>1/200 is the fastest shutter speed the D5100 does with the
>flash.
>
>However, the flash pulse can be much shorter than that. So,
>depending on what subject you are shooting, and depending on
>the lighting conditions, setting the shutter speed to 1/200
>and using a flash setting of less than 100% can get you
>similar results to using a faster shutter speed.
>


>---------+---------+---------+---------+
>Joseph K
>Seattle, WA, USA
>
>D700, D200, D70S, 24-70mm f/2.8, VR 70-200mm f/2.8 II, 50mm
>f/1.4 D,
>17-55mm f/2.8 DX, 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR, 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 DX
>

Hello Joseph K,

Thank you for the enlightenment, it makes me feel better. I thought there is something wrong with my camera.

I will surely try to experiment on different shutter speeds and flash settings so I will be able to know the difference of it's results.

Ginalisa