9. Flash Fundamentals and the Creative Lighting System
NIKON D4 ISO 400 1/125 SEC. F/3.2
In 2004, Nikon released the SB-800 Speedlight and introduced the world to the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS for short). The system was a breakthrough, allowing not only remote triggering and control of off-camera flashes but also advanced Through The Lens (TTL) metering, High-Speed Sync, and Flash Value Lock (FV Lock). The Creative Lighting System refers to the entire system of flashes and cameras that use this technology to produce images that are better lit. This chapter describes how these features work and how to start using them in your photography. ...
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