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TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued
Ready-Light Indication in the Viewfinder
When the Nikon FA is used with Nikon Speedlights SB-15, SB-
16B, SB 18, SB 19, etc, the FA's ready-light LED in the viewfind-
er lights up when the flash is recycled. This way, you're easily
informed of flash reediness without having to take your eye
away from the viewfinder. Depending on which Nikon flash unit
is attached, the same LED blinks to warn of insufficient flash
output. incorrect setting of the flash unit or incorrect setting of
the FA. The more detailed information, refer to the flash unit’s
instruction manual.
Relationship Between Camera’s Meter,
Ready-Light Indication and Shutter Speed
Shooting
Mode
Selector
P,S,A*
All
except
M250
and B
light up 250 1/250 Does not
light up
-
M
1/4000-
1/500sec
light up M250** 1/250 Does not
light up -
1/250-
1sec
light up as set as set Does not
light up -
P,S,A,M
M250, B - - - light up as set
Shutter
speed
dial
setting
Camera’s exposure meter
On Off
Ready-light LCD
indication
Actual
shutter
speed
(sec.)
Ready-
light
Actual
shutter
speed
* Because automatic exposure modes are cancelled as
soon as the flash unit is turned on, you should determine
the proper aperture beforehand.
** + and/or - indication on M disappears as soon as the flash
unit is turned on.
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