Nikon D50 - Manual (Page 46)

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Refer
ence—Flash Sync Mode
Flash Sync Mode
Choose a fl ash sync mode according to shooting
conditions. The current fl ash mode is displayed in
the control panel as shown below. is displayed
when the fl ash is off.
Controls used: button + command dial
The fl ash sync modes available depend on the mode currently selected with
the mode dial.
Auto+
red-eye
reduction
, , ,
Auto
Off Off
Auto slow sync
Auto slow
sync+
red-eye
reduction
Use for portraits. AF-assist lamp lights
before fl ash fi res, reducing “red-eye.”
: Red-eye reduction
Flash fi res just before shutter closes, cre-
ating stream of light effect behind moving subjects. If this icon is
not displayed, fl ash will fi re immediately after shutter opens.
REAR: Rear-curtain sync
When lighting is poor or subject is back lit,
fl ash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway and fi res as required. If this icon is not dis-
played, fl ash will only pop up when
button is pressed.
AUTO: Auto fl ash
Shutter speed slows automatically to capture
background lighting at night or under low light.
SLOW: Slow sync
P, A
Fill fl ash
Red-eye
reduction
Rear
curtain
+slow
sync *
Slow sync+
red-eye
reduction Slow sync
* SLOW is displayed after command dial is released.
Red-eye
reduction
S, M
Fill fl ash
Rear-
curtain
sync