Nikon D6 Reference Manual page 698

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Settings for the SB-5000 can also be adjusted using the
controls on the flash unit.
Option
[TTL]
[Auto
external
flash]
[Distance-
priority
manual]
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Flash Control Mode
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Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to
lighting conditions.
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Output can be adjusted using [Flash compensation
(TTL)]. In the cases of the SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300,
flash compensation can be adjusted by holding the
W ( M ) button and rotating the sub-command dial.
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Light from the flash is reflected from the subject to
an auto external flash sensor and flash output
adjusted automatically.
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Output can be adjusted using [Auto external flash
compensation].
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Auto external flash supports "auto aperture" ( q A)
and "non-TTL auto" (A) modes. See the flash unit
manual for details.
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Choose the distance to the subject; flash output will
be adjusted automatically.
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The distance to the subject is selected using
[Distance-priority options] > [Distance], while flash
output can be adjusted using [Flash compensation].
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