Nikon 8400 User Manual
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To choose a fl ash mode:
Manual Pop-Up
When Manual is selected for Speedlight opt. > Pop up, the built-in Speedlight can be
raised by pressing the button. When raised, the fl ash will fi re whenever the shutter
is released. The fl ash mode can not be changed while the Speedlight is lowered; when
the Speedlight is raised, press the button to cycle through fl ash modes in the order fi ll
fl ash, fi ll fl ash + red-eye reduction, fi ll-fl ash + slow sync, fi ll fl ash + rear-curtain sync.
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the
built-in Speedlight has a range of 0.5–6.0 m / 1´8˝–19´8˝. The range at maximum zoom
is 0.5–3.0 m / 1´8˝–9´10˝ (Auto ISO). At ranges of 0.5 m (1´8˝) or less, the fl ash may not
light the entire subject. When using the fl ash at short range, play pictures back after
shooting to check the results.
Low Battery
If the built-in Speedlight fi res while the
(low battery) icon is displayed, the monitor
will turn off while the fl ash recharges.
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency;
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A sensitivity of 400 is not recommended when using a fl ash.
Rotate mode dial to
,
, P, S, A, M,
or (time-lapse movie only). Note that
depending on scene selected, restric-
tions may apply to fl ash mode selection
in
mode (
26).
1
2
Press
button to cycle through fl ash
mode settings in order listed on previ-
ous page (note that no icon appears
in shooting display when fl ash is set
to auto).
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