Nikon D5000 - Manual (Page 180)

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Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes.
Choose the setting (exposure, Active D-Lighting, or white balance) varied when
bracketing is in effect (P, S, A, and M modes only; see page 103).
e: Bracketing/Flash
e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button
➜ A Custom Settings menu
Option Description
1 TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
2 Manual
Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 ( 1 /
32
of full power). At full power,
the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F).
A
Manual
A Y icon blinks in the viewfinder and information display when
Manual is selected and the flash is raised.
A
The SB-400
When an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on,
Custom Setting e1 changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash
control mode for the SB-400 to be selected from TTL and Manual.
A
Flash Control
The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination
with the built-in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 flash units (0 70, 198).
• i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between
the main subject and the background.
• Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for the main subject; the
brightness of the background is not taken into account. Recommended for shots in which
the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details, or when exposure
compensation is used.
Standard i-TTL flash control is used with spot metering or when selected with the optional
flash unit. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases.
e2: Auto Bracketing Set G button
➜ A Custom Settings menu