Nikon SB-5000 User Manual

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Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information

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The effective 
flash output 
distance range 
does not 
appear.

The flash head is not set to 
the forward-facing position.

Set the flash head to the 
forward-facing position.

Aperture and ISO sensitivity 
information has not been 
received from the camera.

•  Check camera settings.
•  Detach and reattach the 

SB-5000 to the camera.

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The SB-5000 cannot receive 
focal length information 
from the camera.

Turn the SB-5000 and 
camera off, and then turn 
them on again.

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Zoom head 
position 
is not set 
automatically.

The built-in wide panel is in 
use or the Nikon Diffusion 
Dome is attached.

Remove the built-in wide 
panel or the Nikon Diffusion 
Dome.

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Power zoom function is 
canceled.

Activate the power zoom 
function.

Remote flash 
unit does not 
fire.

The distance between the 
master flash unit and the 
remote flash unit is too 
long, or there is an obstacle 
between them.

Change the positioning of 
the master flash unit and 
remote flash units.

The light from the master 
flash unit has not entered 
the remote flash unit 
light sensor window for 
wireless remote flash in 
wireless multiple flash-unit 
photography using optical 
control.
A link with the remote 
flash unit has not been 
established in wireless 
multiple flash-unit 
photography using radio 
control.

Reset the link.