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

REA

detaching it from the camera.

FLA

SH

tTo prevent the remote flash units from firing accidentally

Effective for the SU-4 type wireless multiple flash only

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