Using Built-In Speedlight - Nikon F55 - F55 35mm SLR Camera Instruction Manual

Using Built-In Speedlight

This section explains how to use the built-in Speedlight set to desired flash
sync mode when a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens is attached.
1 In P, S, A or M exposure mode, release the built-in
Speedlight by pressing the
or Vari-Program (except in
is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly
pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up.
In P, S, A or M exposure mode
• When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly pressed,
the flash recommended indication
exposure mode. To use built-in Speedlight, press the
• In , or , is displayed in the LCD panel; in
AUTO
• When the Speedlight is ready to fire,
(when the camera's meter is on).
• Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into place to retract it.
2 Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while
pressing the flash sync button.
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flash lock-release button. In
or ), when the subject
In or Vari-Program
(except or )
blinks in the viewfinder in P, S, A or M
flash lock-release button.
AUTO
, is displayed.
SLOW
appears without blinking in the viewfinder
• If or is set when the built-in Speedlight is in the up position, flash is
automatically cancelled.
• Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is selected in exposure modes other than M and
Standard TTL Flash is selected for M exposure mode. See page 76 for details.
• See the table on pages 82, 83 and 84 for shutter speed and aperture, available
sync mode in each exposure mode.
• In P, S, A or M exposure mode, selected flash sync mode remains once it is set.
To change the flash sync mode, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the
button to select another flash sync mode.
• In or Vari-Program, turning the power switch off or selecting another exposure
mode cancels the selected flash sync mode and returns to its initial setting.
Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the
display as follows.
In or Vari-Program (except ,
*
In :
*
In P or A exposure mode:
In S or M exposure mode:
* cannot be set when the built-in Speedlight is up.
button changes the
or ):
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