Flash Contacts - Nikon D3X User Manual

Flash Contacts

The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching
optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that
allows flash units to be connected via a sync cable. When an
optional flash unit is attached, the flash will fire whenever the
shutter is released.
The Accessory Shoe
Use the accessory shoe to mount optional
flash units directly on the camera without a
sync cable (pg. 187). The accessory shoe is
equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights
with a locking pin, such as the SB-900, SB-800,
SB-600, and SB-400.
The Sync Terminal
A sync cable can be connected to the sync
terminal as required. Do not connect
another flash unit via a sync cable when
performing rear-curtain sync flash
photography with a flash unit mounted on
the camera accessory shoe.
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Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V
applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation,
but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon
Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service
representative for more information.
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