Nikon COOLPIXP7700BLK manual Using the Commander Mode, E57, Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less

Shooting Menu (A, B, Cor DMode)

Using the Commander Mode

When the flash mode (A57) is set to z(commander mode), you can wirelessly control an off-camera optional flash unit.

•Set the group and channel settings for the remote flash unit to “Group A” and “3 CH,” respectively.

•Place the flash unit within the range shown in the diagram below.

•Set up the remote flash unit facing the camera to ensure that the light from the built-in flash will enter the wireless remote sensor window of the remote flash unit. Set up the remote flash unit in a position closer to the subject than the camera.

50° or less

Approx. 3.5 m (11.5 ft) or less

Approx. 5 m (16 ft) or less

30° or less

Camera (built-in flash)

30° or less

Approx. 3.5 m (11.5 ft) or less

50° or less

•The distances shown in the diagram above may vary depending on the surrounding environment.

BNotes on Using Commander Mode

•In commander mode, the camera's built-in flash emits low-level flashes in order to control the flash unit. Therefore, the built-in flash must always be raised when using commander mode. The remote flash unit fires in accordance with the Commander mode options (E56) set.

•The built-in flash is not usable when it is set to the commander mode.

•Ensure that light directly from the flash unit or strong reflections do not enter the shooting lens of the camera. It may not be possible to obtain the correct exposure if such light enters the lens.

•If the light of the remote flash bounces and does not directly light a subject, set the Flash control mode of the Commander mode (E56) to Manual in order to adjust the flash output.

•Aside from monitor pre-flashes, the camera's built-in flash emits low-level flashes during shooting to match the flash timing of the flash unit. When shooting a subject at close distance, these low- level flashes may be captured on the image. To prevent such adverse effects, use a lower ISO sensitivity or a larger aperture value (A49).

•Refer to the Speedlight's instruction manual for more information on flash unit settings.

Reference Section

E57