Tips on speedlight care and reference information – Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight User Manual
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Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information
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Problem
Cause
Solution
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The effective
flash output
distance range
does not
appear.
The flash head is not set to
the forward-facing position.
Set the flash head to the
forward-facing position.
Aperture and ISO sensitivity
information has not been
received from the camera.
• Check camera settings.
• Detach and reattach the
SB-5000 to the camera.
—
The SB-5000 cannot receive
focal length information
from the camera.
Turn the SB-5000 and
camera off, and then turn
them on again.
—
Zoom head
position
is not set
automatically.
The built-in wide panel is in
use or the Nikon Diffusion
Dome is attached.
Remove the built-in wide
panel or the Nikon Diffusion
Dome.
Power zoom function is
canceled.
Activate the power zoom
function.
Remote flash
unit does not
fire.
The distance between the
master flash unit and the
remote flash unit is too
long, or there is an obstacle
between them.
Change the positioning of
the master flash unit and
remote flash units.
The light from the master
flash unit has not entered
the remote flash unit
light sensor window for
wireless remote flash in
wireless multiple flash-unit
photography using optical
control.
A link with the remote
flash unit has not been
established in wireless
multiple flash-unit
photography using radio
control.
Reset the link.