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 p.1 #5 · SB800 w/ D70 - wireless question | |
The existing thread talks about issues with people blinking on the preflashes and shadow issues (see my note below), but this is what I did as far as the setup is concerned:
On the D70:
Go to the CSM menu and set Flash Mode to "Commander Mode" The click to the right and set to "TTL"
On the SB800:
Hold down SEL for 2 seconds.
Highlight the box that has the 2 curved arrows and hit SEL. Then scroll down and and select REMOTE.
Then hold down the SEL button again which will take you to the screen that has the Channel and Group selection. Choose Channel 3, Group A
My understanding is that the SB800 will not go into Standby in this mode, so the batteries might wear down quickly.
Don't forget to change all the settings back when you're done using it as a remote Flash.
I've only done some tests with this, but it really worked great. When I get a few bucks, I just might get another SB600 or SB800 so I can control two remote flashes or use the SB800 as the primary on the camera (actually on a bracket.)
For portraits, I would try setting the SB800 high and at an angle pointing down or possibly as a backlight.
Also, as per the other thread: if you're using very long lenses, you still might get a shadow from the flash on the camera.
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