Nikon SB 800 Instruction Manual - Page 90
SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting - slave mode
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SU-4 type wireless multiple flash shooting SU-4 type wireless multiple flash can be performed in two ways: (1) In the A (auto) mode, in which the wireless remote flash units start and stop firing in sync with the master Speedlight, and (2) in the M (manual) mode, in which the wireless remote flash units only start firing in sync with the master Speedlight. • Speedlights featuring wireless multiple flash capability can be used either as the master or remote flash unit. • Speedlights compatible with TTL auto flash can be used as the master flash unit. The optional Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 is necessary when you want to use these Speedlights as remote flash units. The one exception is the SB-23. • The camera's built-in Speedlight can also be used as a master flash unit. • There is no limitation in usable cameras. ■■■ Setting the SB-800 to SU-4 type wireless multiple flash To perform SU-4 type wireless multiple flash, set the wireless flash mode to "SU-4" using Custom settings (p. 67). Master flash and remote flash units • First, set the SB-800's wireless multiple flash mode to "SU-4" using the Custom settings, then attach the SB-800 to the camera. The indicator O appears on the LCD panel telling you that the SB-800 is set as a master flash unit. If you detach the SB-800 from the camera, the indicator automatically changes to P signifying that the SB-800 is set as a remote flash unit. Notes on the master flash unit • When the SB-800 is set as the master flash unit, Monitor Preflashes are canceled. For other Speedlights, be sure to cancel the master flash unit's Monitor Preflashes. • The following flash modes are recommended for the master flash unit. Camera group Cameras compatible with CLS Digital SLRs not compatible with CLS Cameras in Groups I to VI Master flash unit's flash mode Recommended flash mode Icons displayed Non-TTL auto flash mode (B or All icons A) TTL mode is not possible although All icons icons are displayed. TTL mode All icons 84