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Shooting Features
Speedlights (External Flash Unit)
With this camera, various features are available in combination with the Speedlight
(external flash) supported by the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) (A88). Use
the Speedlight when the built-in flash cannot provide sufficient lighting.
The following Speedlights and Wireless Speedlight Commander can be used for
the camera.
* Speedlight used for remote flash. Attachment Ring SX-1 cannot be mounted on this
camera. To use the SB-R200, it must be attached to the Speedlight Stand AS-20.
See our latest product catalogs or websites for up-to-date information on
Speedlights that can be used for the COOLPIX P7700.
The built-in flash is set to W (off) automatically when using Speedlights or Wireless
Speedlight Commander. While p is displayed on the monitor screen, the
Speedlight flash mode is also displayed on the monitor, and it can be set with the
same procedure as the built-in flash (A56).
How to Attach the Speedlight
• Remove the accessory shoe cover before
attaching the Speedlight or Wireless Speedlight
Commander as shown on the right (1).
• When the built-in flash is raised, gently push to
lower the flash until it clicks shut.
• Refer to the instruction manual of your
Speedlight for more information on how to
attach the Speedlight and details on how to
use it.
• Attach the accessory shoe cover when the
Speedlight is not in use.
B Note on External Flash
Attempting to attach external flashes that do not support this camera may damage the camera and
the external flash.
Speedlights SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400,
SB-R200*
Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800