Nikon D50 User Manual page 47

Choosing a Flash Sync Mode
Press the button and rotate the command dial.
The current fl ash sync mode is displayed in the
control panel.
Using the Built-in Flash
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mode as described on the preceding page. The
fl ash will pop-up as required when the shutter-
pressed halfway, and fi re when a photograph is
taken.
P, S, A, and M modes: Press the
choose a fl ash sync mode as described on the preceding page. Select a
metering method and set exposure before taking photographs.
Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save battery power when the fl ash is not in use, press it gently down-
ward until the latch clicks into place.
Using the Built-in Flash
Use with lenses with a focal length of 18–300 mm (CPU lenses; the maximum focal
length when the built-in fl ash is used with non-CPU lenses is 200 mm) and remove
lens hoods to prevent them from casting shadows on the subject. The fl ash has a
minimum range of 60 cm (2´), and can not be used in the macro range of macro
zoom lenses. See "Optional Accessories" (
If the fl ash is used in continuous shooting mode (
taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
After the built-in fl ash has been used for several consecutive shots, the shutter re-
lease may be briefl y disabled to protect the fl ash. The fl ash can be used again after
a short pause.
See the Appendix for information on the type of fl ash control used by the built-in
Speedlight ( 127).
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
See "Optional Accessories" for information on using optional fl ash units (
Advanced Settings
See "FV Lock" for information on locking fl ash output for a selected subject (
10: ISO Auto can be used to adjust sensitivity for optimal fl ash output (
16: Flash Mode can be used for manual control of fl ash output (
modes: Choose the fl ash sync
button to raise the built in fl ash and then
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