Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible
SLR cameras
Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras is possible with the
exception of some functions.
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The SB-900's available functions vary depending on cameras in use.
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See your camera user's manual as well.
Differences between CLS-compatible cameras and
those not compatible with CLS
Camera
communication
icon
Available fl ash mode
E
ISO sensitivity setting Auto
Available wireless
multiple fl ash
shooting
Flash shooting using
color fi lters
FV Lock fl ash
Auto FP High-Speed
sync.
Rear-curtain sync
fl ash
AF-Assist illuminator
Firmware update
E–2
CLS-compatible cameras
Displayed
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i-TTL mode
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Auto Aperture flash
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Non-TTL auto flash
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Distance-priority manual flash
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Manual flash
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Repeating flash
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Advanced Wireless Lighting
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SU-4 type
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible (supporting dynamic-area
AF system)
Possible
(with compatible cameras only)
Non-CLS-compatible cameras
Not displayed
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Non-TTL auto flash
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Distance-priority manual flash
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Manual flash
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Repeating flash
Custom set
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SU-4 type
Possible
(Filter information not
transferred)
Not possible
Not possible
Depends on the camera in use
Not possible
Not possible