373Remote Flash PhotographyRemote flash units can be controlled viaoptical signals from an optional flash unitmounted on the camera accessory shoe andfunctioning as a master flash (optical AWL; forinformation on compatible flash units, see“The Nikon Creative Lighting System”, 0 406). If the flash unit inquestion is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted fromthe camera (see below); otherwise settings must be adjustedusing flash unit controls as described in the documentationprovided with the unit. For information on flash placement andother topics, see the documentation provided with the flashunits.Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500Mount the flash unit on the cameraaccessory shoe and select Optical AWLfor Flash control > Wireless flashoptions in the photo shooting menu.Group flash settings can be adjustedusing Flash control > Remote flashcontrol; the Remote flash control item for the SB-5000 alsooffers Quick wireless control and Remote repeating settings.Optical AWLD The SB-5000When an SB-5000 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, Flashcontrol settings can also be changed using the controls on the flashunit.
