Fv Lock - Nikon D2Hs User Manual

FV Lock

This feature is used to lock fl ash output, allowing photographs to be re-
composed without changing the fl ash level and ensuring that fl ash output
is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the
center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes
in sensitivity (ISO equivalency), aperture, and Speedlight zoom head position.
FV lock is available with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights only.
To use FV lock:
1
Select FV Lock or FV Lock/Lens data for
Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. button;
2
Mount an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe.
3
Turn the Speedlight on and set the fl ash mode to TTL or AA (see the
Speedlight instruction manual for details).
4
Position the subject in the center of the frame
and press the shutter-release button halfway
to focus.
5
Press the camera FUNC. button. The Speed-
light will emit a monitor prefl ash to determine
the appropriate fl ash level. Flash output will be
locked at this level and FV lock icons (
and ) will appear in the control panel and
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