Nikon SB 800 Instruction Manual - Page 95

Confirming wireless multiple flash operation using the ready-light or the beeping sound You can confirm wireless multiple flash operation by checking the ready-light on the SB-800 or the beeping sound during and after shooting. ■■■ Using the SB-800's beeping sound in the wireless flash mode When the SB-800 is used as a wireless remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by listening to the beeping sound (p. 67). This function can be activated or canceled using the Custom settings. Confirming flash operation using the ready-light or beeping sound Master flash unit Ready-light Lights up Lights up or does not come on (not blinking) Blinks for approx. 3 sec. Remote flash unit Ready-light Lights up Lights up or does not come on (not blinking) Blinks for approx. 3 sec. Beeping sound One beep Two beeps Beeps for approx. 3 sec. Lights up or does not come on (not blinking) Blinks for approx. 3 sec. Beeps for approx. 3 sec. Speedlight condition Ready to fire Fired properly Both the master and remote flash units have fired at full output and light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. Use a wider aperture and reshoot. The remote flash unit has fired at full output and light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. The light sensor could not detect when to stop firing in sync with the master flash unit, because a strong reflection from the remote flash unit itself or light from another remote flash unit may have entered the light sensor window. Change the direction or position of the remote flash unit and reshoot. Advanced operations 89