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...warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to avoid activities that appears abnormal in any battery that could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or catch on fire. 8 Be sure to use only batteries specified in this user's manual, to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking ... lead to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat. 12 Do not use , because batteries may generate heat during continuous flash photography. CAUTIONS for TTL Cord SC-30 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the cord by yourself, as they are properly protected from your equipment...
...warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to avoid activities that appears abnormal in any battery that could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or catch on fire. 8 Be sure to use only batteries specified in this user's manual, to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking ... lead to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat. 12 Do not use , because batteries may generate heat during continuous flash photography. CAUTIONS for TTL Cord SC-30 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the cord by yourself, as they are properly protected from your equipment...
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... Attachment Ring SX-1, which has a guide number of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operation (using the Speedlight Stand AS-20, which comes with the unit. • The SU-800 features a Commander function that provides an overview of your camera and Speedlight user's manuals handy for purchasing the Nikon Wireless Speedlight system. To get the most out of Speedlight flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographic examples. Also read this user's manual thoroughly before use...
... Attachment Ring SX-1, which has a guide number of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operation (using the Speedlight Stand AS-20, which comes with the unit. • The SU-800 features a Commander function that provides an overview of your camera and Speedlight user's manuals handy for purchasing the Nikon Wireless Speedlight system. To get the most out of Speedlight flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographic examples. Also read this user's manual thoroughly before use...
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... sites to keep up-to-date with this manual to make the most of the R1C1. Digitutor http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html The Nikon Digitutor website uses movies and sample photos to CLS. • "Cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System" are referred to as "CLS-compatible cameras." • In this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is called the "Commander SU...
... sites to keep up-to-date with this manual to make the most of the R1C1. Digitutor http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html The Nikon Digitutor website uses movies and sample photos to CLS. • "Cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System" are referred to as "CLS-compatible cameras." • In this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is called the "Commander SU...
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... Buttons 3 Ready-light Lights up when the Speedlight is fully recycled and ready to fire. 4 Mounting Foot-lock Lever (p. 29) 5 Terminal Cover 6 TTL Cord Terminal Connects the SU-800 with the SB-R200 when used with cameras not compatible with CLS. (p. 110) 7 Mounting Foot (p. 29) 8 Hot-shoe Contacts 9 Mount Pin 10 Battery Chamber lid (p. 28) 11 AF-assist Illuminator 12 Commander Transmit Window 13 Commander/Close-up Select...
... Buttons 3 Ready-light Lights up when the Speedlight is fully recycled and ready to fire. 4 Mounting Foot-lock Lever (p. 29) 5 Terminal Cover 6 TTL Cord Terminal Connects the SU-800 with the SB-R200 when used with cameras not compatible with CLS. (p. 110) 7 Mounting Foot (p. 29) 8 Hot-shoe Contacts 9 Mount Pin 10 Battery Chamber lid (p. 28) 11 AF-assist Illuminator 12 Commander Transmit Window 13 Commander/Close-up Select...
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... the TTL mode. Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories SU-800's LCD panel and icons Icons on the settings and the combination of camera and flash units in use. • The below illustrations are for groups A and B in TTL mode 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is sent from the subject, the camera automatically controls the flash output level to give the correct exposure. 5 Auto FP High-Speed Sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync. Flash Output Level...
... the TTL mode. Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories SU-800's LCD panel and icons Icons on the settings and the combination of camera and flash units in use. • The below illustrations are for groups A and B in TTL mode 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is sent from the subject, the camera automatically controls the flash output level to give the correct exposure. 5 Auto FP High-Speed Sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync. Flash Output Level...
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.... 3 TTL Mode Measuring the flash illumination reflected back from the SU-800 to the remote flash units such as the SB-R200. 2 Commander Mode Commander function is activated. 3 Low Battery-power Replace the battery. 4 Channel Represents the communication channel number through which the Commander and Speedlight exchange data. 5 CLS-compatible camera The SU-800 is connected to give the correct exposure. z Preparation Icons in Commander flash operation 1 Wireless Flash A control...
.... 3 TTL Mode Measuring the flash illumination reflected back from the SU-800 to the remote flash units such as the SB-R200. 2 Commander Mode Commander function is activated. 3 Low Battery-power Replace the battery. 4 Channel Represents the communication channel number through which the Commander and Speedlight exchange data. 5 CLS-compatible camera The SU-800 is connected to give the correct exposure. z Preparation Icons in Commander flash operation 1 Wireless Flash A control...
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... Attachment Ring (p. 31). 23 It turns red when the SB-R200 is fully recycled and ready to the SB-R200 via a cord when used with cameras that are not compatible with CLS (p. 110). 10 Terminal cover Close the cover when not using the TTL cord. 11 Ready-light The lamp lights up in your camera bag, turn the power on or off the flash unit. 9 TTL...
... Attachment Ring (p. 31). 23 It turns red when the SB-R200 is fully recycled and ready to the SB-R200 via a cord when used with cameras that are not compatible with CLS (p. 110). 10 Terminal cover Close the cover when not using the TTL cord. 11 Ready-light The lamp lights up in your camera bag, turn the power on or off the flash unit. 9 TTL...
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...'s Speedlight Mounting Shoe and slide the lock switch. z Flash operation using the R1C1 AS-20 2 Setting up the SB-R200. 1 Install the battery in the SB-R200 in the same way as No. 3 in the front position, and approx. 3m (9.8 ft) at both sides. The Mounting Foot cannot be inserted in reverse. • Slide the lock switch until it stops and make...
...'s Speedlight Mounting Shoe and slide the lock switch. z Flash operation using the R1C1 AS-20 2 Setting up the SB-R200. 1 Install the battery in the SB-R200 in the same way as No. 3 in the front position, and approx. 3m (9.8 ft) at both sides. The Mounting Foot cannot be inserted in reverse. • Slide the lock switch until it stops and make...
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... (in TTL and Auto Aperture flash (AA) modes) • Manual flash output level (in M mode) • Manual flash output level, the frequency, and the number of the SU-800 The following functions can be set on the SU-800. 3 Functions of repeating flashes per frame (in RPT mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, 4) 58 Battery chamber Display in close-up mode Display in Commander mode Settings in each flash mode In close-up mode (p. 65) • Flash mode (TTL, M) •...
... (in TTL and Auto Aperture flash (AA) modes) • Manual flash output level (in M mode) • Manual flash output level, the frequency, and the number of the SU-800 The following functions can be set on the SU-800. 3 Functions of repeating flashes per frame (in RPT mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, 4) 58 Battery chamber Display in close-up mode Display in Commander mode Settings in each flash mode In close-up mode (p. 65) • Flash mode (TTL, M) •...
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... flash head. Notes on performing Commander flash operation Available Commander functions and necessary settings vary depending on the cameras and remote flash units in "Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples" was taken using a single flash unit. Another SB-R200 is placed behind to bounce the light off the background wall to your Speedlight user's 82 manual. 2 Overview of Commander flash operation Example J J-1 Flash setup SU-800 Group A SB-R200×8 Dual-light flash operation Ring-type lighting is used...
... flash head. Notes on performing Commander flash operation Available Commander functions and necessary settings vary depending on the cameras and remote flash units in "Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples" was taken using a single flash unit. Another SB-R200 is placed behind to bounce the light off the background wall to your Speedlight user's 82 manual. 2 Overview of Commander flash operation Example J J-1 Flash setup SU-800 Group A SB-R200×8 Dual-light flash operation Ring-type lighting is used...
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... number of repeating flashes per frame (in RPT mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, or 4) Flash modes In Commander flash operation, the five flash modes (TTL, Auto Aperture flash (AA), M, --- (flash canceled), RPT (repeating)) are divided into two types: CPU NIKKOR lenses and non-CPU NIKKOR lenses. z Details on the camera and remote flash units in the Auto Aperture flash mode.) v Repeating flash operation Repeating (RPT) flash operation is possible when the SU-800 is used with...
... number of repeating flashes per frame (in RPT mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, or 4) Flash modes In Commander flash operation, the five flash modes (TTL, Auto Aperture flash (AA), M, --- (flash canceled), RPT (repeating)) are divided into two types: CPU NIKKOR lenses and non-CPU NIKKOR lenses. z Details on the camera and remote flash units in the Auto Aperture flash mode.) v Repeating flash operation Repeating (RPT) flash operation is possible when the SU-800 is used with...
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Other functions This section gives detailed information on camera settings and functions. 1 Test firing to your camera user's manual for specific information on each function of the SU-800 and SB-R200. Be sure to refer to confirm exposure 2 Checking illumination before taking pictures (Modeling Illumination) 3 Using the Target Light (Focus-Assist Illuminator) 4 Autofocus flash operation in low light 5 Flash output level compensation 6 Repeating (RPT) flash operation 7 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 8 Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) 87
Other functions This section gives detailed information on camera settings and functions. 1 Test firing to your camera user's manual for specific information on each function of the SU-800 and SB-R200. Be sure to refer to confirm exposure 2 Checking illumination before taking pictures (Modeling Illumination) 3 Using the Target Light (Focus-Assist Illuminator) 4 Autofocus flash operation in low light 5 Flash output level compensation 6 Repeating (RPT) flash operation 7 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 8 Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) 87
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... compatible cameras. This is now possible. In this mode, the Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode is automatically set it on the SU-800 or SB-R200 directly, but must set when the shutter speed exceeds the camera's sync shutter speed. High-Speed flash synchronization at your camera's highest shutter speed is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background. • Available flash modes are i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash...
... compatible cameras. This is now possible. In this mode, the Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode is automatically set it on the SU-800 or SB-R200 directly, but must set when the shutter speed exceeds the camera's sync shutter speed. High-Speed flash synchronization at your camera's highest shutter speed is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background. • Available flash modes are i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash...
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t In Manual flash mode In Auto FP High-Speed Sync in Manual flash mode, the SB-R200's flash output level may also vary depending on the subject matter conditions. Flash output level may be extremely low when the manual flash output level is set at 1/500 sec. • The guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync above is applicable when the shutter speed is not a malfunction. Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the SB-R200 (m/ft) Flash output...
t In Manual flash mode In Auto FP High-Speed Sync in Manual flash mode, the SB-R200's flash output level may also vary depending on the subject matter conditions. Flash output level may be extremely low when the manual flash output level is set at 1/500 sec. • The guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync above is applicable when the shutter speed is not a malfunction. Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the SB-R200 (m/ft) Flash output...
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... her hair. Example H H-3 Group B SB-600 • Camera: D70 • Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED • Group A: SB-800 (TTL) • Group B: SB-600 (TTL) • Group C: SB-R200 (M) I -4 was taken using triple-light flash operation without a colored gel filter. The main SB-800 illuminates the subject from the front and the SB-600...
... her hair. Example H H-3 Group B SB-600 • Camera: D70 • Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED • Group A: SB-800 (TTL) • Group B: SB-600 (TTL) • Group C: SB-R200 (M) I -4 was taken using triple-light flash operation without a colored gel filter. The main SB-800 illuminates the subject from the front and the SB-600...
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... second and the SB-R200's flash fires repeatedly at a reduced flash output level. Using the Target Light (Focus-assist Illuminator) in close-up flash operation (using cords) SEL READY LOCK Press the Target Light button on the SU-800 for more than one second. • The Target Light also goes out when: Releasing the shutter Test firing Firing the Modeling Illuminator Pressing the [ON/OFF] button...
... second and the SB-R200's flash fires repeatedly at a reduced flash output level. Using the Target Light (Focus-assist Illuminator) in close-up flash operation (using cords) SEL READY LOCK Press the Target Light button on the SU-800 for more than one second. • The Target Light also goes out when: Releasing the shutter Test firing Firing the Modeling Illuminator Pressing the [ON/OFF] button...
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... function does not work if these units are properly connected, the corresponding group (A or B) indicator blinks. Warning indicators will not work . If used with COOLPIX-Series cameras other than COOLPIX P7100, P7000 and P6000. Warning indicators appear if the Commander mode is set to Auto Aperture flash (AA), the AA mode indicator blinks to a weak battery etc., data communication fails with either group A or B when using a camera not compatible...
... function does not work if these units are properly connected, the corresponding group (A or B) indicator blinks. Warning indicators will not work . If used with COOLPIX-Series cameras other than COOLPIX P7100, P7000 and P6000. Warning indicators appear if the Commander mode is set to Auto Aperture flash (AA), the AA mode indicator blinks to a weak battery etc., data communication fails with either group A or B when using a camera not compatible...
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... or light sensor window. However, camera's AF-assist illuminator turns on . AF-Assist The SU-800 is set is faster or Set the shutter speed to both flash units. SB-R200. In the close -up mode, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the flash unit. 7 Troubleshooting Flash malfunction warning While the SB-R200 is used as Non-TTL auto flash or Repeating flash. Problems with a wide angle lens Change the lens' focal length. Vignetting occurs The shutter speed set to...
... or light sensor window. However, camera's AF-assist illuminator turns on . AF-Assist The SU-800 is set is faster or Set the shutter speed to both flash units. SB-R200. In the close -up mode, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the flash unit. 7 Troubleshooting Flash malfunction warning While the SB-R200 is used as Non-TTL auto flash or Repeating flash. Problems with a wide angle lens Change the lens' focal length. Vignetting occurs The shutter speed set to...
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... the camera's viewfinder Problem The ready-light inside camera's viewfinder blinks when the SU-800 is mounted on cameras not compatible with CLS and the flash mode is set to M (manual). Solution Set the flash mode to TTL in close-up flash operation (using cords). In rare cases, the Speedlight may result in a battery charger. • Do not expose the Speedlight to control flash operations. If this may not work properly even after a fresh battery is turned on...
... the camera's viewfinder Problem The ready-light inside camera's viewfinder blinks when the SU-800 is mounted on cameras not compatible with CLS and the flash mode is set to M (manual). Solution Set the flash mode to TTL in close-up flash operation (using cords). In rare cases, the Speedlight may result in a battery charger. • Do not expose the Speedlight to control flash operations. If this may not work properly even after a fresh battery is turned on...
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... 19 i-TTL mode 116 A AF-ILL 91 AS-20 24, 107 Accessories 99, 123 Adapter Ring 24 Advanced Wireless Lighting 26 AF-Assist Illuminator 91 Attachment Ring 24 Auto Aperture flash 119 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 96 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash 21 B Batteries 125 C CLS 7 CLS-compatible cameras 20 Cameras compatible with CLS 13 Channel 21 Close-up flash operation (using cords 110 Close-up mode 65 Color Filter Holder 24 Color Filter Set 24, 123...
... 19 i-TTL mode 116 A AF-ILL 91 AS-20 24, 107 Accessories 99, 123 Adapter Ring 24 Advanced Wireless Lighting 26 AF-Assist Illuminator 91 Attachment Ring 24 Auto Aperture flash 119 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 96 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash 21 B Batteries 125 C CLS 7 CLS-compatible cameras 20 Cameras compatible with CLS 13 Channel 21 Close-up flash operation (using cords 110 Close-up mode 65 Color Filter Holder 24 Color Filter Set 24, 123...