Nikon FG - Advanced Features and Accessories; Flash Photography Guide

Electronic flashes are convenient not only for night
or low-light shooting but also as a supplemental light
;0 fill in shadows in the daytime. When shooting with
electronic flashes such as the Nikon Speedlights
S8-18, SB-16B and SB-15, the FG's shutter speed is
automatically switched to 1/90sec. on P, A and on
l1anual modes when the manual shutter speed is
1/125sec. or above. If the manual shutter speed is
1/60sec . or below, the shutter will operate at the set
speed . The Nlkon FG directly accepts the Nlkon
S8-18 , SB-16B and SB-15 which have an ISO-type
hot-shoe mount, and the SB-12, SB-16A and SB-17 via
In e Flash Unit Coupler AS-6. Be sure to check the
guide number of the flash unit and set the aperture to
match the shooting distance. The sync contact of the
FG is an X-contact only and synchronizes at the
speed of 1/90sec. or slower. Flash bulbs can also be
u
sed at the following shutter speed sync ranges:
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~1 10001, ")ObV25QT1!125"90 l i6 0 1 /30 1 l~ 1 /8 14 1:2 1
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