Instruction Manual
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... positioned by using cords) is possible in use . The Speedlight system mainly consists of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operations. Main features and functions This Speedlight system, which features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), provides a variety of the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800, which controls flash output when mounted on a CLS-compatible camera to control the SB-R200 (p. 65). • The SB-R200...
... positioned by using cords) is possible in use . The Speedlight system mainly consists of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operations. Main features and functions This Speedlight system, which features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), provides a variety of the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800, which controls flash output when mounted on a CLS-compatible camera to control the SB-R200 (p. 65). • The SB-R200...
Instruction Manual
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... controlled for the subject. When using the i-TTL auto flash mode, Monitor Preflashes are as follows: • i-TTL Mode This is a TTL auto flash mode in the appropriate flash exposure for details on the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). 7 See your camera's highest shutter speed is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to ensure a shallow depth of Nikon Speedlights...
... controlled for the subject. When using the i-TTL auto flash mode, Monitor Preflashes are as follows: • i-TTL Mode This is a TTL auto flash mode in the appropriate flash exposure for details on the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). 7 See your camera's highest shutter speed is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to ensure a shallow depth of Nikon Speedlights...
Instruction Manual
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...; CLS: Hereafter, Nikon Creative Lighting System is called the "Commander SU-800" or "SU-800" and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, the "Remote Speedlight SB-R200" or "SB-R200." Symbols used in this manual • : Denotes important points to prevent malfunction or shooting failure. • : Useful points that this product is to users in this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800...
...; CLS: Hereafter, Nikon Creative Lighting System is called the "Commander SU-800" or "SU-800" and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, the "Remote Speedlight SB-R200" or "SB-R200." Symbols used in this manual • : Denotes important points to prevent malfunction or shooting failure. • : Useful points that this product is to users in this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800...
Instruction Manual
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..., and accessories 18 SU-800's LCD panel and icons 20 • 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...
..., and accessories 18 SU-800's LCD panel and icons 20 • 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...
Instruction Manual
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... shooting procedures (Used with CLS-compatible cameras) • Close-up flash operation 66 • Overview of close-up flash operation 68 • Procedures for close-up flash operation 70 Details on Commander flash operation and shooting procedures (Used with CLS-compatible cameras) • Commander flash operation 80 • Overview of Commander flash operation 82 • Procedures for Commander flash operation 84 Other functions...
... shooting procedures (Used with CLS-compatible cameras) • Close-up flash operation 66 • Overview of close-up flash operation 68 • Procedures for close-up flash operation 70 Details on Commander flash operation and shooting procedures (Used with CLS-compatible cameras) • Commander flash operation 80 • Overview of Commander flash operation 82 • Procedures for Commander flash operation 84 Other functions...
Instruction Manual
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... on Speedlight care 124 • Notes on batteries 125 • Troubleshooting 126 • Specifications 130 • Index 132 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 Details on close-up flash operation and shooting procedures Details on Commander flash operation and...
... on Speedlight care 124 • Notes on batteries 125 • Troubleshooting 126 • Specifications 130 • Index 132 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 Details on close-up flash operation and shooting procedures Details on Commander flash operation and...
Instruction Manual
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... Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) A variety of wireless multiple flash and close -up flash operations using the SU-800 and the SB-R200 are available with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras. • Refer to your camera instruction manual for details on the lens in flash as a Commander, otherwise the remote flash unit(s) will not fire. With SLR cameras incompatible with CLS Use the TTL...
... Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) A variety of wireless multiple flash and close -up flash operations using the SU-800 and the SB-R200 are available with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras. • Refer to your camera instruction manual for details on the lens in flash as a Commander, otherwise the remote flash unit(s) will not fire. With SLR cameras incompatible with CLS Use the TTL...
Instruction Manual
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... manual. Commander CLS-compatible cameras SB-800 or SU-800 with Commander function - Refer to each kit. Nikon Close- SU-800 or SB-800 Commander Close-up SU-800 CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with CLS*1 SB-R200 Commander CLS-compatible cameras SB-R200 or SB-800, SB-600 Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Close-up CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with CLS*1 SU-800 CLS-compatible cameras with Commander function. *1 The optional TTL Cord...
... manual. Commander CLS-compatible cameras SB-800 or SU-800 with Commander function - Refer to each kit. Nikon Close- SU-800 or SB-800 Commander Close-up SU-800 CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with CLS*1 SB-R200 Commander CLS-compatible cameras SB-R200 or SB-800, SB-600 Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Close-up CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with CLS*1 SU-800 CLS-compatible cameras with Commander function. *1 The optional TTL Cord...
Instruction Manual
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..., and accessories 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...
..., and accessories 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...
Instruction Manual
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... Just before the flash fires, the Speedlight fires a series of camera and flash units in the TTL mode. 0 Channel Represents the communication channel number through which the SU-800 and SB-R200 exchange data. ! Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories SU-800's LCD panel and...flash firing. 4 TTL Mode Measuring the flash illumination reflected back from the SU-800 to the remote flash units such as the SB-R200. 2 Close-up Mode Close-up flash operation Display in TTL mode 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is sent from the subject, the camera automatically controls the flash...
... Just before the flash fires, the Speedlight fires a series of camera and flash units in the TTL mode. 0 Channel Represents the communication channel number through which the SU-800 and SB-R200 exchange data. ! Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories SU-800's LCD panel and...flash firing. 4 TTL Mode Measuring the flash illumination reflected back from the SU-800 to the remote flash units such as the SB-R200. 2 Close-up Mode Close-up flash operation Display in TTL mode 1 Wireless Flash A control signal is sent from the subject, the camera automatically controls the flash...
Instruction Manual
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.... 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. Icons in close-up function is sent from the subject, the camera automatically controls the flash output level to cameras compatible with CLS. 6 AF-Assist Illuminator activated The AF-Assist Illuminator...
.... 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. Icons in close-up function is sent from the subject, the camera automatically controls the flash output level to cameras compatible with CLS. 6 AF-Assist Illuminator activated The AF-Assist Illuminator...
Instruction Manual
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...Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories 8 Using Cords The SU-800 is not correctly connected. 9 Flash Output Level Compensation Value (Groups A, B) Indicates the flash output level compensation for about 16 seconds. • The SU-800's control... on (when the SU-800's power is on), and it will remain lit for groups A and B in the TTL mode. 0 Manual Mode The flash always fires at normal...times (p. 19). Using the SU-800 in low light Press any button on the SU-800 to normal at a specified output in combination with CLS. Displays when blinking Indicate that these items...
...Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories 8 Using Cords The SU-800 is not correctly connected. 9 Flash Output Level Compensation Value (Groups A, B) Indicates the flash output level compensation for about 16 seconds. • The SU-800's control... on (when the SU-800's power is on), and it will remain lit for groups A and B in the TTL mode. 0 Manual Mode The flash always fires at normal...times (p. 19). Using the SU-800 in low light Press any button on the SU-800 to normal at a specified output in combination with CLS. Displays when blinking Indicate that these items...
Instruction Manual
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... your camera bag, turn the power on or off the flash unit. 9 TTL cord terminal Connects the SU-800 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 cord terminal Connects the SU-800 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...
Instruction Manual
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... manual, the Commander SU-800 and Speedlight mounted on the camera, a built-in flash or the one group. • Flash mode and flash output-level compensation values can be set to one directly connected to the camera via a TTL Cord is used with that photographer's master flash unit. Details of Advanced Wireless Lighting Group B (remote flash units) Group A (remote flash units) Group...
... manual, the Commander SU-800 and Speedlight mounted on the camera, a built-in flash or the one group. • Flash mode and flash output-level compensation values can be set to one directly connected to the camera via a TTL Cord is used with that photographer's master flash unit. Details of Advanced Wireless Lighting Group B (remote flash units) Group A (remote flash units) Group...
Instruction Manual
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... on Commander flash operation, see page 79. Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 (Used with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras) This section describes the necessary procedures for wireless close-up and Commander flash operations with a CLScompatible camera when using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1. • For details on close -up flash operation 1 Installing batteries in the SU-800. 2 Attaching the SU-800...
... on Commander flash operation, see page 79. Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 (Used with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras) This section describes the necessary procedures for wireless close-up and Commander flash operations with a CLScompatible camera when using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1. • For details on close -up flash operation 1 Installing batteries in the SU-800. 2 Attaching the SU-800...
Instruction Manual
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...the SB-R200 lights up mode and CLS-compatible camera indicators are all displayed on . MODE AB ON/OFF SEL READY LOCK 1 Press the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn on the SU-800's LCD panel. SPWEIERDELLIEGSHST R S ON/OFF 2 Check the indicators on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. Confirm that the ...ready-light on the SU-800 comes on the LCD panel (p. 20). 33 Flash operation using the R1C1 5 Turning on , then turns red when the SB-R200 is on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. Ensure that Wireless flash, Close-up in green when the power is ...
...the SB-R200 lights up mode and CLS-compatible camera indicators are all displayed on . MODE AB ON/OFF SEL READY LOCK 1 Press the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn on the SU-800's LCD panel. SPWEIERDELLIEGSHST R S ON/OFF 2 Check the indicators on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. Confirm that the ...ready-light on the SU-800 comes on the LCD panel (p. 20). 33 Flash operation using the R1C1 5 Turning on , then turns red when the SB-R200 is on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. Ensure that Wireless flash, Close-up in green when the power is ...
Instruction Manual
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Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 (Used with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras) This section describes the necessary procedures for wireless close-up flash operation with CLS-compatible cameras that feature a Commander function and the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1. • For details on close-up flash operation, see page 65. 1 Installing batteries in the SB-R200...
Flash operation using the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1 (Used with Nikon CLS-compatible cameras) This section describes the necessary procedures for wireless close-up flash operation with CLS-compatible cameras that feature a Commander function and the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1. • For details on close-up flash operation, see page 65. 1 Installing batteries in the SB-R200...
Instruction Manual
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1 SU-800's available flash operations The SU-800 has the following flash operations. Note: With CLS-compatible cameras, the TTL Cord SC-30 (optional) is not required. *2 Repeating flash operation is possible with CLS*1 Commander (p. 79) CLS-compatible cameras SB-R200 or SB-800*2, SB-600*2 *1 The optional TTL Cord SC-30 is required (p. 123). Refer to the corresponding pages for details on each flash operation. Available flash operation Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Close-up (p. 65) CLS-compatible cameras SB-R200 Cameras not compatible with the SB-800, SB-600 (p. 93). 54
1 SU-800's available flash operations The SU-800 has the following flash operations. Note: With CLS-compatible cameras, the TTL Cord SC-30 (optional) is not required. *2 Repeating flash operation is possible with CLS*1 Commander (p. 79) CLS-compatible cameras SB-R200 or SB-800*2, SB-600*2 *1 The optional TTL Cord SC-30 is required (p. 123). Refer to the corresponding pages for details on each flash operation. Available flash operation Usable cameras Usable Speedlights Close-up (p. 65) CLS-compatible cameras SB-R200 Cameras not compatible with the SB-800, SB-600 (p. 93). 54
Instruction Manual
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...lever counterclockwise until it stops. To unlock, turn on . 6 Confirm the SU-800's LCD panel. Ensure that the ready-light on the SU-800 comes on the power. • Ensure that Wireless flash, Close-up mode and CLS-compatible camera indicators are correctly displayed. 56 Lock MODE AB ON/OFF SEL... READY LOCK Unlock 5 Press the [ON/OFF] buttons on the camera and SU-800 to the right. ...
...lever counterclockwise until it stops. To unlock, turn on . 6 Confirm the SU-800's LCD panel. Ensure that the ready-light on the SU-800 comes on the power. • Ensure that Wireless flash, Close-up mode and CLS-compatible camera indicators are correctly displayed. 56 Lock MODE AB ON/OFF SEL... READY LOCK Unlock 5 Press the [ON/OFF] buttons on the camera and SU-800 to the right. ...
Instruction Manual
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1 SB-R200's available flash operations The following flash operations are available with CLS*1, SU-800 Commander (p. 79) CLS-compatible cameras featuring Commander function or SU-800, SB-800 *1 The optional TTL Cord SC-30 is close. This may affect the correct exposure of the subject if the subject is required (p. 123). To limit this effect as much as the Master flash unit and its...
1 SB-R200's available flash operations The following flash operations are available with CLS*1, SU-800 Commander (p. 79) CLS-compatible cameras featuring Commander function or SU-800, SB-800 *1 The optional TTL Cord SC-30 is close. This may affect the correct exposure of the subject if the subject is required (p. 123). To limit this effect as much as the Master flash unit and its...