Nikon 4800 - Manual (Page 49)

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Don’t Block the Flash Window
When using the fl ash, be sure that your fi ngers or other objects do not obstruct the
fl ash window.
Using the Flash
Light from the fl ash refl ected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may ap-
pear in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the fl ash off or zoom in and try
again.
Auto Flash Off
The fl ash turns off ( ) automatically when BSS is enabled ( 70) or an option other
than Single is selected for Continuous ( 69).
Low Battery
If the fl ash fi res when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while
the Speedlight recharges.
Sensitivity ( ISO Equivalency)
When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ), the camera will
automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures
and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement
(camera shake). An ISO icon is displayed to warn that the
picture may be slightly mottled.
The (Camera Shake) Icon
When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ), shutter speeds
will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed
required for exposure is very slow, a (camera shake) warning
be displayed. Use of a tripod or support is recommended.
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the
fl ash has a range of 0.4 – 4.3 m (1´4˝ – 14´). The range at maximum zoom is 1.0 –2.6 m
(3´3˝ – 8´6˝). As a result, the fl ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances
of less than 0.4 m/15.7˝ (widest angle) or 1.0 m/3´3˝ (maximum zoom). When taking
close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.
Default Flash Mode
When the camera is turned on in (auto) mode, the most recent fl ash setting will be
restored; in other modes, the fl ash will be reset to the default for the selected mode.
Reset all (
99) resets the fl ash to AUTO ( mode) or to the default for the current
mode (assist and scene modes).
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