Nikon V3 User Manual
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❚❚ Bounce Lighting
Light from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceiling
or wall, diffusing the light from the flash to make shadows less
harsh and reduce glare from hair, skin, clothing and foreground
objects.
Flash head rotated upward 90 °
(bounce lighting)
Flash pointed directly ahead
(normal lighting)
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Bounce Lighting
If possible, bounce flash lighting from a reflective white or near-white
surface; light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in
the photograph. If no suitable surface can be found nearby, a piece of
white paper (A4 or letter sized) can be used instead, but be sure to
check the results in the camera display.
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The Capture Illuminator
The optional SB-N5 flash unit offers a capture
illuminator that lights to illuminate subjects
in best moment capture and Motion Snap-
shot modes (
0 76, 87). In Active Selection,
Smart Photo Selector, and Motion Snapshot
modes, the illuminator will light for about
5 seconds during buffering, illuminating sub-
jects about 1 m (3.3 ft) from the camera. In
slow view, the illuminator will light for about
1.3 seconds, starting when the camera
focuses after the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Before shooting, confirm
that the capture-illuminator status indicator
is lit. The indicator also lights during buffer-
ing.
Capture-illuminator
status indicator