Nikon D80 Manual page 53

Flash Mode
The current fl ash mode is displayed in the control panel as shown below.
is displayed when the fl ash is off .
Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before fl ash fi res, reducing "red-eye. "
Flash does not fi re even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit.
AUTO: Auto fl ash
When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, fl ash pops up automatically when
shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fi res as required. If this icon is not
displayed, fl ash will only pop up when
SLOW: Slow sync
Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or
under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.
REAR: Rear-curtain sync
Flash fi res just before shutter closes (see note on following page). If this icon is
not displayed, fl ash will fi re immediately after shutter opens.
The fl ash modes available depend on the mode currently selected with the mode dial.
Auto+
red-eye
reduction
Fill fl ash
Red-eye
reduction
Slow sync+
red-eye
reduction
* SLOW is displayed after main command dial is released.
: Red-eye reduction
: Off
, ,
Auto
Off
P, A
Rear-
curtain+
slow sync
Slow sync
Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / Using the Built-in Flash
button is pressed.
Off
*
Red-eye
reduction
Auto+Slow sync
Auto+
Slow sync+
red-eye
reduction
S, M
Fill fl ash
Rear-curtain
sync
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