Nikon Coolpix P5000 - Manual (Page 105)

Technical Notes
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Using Optional Speedlights
The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with
a safety lock, allowing optional SB-400, SB-600, and
SB-800 Speedlights to be mounted directly on the
camera without a sync cable. Remove the accessory
shoe cover before attaching a Speedlight and
replace it when the Speedlight is not in use.
Use optional Speedlights for indirect lighting or when additional lighting is
required. The built-in flash turns off automatically and a 5 icon appears in the
display. Before using an optional Speedlight, set the Speedlight flash control
mode to TTL for i-TTL flash control, which uses monitor pre-flashes to adjust
flash output automatically in response to lighting conditions. Flash mode can
be set as described on page 24. Power zoom can be used with SB-800 and SB-
600 Speedlights, although a wide panel may be needed to illuminate the edges
of the picture at ranges under 2m (2ft. 7in.) when the camera is zoomed out.
Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed in instructions.
When set to STBY (stand-by), the optional Speedlight will power on and off at
the same time as the camera. The camera does not support Advanced Wireless
Lighting, Flash Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV
lock, or AF-assist for multi-area AF.
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Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to the acces-
sory 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.