Nikon SB-5000 Reference Manual

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 About the SB-5000
The SB-5000 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon 
Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide number of 34.5/113 (ISO 100, 
m/ft) (at the 35 mm zoom head position in Nikon FX format with standard 
illumination pattern). In addition to conventional optical control, radio 
control is possible in wireless multiple flash-unit photography.
CLS-compatible cameras
Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras (except 
D1 series and D100), F6, CLS-compatible COOLPIX 
cameras (0G-1)
 About this reference manual
This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the 
SB-5000 will be used in combination with a camera compatible 
with CLS and a CPU lens 
(0A-3). To get the most out of your 
Speedlight, please read the user’s manual and the reference manual (this 
manual) thoroughly before use.
•  For use with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras, see “For Use with Non-
CLS-compatible SLR Cameras” (0F-1).
•  For use with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras (P5100, P5000, E8800, 
E8700, E8400), see “For Use with COOLPIX Cameras” (0G-1).
•  For details about camera functions and settings, see the camera user’s 
manual.
•  Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from 
the actual product.