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... heat. 12 Do not use any way, including a change in this user's manual, to avoid the possibility of used batteries in accordance with local government regulations. 14 Non-rechargeable batteries should not be sure to 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...
... heat. 12 Do not use any way, including a change in this user's manual, to avoid the possibility of used batteries in accordance with local government regulations. 14 Non-rechargeable batteries should not be sure to 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...
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..., which is mounted on CLS-compatible cameras; Main features and functions This Speedlight system, which has a guide number of Speedlight flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographic examples. Foreword Thank you can divide the Speedlight units into three groups and control the flash output independently for quick reference. To get the most out of your camera and Speedlight user's manuals handy for each group. • Wireless close -up flash operation is possible...
..., which is mounted on CLS-compatible cameras; Main features and functions This Speedlight system, which has a guide number of Speedlight flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographic examples. Foreword Thank you can divide the Speedlight units into three groups and control the flash output independently for quick reference. To get the most out of your camera and Speedlight user's manuals handy for each group. • Wireless close -up flash operation is possible...
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... Nikon Creative Lighting System" are abbreviated as "CLS-compatible cameras." • In this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your R1C1. Additional information may be remembered to demonstrate the basic functions...
... Nikon Creative Lighting System" are abbreviated as "CLS-compatible cameras." • In this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your R1C1. Additional information may be remembered to demonstrate the basic functions...
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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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... TTL mode. Icons in close-up function 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. Display in M (manual) mode 8 Flash Output Level (Group B) Visually indicates the group B's flash output level in the TTL mode. 9 Flash Output Level Ratio (Groups A : B) Indicates the flash output level ratio between groups A and B in TTL mode 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is set...
... TTL mode. Icons in close-up function 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. Display in M (manual) mode 8 Flash Output Level (Group B) Visually indicates the group B's flash output level in the TTL mode. 9 Flash Output Level Ratio (Groups A : B) Indicates the flash output level ratio between groups A and B in TTL mode 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is set...
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... in Commander flash operation 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is sent 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 activated. 2 Monitor Preflashes Just before the flash fires, the Speedlight fires...
... in Commander flash operation 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is sent 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 activated. 2 Monitor Preflashes Just before the flash fires, the Speedlight fires...
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... 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 green when the power is fully recycled and ready to the Attachment Ring (p. 31). 23 The green lamp blinks when battery power is weak. 12 Battery chamber lid (p. 30) 13 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash...
... 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 green when the power is fully recycled and ready to the Attachment Ring (p. 31). 23 The green lamp blinks when battery power is weak. 12 Battery chamber lid (p. 30) 13 Light sensor window for wireless remote flash...
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...R200 units that are set up range of the SB-R200 units vary depending on the Commander unit (camera, Speedlight, etc.) For details, see your Speedlight or camera's user's manual. • For notes on setting up the SB-R200, see "Setting up the SB-R200" on conditions and/or ambient light.... make sure that the red part can no longer be inserted in the same group close -up flash operation." (p. 30) LOCK 2 Slide the SB-R200's Mounting Foot into the AS-20'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...
...R200 units that are set up range of the SB-R200 units vary depending on the Commander unit (camera, Speedlight, etc.) For details, see your Speedlight or camera's user's manual. • For notes on setting up the SB-R200, see "Setting up the SB-R200" on conditions and/or ambient light.... make sure that the red part can no longer be inserted in the same group close -up flash operation." (p. 30) LOCK 2 Slide the SB-R200's Mounting Foot into the AS-20'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...
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... Commander functions. 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) • Group name (A, B, C) • Flash firing/canceling for group A or B • Flash output-level ratio between groups A and B • Flash output-level compensation value (in TTL mode) • Manual flash output level (in M mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, 4) In Commander mode (p. 79) • Flash mode of remote flash unit(s) (TTL, Auto Aperture flash (AA), M, --- (flash...
... Commander functions. 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) • Group name (A, B, C) • Flash firing/canceling for group A or B • Flash output-level ratio between groups A and B • Flash output-level compensation value (in TTL mode) • Manual flash output level (in M mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, 4) In Commander mode (p. 79) • Flash mode of remote flash unit(s) (TTL, Auto Aperture flash (AA), M, --- (flash...
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... 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. Be sure to refer to your Speedlight user's 82 manual. Flash units usable as a Commander unit • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 • CLS-compatible cameras with the following Commander and remote flash units. 2 Overview of Commander flash operation Example J J-1 Flash setup SU-800 Group A SB-R200×8 Dual-light flash operation Ring...
... 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. Be sure to refer to your Speedlight user's 82 manual. Flash units usable as a Commander unit • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 • CLS-compatible cameras with the following Commander and remote flash units. 2 Overview of Commander flash operation Example J J-1 Flash setup SU-800 Group A SB-R200×8 Dual-light flash operation Ring...
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... Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1" (p. 38). Items to be set The following items can be set in Commander flash operation. • Flash mode of remote flash units (TTL, Auto Aperture flash (AA), M, --- (flash canceled), RPT (repeating) flash) • Group name (A, B, C) • Flash output level compensation (in TTL and Auto Aperture flash (AA) modes) • Manual flash output level (in M mode) • Manual flash output level, the frequency, the number of repeating flashes per frame (in use. z Details on the camera...
... Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1" (p. 38). Items to be set The following items can be set in Commander flash operation. • Flash mode of remote flash units (TTL, Auto Aperture flash (AA), M, --- (flash canceled), RPT (repeating) flash) • Group name (A, B, C) • Flash output level compensation (in TTL and Auto Aperture flash (AA) modes) • Manual flash output level (in M mode) • Manual flash output level, the frequency, the number of repeating flashes per frame (in use. z Details on the camera...
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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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7 Auto FP High-Speed Sync Available with compatible cameras. 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, and Manual flash. In this mode, the Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode is automatically set it on the camera. Usable flash shooting distance ranges in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the SB-R200 (in TTL mode) (m/ft) ISO 25...
7 Auto FP High-Speed Sync Available with compatible cameras. 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, and Manual flash. In this mode, the Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode is automatically set it on the camera. Usable flash shooting distance ranges in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the SB-R200 (in TTL mode) (m/ft) ISO 25...
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... the shutter speed is not a malfunction. z Other functions 97 This means that the higher the shutter speed, the lower the guide number. For example, when the shutter speed changes from 1/500 sec. However, this is set to a low value. 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. Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the...
... the shutter speed is not a malfunction. z Other functions 97 This means that the higher the shutter speed, the lower the guide number. For example, when the shutter speed changes from 1/500 sec. However, this is set to a low value. 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. Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the...
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...; Camera: D70 • Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED • Group A: SB-R200 (TTL) • Group B: SB-R200 (TTL) H-2 and H-5 examples in "Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples" was taken in dual-light flash operation without a colored gel filter. Example I I -4 was taken in 8 models of the background. Flash setup SU-800 Group A SB-R200 Dual-light flash operation Two SB-R200 units with...
...; Camera: D70 • Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED • Group A: SB-R200 (TTL) • Group B: SB-R200 (TTL) H-2 and H-5 examples in "Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples" was taken in dual-light flash operation without a colored gel filter. Example I I -4 was taken in 8 models of the background. Flash setup SU-800 Group A SB-R200 Dual-light flash operation Two SB-R200 units with...
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... second. • The Target Light also goes out when: Releasing the shutter Test firing Firing the Modeling Illuminator Pressing the [ON/OFF] button • Pressing the Target light button on the SB-R200 lights up flash operation (using cords) Checking the illumination before actually taking the picture. This is invalid. 114 Using the Target Light (Focus-assist Illuminator) in close -up flash operation (using cords) SEL READY LOCK Press...
... second. • The Target Light also goes out when: Releasing the shutter Test firing Firing the Modeling Illuminator Pressing the [ON/OFF] button • Pressing the Target light button on the SB-R200 lights up flash operation (using cords) Checking the illumination before actually taking the picture. This is invalid. 114 Using the Target Light (Focus-assist Illuminator) in close -up flash operation (using cords) SEL READY LOCK Press...
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...-800 is mounted on cameras not compatible with CLS, the Commander function does not work if these units are connected using a camera not compatible with CLS, even though the SU-800 and the SB-R200 are properly connected, the corresponding group (A or B) indicator blinks. Warning indicators appear if the Commander mode is set to Auto Aperture flash (AA), the AA mode indicator blinks to a weak battery etc...
...-800 is mounted on cameras not compatible with CLS, the Commander function does not work if these units are connected using a camera not compatible with CLS, even though the SU-800 and the SB-R200 are properly connected, the corresponding group (A or B) indicator blinks. Warning indicators appear if the Commander mode is set to Auto Aperture flash (AA), the AA mode indicator blinks to a weak battery etc...
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... SB-R200. In the close -up mode, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the SU-800 does not illuminate. Vignetting occurs The shutter speed set to Set the same group to the Commander (SU-800) and both flash the Commander (SU-800, etc.) and units. This cycle is off. Different channel numbers are set is used as Non-TTL auto flash or Repeating flash. 7 Troubleshooting Flash malfunction warning While the SB...
... SB-R200. In the close -up mode, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the SU-800 does not illuminate. Vignetting occurs The shutter speed set to Set the same group to the Commander (SU-800) and both flash the Commander (SU-800, etc.) and units. This cycle is off. Different channel numbers are set is used as Non-TTL auto flash or Repeating flash. 7 Troubleshooting Flash malfunction warning While the SB...
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...-800 is mounted on fire. 129 Solution Set the flash mode to catch on cameras not compatible with CLS and the flash mode is properly installed. In rare cases, the Speedlight may result in a battery charger. • Do not expose the Speedlight to water as this happens, replace the battery while the Speedlight's power is turned on microcomputer-controlled Speedlights The Speedlight incorporates a microcomputer to TTL in close-up flash operation (using cords). z Reference...
...-800 is mounted on fire. 129 Solution Set the flash mode to catch on cameras not compatible with CLS and the flash mode is properly installed. In rare cases, the Speedlight may result in a battery charger. • Do not expose the Speedlight to water as this happens, replace the battery while the Speedlight's power is turned on microcomputer-controlled Speedlights The Speedlight incorporates a microcomputer to TTL in close-up flash operation (using cords). z Reference...
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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...