Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight - Manual (Page 31)

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Operation
STEP
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Attaching the SB-500 to the camera
Make sure the SB-500
and the camera body
are turned off.
Make sure the
mounting foot lock
lever is on the left.
Slide the SB-500’s
mounting foot into
the camera’s accessory
shoe.
Turn the mounting
foot lock lever to
“LOCK.”
v
Lock the Speedlight in
place
Turn the mounting foot lock lever
clockwise until it clicks into place
pointing to “LOCK.”
v
Cameras with auto pop-up flash units
Turn the SB-500 on when it is mounted on a camera with a built-in,
auto pop-up flash unit. When the SB-500 is turned off, the camera’s
built-in flash may pop-up automatically and strike the SB-500. It is
recommended to detach the SB-500 from the camera when not in use.