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Flash modes for remote flash units, D –14 – Nikon SB-910 User Manual

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D–14

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Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography

Flash modes for remote flash units

When used in remote mode, the SB-910 can operate in AUTO (auto), M (manual)
and OFF (fl ash function canceled) modes.

To set the fl ash mode, press the [MODE] button,
choose the fl ash mode with the selector dial,
and then press the [OK] button.

(auto) mode:

In AUTO mode, the remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the

master flash unit.
Total flash output level of the master and remote flash units is controlled.

The maximum distance the SB-910’s light sensor can detect is approx. 7 m (23 ft)

in front of the master flash unit.

(manual) mode:

In M mode, the remote flash units start firing in sync with the master flash unit,

but do not stop firing in sync with the master flash unit.
Flash output levels of the master and remote flash units are separately set.

The maximum distance the SB-910’s light sensor can detect is approx. 40 m

(131 ft) in front of the master flash unit.
The flash output level can be set from M1/1 to M1/128.

( flash function canceled) mode:

Remote fl ash units do not fi re, even when the master fl ash unit fi res.