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U SET UP
CPress flash pop-up button to raise built-in flash (note
that built-in flash must be raised even if [–] is selected
for the [MODE] under [BUILT-IN]).
DAfter confirming that camera flash-ready light and
flash-ready lights for all Speedlights are lit, frame
photograph, focus, and shoot.
• If [ON] is selected for [MODELING FLASH] under [
FLASH/BKT] in the [SET UP] menu (➝p.165), all
flashes will emit a modeling flash when the depth-of-
field preview button is pressed.
• Commander mode can also be used with FV lock
(➝p.85).
MEMO Commander Mode
• Position the sensor windows on the Nikon Speedlights
where they will pick up the monitor preflashes from the
built-in flash (take particular care when not using a
tripod).
• Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the
Nikon Speedlights do not enter the camera lens (in TTL
mode) or the photocell on the optional Speedlight (AA
mode), as this may interfere with exposure. To prevent
the timing flashes emitted by the built-in flash from
appearing in photographs taken at short ranges, use a
low ISO sensitivity and small aperture (large f/-number)
or an Nikon SG-3IR infrared panel for the built-in flash.
An SG-3IR is required for best results with rear-curtain
sync, which produces brighter timing flashes. After
positioning the Speedlights, take a test shot and view
the results in the camera monitor.
• Although there is no limit on the number of Nikon
Speedlights that may used, the practical maximum is
three. With more than this number, the light emitted by
the other flash units will interfere with performance. All
Speedlights must be in the same group; flash
compensation (➝p.84) applies to all Speedlights. See
the Speedlight manual for more information.
How to use the SET UP menu (➝p.138)