Nikon P5100 - Manual (Page 153)

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Optional Accessories
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Using Optional Speedlights
The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with a safety lock, allowing
Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 (available separately from Nikon) to be
mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. Use Speedlights for indirect
lighting or when additional lighting is required. The built-in flash turns off
automatically when using Speedlights. While
is displayed in the monitor,
Speedlights flash mode is also displayed in the monitor, and it can be set with the
same procedure as the built-in flash (
A 30).
• Remove the accessory shoe cover before attaching a
Speedlight. Slide the accessory shoe cover to the
direction of an arrow to remove it.
• Refer to the Speedlight manual for more information on
how to attach Speedlight and details.
• Replace the accessory shoe cover when the Speedlight is
not in use.
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Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800
• Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 are equipped with a safety lock so that it prevents
Speedlight from coming off easily.
• When set to STBY (stand-by), the Speedlight will power on and off at the same time as the camera.
Confirm the Ready-light is on with Speedlight unit.
• Before using Speedlights SB-600 or SB-800, 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. Refer to the Speedlight manual for more information on i-TTL flash control.
• 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 when using
Speedlights SB-600 or SB-800.
• Power zoom can be used with Speedlights SB-600 and SB-800, setting illuminating angle
automatically depending upon focal length.
• When using Speedlights SB-600 or SB-800, a wide panel may be needed to illuminate the edges of
the picture at ranges under 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.) when the camera is zoomed out.