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Appendix D
Manual flash
Flash output is controlled manually in manual flash mode, unlike in auto flash
mode, where flash output power varies automatically according to the selected
aperture. Some Speedlights, including the NIKON SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25,
SB-24 and SB-20, provide selectable manual outputs (full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, etc.),
while others provide full manual output only.
Matrix Metering system
An advanced exposure metering system using a multi-segment sensor and
computer.
3D Color Matrix Metering: With a standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 (DCS
760) or a modified Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 (DCS 720x) and D-type AF Nikkor
lenses, 3D Color Matrix Metering is automatically activated with the F5.
With the classic techniques of evaluating for 18% reflectance, factors such as
brightness and contrast are primarily used to determine exposure. In addition, it is
essential to evaluate each scene’s esthetic factors such as color to get the best
exposure. The shadows of a building, cool with blue. A panoramic landscape with
a bright blue sky. Or a winter scene covered with pristine white snow. Your
camera’s 3D Color Matrix Meter evaluates not only each scene’s brightness and
contrast, but using a special Red-Green-Blue (RGB) sensor, it also evaluates the
scene’s colors. Then its powerful microcomputer and database together guide it to
unequaled exposure control.
PC Card (PCMCIA card)
The media which stores images captured by your camera. Your camera is designed
to accept Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Cards which are compatible with the
PCMCIA-ATA interface standard. Most hard disk drive and flash memory cards
may be used. Hard disk drive cards will hold more images and are usually faster
than flash memory cards, but flash memory cards are more rugged.
Rear-Curtain Sync
Flash fires an instant before the second (rear) curtain of the focal plane shutter
begins to move. When slow shutter speeds are used, this feature can create a blur
effect from the ambient light, i.e., a flowing-light pattern following a moving
subject with subject movement frozen at the end of the light flow. See also “Front-
Curtain Sync.”