Using Built-In Speedlight - Nikon F60 Instruction Manual

Using Built-In Speedlight

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If j (ready-light indication) blinks
in the viewfinder when you
lightly press the shutter release
button, use the built-in
Speedlight.
8. Press the Speedlight lock-release button to release
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the Speedlight.
• As soon as the Speedlight is released it starts recharging, and when the
Speedlight is ready to fire q appears without blinking in the viewfinder
(when the camera's meter is on).
• To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut. (To conserve
power, keep the Speedlight closed when it is not in use.)
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash enables proper evaluation of exposure for the
main subject and background, and ensures adequate flash output. (For
details, see page 58.)
NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight
After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to
protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight
again.
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y Check points
i The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a
guide number of 15 (ISO100, m).
i Using a CPU lens enables to perform Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
shooting. (For details, see page 58.)
i Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting.
i Some zoom lenses have limitations using Speedlight and may cause
vignetting. (For details, see page 61.)
8.
Confirm q in viewfinder, then compose, focus and
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take the picture.
• q blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. If this
happens, under exposure may have occurred. Check the flash shooting
distance range (page 58) and shoot again.
• Normal Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Flash with Red-Eye
Reduction, which reduces the "red-eye" effect with a person or animal,
and Slow Sync flash, which brings out the background details, are also
available. For details, see page 59.
• With dark subjects (within 0.5m to 3m), the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator
(page 36) is automatically activated to guide autofocus.
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