D
Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual
modes.
Flash unit
Flash mode
A
Non-TTL auto
M
Manual
G Repeating flash
REAR Rear-curtain sync
1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A
(non-TTL auto flash).
2 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
D
Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units
FV lock is available with optional flash units in TTL and (where
supported) monitor pre-flash qA and monitor pre-flash A flash control
modes (see the manual provided with the flash unit for more
information). Note that when Advanced Wireless Lighting is used to
control remote flash units, you will need to set the flash control mode
for the master or at least one remote group to TTL, qA, or A. The area
metered for FV lock is as follows:
Flash unit
Stand-alone flash unit
Used with other flash units
(Advanced Wireless Lighting)
SB-80DX,
SB-28DX, SB-28,
SB-26, SB-25,
SB-24
✔
✔
✔
✔
2
Flash mode
i-TTL
qA
i-TTL
qA
A
SB-50DX, SB-23,
SB-29, SB-21B,
SB-29S
—
✔
—
✔
Metered area
6-mm circle in center of frame
Area metered by flash exposure meter
Entire frame
Area metered by flash exposure meter
SB-30, SB-27
1
,
SB-22S, SB-22,
SB-20, SB-16B,
SB-15
✔
✔
—
✔
Technical Notes
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