Nikon SB-50DX - Manual (Page 5)

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LCD Panel Lenses
• All indications are displayed in the illustration for easy reference.
1 Flash mode P. 18
D: D-TTL auto flash
H : TTL auto flash
K : Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash
with TTL Multi-Sensor
J : Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash,
Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash
D : Manual flash
2 Wide-flash adapter P. 44
3 Wireless Flash mode P. 51
4 Sound monitor off P. 50
5 Flash head tilting up/double flash
(horizontal position) P. 15, 54
6 AF-Assist Illuminator cancel P. 37
7 Flash output level compensation P. 35
8 Underexposure
P. 21
9 Underexposure value/flash output
level compensation value P. 21, 35
!p Flash head tilting down (close-up
photography) P. 15
!q Camera’s built-in Speedlight P. 42, 54
!w Zoom-head position
P. 16
• About LCD panel
• Because of the directional characteristics of the liquid crystal, the LCD is
difficult to read when viewed diagonally from above; however, the display can
be seen clearly from a somewhat lower angle.
• The LCD panel display tends to be darker at high temperatures (approx.
60°C/140°F). When the temperature returns to normal (20°C/68°F), the display
also returns to normal.
• The LCD’s response time tends to slow down at low temperatures (approx.
5°C/41°F and below). When the temperature returns to normal (20°C/68°F),
response time also returns to normal.
• Using the SB-50DX in dim light
• Press the SLAVE/ button to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-50DX
power is on). Press the button again to turn the illuminator off. It turns off
automatically after approx. 16 sec. when the SB-50DX is not in use.
Types of CPU Nikkor lenses and non-CPU Nikkor lenses
CPU Nikkor lenses G-type AF Nikkor
D-type AF Nikkor
Non-G/D-type AF Nikkor lenses
(except for AF Nikkor for F3AF)
AI-P Nikkor
Non-CPU Nikkor lenses AI-S Nikkor
AI Nikkor
Series E
• CPU lenses
• CPU lens has CPU contacts.
• G-type AF Nikkor lenses
• The G-type Nikkor lens does not include an
aperture ring. The lens sends the distance
information to the camera body. With some
camera bodies, the usable exposure mode is
limited (see the lens’ instruction manual).
• D-type AF Nikkor lenses
• The lens sends the distance information to
the camera body. (See the lens’ instruction
manual).
Preparation
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