Using Optional Speedlights - Nikon COOLPIX P5100 User Manual

Using Optional Speedlights

The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with a safety lock, allowing
Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 (available separately from Nikon) to be
mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. Use Speedlights for indirect
lighting or when additional lighting is required. The built-in flash turns off
automatically when using Speedlights. While
Speedlights flash mode is also displayed in the monitor, and it can be set with the
same procedure as the built-in flash (A 30).
• Remove the accessory shoe cover before attaching a
Speedlight. Slide the accessory shoe cover to the
direction of an arrow to remove it.
• Refer to the Speedlight manual for more information on
how to attach Speedlight and details.
• Replace the accessory shoe cover when the Speedlight is
not in use.
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Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800
• Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 are equipped with a safety lock so that it prevents
Speedlight from coming off easily.
• When set to STBY (stand-by), the Speedlight will power on and off at the same time as the camera.
Confirm the Ready-light is on with Speedlight unit.
• Before using Speedlights SB-600 or SB-800, set the Speedlight flash control mode to TTL for i-TTL
flash control, which uses monitor pre-flashes to adjust flash output automatically in response to
lighting conditions. Refer to the Speedlight manual for more information on i-TTL flash control.
• The camera does not support Advanced Wireless Lighting, Flash Color Information
Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV lock, or AF-assist for multi-area AF when using
Speedlights SB-600 or SB-800.
• Power zoom can be used with Speedlights SB-600 and SB-800, setting illuminating angle
automatically depending upon focal length.
• When using Speedlights SB-600 or SB-800, a wide panel may be needed to illuminate the edges of
the picture at ranges under 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.) when the camera is zoomed out.
Optional Accessories
is displayed in the monitor,
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