2 |
Remote flash control FP indicator |
| 3 | Remote flash control mode 2 |
| 4 |
Group flash control mode 3 Group flash mode Flash level (output)/flash compensation |
| 5 | Channel 2 |
| 6 | Link mode |
Quick Wireless Control
| 1 | Flash-ready indicator 1 |
|---|---|
| 2 |
Remote flash control FP indicator |
| 3 | Remote flash control mode 2 |
| 4 | A : B ratio |
| 5 | Flash compensation |
| 6 | Group C flash control mode and flash level (output) |
| 7 | Channel 2 |
| 8 | Link mode |
Remote Repeating
| 1 | Flash-ready indicator 1 |
|---|---|
| 2 | Remote flash control |
| 3 | Flash level (output) |
| 4 | Remote flash control mode 2 |
| 5 |
Number emitted (times) Frequency |
| 6 | Group status (enabled/disabled) |
| 7 | Channel 2 |
| 8 | Link mode |
Displayed in radio AWL when all flash units are ready.
Optical AWL is indicated by Y, radio AWL by Z, joint optical and radio AWL by Y and Z. Optical AWL channel for joint optical and radio AWL is displayed only when SB-500 is used as master flash.
Icons are displayed for each group when joint optical and radio AWL is used.
Flash Info and Camera Settings
The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity.
