Instruction Manual
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... for the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 1 If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your eyes, immediately wash your Nikon product or injury to your eyes with running water and consult with running water. Prolonged contact could injure your skin. 3 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by those who use and...
... for the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 1 If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your eyes, immediately wash your Nikon product or injury to your eyes with running water and consult with running water. Prolonged contact could injure your skin. 3 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by those who use and...
Instruction Manual
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... for the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 1 Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as necklaces and hair pins because such materials could cause the batteries to short-circuit, leading to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. 3 Do not install batteries in or near their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of batteries, place them...
... for the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 1 Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as necklaces and hair pins because such materials could cause the batteries to short-circuit, leading to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. 3 Do not install batteries in or near their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of batteries, place them...
Instruction Manual
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... CLS-compatible cameras; Also read this instruction manual thoroughly before use with the unit. • The SU-800 features a Commander function that provides an overview of Speedlight flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographic examples. the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, which comes with the optional TTL Cord SC-30 (p. 109). 6 Foreword Thank you enjoy close-up flash shooting, such as the Extreme Close-Up Positioning Adapter SW...
... CLS-compatible cameras; Also read this instruction manual thoroughly before use with the unit. • The SU-800 features a Commander function that provides an overview of Speedlight flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographic examples. the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, which comes with the optional TTL Cord SC-30 (p. 109). 6 Foreword Thank you enjoy close-up flash shooting, such as the Extreme Close-Up Positioning Adapter SW...
Instruction Manual
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... details on the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). 7 The remote flash units can be divided into three groups and flash output can be accomplished with compatible cameras, you can be independently controlled for each group, expanding the range of creative multiple flash shooting techniques (p. 26). • Flash Value Lock Flash Value, or "FV," is now possible. When using the i-TTL auto flash mode, Monitor Preflashes...
... details on the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). 7 The remote flash units can be divided into three groups and flash output can be accomplished with compatible cameras, you can be independently controlled for each group, expanding the range of creative multiple flash shooting techniques (p. 26). • Flash Value Lock Flash Value, or "FV," is now possible. When using the i-TTL auto flash mode, Monitor Preflashes...
Instruction Manual
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... local authorities in this manual. • CLS: Hereafter, Nikon Creative Lighting System is abbreviated to CLS. • "Cameras compatible with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and to prevent malfunction or shooting failure. • : Useful points that this product is called the "Commander SU-800" or "SU-800" and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, the "Remote Speedlight SB-R200" or...
... local authorities in this manual. • CLS: Hereafter, Nikon Creative Lighting System is abbreviated to CLS. • "Cameras compatible with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and to prevent malfunction or shooting failure. • : Useful points that this product is called the "Commander SU-800" or "SU-800" and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, the "Remote Speedlight SB-R200" or...
Instruction Manual
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...; Wireless multiple flash operation in the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 26 Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 (Used with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras 27 • Procedures for close-up flash operation 28 • Procedures for Commander flash operation 38 Preparation Flash operation using the R1C1 Flash operation using the R1 Functions and use of the SU-800 Functions and use of the SB-R200 Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 (Used...
...; Wireless multiple flash operation in the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 26 Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 (Used with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras 27 • Procedures for close-up flash operation 28 • Procedures for Commander flash operation 38 Preparation Flash operation using the R1C1 Flash operation using the R1 Functions and use of the SU-800 Functions and use of the SB-R200 Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 (Used...
Instruction Manual
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... AF Nikkor lenses with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras. • Refer to your camera instruction manual for details on the lens in use. Recommended lenses Micro Nikkor...Using the Nikon D70-Series camera's Commander mode Be sure to set the channel number of the remote flash unit(s) to 3 and set the group of the remote flash unit(s) to group A when performing wireless multiple flash with a Nikon D70-Series camera's built-in flash as a Commander, otherwise the remote flash unit(s) will not fire. With SLR cameras incompatible with CLS Use the TTL Cord SC-30 (optional) to connect the SU-800...
... AF Nikkor lenses with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras. • Refer to your camera instruction manual for details on the lens in use. Recommended lenses Micro Nikkor...Using the Nikon D70-Series camera's Commander mode Be sure to set the channel number of the remote flash unit(s) to 3 and set the group of the remote flash unit(s) to group A when performing wireless multiple flash with a Nikon D70-Series camera's built-in flash as a Commander, otherwise the remote flash unit(s) will not fire. With SLR cameras incompatible with CLS Use the TTL Cord SC-30 (optional) to connect the SU-800...
Instruction Manual
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... your kit. Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 WCIOREMLMEASNSDSEPREESDUL-I8G0H0T Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 Soft Case SS-SU800 for SU-800 Attachment Ring SX-1 34 2 1 C B A ON/OFF WISRPEELEEDSLSIGRHETMOTSEB-R200 IR Panel for Built-in Flash SG-3IR Soft Case SS-SX1 for SX-1 Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 (x2) SW-11 Soft Case SS-R200 for SB-R200 (x2) Extreme Close-Up Positioning Adapter Flexible...
... your kit. Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 WCIOREMLMEASNSDSEPREESDUL-I8G0H0T Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 Soft Case SS-SU800 for SU-800 Attachment Ring SX-1 34 2 1 C B A ON/OFF WISRPEELEEDSLSIGRHETMOTSEB-R200 IR Panel for Built-in Flash SG-3IR Soft Case SS-SX1 for SX-1 Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 (x2) SW-11 Soft Case SS-R200 for SB-R200 (x2) Extreme Close-Up Positioning Adapter Flexible...
Instruction Manual
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... Flash SG-3IR Flexible Arm Clip SW-C1 Diffuser SW-12 Close-up Speedlight Kit Case SS-MS1 Soft Case SS-SU800 for SU-800 Soft Case SS-R200 for SB-R200 Soft Case SS-SX1 for Built-in 4 models) (x1) Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Speedlight Stand AS-20 Color Filter Holder SZ-1 17 Preparation AS-20 Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Attachment Ring SX-1 Adapter...
... Flash SG-3IR Flexible Arm Clip SW-C1 Diffuser SW-12 Close-up Speedlight Kit Case SS-MS1 Soft Case SS-SU800 for SU-800 Soft Case SS-R200 for SB-R200 Soft Case SS-SX1 for Built-in 4 models) (x1) Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Speedlight Stand AS-20 Color Filter Holder SZ-1 17 Preparation AS-20 Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Attachment Ring SX-1 Adapter...
Instruction Manual
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...; Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 13 WIRELESS SPEEDLIGHT COMMANDER SU-800 ON/OFF B A MODE SEL NO AF-ILL READY LOCK 4 1 2 3 9 8 7 10 COWMIMREALNEDSESRSSPUE-E80D0LIGHT 11 12 65 1 LCD Panel (p. 20) 2 Control 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...
...; Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 13 WIRELESS SPEEDLIGHT COMMANDER SU-800 ON/OFF B A MODE SEL NO AF-ILL READY LOCK 4 1 2 3 9 8 7 10 COWMIMREALNEDSESRSSPUE-E80D0LIGHT 11 12 65 1 LCD Panel (p. 20) 2 Control 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...
Instruction Manual
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... Nikon CLS-compatible cameras, the remote flash units can be divided into a maximum of three groups (A, B and C). • One or more remote flash units can be set to the camera via a TTL Cord is used with that photographer's master flash unit. If this instruction manual, the Commander SU-800 and Speedlight mounted on the Master/Commander flash unit and for each group of the four available channels through which the Master/Commander flash unit and three other flash units...
... Nikon CLS-compatible cameras, the remote flash units can be divided into a maximum of three groups (A, B and C). • One or more remote flash units can be set to the camera via a TTL Cord is used with that photographer's master flash unit. If this instruction manual, the Commander SU-800 and Speedlight mounted on the Master/Commander flash unit and for each group of the four available channels through which the Master/Commander flash unit and three other flash units...
Instruction Manual
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... the SB-R200 units vary depending on the Commander unit (camera, Speedlight, etc.) For details, see your Speedlight or camera's instruction manual. • For notes on setting up the SB-R200, see "Setting 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. Group A 3m (9.8ft.) With the SU-800 • Be...
... the SB-R200 units vary depending on the Commander unit (camera, Speedlight, etc.) For details, see your Speedlight or camera's instruction manual. • For notes on setting up the SB-R200, see "Setting 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. Group A 3m (9.8ft.) With the SU-800 • Be...
Instruction Manual
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... to wirelessly control the SB-R200 flash operation when mounted on CLS-compatible cameras. Two types of close-up flash operation What is close-up flash operation The SU-800 can be set The following items can perform close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1" (p. 28). Display in M mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, 4) 68 Items to be set in the same way as "Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up flash...
... to wirelessly control the SB-R200 flash operation when mounted on CLS-compatible cameras. Two types of close-up flash operation What is close-up flash operation The SU-800 can be set The following items can perform close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1" (p. 28). Display in M mode) • Channel number (1, 2, 3, 4) 68 Items to be set in the same way as "Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up flash...
Instruction Manual
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... flash unit. The Commander flash unit provides wireless control of the flash operation of the subject if the subject is close. Commander and remote flash units Commander flash operation is possible when CLS-compatible cameras are used with a total of eight SB-R200 units attached to your Speedlight instruction manual. 82 Be sure to refer to the Attachment Ring SX-1. 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...
... flash unit. The Commander flash unit provides wireless control of the flash operation of the subject if the subject is close. Commander and remote flash units Commander flash operation is possible when CLS-compatible cameras are used with a total of eight SB-R200 units attached to your Speedlight instruction manual. 82 Be sure to refer to the Attachment Ring SX-1. 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...
Instruction Manual
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...speed, the lower the guide number. Other functions 97 For example, when the shutter speed changes from 1/500 sec. Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the SB-R200 (m/ft) Flash output level M1/1 M1... 1.0/3.2 0.3/1.1 0.5/1.6 0.7/2.3 800 1600 8.0/26.2 11.3/37.1 5.6/18.5 8.0/26.2 4.0/13.1 5.6/18.5 2.8/9.2 4.0/13.1 2.0/6.5 2.8/9.2 1.4/4.6 2.0/6.5 1.0/3.2 1.4/4.6 • The guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync above is applicable when the shutter speed is set at 1/500 sec. • The guide number in Manual flash mode, the SB-R200's flash output level may also...
...speed, the lower the guide number. Other functions 97 For example, when the shutter speed changes from 1/500 sec. Guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync using the SB-R200 (m/ft) Flash output level M1/1 M1... 1.0/3.2 0.3/1.1 0.5/1.6 0.7/2.3 800 1600 8.0/26.2 11.3/37.1 5.6/18.5 8.0/26.2 4.0/13.1 5.6/18.5 2.8/9.2 4.0/13.1 2.0/6.5 2.8/9.2 1.4/4.6 2.0/6.5 1.0/3.2 1.4/4.6 • The guide number in Auto FP High-Speed Sync above is applicable when the shutter speed is set at 1/500 sec. • The guide number in Manual flash mode, the SB-R200's flash output level may also...
Instruction Manual
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... light from the flash and soften shadows in "Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples" was taken under the same conditions as compared with the Diffuser attached from the left creates a softened highlight and renders vivid colors. Example C C-1 Flash setup Group A SB-R200 SU-800 SW-12 Flash operation using the Diffuser SW-12. Flash setup Group B SB-R200 SU-800 SW-12 Dual-light flash...
... light from the flash and soften shadows in "Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples" was taken under the same conditions as compared with the Diffuser attached from the left creates a softened highlight and renders vivid colors. Example C C-1 Flash setup Group A SB-R200 SU-800 SW-12 Flash operation using the Diffuser SW-12. Flash setup Group B SB-R200 SU-800 SW-12 Dual-light flash...
Instruction Manual
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... the SU-800 is mounted on CLS-compatible cameras, the SU-800 and SB-R200 will not work . In the Commander mode Using cords indicator If the SU-800 is mounted on cameras not compatible with CLS, the Commander function does not work if these units are properly connected, the corresponding group (A or B) indicator blinks. Incompatible lens warning When used with COOLPIX 8400 and COOLPIX 8800 digital cameras, the Wireless flash...
... the SU-800 is mounted on CLS-compatible cameras, the SU-800 and SB-R200 will not work . In the Commander mode Using cords indicator If the SU-800 is mounted on cameras not compatible with CLS, the Commander function does not work if these units are properly connected, the corresponding group (A or B) indicator blinks. Incompatible lens warning When used with COOLPIX 8400 and COOLPIX 8800 digital cameras, the Wireless flash...
Instruction Manual
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... the red ready-light comes on . Vignetting occurs with the Commander SU-800 and the Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Problem Cause Solution The SB-R200 does not fire. However, camera's AF-assist illuminator turns on the flash unit. Control signal from the Commander (SU-800, etc.) does not reach the light sensor window of the camera lens or light sensor window camera or flash unit so that the on . Set camera's focus mode to "AF...
... the red ready-light comes on . Vignetting occurs with the Commander SU-800 and the Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Problem Cause Solution The SB-R200 does not fire. However, camera's AF-assist illuminator turns on the flash unit. Control signal from the Commander (SU-800, etc.) does not reach the light sensor window of the camera lens or light sensor window camera or flash unit so that the on . Set camera's focus mode to "AF...
Instruction Manual
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If this happens, replace the battery while the Speedlight's power is turned on fire. 129 Solution Set the flash mode to water as this may not work properly even after a fresh battery is properly installed. Ready-light warning inside the camera's viewfinder Problem The ready-light inside camera's viewfinder blinks when the SU-800 is mounted on microcomputer-controlled Speedlights The Speedlight incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the Speedlight may result in...
If this happens, replace the battery while the Speedlight's power is turned on fire. 129 Solution Set the flash mode to water as this may not work properly even after a fresh battery is properly installed. Ready-light warning inside the camera's viewfinder Problem The ready-light inside camera's viewfinder blinks when the SU-800 is mounted on microcomputer-controlled Speedlights The Speedlight incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the Speedlight may result in...
Instruction Manual
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... 91 Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 15 Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 15 Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)....... 7 Number of flashes 95 R R1 15 R1C1 15 Ready-light 18, 23 Recommended cameras 13 Recommended lenses 13 Remote flash unit 26, 82 Remote Speedlight 23 Repeating flash 90 Replace the battery 125 S SB-R200 23, 59 SC-30 123 SG-3IR 24, 50 SJ-R200 24, 100 SU-800 18...
... 91 Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 15 Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 15 Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)....... 7 Number of flashes 95 R R1 15 R1C1 15 Ready-light 18, 23 Recommended cameras 13 Recommended lenses 13 Remote flash unit 26, 82 Remote Speedlight 23 Repeating flash 90 Replace the battery 125 S SB-R200 23, 59 SC-30 123 SG-3IR 24, 50 SJ-R200 24, 100 SU-800 18...
