Nikon D100 - Manual (Page 45)

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Tu
torial—Basic Photography
Taking Your First Photographs 5
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, shutter speed slows and photographs may be blurred. At shut-
ter speeds slower than
1 /
60
s, you can use the built-in Speedlight to prevent blur. A flash
can also be used to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects ( 94). To use
the built-in Speedlight:
a
Raise the Speedlight
Press the Speedlight lock release. The Speedlight will
pop up and begin charging.
b Set the flash-sync mode to front-curtain sync
Press the
button and rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the
control panel.
c
Check the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder
Press the shutter-release button halfway and check
the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder. When
the built-in Speedlight is raised, photographs can only
be taken when the flash-ready indicator is displayed.
If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove
your finger briefly from the shutter-release button
and try again.
When the Speedlight Is Not in Use
To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position
by pressing it lightly downward until you hear the latch click into place.