Flash synchronization-continued, Ready-light – Nikon fe User Manual
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FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION-continued
Ready-light
A ready-light is built into the eyepiece of the FE for
use with the Nikon Speedlight Unit SB-10. This unique
feature provides for greater ease of operation during
flash photography, as the photographer need not remove
his eye from the eyepiece to check if the flash unit is
ready for the next exposure; this built-in lamp lets the
photographer know the condition of the flash (either
“ready” when glowing brightly, or “not ready” when
off or glowing dimly) at all times even while viewing.
When the FE is set to “AUTO,” mounting the SB-10
flash unit into the hot shoe and turning the unit on
automatically sets the shutter speed to 1/90 second.
No switchover to manual shutter speed setting is re
quired for flash shooting. The camera's shutter operates
in the ordinary automatic mode if you release the
shutter when the speedlight is turned off. This prevents
wasting an exposure. Note that the above procedure is
applicable only to the SB-10/FE combination. Also, be
sure to release the shutter when the ready-light glows
brightly when using the SB-10 unit.
The ready-light also lights up when the shutter-speed
dial is set at a speed slower than 1/125 second and the
flash unit is charged. This indicates readiness for flash
photography.
Additionally, the ready-light functions as a sync
signal; when the flash unit is not charged, the
off, but even when it is charged, the ready-light
to warn you if the shutter speed is manually set
the camera’s sync range (e.g. 1/250 second or
In this case, set the shutter-speed dial to a lower setting,
or switch to automatic control mode.
warning
ight is
flickers
beyond
above).
Note: When using an electronic flash other than the Nikon Speed-
light Unit SB-10 with the FE in the “AUTO” mode, it is advisa
ble for perfect synchronized photography that you adjust the
aperture ring to set the meter needle in the viewfinder to a speed
slower than 1/60 sec., even though the X-synchronization is
1/125 sec. and below. Because the silicon photodiode in the FE
responds immediately to the slightest change in scene brightness,
it’s a good idea to give yourself some leeway.
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