Bounce flash operation Camera’s control panel
Setting the camera’s exposure mode and metering system. • Set the exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M). • Set the metering system to Matrix Metering “ ” or Center-Weighted Metering “ ”.
Setting the SB-900’s flash mode. • Set the flash mode to i-TTL, Auto Aperture, or Non-TTL auto.
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• In bounce flash, use an aperture 2 to 3 stops wider than with normal flash photography, and adjust it according to the results. • In Non-TTL auto flash, set the same aperture on the SB-900 as is set on the camera. • In Manual exposure mode, set the shutter speed.
Adjust the flash head and shoot.
t Setting the aperture in bounce flash operation • In bounce flash, there is a light loss of 2 to 3 stops when compared with normal flash photography (with flash head adjusted to horizontal/front). Therefore, you should use a two- or three-step wider aperture (small f-number), and adjust it according to the results. • When the flash head is adjusted to other than the horizontal/front position, the flash shooting distance range indicator on the SB-900 disappears. To ensure correct exposure, first confirm the flash shooting distance range and aperture with the flash head in the normal position. Next, set this aperture on the camera.
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Flash modes and functions
Setting the camera’s aperture.