Nikon SB-5000 Reference Manual page 167

Problem
The flash head is not set to
the forward-facing position.
The effective
Aperture and ISO sensitivity
flash output
information has not been
distance range
received from the camera.
does not
The SB-5000 cannot receive
appear.
focal length information
from the camera.
The built-in wide panel is in
Zoom head
use or the Nikon Diffusion
position
Dome is attached.
is not set
Power zoom function is
automatically.
canceled.
The distance between the
master flash unit and the
remote flash unit is too
long, or there is an obstacle
between them.
The light from the master
flash unit has not entered
the remote flash unit
Remote flash light sensor window for
unit does not wireless remote flash in
fire. wireless multiple flash-unit
photography using optical
control.
A link with the remote
flash unit has not been
established in wireless
multiple flash-unit
photography using radio
control.
Cause
Set the flash head to the
forward-facing position.
• Check camera settings.
• Detach and reattach the
Turn the SB-5000 and
camera off, and then turn
them on again.
Remove the built-in wide
panel or the Nikon Diffusion
Dome.
Activate the power zoom
function.
Change the positioning of
the master flash unit and
remote flash units.
Reset the link.
Solution
SB-5000 to the camera.
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B-20
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E-8
E-12
E-22
D-39
D-12
H
H-2