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Flash photography, Using the built-in flash – Nikon D7000 User Manual

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Flash Photography

The built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 12/39 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) and
provides coverage for the angle of view of a 16 mm lens. It can be used not only
when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to
add a catch light to the subject’s eyes.

❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and w Modes

1

Choose a flash mode (

0 144).

2

Take pictures.

The flash will pop up as required when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire
when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not
pop up automatically,

DO

NOT

attempt to raise it by

hand. Failure to observe this precaution could
damage the flash.

❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0 Modes

1

Raise the flash.

Press the

M button to raise the flash.

2

Choose a flash mode (

0 144).

3

Take pictures.

The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.

Using the Built-in Flash

A

Lowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently
downward until the latch clicks into place.

M button