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Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the 
battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D15 battery 
pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D15 is powered by an 
optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector, the AC 
adapter will be used regardless of the option selected.
A  s  icon is displayed in the camera control panel when the 
batteries in the MB-D15 are in use.
d13: Battery OrderG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
AThe MB-D15 Battery Pack
The MB-D15 takes one EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or 
lithium batteries (an EN-EL15 is supplied wi th the camera; AA batteries are available 
separately).
The information display shows the type of battery inserted in the 
MB-D15 as follows:
MB-D15 battery type displayBattery type
$ EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
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This option controls flash sync speed.
e: Bracketing/Flash
e1: Flash Sync SpeedG button ➜ACustom Settings menu
OptionDescription
1/320 s 
(Auto FP) Auto FP high-speed sync is used when
 a compatible flash unit is attached 
( 0 305).
 If the built-in flash or other flash  units are used, shutter speed is set 
to 1/320s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/320s in mode  P or  A, 
auto FP high-speed sync will be activate d if the actual shutter speed is faster 
than 
1/320s.
1/250 s 
(Auto FP) Auto FP high-speed sync is used when
 a compatible flash unit is attached 
( 0 305).
 If the built-in flash or other flash  units are used, shutter speed is set 
to 1/250s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250s in mode  P or  A, 
auto FP high-speed sync will be activate d if the actual shutter speed is faster 
than 
1/250s.
1/250 s–1/60 s Flash sync speed set to selected value.
AFixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit
To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in mode  S or  M, select the next shutter speed after 
the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or Time/ %).
 An X (flash sync indicator) will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.
AAuto FP High-Speed Sync
Allows the flash to be used at the highest sh utter speed supported by the camera, making it 
possible to choose the maximum aperture for re duced depth of field even when the subject 
is backlit in bright sunlight.
 The information display flash mode indicator shows “FP” when 
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❚❚Auto FP High-Speed Sync
When  1/320 s (Auto FP)  or 1/250 s (Auto FP)  is selected for Custom Setting e1 
( Flash sync speed , 0 244), the built-in flash can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 
1/320s or 1/250s, while compatible optional flash units ( 0305) can be used at any 
shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
This option determines the slowest shutter speed available 
when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in 
mode  P or  A (regardless of the setting  chosen, shutter speeds 
can be as slow as 30 s in  S and  M modes or at flash settings of 
slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow 
sync).
 Options range from 1/60s ( 1/60 s ) to 30 s ( 30 s).
Flash sync speed1/320 s (Auto FP)1/250 s (Auto FP)1/250 s
Shutter speedBuilt-in flashOptional 
flash unitBuilt-in flashOptional 
flash unitBuilt-in flashOptional 
flash unit
From 
1/8000 to but 
not including 1/320s —Auto FP—Auto FP— —
From 1/320 to but 
not including 1/250s Flash sync*— Auto FP — —
1/250–30 s Flash sync
* Flash range drops as shutter speed increases.
 Flash range will nevertheless be greater than 
that obtained at the same speeds with Auto FP.
e2: Flash Shutter SpeedG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu 
						

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Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash.
❚❚Manual
Choose a flash level between  Full and  1/128  (1/128 of full power). At full power, the 
built-in flash has a Guid e Number of 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F).
❚❚Repeating Flash
The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing 
a strobe-light effect.
 Press  4 or  2 to highlight the following 
options,  1 or  3 to change.
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in FlashG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
OptionDescription
1 TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting 
conditions.
2 Manual Choose the flash level (
0246). The camera does not emit monitor pre-
flashes.
3 Repeating flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-
light effect (
0246).
4 Commander mode Use the built-in flash as a master fl
ash controlling remote optional flash 
units in one or more groups ( 0247).
OptionDescription
Output Choose flash output (expressed as a fraction of full power).
Times Choose the number of times the flash fires at the selected 
output.
 Note that depending on shutter speed and the 
option selected for  Frequency, the actual number of flashes 
may be less than selected.
Frequency Choose how often the flash fires per second.
AFlash Control Mode
The flash control mode for the built-in flash is shown in the 
information display ( 0122).
A“Manual” and “Repeating Flash”
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❚❚Commander Mode
Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional flash 
units in up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting ( 0305).
Selecting this option displa ys the menu shown at right.
 Press 4 
or  2 to highlight the following options,  1 or  3 to change.
AThe SB-400
When an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to 
Optional flash , allowing the flash control mode for the SB-400 to be selected from  TTL and 
Manual  (Repeating flash  and Commander mode  options are not available).
A“Times“
The options available for  Repeating flash> Times  are determined by flash output.
OutputOptions available for “Times”OutputOptions available for “Times”
1/4 21/322–10, 15
1/8 2–5 1/642–10, 15, 20, 25
1/16 2–10 1/1282–10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35
OptionDescription
Built-in  flash Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash (commander flash).
TTL i-TTL mode.
 Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in 
increments of 1/3EV.
M Choose the flash level from values between  1/1 and  1/128  (1/128 of full power).
–– The built-in flash does not fire, 
although remote flash units do.
 The built-in flash 
must be raised so that it can emit monitor pre-flashes.
Group A Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group A.
TTL i-TTL mode.
 Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in 
increments of 1/3EV.
AA Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units; 
0305).
 Choose flash 
compensation from values between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3EV.
M Choose the flash level from values between  1/1 and  1/128  (1/128 of full power).
–– The flash units in this group do not fire.
Group B Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group B.
 The options available are the 
same as those listed for  Group A, above.
Channel Choose from channels 1–4.
 All flash units in both groups must be set to the same 
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Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode.
1Adjust settings for the built-in flash.
Choose the flash control mode and output level for the 
built-in flash.
 Note that output level can not be adjusted 
in  ––  mode.
2Adjust settings for group A.
Choose the flash control mode and output level for the 
flash units in group A.
3Adjust settings for group B.
Choose the flash control mode and output level for the 
flash units in group B.
4Select the channel.
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6Compose the shot.
Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the 
maximum distance at which the remote fl ash units can be placed may vary with 
shooting conditions.
7Configure the remote flash units.
Turn all the remote flash units on, adjust  group settings as desired, and set them 
to the channel selected in Step 4. See the flash unit instruction manuals for 
details.
8Raise the built-in flash.
Press the  M (Y ) button to raise the built-in flash. Note that even if  –– is 
selected for  Built-in flash > Mode , the built-in flash must be raised so that 
monitor preflashes will be emitted.
9Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.
After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for 
all other flash units are lit, frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.
 FV lock 
( 0 125) can be used if desired.
60 ° or less
30 ° or less
10 m/33 ft
 or less
30 ° or less60 ° or less 5m/15ft
 or 
less
5m/15ft
 or less
Camera
(built-in flash) Wireless remote sensors 
on flash units should face 
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Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. 
AThe Flash Sync Mode Display
M  does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when  –– is selected for  Built-
in flash >Mode .
AFlash Compensation
The flash compensation value selected with the  M (Y ) button and sub-command dial is 
added to the flash compensation values selected  for the built-in flash, group A, and group B 
in the  Commander mode  menu.
 A Y  icon is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder 
when a flash compensation value other than ±0 is selected for  Built-in flash>TTL .
 The  Y 
icon flashes when the built-in flash is in mode  M.
DCommander Mode
Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the light from the built-in 
flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod).
 Be sure that direct 
light or strong reflections from the remote fl ash units do not enter the camera lens (in TTL 
mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units (AA mode), as this may interfere with 
exposure.
 To prevent timing flashes emitted by th e built-in flash from appearing in 
photographs taken at short range, choose low ISO sensitivities or small apertures (high 
f-numbers) or use an optional SG-3IR  infrared panel for the built-in flash.
 An SG-3IR is 
required for best results with rear-curtain  sync, which produces brighter timing flashes.
 
After positioning the remote flash units, take a  test shot and view the results in the camera 
monitor.
Although there is no limit on the number of  remote flash units that may be used, the 
practical maximum is three.
 With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote 
flash units will interfere with performance.
e4: Exposure Comp. for FlashG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
OptionDescription
YE Entire frame Both flash level and exposure compensation are adjusted to modify 
exposure over the entire frame.
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If On  is selec ted when the camera is  being used with the built-in 
flash or an optional CLS-compatible flash unit ( 0305), a 
modeling flash will be emitted  when the camera depth-of-field 
preview button is pressed ( 050).
 No modeling flash is emitted 
if  Off  is selected.
Choose the setting or settings brac keted when auto bracketing (0133) is in effect.
 
Choose  AE & flash  (j ) to perform both exposure and flash-level bracketing,  AE only 
( k ) to bracket only exposure,  Flash only (l) to perform only flash-level bracketing, 
WB bracketing  (m ) to perform white-balance bracketing ( 0137), or  ADL 
bracketing  (y ) to perform bracketing using Active D-Lighting ( 0139).
 Note that 
white balance bracketing is not available  at image quality settings of NEF (RAW ) or 
NEF (RAW ) + JPEG.
At the default setting of  MTR > under > over (H ), exposure, flash, and white balance 
bracketing are performed in the or der described on pages 133 and 137.
 If 
Under > MTR > over  (I ) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the 
lowest to the highest value.
 This setting has no effect on ADL bracketing.
e5: Modeling FlashG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
e6: Auto Bracketing SetG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
e7: Bracketing OrderG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu 
						

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This option determines the role assigned to the J button during viewfinder 
photography, playback, and live view (regar dless of the option selected, pressing J 
when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback).
❚❚ Shooting Mode
❚❚ Playback Mode
❚❚ Live View
f: Controls
f1: OK ButtonG  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
OptionRole assigned to  J button
JSelect center focus point Select center focus point.
KHighlight active focus pointHighlight the active focus point.
Not used None.
OptionRole assigned to J button
nThumbnail on/off Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail playback.
oView histogramsIn both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a histogram 
(
0 189) is displayed while the  J button is pressed.
XZoom on/off Toggle between full-frame or thumbnail playback and 
playback zoom.
 Choose the initial zoom setting from 
Low 
magnification , Medium magnification , and High 
magnification .
 The zoom display will center on the active 
focus point.
pChoose slot and folder Display the slot and folder selection dialog ( 0186).
OptionRole assigned to  J button
JSelect center focus point Pressing the 
J button in live view selects the center focus 
point.
XZoom on/off Press the 
J button to toggle zoom on and off.
 Choose the 
initial zoom setting from  Low magnification, Medium 
magnification , and High magnification .
 The zoom display 
will center on the active focus point.
Not used Pressing the J button has no effect in live view.