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l
A
Studio Flash Systems
Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct
synchronization can not be obtained.
A
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.
326
). For information on choosing the slowest
shutter speed available when using the flash, see Custom Setting e2
([Flash shutter speed], pg.
327
).
Mode Shutter speed Aperture See page
e
Set automatically by camera
(
1
/
250
s–
1
/
60
s)
1, 2
Set automatically
by camera
114
f
Value selected by user
(
1
/
250
s–30 s)
2
116
g
Set automatically by camera
(
1
/
250
s–
1
/
60
s)
1, 2
Value selected
by user
3
118
h
Value selected by user
(
1
/
250
s–30 s)
2
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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-900, SB-800, and
SB-600 flash units when [1/250 s (Auto FP)] is selected for Custom Setting
e1 ([Flash sync speed], pg. 326).
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.