Other Flash Units - Nikon D3000 User Manual

II Other FlashUnits
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.
I Select mode P,S,A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only.
2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto
flash).
3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60 mm
f/2.8G ED lenses only.
4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
Notes on Optional Flash Units
Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer
to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D3000 is not included in the
"digital SLR" category in the SB-8ODX, SB-28DX, and SB-5ODX manuals.
If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than _, the flash will fire with
every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used (i and 4).
i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600. At values over
1600, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. If the
flash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken, the flash has
fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed.
When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct
exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. We recommend that you choose spot
metering to select standard i-TTL flash control. Take a test shot and view the results in the
monitor.
In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit. Do not use other
panels such as diffusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure.
If the controls on the optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SU-800 flash unit are used to set
flash compensation, _ will appear in the information display.
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