Flash Info for On-Camera Units
When a unit that supports unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash info can be viewed in the camera display by pressing the DISP button in photo mode (0 The DISP Button). The information displayed varies with the flash control mode.
TTL
| 1 | Flash-ready indicator |
|---|---|
| 2 | Bounce icon (displayed if flash head is tilted upwards) |
| 3 | Zoom head position warning (displayed if zoom head is not in correct position) |
| 4 |
Flash control mode FP indicator |
| 5 | Flash compensation (TTL) |
| 6 | Flash mode |
| 7 | FV lock indicator |
| 8 | Flash compensation |
Auto External Flash
| 1 |
Flash control mode FP indicator |
|---|---|
| 2 | Auto external flash compensation |
Distance-Priority Manual
| 1 |
Flash control mode FP indicator |
|---|---|
| 2 | Flash compensation (distance-priority manual) |
| 3 | Distance |
Manual
| 1 |
Flash control mode FP indicator |
|---|---|
| 2 | Flash level |
Repeating Flash
| 1 | Flash control mode |
|---|---|
| 2 | Flash level (output) |
| 3 |
Number emitted (times) Frequency |
Flash Info and Camera Settings
The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity.
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.
