Wireless multiple flash shooting

Read the following when setting up the SB-800 as a remote flash unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting and SU-4 type wireless multiple flash modes.

Speedlight and camera placement

Set up the camera, master flash unit, and remote flash units as shown in the figure below.

Less than approx.

Group C

Be sure to direct the light sensor window of

the remote flash unit toward the master flash.

 

10m (33 ft.)

 

 

Less than approx. 5m (16 ft.)

Group B

Within 30°

Master flash unit Within 30°

Less than approx. 5m (16 ft.)

Group A

Notes on flash shooting in Advanced Wireless Lighting.

The effective shooting distance between the master and remote flash unit is 7m (23 ft.) or less.

Be sure to place all remote flash units that are within the same group together.

vSetting up the master and remote flash units.

In most cases, position the remote flash unit(s) closer to the subject than the camera, so that light from the master flash unit can reach the light sensor of the remote flash unit(s). This is particularly necessary when holding a remote flash unit in your hand.

Data communication cannot be performed properly if there is an obstacle between the master unit and remote flash units.

Take care not to let light from the remote flash unit enter the camera lens directly or indirectly in TTL auto flash mode. Also, prevent light from entering the master flash unit’s light sensor in Non-TTL auto flash mode. Otherwise, the correct exposure cannot be obtained.

There is no limit to the number of remote flash units that can be used together. However, if too much light from other remote flash units enters the light sensor of the master flash unit, correct operation may be impossible. Practically, the number of remote flash units in Advanced Wireless Lighting should be limited to three for one group.

Use the provided Speedlight Stand AS-19 for stable placement of the remote flash units.

Be sure to perform test firing after setting up all flash units (p. 20).

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Wireless multiple flash shooting, Speedlight and camera placement