Nikon SB 800 Instruction Manual - Page 81

Using the Speedlight Stand

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■■■ Using the Speedlight Stand Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-19 for stable placement of the remote flash units. • You can also use the stand for setting up your Nikon Speedlight when using it as a remote flash unit in multiple flash shooting using cords (p. 90). Speedlight mounting shoes for the SB-15 and SB-27 Advanced operations Tripod socket Speedlight mounting shoe (for all Speedlights except the SB-15 and SB-27) Setup example using the SB-27 Attachment to the Speedlight Stand 1 Attach the SB-800 to the Speedlight Stand in the same way that you attach it to the camera's accessory shoe. The same is true when detaching it from the camera. READ FLASH t To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash only • Do not leave the power of the remote flash units on. Otherwise, ambient electric noise due to a discharge of static electricity, etc. may trigger them accidentally. • If you are holding the remote flash unit in your hand, press the Modeling illuminator button/Wireless remote flash cancel button on the SB-800 to avoid accidental firing in sync with other Speedlights. The SB-800 will not fire, while this button is pressed. 75

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Using the Speedlight Stand
Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-19 for stable placement of the remote
flash units.
• You can also use the stand for setting up your Nikon Speedlight when using it as a
remote flash unit in multiple flash shooting using cords (p. 90).
Attachment to the Speedlight Stand
1
Attach the SB-800 to the Speedlight Stand in the
same way that you attach it to the camera’s
accessory shoe. The same is true when
detaching it from the camera.
t
To prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally
Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash only
Do not leave the power of the remote flash units on.
Otherwise, ambient electric noise due to a discharge of
static electricity, etc. may trigger them accidentally.
If you are holding the remote flash unit in your hand, press
the Modeling illuminator button/Wireless remote flash cancel
button on the SB-800 to avoid accidental firing in sync with
other Speedlights. The SB-800 will not fire, while this button
is pressed.
FLASH
READ
Advanced operations
Speedlight mounting shoe
(for all Speedlights except
the SB-15 and SB-27)
Speedlight mounting shoes
for the SB-15 and SB-27
Tripod socket
Setup example using the SB-27