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AAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range
100 200 400800160032006400m ft 
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 0.7–8.5 2 ft 4 in.–27 ft 11 in. 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 0.6–6.0 2 ft–19 ft 8 in.
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6–4.2 2 ft–13 ft 9 in. 4 5.6 8 11162232 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in.
5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6–2.1 2 ft–6 ft 11 in. 8 11162232—— 0.6–1.5 2ft–4ft 11in.
11 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.1 2 ft–3 ft 7 in.
16 22 32 — — — — 0.6–0.8 2 ft–2 ft 7 in.
The built-in flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft).
In mode  P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-nu mber) is limited according to ISO 
sensitivity, as shown below:
Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:
100200400800160032006400
2.8 3.5 4 5 5.6 7.1 8
If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the maximum value for 
aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.
ASee Also
See page 125 for information on locking flash value (FV) for a metered subject before 
recomposing a photograph.
 
For information on auto FP high-speed sync  and choosing a flash sync speed, see Custom 
Setting e1 ( Flash sync speed , 0 244).
 For information on choosing the slowest shutter 
speed available when using the flash, see Custom Setting e2 ( Flash shutter speed, 0 245).
 
For information on flash control and using  the built-in flash in commander mode, see 
Custom Setting e3 ( Flash cntrl for built-in flash , 0 246). 
See page 303 for information on using optional flash units. 
						

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Flash Compensation
Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV in increments 
of 1/3EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. 
Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced 
to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
Press the  M (Y ) button and rotate the sub-
command dial until the desired value is 
displayed in the control panel.
 In general, 
choose positive values to make the main subject 
brighter, negative values to make it darker.
At values other than ±0.0, a  Y icon will be 
displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after 
you release the  M (Y ) button.
 The current value for 
flash compensation can be confirmed by pressing the 
M (Y ) button.
Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash 
compensation to ±0.0.
 Flash compensation is not 
reset when the camera is turned off.
AOptional Flash Units
Flash compensation is also available with opt ional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, 
SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units. The SB-910, SB -900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 also allow 
flash compensation to be set using the controls on the flash unit; the value selected with the 
flash unit is added to the value selected with the camera.
ASee Also
For information on choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation, see 
Custom Setting b2 ( EV steps for exposure cntrl , 0 234).
 For information on choosing how 
flash and exposure compensation combine, see Custom Setting e4 ( Exposure comp. for 
flash , 0 250).
 For information on automatically varying flash level over a series of shots, see 
page 133.
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
M  (Y ) button Sub-command
dial
±0 EV 
( M  (Y ) button pressed)
–0.3 EV
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FV Lock
This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed 
without changing the flash leve l and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the 
subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame.
 Flash 
output is adjusted automatically for an y changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
To  u s e  F V  l o c k :
1Assign FV lock to the  Fn button.
Select  FV lock  for Custom Setting f2 ( Assign Fn 
button  > Press , 0 253).
2Raise the flash.
In P,  S,  A , M , and  0 modes, the flash can be raised 
by pressing the  M (Y ) button.
 In i, k , p , n , o , 
s , w , and  g modes, the flash will pop up 
automatically when required.
3Focus.
Position the subject in the center of the frame 
and press the shutter-release button halfway to 
focus.
4Lock flash level.
After confirming that the flash ready indicator ( M) 
is displayed in the viewfinder, press the  Fn 
button.
 The flash will emit a monitor preflash to 
determine the appropriate flash level.
 Flash 
output will be locked at this level and FV lock 
icons ( e) will appear in  the viewfinder.
M (Y ) button
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5Recompose the photograph.
6Ta k e  t h e  p h o t o g r a p h .
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, 
additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.
7Release FV lock.
Press the  Fn button to release FV lock. Confirm that the FV lock icon ( e) is no 
longer displayed in the viewfinder.
DUsing FV Lock with the Built-in Flash
FV lock is only available wi th the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 
( Flash cntrl for built-in flash , 0 246).
AUsing FV Lock with Optional Flash Units 
FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-
flash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes.
 Note that when commander mode is 
selected for Custom Setting e3 ( Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 246), you will need to set 
the flash control mode for the master or at least one remote group to TTL or AA.
AMetering
The metering areas for FV lock when using optional flash unit are as follows:
Flash unitFlash modeMetered area
Stand-alone flash unit i-TTL 4-mm circle in center of frame
AA Area metered by flash exposure meter
Used with other flash units 
(Advanced Wireless Lighting) i-TTL Entire frame
AA Area metered by flash exposure meter
A (master flash)
ASee Also
For information on using the  depth-of-field preview or AAE-L/AF-L  button for FV lock, see 
Custom Setting f3 ( Assign preview button , 0 255) or Custom Setting f4 ( Assign AE-L/AF-L 
button , 0 256). 
						

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Remote Control Photography
The optional ML-L3 remote control (0309) can be used to reduce camera shake or 
for self-portraits.
1Select  Remote control mode (ML-L3) .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Remote control mode (ML-L3)  in 
the shooting menu and press  2. 
2Choose a remote control mode.
Highlight one of the following options and press  J.
3Frame the photograph.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 
Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote 
Control
OptionDescription 
% Delayed remote Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter-release button is 
pressed.
$ Quick-response 
remote Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release button is 
pressed.
& Remote 
mirror-up Press ML-L3 shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to 
release shutter and take photograph.
 Prevents blur caused by 
camera moving when mirror is raised.
# Off The shutter can not be released using the ML-L3.
ARelease Mode
When an optional ML-L3 remote control is used, the release mode selected with the release 
mode dial ( 057) is ignored in favor of the option selected for  Remote control mode 
(ML-L3)  in the shooting menu.
G button 
						

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4Ta k e  t h e  p h o t o g r a p h .
From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter 
on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the 
camera ( 03, 5) and press the  ML-L3 shutter-release 
button.
 In delayed remote mode , the self-timer lamp will 
light for about two seconds before the shutter is released.
 
In quick-response remote mode , the self-timer lamp will 
flash after the shutter has been released.
 In remote mirror-up mode , pressing the 
ML-L3 shutter-release button once raises the mirror; the shutter will be released 
and the self-timer lamp will flash after 30 s or when the button is pressed a 
second time.
DBefore Using Optional ML-L3 Remote Controls
Before using the remote control for the first t ime, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator 
sheet.
AUsing the Built-in Flash
Before taking a photograph with the flash in  P,  S,  A , M , or  0 modes, press the  M (Y ) button to 
raise the flash and wait for the  M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder ( 0119).
 
Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised  while remote control mode is in effect. If the 
flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3 shutter-release button once the 
flash has charged.
 In auto, scene, and special effects modes in which the flash pops up 
automatically, the flash will begin charging when remote control mode is selected; once the 
flash is charged, it will automatically pop up and fire when required.
In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for 
about one second before the shutter is released.
 In delayed remote mode, the self-timer 
lamp will light for two seconds, followed by the red-eye reduction lamp which light for one 
second before the shutter is released.
AFocusing in Remote Control Mode
The camera will not adjust focus in remote  mirror-up mode or when continuous-servo 
autofocus is selected; note however that if any autofocus mode is selected, you can focus by 
pressing the camera shutter-release button ha lfway before shooting (pressing the button all 
the way down will not release the shutter).
 If auto- or single-servo autofocus is selected or 
the camera is in live view in delayed or quick-response remote mode, the camera will 
automatically adjust focu s before shooting; if the camera is  unable to focus in viewfinder 
photography, it will return to stand-by without releasing the shutter.
ARemote Mirror-up Mode
Metering is not performed in remote mirror-up mode.
 Photos can not be framed in the 
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AExiting Remote Control Mode
Remote control is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected 
for Custom Setting c5 ( Remote on duration (ML-L3) , 0 238),  Off is selected for  Remote 
control mode (ML-L3) , a two-button reset is performed, or shooting options are reset using 
Reset shooting menu .
DAssign Shutter Button
If  Record movies  is selected for Custom Setting g4 ( Assign shutter button, 0 260), the 
ML-L3 can not be used when the live view selector is rotated to  1.
ACover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, remove the rubber 
eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap ( 060).
ASee Also
For information on choosing the length of time  the camera will remain in stand-by mode 
waiting for a signal from the remote control, see Custom Setting c5 ( Remote on duration 
(ML-L3) ; 0 238). For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the remote 
control is used, see Custom Setting d1 ( Beep; 0 238). 
						

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Wireless Remote Controllers
When the camera is used with optional WR-1 (0309) and WR-R10/WR-T10 ( 0309) 
wireless remote controllers, the shutter-release buttons on the WR-1 and WR-T10 
perform the same functions as the camera  shutter-release button, allowing remote 
continuous and self-timer photography.
WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers
When a WR-1 is connected to the camera accessory terminal, the shutter can be 
released using another WR-1.
WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers
When a WR-R10 (transceiver) is connected to the camera, the shutter can be released 
using a WR-T10 (transmitter).
Pressing the shutter-release 
button on the transmitter… …releases the shutter on the 
cameras connected to the receivers.
Pressing the shutter-release  button on the WR-T10  (transmitter)… …releases the shutter on the 
cameras connected to the  WR-R10 (transceivers). 
						

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Other Shooting Options
The camera settings listed below can be restored to 
default values by holding the W (S ) and  E buttons 
down together for more than two seconds (these 
buttons are marked by a green dot).
 The control 
panel turns off briefly  while settings are reset.
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default 
Settings
OptionDefault0
Image quality JPEG normal 66
Image size Large 68
White balance Auto > Normal 89 Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 91
HDR (high dynamic range) Off
1115
ISO sensitivity settings
ISO sensitivity P,  S,  A , M 100
79
Other shooting modes Auto
Auto ISO sensitivity control Off 81
Remote control mode (ML-L3) Off 127
Interval timer shooting Off
2145
Autofocus (viewfinder) Autofocus mode % AF-S
71
Modes other than  % AF-A
AF-area mode n , x , 0 , % , 1 , 2 , 3 Single-point AF
73
m , w 51-point dynamic-area AF
i , j , k , l , p , o , r , s , t , u , v , y , z , g , u , P,  S,  A , M Auto-area AF
E button
W  (S ) button 
						

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Autofocus (live view/movie)Autofocus mode AF-S 155
AF-area mode m , r , w , % , g , u , 1 , 2 , 3 , P,  S,  A , M Wide-area AF
156
n , 0 Normal-area AF
i , j , k , l , p , o , s , t , u , v , x , y , z Face-priority AF
Focus point
3Center 75
Metering Matrix 83
AE lock hold Off 76, 84
Bracketing Off 133
Picture Control settings
4Unmodified 105
Flash compensation Off 124
Exposure compensation Off 86
Exposure delay mode Off 241
Flash mode i , k , p , n , w , g Auto
120
s
Auto+red-eye reduction
o Auto+slow sync
0 , P,  S,  A , M Fill flash
FV lock Off 125
Multiple exposure Off
5141
Flexible program Off 48
+ NEF (RAW ) Off 253
Special effects mode
g Vividness 0 180
Outlines 0
i Orientation Landscape 181
Width Normal
u Color Off 182
Color range 3
1 HDR strength is not reset.
2 If interval timer shooting is currently in progress, sh ooting will end. Starting time, shooting interval, and 
number of intervals and shots are not reset.
3 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.
4 Current Picture Control only.
5 If multiple exposure is currently in progress, shooti ng will end and multiple exposure will be created 
from exposures recorded to that point. Gain and number of shots are not reset.
OptionDefault0