Nikon D60 - Manual (Page 162)

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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
The accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including the
SB-400, SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, SB-23,
SB-22S, and SB-29S to be mounted directly on the camera without
a sync cable. It is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a
locking pin, such as the SB-800 and SB-600, which prevents the
Speedlight from falling off accidentally. Before attaching an
optional flash unit, remove the accessory shoe cover. The built-in flash will not fire when
an optional Speedlight is attached.
When used with compatible flash units such as the optional SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600
Speedlights, the D60 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)*, which
offers a number of features, including i-TTL flash control and Flash Color Information
Communication. When the optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 Wireless Speedlight
Commander is mounted on the camera, the optional SB-600, a second SB-800 Speedlight,
or the SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight can be fired remotely. See the documentation
provided with the Speedlight or wireless Speedlight commander for details.
* CLS is the latest flash control system for use with Nikon Speedlights and cameras. Various features are
supported, including Flash Color Information Communication, with which flash output color
temperature information is automatically transmitted to the camera for use in tuning white balance to
achieve optimal results.
Nikon Speedlight SB-400
• The SB-400 is a high-performance flash unit with a guide number of 21/69 (ISO 100, m/
ft, 20°C /68 °F).
• The flash head can be rotated through 90° above the horizontal for bounce-flash
photography.
Nikon Speedlight SB-800
• The SB-800 is a high-performance flash unit with a guide number of 38/125 (at the
35mm zoom-head position; ISO 100, m/ft, 20°C/68°F).
• The flash head can be tilted 90° up, 7° down, 180° to the left, and 90° to the right for
bounce-flash or close-up photography.
• The SB-800 supports auto power zoom (24-105 mm), ensuring that the angle of
coverage is adjusted in accordance with lens focal length, and has a built-in wide-flash
adapter that increases the angle of coverage to match that of a 14mm or 17mm lens.
• The monitor and all buttons are illuminated to simplify operation in dark surroundings.
• Custom settings can be used to enable, disable, or adjust a variety of functions.