Nikon D80OUTFIT User Manual

Choose how the built-in fl ash fi res.

Preview the eff ects of the fl ash.

Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths of 
18–200 mm  (

 118; note that auto fl ash level control is available with CPU lenses only).  Remove lens 

hoods to prevent shadows.  Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may 
interfere with red-eye reduction.  The fl ash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can not be used 
in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.

If the fl ash fi res in continuous shooting mode (  36), only one picture will be taken each time the 
shutter-release button is pressed.

The shutter release may be briefl y disabled to protect the fl ash after it has been used for several con-
secutive shots.  The fl ash can be used again after a short pause.

See the Appendix for more about the built-in fl ash, including fl ash control, shutter sync speeds, and 
range.  For information on optional fl ash units (Speedlights), see “Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)” (  
119).  See “FV Lock” for information using FV lock (

 92).

Normally the fl ash fi res as the shutter opens (“front curtain sync”; see below at left).  In rear-curtain 
sync, the fl ash fi res just before the shutter closes, creating the eff ect of a stream of light behind moving 
subjects. 

Front-curtain sync

Rear curtain sync