I-Ttl Mode - Nikon SB-5000 Reference Manual

i-TTL Mode

Information obtained by monitor pre-flashes and exposure control
information are integrated by the camera to automatically adjust flash
output levels.
• i-TTL mode is recommended for standard photography.
• To take pictures using the SB-5000 in i-TTL mode, see "Basic Operations"
(0B-16).
• Either the i-TTL balanced fill-flash mode or the standard i-TTL mode
option is available.
• Use auto aperture flash or non-TTL auto flash mode for a camera that is
not compatible with i-TTL mode.
i-TTL balanced fill-flash
The flash output level is automatically adjusted for well-balanced exposure
of the main subject and background.
i-TTL balanced fill-flash can be selected only when the SB-5000 is attached
to a camera.
Standard i-TTL
The main subject is correctly exposed regardless of background
brightness. This is useful when you want to highlight the main subject.
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