Fx/Dx Selection - Nikon autofocus speedlight SB-900 User Manual

Flash shooting support functions

FX/DX selection

When mounted on a camera that can select an image area between FX-format (36
× 24) and DX-format (24 × 16), the SB-900 automatically selects the suitable light
distribution angle, in accordance with the camera's image area setting. For details,
see your camera user's manual.
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Automatic switching between FX-/DX-format
Based on information from the camera, the light distribution angle is automatically
switched according to the FX-format (36 × 24) and DX-format (24 × 16).
• Icon on the LCD panel shows the status of the format set.
: DX-format
D : FX-format
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LCD icon varies according to the camera in use.
• / icon appears: D3 series, D700
• icon appears: D300 series, D90, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000,
D60, D40 series
• Neither
area selection
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Manual switching of light distribution angle
When manual zoom position setting is activated, the light distribution angle can be
switched manually in the custom setting. (kC-23)
• Icon on the LCD panel shows the format set.
: DX-format
: Power zoom function is canceled in the custom setting
: FX-format
: Power zoom function is canceled in the custom setting
D–62
indication with power zoom on
nor icons appear: Cameras not equipped with / image