1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture- Priority Auto (A) or Manual (M).

2 Set the camera’s metering system to Matrix Metering Y or Center-Weighted Metering W.

3 Set the flash mode to TTL or Auto Aperture or Non-TTL auto flash.

4 Set the camera’s aperture.

• Refer to page 100 for setting the aperture.

5 Adjust the flash head.

6 Make sure that the ready-light is on, then shoot.

• When the flash has fired at its maximum output and underexposure may have occurred, the ready-light on the SB-800 blinks for approx. 3 sec. To compensate, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.

Advanced operations

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Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Refer to page 100 for setting the aperture