Hello Nikoneers. Was anyone asking about the FP mode of the SB-26? In the FP mode, the SB-26 fires a very fast series of flashes that is synched to the shutter curtains slit. The shutter is made of two sets of curtains. The first one covers the opening to the film plane, as this curtain opens, the second curtain follows thus closing the opening. This process, at shutter speeds slower than 1/250sec. gives a wide slit to a fully open window due to the delay of the second curtain's activation. As the shutter speed is increased, from 1/250 to 1/4000 sec.,as the first and second curtains move almost simultaneously, the opening becomes a narrow slit that travels the whole height of the window to the film plane. Nikon recommends that the FP mode be used from 1/250 - 1/4000sec. to assure even exposure. About FP1 and FP2, it seems that FP2 has a lower output than FP1. The effective range is very limited though. It is best to use it for very weak fill, ...just to get more distance. The distance bar gives you an idea how strong the flash is and how far you should be from the subject. And, you can't get more than two consecutive shots with it. Recycling is to long for motordrive use, even in Continuous Low. Happy shooting. Carlo _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
