Nikon SB-5000 Verweishandbuch

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Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography 

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The SB-5000 can operate in AUTO (auto), 
M (manual) and OFF (flash function 
canceled) modes.
To set the flash mode, press the rotary 
multi selector 2 to highlight the flash 
mode, use it to choose the desired 
mode, and then press the OK button 
(0B-6).
•  Flash mode can also be configured in 

 menu (0B-11).

•  In AUTO mode, the remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with 

the master flash unit.

•  Total flash output level of the master and remote flash units is controlled.
•  The maximum distance the SB-5000’s light sensor can detect is approx.  

7 m (22 ft) in front of the master flash unit.

•  In M mode, the remote flash units start firing in sync with the master 

flash unit, but do not stop firing in sync with the master flash unit.

•  Flash output levels of the master and remote flash units are separately 

set.

•  The maximum distance the SB-5000’s light sensor can detect is approx.  

40 m (131 ft) in front of the master flash unit.

•  The flash output level can be set from M1/1 to M1/256.