Instruction Manual
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... features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), provides a variety of wireless multiple flash and close -up flash operation (using cords) is mounted on CLS-compatible cameras; The Speedlight system mainly consists of the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800, which has a guide number of 10/33 (ISO 100, m/ft.) or 14/46 (ISO 200, m/ft.); the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, which controls flash output when...
... features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), provides a variety of wireless multiple flash and close -up flash operation (using cords) is mounted on CLS-compatible cameras; The Speedlight system mainly consists of the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800, which has a guide number of 10/33 (ISO 100, m/ft.) or 14/46 (ISO 200, m/ft.); the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, which controls flash output when...
Instruction Manual
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... of Nikon Speedlights and cameras. This is useful when 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 a TTL auto flash mode in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject. Using FV Lock with CLS-compatible cameras. When using the i-TTL auto flash...
... of Nikon Speedlights and cameras. This is useful when 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 a TTL auto flash mode in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject. Using FV Lock with CLS-compatible cameras. When using the i-TTL auto flash...
Instruction Manual
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Do not dispose of as "CLS-compatible cameras." • In this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is called the "Commander SU-800" or "SU-800" and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, the "Remote Speedlight SB-R200" or "SB-R200." Symbol for separate collection applicable in charge of....com/ Notes • Default: Functions and flash modes preset before being shipped from the Nikon representative in this manual. • CLS: Hereafter, Nikon Creative Lighting System is abbreviated to CLS. • "Cameras compatible with the latest product information, tips, answers ...
Do not dispose of as "CLS-compatible cameras." • In this manual, the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 is called the "Commander SU-800" or "SU-800" and the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, the "Remote Speedlight SB-R200" or "SB-R200." Symbol for separate collection applicable in charge of....com/ Notes • Default: Functions and flash modes preset before being shipped from the Nikon representative in this manual. • CLS: Hereafter, Nikon Creative Lighting System is abbreviated to CLS. • "Cameras compatible with the latest product information, tips, answers ...
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...
..., 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...
Instruction Manual
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...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... Flash shooting with the Diffuser SW-12 and Flexible Arm Clip SW-C1 105 • Flash shooting with Speedlight Stand AS-20 107 Flash shooting using SLR cameras not compatible with CLS • Overview of close-up flash...
...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... Flash shooting with the Diffuser SW-12 and Flexible Arm Clip SW-C1 105 • Flash shooting with Speedlight Stand AS-20 107 Flash shooting using SLR cameras not compatible with CLS • Overview of close-up flash...
Instruction Manual
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...; 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 shooting procedures Other functions Flash operation using various accessories Flash shooting using SLRs not compatible with CLS Reference...
...; 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 shooting procedures Other functions Flash operation using various accessories Flash shooting using SLRs not compatible with CLS Reference...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 and ...Preparation Recommended cameras and lenses Recommended cameras Cameras compatible with 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 ...
... 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 and ...Preparation Recommended cameras and lenses Recommended cameras Cameras compatible with 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
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.... Users of the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1, Commander SU-800 and Remote Speedlight SB-R200 should read the sections necessary for each kit. CLS-compatible cameras with Commander function. *1 The optional TTL Cord SC-30 is not required. 15 SU-800 or SB-800 Commander Close-up SU-800 CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with Commander function - Commander CLS-compatible cameras SB-800 or SU-800 with Commander function. - Accessories...
.... Users of the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1, Commander SU-800 and Remote Speedlight SB-R200 should read the sections necessary for each kit. CLS-compatible cameras with Commander function. *1 The optional TTL Cord SC-30 is not required. 15 SU-800 or SB-800 Commander Close-up SU-800 CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with Commander function - Commander CLS-compatible cameras SB-800 or SU-800 with Commander function. - Accessories...
Instruction Manual
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...-up flash operation Display 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 Compensation (Groups A, B) Represents flash output level compensation for groups A and B in the TTL mode. @ CLS-compatible camera The SU-800 is...
...-up flash operation Display 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 Compensation (Groups A, B) Represents flash output level compensation for groups A and B in the TTL mode. @ CLS-compatible camera The SU-800 is...
Instruction Manual
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... automatically controlled for a well-balanced exposure of imperceptible preflashes. 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...
... automatically controlled for a well-balanced exposure of imperceptible preflashes. 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...
Instruction Manual
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...SU-800 in low light Press any button on the SU-800 to normal at a specified output in the TTL mode. 0 Manual Mode The flash always fires at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F). 22 Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories 8 Using Cords The SU-800 is connected to the SB-R200 using cords when mounted on . • The control...SU-800's control button illuminator comes on when the camera's LCD panel illuminator is turned on cameras not compatible with the aperture and light output level (guide number). This indicator blinks if the SB-R200 is not correctly connected. 9 Flash...
...SU-800 in low light Press any button on the SU-800 to normal at a specified output in the TTL mode. 0 Manual Mode The flash always fires at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F). 22 Speedlight parts, their functions, and accessories 8 Using Cords The SU-800 is connected to the SB-R200 using cords when mounted on . • The control...SU-800's control button illuminator comes on when the camera's LCD panel illuminator is turned on cameras not compatible with the aperture and light output level (guide number). This indicator blinks if the SB-R200 is not correctly connected. 9 Flash...
Instruction Manual
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...on. Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Preparation 9 10 11 1 34 2 1 C B A 2 12 8 ON/OFF 7 WISRPEELEEDSLISGRHETMSOBT-ER200 3 13 4 14 5 LOCK 5 6 1 [CHANNEL] select dial Sets the communication channel through which the Commander and SB-R200... 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... Light sensor window for wireless remote flash 14 Lock switch Secures the SB-R200 to turn off the flash unit. 9 TTL cord terminal Connects the SU-800 to fire.
...on. Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 Preparation 9 10 11 1 34 2 1 C B A 2 12 8 ON/OFF 7 WISRPEELEEDSLISGRHETMSOBT-ER200 3 13 4 14 5 LOCK 5 6 1 [CHANNEL] select dial Sets the communication channel through which the Commander and SB-R200... 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... Light sensor window for wireless remote flash 14 Lock switch Secures the SB-R200 to turn off the flash unit. 9 TTL cord terminal Connects the SU-800 to fire.
Instruction Manual
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... of Master/Commander and remote flash unit(s), providing wireless multiple flash operation (Advanced Wireless Lighting). Master flash unit and remote flash unit(s) In this happens, select a different channel number. 26 Wireless multiple flash operation in the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) When the SU-800 is called remote flash units. If this instruction manual, the Commander SU-800 and Speedlight mounted on the Master/Commander flash unit and...
... of Master/Commander and remote flash unit(s), providing wireless multiple flash operation (Advanced Wireless Lighting). Master flash unit and remote flash unit(s) In this happens, select a different channel number. 26 Wireless multiple flash operation in the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) When the SU-800 is called remote flash units. If this instruction manual, the Commander SU-800 and Speedlight mounted on the Master/Commander flash unit and...
Instruction Manual
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... for Commander flash operation 1 Setting Commander function on the SU-800. 2 Setting up flash operation, see page 65. • For details 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...
... for Commander flash operation 1 Setting Commander function on the SU-800. 2 Setting up flash operation, see page 65. • For details 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...
Instruction Manual
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... using the R1C1 5 Turning on the SU-800's LCD panel. Ensure that Wireless flash, Close-up in green when the power is on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. SPWEIERDELLIEGSHST R S ON/OFF 2 Check the indicators on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. MODE AB ON/OFF SEL READY LOCK 1 Press the [ON/OFF] ...buttons to turn on , then turns red when the SB-R200 is fully recycled. Confirm that the ready-light on the SU-800 comes on the LCD panel (p. 20). 33 The ready-light on the SB-R200 lights up mode and CLS-compatible camera indicators are all displayed on .
... using the R1C1 5 Turning on the SU-800's LCD panel. Ensure that Wireless flash, Close-up in green when the power is on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. SPWEIERDELLIEGSHST R S ON/OFF 2 Check the indicators on the camera, the SU-800 and SB-R200. MODE AB ON/OFF SEL READY LOCK 1 Press the [ON/OFF] ...buttons to turn on , then turns red when the SB-R200 is fully recycled. Confirm that the ready-light on the SU-800 comes on the LCD panel (p. 20). 33 The ready-light on the SB-R200 lights up mode and CLS-compatible camera indicators are all displayed on .
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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Refer to the corresponding pages for details on each flash operation. 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). 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
Refer to the corresponding pages for details on each flash operation. 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). 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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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 To unlock, turn the lock lever clockwise approx. 90° until it stops. Lock MODE AB ON/OFF... SEL READY LOCK Unlock 5 Press the [ON/OFF] buttons on the camera and SU-800 to the right. ...
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 To unlock, turn the lock lever clockwise approx. 90° until it stops. 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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...the standby function activates and automatically turns the SU-800 off to conserve battery power. • No indicators are displayed on the LCD panel in standby mode. • When in standby mode or when the exposure meter is compatible with TTL auto flash, the SU-800 goes into standby mode when the camera's ...exposure meter turns off , the SU-800 comes back on again when: The [ON/OFF] button on . 57 Functions and ...
...the standby function activates and automatically turns the SU-800 off to conserve battery power. • No indicators are displayed on the LCD panel in standby mode. • When in standby mode or when the exposure meter is compatible with TTL auto flash, the SU-800 goes into standby mode when the camera's ...exposure meter turns off , the SU-800 comes back on again when: The [ON/OFF] button on . 57 Functions and ...
Instruction Manual
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... as the Master flash unit and its flash mode is close. 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 required (p. 123). Available flash operation Usable cameras and Speedlights Close-up (p. 65) CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with the SB...
... as the Master flash unit and its flash mode is close. 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 required (p. 123). Available flash operation Usable cameras and Speedlights Close-up (p. 65) CLS-compatible cameras Cameras not compatible with the SB...