Nikon D2H - Manual (Page 118)

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Taking Photographs—Flash Photography
The D2H supports fl ash photography when an optional Speedlight is mount-
ed on the camera’s accessory shoe. A fl ash can be used not only when
natural lighting is inadequate, but also to fi ll in shadows, illuminate back-lit
subjects, and even to add a catch light to the eyes of a portrait subject.
The Creative Lighting System
When used with an SB-800 Speedlight (available separately), the D2H sup-
ports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS), including i-TTL fl ash control, Flash Color Information Commu-
nication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV Lock, and AF-assist illumination for
multi-area autofocus. When used with multiple SB-800 fl ash units, the D2H
also supports Advanced Wireless Lighting.
Advanced Wireless Lighting
Multiple SB-800 fl ash units can be used to eliminate shadows for a natural
lighting effect or to light other areas of the frame away from the main sub-
ject. Flash modes supported include i-TTL fl ash control, auto aperture, and
manual. The remote Speedlights can be divided into up to three groups (A,
B, and C) and each group controlled separately by the master Speedlight
mounted on the camera. The master Speedlight can be turned off and only
remote Speedlights used, while fl ash compensation (±3 EV) and fl ash control
(i-TTL, auto aperture, or manual) for the slave units can be controlled re-
motely. No cables are required.
Flash Photography
Using Optional Speedlights
Modeling Illumination
SB-800 Speedlights emit a modeling fl ash when the camera depth-of-fi eld preview
button is pressed. This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to pre-
view the total lighting effect achieved with multiple fl ash units. Modeling illumination
can be turned off using Custom Setting e4 (Modeling fl ash;
195).