Nikon SB-800 Camera Flash User Manual


 
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Multiple flash shooting using cords
TTL multiple flash (not possible with cameras compatible with CLS
and digital SLRs not compatible with CLS)
1
Set the cameras exposure mode to Aperture-
Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).
2
Attach the master flash unit to the camera, turn
the power on, and set the flash mode to TTL
auto flash.
A flash mode, in which Monitor preflashes are fired,
cannot be used.
3
When using either the optional TTL Multi-Flash
Sync Cord SC-27,SC-26, SC-19 or SC-18, turn
off all flash units before connecting the master
flash unit to the remote flash units.
4
Turn on all remote flash units and set the flash
mode on all remote flash unit to TTL auto flash.
5
Confirm the aperture and flash shooting distance
as in normal TTL auto flash shooting, then shoot.
See page 17 concerning the TTL auto flash mode.
When the flash has fired at its maximum output and
underexposure may have occurred, the ready-light on
the SB-800 blinks for approx. 3 sec. To compensate,
use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject
and reshoot.
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