Nikon 5400 - Manual (Page 44)

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Basic Photogr
aphy
Flash Photography
Select a fl ash mode according to lighting conditions. The following options
are available:
Speedlight Options/Repeating Flash
The Speedlight opt. item in the shooting menu for P, S, A, and M modes provides
options for controlling the built-in and optional Speedlights (
148). To capture a
moving object multiple times in a single frame, choose mode M, set shutter speed to
BULB or TIME, and select On for Speedlight opt. > Repeating fl ash (
107). Use of
a tripod is recommended.
Optional Speedlights
Optional fl ash accessories can be mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe ( 4).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency; 58)
A sensitivity setting of 400 is not recommended when using the fl ash.
Option How it works When to use it
Rear-curtain
sync
As for slow sync, except
that fl ash does not fi re
until just before shutter
closes.
Creates effect of stream of light behind
moving objects. Care should be taken
at slow shutter speeds to prevent blur.
Slow sync
Auto fl ash combined with
slow shutter speeds.
Use to capture both subject and back-
ground at night or under dim light.
Care should be taken at slow shutter
speeds to prevent blur.
Anytime Flash
( fi ll fl ash)
Flash fi res whenever pic-
ture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
Pre-fl ash fi res before main
fl
ash, minimizing “red
eye” caused by fl ash re-
fl ecting from retina.
Use for portraits (works best when sub-
ject is well within range of fl ash and
looking at pre-fl ash). Not recommended
when quick shutter response is required.
Flash Cancel
(off)
Flash will not fi re even
when lighting is poor.
Use when subject is not in range of fl ash,
to capture natural lighting, or where
fl ash photography is prohibited. If red
( ) lamp fl ickers, care should be taken to
prevent blur.
NO ICON
Auto
Flash fi res when lighting
is poor.
Best choice in most situations.