Nikon D3 - Manual (Page 226)

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Studio Flash Systems
Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct
synchronization can not be obtained.
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Shutter Speed and Aperture
Shutter speed and aperture can be set as follows when a Speedlight is
used:
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See Also
For information on choosing a flash sync speed, see Custom Setting e1
([Flash sync speed], pg.
325 ). For information on choosing the slowest
shutter speed available when using the flash, see Custom Setting e2
([Flash shutter speed], pg.
326 ).
Mode Shutter speed Aperture See page
e
Set automatically by camera
( 1 /
250
s– 1 /
60
s) 1, 2
Set automatically
by camera
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f
Value selected by user
( 1 /
250
s–30 s) 2
120
g
Set automatically by camera
( 1 /
250
s– 1 /
60
s) 1, 2
Value selected
by user 3
122
h
Value selected by user
( 1 /
250
s–30 s) 2
124
1 Shutter speed may be set as slow as 30s in slow sync, slow rear-curtain
sync, and slow sync with red-eye reduction flash modes.
2 Speeds as fast as 1 /
8,000
s are available with optional SB-800 and SB-600 flash
units when [1/250 s (Auto FP)] is selected for Custom Setting e1 ([Flash sync
speed], pg. 325).
3 Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity. When setting aperture
in exposure modes g and h, consult the table of flash ranges provided with
optional Speedlight.