How does a TTL flash work?
TTL flash uses a series or infrared flash bursts before the flash actually fires. This flash information is returned back to the camera which then adjusts the flash power accordingly to set what it thinks is a well-balanced shot. In practice this works fairly well, but what you end up with is often less than desirable.
How do you use TTL on a camera?
It’s easy to work with because it doesn’t need as much input from you at all. To use it, simply press your flashgun’s menu button and select TTL. That’s it! When you press the shutter, your Speedlite puts out the amount of light according to the camera’s exposure reading.
How do I lower the exposure on my Nikon D5000?
To set your exposure using the aperture, depress the shutter release button until the meter is activated. Then, while holding down the Exposure Compensation/Aperture button (located behind and to the right of the shutter release button), rotate the Command dial to change the aperture.
What does TTL mean in photography?
Through The Lens metering
TTL means Through The Lens metering. When you focus your camera with that half push of the shutter, your camera is not only focusing, but its taking a reading (metering) of the scene. It is taking a measurement of how much ambient light is being returned Through The Lens to the sensor.
How do I use the Info screen on the Nikon D5000?
The D5000 lets us set just about anything worth setting on its INFO screen. Press either the top INFO [i] button near the shutter release, or the bottom left rear INFO [i] button to display the INFO screen. Press the bottom left rear INFO [i] button again to change any of the settings below.
How do I check the ADL setting on my Nikon D5000?
You can check your D5000’s current setting by pressing either INFO button (one is right by the shutter button on the top of the D5000) and looking along the right side of the screen. Look for a cryptic symbol just above “ADL.”
What is auto mode on the Nikon D5000?
The green AUTO mode is for people who don’t read this guide. AUTO is a perfectly swell mode, however it locks out many of the settings I’ll be showing you how to adjust. The D5000 lets us set just about anything worth setting on its INFO screen.
What extra parts do I need to buy for my Nikon D5000?
The first extra you’re going to need with a new Nikon D5000 is a memory card, since none are included with the basic camera kit. The D5000 uses SD Memory cards, and the good news is that today there are plenty to choose from in a variety of capacities.