Nikon SB-5000 Reference Manual

Also see for SB-5000: User manual Manual Fast Track Guide

Contents

C-11CFlash ModesNon-TTL Auto Flash ModeThe SB-5000’s light sensor for non-TTL auto flash measures the flash thatis reflected on the subject, and the SB-5000 controls the flash output levelaccording to the reflected flash data.Non-TTL auto flash mode LCD example: Monitor pre-flashes: Non-TTL auto flashAperture; underlined when aperture is seton the SB-5000t Monitor pre-flashes• Monitor pre-flashes can be activated or canceled as a non-TTL auto flashmode option in the custom settings (0B-24).• Flash output is controlled more accurately with monitor pre-flashes.The SB-5000 emits monitor pre-flashes before actual firing to obtainreflected flash data.• Monitor pre-flashes should be activated when auto FP high-speed sync(0E-31) or FV lock (0E-32) is used.