E: Bracketing/Flash; E1: Flash Sync Speed; E1 Flash Sync Speed - Nikon D500 Menu Manual

e: Bracketing/Flash

e1: Flash Sync Speed

This option controls flash sync speed.
Option
Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash
unit is attached. If other flash units are used, shutter
speed is set to
speed of
1/250 s
speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is
(Auto FP)
faster than
speed sync, shutter speeds as fast as
selected by the camera (modes P and A) or by the user
(modes S and M).
1/250 s–1/60 s Flash sync speed set to selected value.
A
Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit
To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shutter-priority auto or
manual exposure modes, select the next shutter speed after the
slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or %). An X (flash sync indicator)
will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.
A
Auto FP High-Speed Sync
Auto FP high-speed sync allows the flash to be used at the highest
shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose
the maximum aperture for reduced depth of field even when the
subject is backlit in bright sunlight. The information display flash
mode indicator shows "FP" when auto FP high-speed sync is active.
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Description
/
1
s. When the camera shows a shutter
250
1 /
s in exposure mode P or A, auto FP high-
250
1 /
s. If the flash unit supports auto FP high-
250
/
1
s can be
8000
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