Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 46)

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Using the Built-in Speedlight
Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. When lowering the Speedlight, gently
press straight down until it clicks into place, being careful not to pinch your fi ngers,
hair, or other objects. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides of the Speedlight.
Failure to observe these precautions could damage the Speedlight.
Do Not Obstruct the Built-in Speedlight
When Auto (the default option) is selected for Speedlight opt. > Pop up, the built-in
Speedlight will pop-up automatically when required (because the photocell used for
fl ash control is part of the built-in fl ash unit, the Speedlight will pop up automatically
even when an optional fl ash is mounted on the camera accessory shoe). Do not place
your fi ngers or other objects on top of the Speedlight while shooting. If the Speedlight
is held down when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, a message will be
displayed. Pictures can still be taken, but neither the built-in Speedlight nor optional
Speedlights will fi re. Note that the built-in Speedlight will pop up even when off ( ) if
the AF-assist illuminator is required.
Lens Hoods
Remove lens hoods (available separately; 137) when using the fl ash.
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ) or set to slow sync ( ), shutter speed
slows and pictures may be blurred. At speeds slower than ¼ s, the shutter-speed indica-
tor in the monitor or electronic viewfi nder will turn yellow to indicate that dark areas of
the image may be slightly mottled. Mottling can be reduced by turning noise reduction
on (
101). At speeds slower than 1 /
30
s, we recommend using a tripod or resting the
camera on a steady, level surface.
If (auto) or scene modes, or when sensitivity ( 46) is
set to AUTO in shooting modes and , the camera will
automatically increase sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 200 in
response to lighting conditions, permitting faster exposures
and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement
(camera shake). An ISO icon will be displayed to warn that
pictures may be slightly mottled.
ISO ISO ISO
F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/125 125 1/125 15 15 15
8M 8M 8M
Optional Speedlights
Optional Speedlights can be mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe ( 96).