✦PC sync terminal. This is used for
linking more than one flash unit in
non-TTL mode, usually in manual
mode.
✦External AF-assist contacts. These
contacts are for use with the
optional SC-29 TTL remote cord. This
allows you to use the AF-assist beam
when using your flash off camera.
✦Hot shoe mounting foot. This
slides into the hot shoe on your
camera body and locks down with
a lever.
✦Flash head
rotating
angle scale.
This enables
you to rotate
the flash
head horizon-
tally left 30º,
60º, 90º,
120º, 150º,
and 180º. To
the right it
can be
adjusted 30º,
60º, and 90º.
Control buttons
There are several control buttons on the SB-
800 and you should know what each of
them does in order to get the best results
from your Speedlight. Some of them are
obvious, like the On/Off button, but others
control the menus you select. You need to
know how to navigate your Speedlight.

Chapter 1 ✦Exploring the CLS 15

1.5 External AF-assist contacts and the hot
shoe mounting foot
1.6 Flash head
rotating angle scale
1.7 SB-800 control panel
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