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❚❚Commander Mode
Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more
remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in
up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting.
Selecting this option displays the menu
shown at right.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight the
following options, 1 or 3 to change.
Option Description
Built-in
flash
Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash (commander flash).
TTL
i-TTL mode.
Choose flash compensation from values between
+3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of
1
/3 EV.
M
Choose the flash level from values between [Full] and [1/128]
(
1
/128 of full power).
––
The built-in flash does not fire, but the AF-assist illuminator
lights.
The built-in flash must be raised so that it can emit
monitor pre-flashes.
Group A Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group A.
TTL
i-TTL mode.
Choose flash compensation from values between
+3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of
1
/3 EV.
AA
Auto aperture (available only with SB-900 and SB-800 flash
units).
Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0
and –3.0 EV in increments of
1
/3 EV.
M
Choose the flash level from values between [Full] and [1/128]
(
1
/128 of full power).
–– The flash units in this group do not fire.
Group B
Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group B.
The options
available are the same as those listed for [Group A], above.
Channel
Choose from channels 1–4.
All flash units in both groups must
be set to the same channel.