4. The Camera

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The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) works when a Nikon Speedlight is paired with a Nikon DSLR. The Creative Lighting System works with the camera to create better-lit photos when using a flash, either the built-in flash or one of the Nikon Speedlights. A lot of the CLS technology is actually built into the camera, which is why it can use the built-in flash, and some cameras can use these to control off-camera remote flashes, as well. Not all of the Nikon cameras are created equal when it comes to CLS, with the higher-end cameras having some functionality that the entry-level cameras don’t. The good news is that all the cameras ...

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