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E –2 – Nikon SB-900 User Manual

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E–2

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For use with cameras other than CLS

-compatible SLR cameras

Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible
SLR cameras

Differences between CLS-compatible cameras and

those not compatible with CLS

Using the SB-900 with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras is possible with the
exception of some functions.

The SB-900’s available functions vary depending on cameras in use.
See your camera user’s manual as well.


CLS-compatible cameras

Non-CLS-compatible cameras

Camera
communication
icon

Displayed

Not displayed

Available fl ash mode

i-TTL mode
Auto Aperture flash
Non-TTL auto flash
Distance-priority manual flash
Manual flash
Repeating flash






Non-TTL auto flash
Distance-priority manual flash
Manual flash
Repeating flash




ISO sensitivity setting Auto

Custom set

Available wireless
multiple fl ash
shooting

Advanced Wireless Lighting
SU-4 type


SU-4 type

Flash shooting using
color fi lters

Possible

Possible
(Filter information not
transferred)

FV Lock fl ash

Possible

Not possible

Auto FP High-Speed
sync.

Possible

Not possible

Rear-curtain sync
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Possible

Depends on the camera in use

AF-Assist illuminator

Possible (supporting dynamic-area
AF system)

Not possible

Firmware update

Possible
(with compatible cameras only)

Not possible