Flash shooting support functions FX/DX selection When mounted on a camera that can select an image area between FX-format (36 × 24) and DX-format (24 × 16), the SB-900 automatically selects the suitable light distribution angle, in accordance with the camera’s image area setting. For details, see your camera user’s manual.
■ Automatic switching between FX-/DX-format Based on information from the camera, the light distribution angle is automatically switched according to the FX-format (36 × 24) and DX-format (24 × 16). • Icon on the LCD panel shows the status of the format set. : DX-format
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LCD icon varies according to the camera in use. / icon appears: D3, D700 • • icon appears: D300, D60, D40 series • Neither nor icons appear: Cameras not equipped with area selection
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■ Manual switching of light distribution angle When manual zoom position setting is activated, the light distribution angle can be switched manually in the custom setting. (kC-23) • Icon on the LCD panel shows the format set. : DX-format : Power zoom function is canceled in the custom setting : FX-format : Power zoom function is canceled in the custom setting
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