Nikon D50 - Manual (Page 109)

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Setup
Custom Settings
4 Confi rm that the fl ash-ready indicator is
displayed in the viewfi nder and press the
AE-L/AF-L button. The built-in fl ash will emit
a low-intensity pulse to determine the appro-
priate fl ash level. Flash output will be locked
at this level and an EL icon will be displayed
in the viewfi nder.
5 Recompose the photograph and shoot. If de-
sired, additional pictures can be taken without
releasing FV lock. When shooting is complete,
press the AE-L/AF-L button to release FV lock.
15: AE Lock
At the default setting of AE-L Button, exposure
can only be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L
button (
97). If +Release Bttn is selected,
exposure will also lock when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
16: Flash Mode
At the default setting of TLL, the camera adjusts
fl ash level automatically in response to shooting
conditions. Selecting Manual allows the user to
select the fl ash level for P, S, A, and M modes
from the menu shown below at right (at full
power, built-in fl ash has a Guide Number [m / ft] of
17/56 [ISO 200] or 12/39 [ISO 100]).
icons will
blink in the control panel and viewfi nder when
Manual is selected.