Nikon D80 User Manual

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Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Mode

The current fl ash mode is displayed in the control panel as shown below.

is displayed when the fl ash is off .

The fl ash modes available depend on the mode currently selected with the mode dial.

* SLOW is displayed after main command dial is released.

,

,

S, M

P, A

Auto

Auto+

red-eye

reduction

Off

Rear-curtain
sync

Fill fl ash

Red-eye

reduction

Fill fl ash

Slow sync+

red-eye

reduction

Red-eye

reduction

Slow sync

Rear-
curtain+
slow sync

*

Off

Auto+Slow sync

Auto+
Slow sync+
red-eye
reduction

: Red-eye reduction

Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before fl ash fi res, reducing “red-eye.”

AUTO: Auto fl ash
When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, fl ash pops up automatically when
shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fi res as required. If this icon is not
displayed, fl ash will only pop up when button is pressed.

SLOW: Slow sync
Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or
under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.

REAR: Rear-curtain sync
Flash fi res just before shutter closes (see note on following page). If this icon is
not displayed, fl ash will fi re immediately after shutter opens.

: Off

Flash does not fi re even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit.

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