Nikon SB-5000 Owner's Manual

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Flash Modes
i-TTL Mode
Information obtained by monitor pre-flashes and exposure control 
information are integrated by the camera to automatically adjust flash 
output levels.
•  i-TTL mode is recommended for standard photography.
•  To take pictures using the SB-5000 in i-TTL mode, see “Basic Operations” 
•  Either the i-TTL balanced fill-flash mode or the standard i-TTL mode 
option is available.
•  Use auto aperture flash or non-TTL auto flash mode for a camera that is 
not compatible with i-TTL mode.
i-TTL balanced fill-flash
 
The flash output level is automatically adjusted for well-balanced exposure 
of the main subject and background. 
 appears on the LCD. The 
i-TTL balanced fill-flash can be selected only when the SB-5000 is attached 
to a camera.
Standard i-TTL
 
The main subject is correctly exposed regardless of background 
brightness. This is useful when you want to highlight the main subject. 
 appears on the LCD.