Nikon R1 Instruction Manual

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89 Other functions2 Checking illumination before taking pictures (Modeling Illumination)Press the Target Light button and the flash fires repeatedly at a reducedflash output level. This is useful for checking illumination and shadowscast on the subject before actually taking the picture.• This function operates only after the red ready-light comes on.In the close-up modeWhen the Target Light button on the SU-800 is pressedand released within 1 second, the Modeling Illuminatorof the SB-R200 fires at a reduced flash output level forapprox. 1 second.When the preview button on a camera compatible withmodeling illumination is pressed, the ModelingIlluminator of the SB-R200 also fires for approx. onesecond.• If the Target light is on, the Target light goes off.• The SB-R200 in a group of which flash firing is set to“canceled” does not fire.In the Commander modeFiring by the SU-800When the Target Light button on the SU-800 is pressedand released within 1 second, the ModelingIlluminators of remote flash units in the groups set tofire, indicated by the icon that is blinking, will fire forapprox. one second.• Remote flash unit(s) in a group of which flash firing is set to“canceled” does not fire.Firing by the cameraWhen the preview button on a camera compatible withModeling Illumination is pressed, the ModelingIlluminator of the remote flash unit fires for approx. 1second.• Remote flash unit(s) in a group of which flash firing is set to“canceled” does not fire. Do not release the shutter while the Modeling Illuminator is firingIf you release the shutter while the Modeling Illuminator is firing, correct exposure cannot beachieved.READYLOCKSELREADYLOCKSEL