Nikon D5 - Manual (Page 225)

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5
Lock flash level.
After confirming that the flash-
ready indicator (
M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the
control selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor
preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output
will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (
e) will appear in
the viewfinder.
6
Recompose the photograph.
7
Take the photograph.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without
releasing FV lock.
8
Release FV lock.
Press the control selected in Step 1 to release FV lock. Confirm
that the FV lock icon (
e) is no longer displayed in the
viewfinder.
A
Metering
The metering areas for FV lock are as follows:
Flash unit Flash mode Metered area
Stand-alone flash unit
i-TTL 6-mm circle in center of frame
qA
Area metered by flash exposure
meter
Used with other flash
units (Advanced
Wireless Lighting)
i-TTL Entire frame
qA
Area metered by flash exposure
meter
A (master
flash)