Nikon SB-5000 Reference Manual
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Flash Modes
Non-TTL Auto Flash Mode
The SB-5000’s light sensor for non-TTL auto flash measures the flash that
is reflected on the subject, and the SB-5000 controls the flash output level
according to the reflected flash data.
is reflected on the subject, and the SB-5000 controls the flash output level
according to the reflected flash data.
Non-TTL auto flash mode LCD example
: Monitor pre-flashes
: Non-TTL auto flash
Aperture; underlined when aperture is set
on the SB-5000
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Monitor pre-flashes
• Monitor pre-flashes can be activated or canceled as a non-TTL auto flash
mode option in the custom settings (0B-24).
• Flash output is controlled more accurately with monitor pre-flashes.
The SB-5000 emits monitor pre-flashes before actual firing to obtain
reflected flash data.
reflected flash data.
• Monitor pre-flashes should be activated when auto FP high-speed sync