Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Using the Speedlight Stand, Attachment to the Speedlight Stand

■■■ Using the Speedlight Stand

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

•You can also use the stand for setting up your Nikon Speedlight when using it as a remote flash unit in multiple flash shooting using cords (p. 90).

Speedlight mounting shoes for the SB-15 and SB-27

	Speedlight mounting shoe
	(for all Speedlights except
	the SB-15 and SB-27)
Tripod socket	Setup example using the SB-27

Attachment to the Speedlight Stand
1	Attach the SB-800 to the Speedlight Stand in the
	same way that you attach it to the camera’s
	accessory shoe. The same is true when
READ	detaching it from the camera.

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tTo prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally

•Do not leave the power of the remote flash units on. Otherwise, ambient electric noise due to a discharge of static electricity, etc. may trigger them accidentally.

•If you are holding the remote flash unit in your hand, press the Modeling illuminator button/Wireless remote flash cancel button on the SB-800 to avoid accidental firing in sync with other Speedlights. The SB-800 will not fire, while this button

is pressed.

Advanced operations

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