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Flash
Using the Built-in Flash
Your camera includes a built-in flash which you can use when professional flash is not
needed or available. For a more sophisticated, longer range flash, you may want to use a
Nikon Speedlight.
Built-in Flash Specifications
✔ Usable ISO
DCS 315: 100 - 400
DCS 330: 125 - 400
✔ Guide number: Approximately 20 (m) at ISO 200, and 20
°C
✔ Angle of coverage: 20mm or longer lens*
*Focal length used here is for IX-Nikkor lenses.
Tips
✔ Never fire the flash more than 20 times consecutively at intervals of 5 seconds or
less; doing so could impair flash performance. After 20 consecutive firings at
intervals of 5 seconds or less, let the flash rest at least 10 minutes before firing
again.
Continuous flash use may cause the camera’s handgrip to become hot; this is
normal. Continuous firing results in a longer interval before the ready-light comes
on as it takes longer for the flash to automatically recharge.
✔ When the built-in flash is activated, an accessory Speedlight will not fire. When
using a Speedlight, keep the built-in flash in the locked down position.
✔ When Red-Eye Reduction is selected, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp on the flash
lights up for approximately one second before the shutter releases to decrease the
size of the subject’s pupils, thereby reducing red-eye appearance.
WARNING:
✔ Do not touch the built-in flash while it is firing; normal operation can cause it to
become very hot.