
HOTSHOE
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Function Button
e function button often serves as a shortcut for important menu items such as ISO
and white balance. If you can’t find a control in the list of menu items, it’s probably
here.
Hotshoe
e hotshoe provides a connection for an external flash and other camera accesso-
ries. e metal contacts allow the camera to communicate with the flash to provide
advanced features such as dedicated exposure control. Often, you can purchase “dedi-
cated flash cords” that enable you to retain communication between camera and flash,
but move the two apart for more lighting options. One end of the cord connects to the
hotshoe, and the other connects to the base of the flash.
Hotshoe for external flash on Nikon Coolpix P5100