Situations Where Flash Is Required; Factors Affecting Ttl Flash - Kodak DCS 300 Series User Manual

Situations Where Flash is Required

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When subject brightness is insufficient, lightly pressing the Shutter Release button to
activate the exposure meter also turns on the Flash Recommended light (green ) inside
the viewfinder. You can use the built-in flash or Nikon Speedlight anytime, regardless of
ambient lighting. If your subject is backlit, for example, you can use the built-in flash to
illuminate your subject and fill in shadows.

Factors Affecting TTL Flash

Nikon's TTL flash sensor relies upon the reflected light from the film plane surface, which
Kodak has replaced with an imager. The reflectance factor of film is quite different than
the imager; this affects the overall performance of the TTL modes.
For best results, reduce the flash compensation factor by 2 f/stops (-2) and judge the
resulting image. Auto flash units, or Speedlights that support the Auto mode, may produce
more consistent results.
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