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Nikon
Nikon Close-upSpeedlightCommanderKit
FI 1G1
Nikon Close-upSpeedlightRemoteKit
WirelessSpeedlightCommander
SlJ-BOO
WirelessRemoteSpeedlight
sEt,Fl 200
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Beforeusingyourproduct,pleaseread the followingsafetyprecautions
carefullyand thoroughlyto ensurecorrectand safe use and to help
preventdamageto yourNikonproductor injuryto yourselfor others.
For quickreferenceby thosewho use the product,pleasekeepthese
safetyinstructionsnearthe product.
In thismanual,safetyinstructionsare indicatedwiththesesymbols:
Disregardinginstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolcouldresult
WARNING in personalinjury,or deathand propertydamage A
Disregardinginstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolcouldresult
CAUTION in propertydamage.A
for the WirelessSpeedlightCommander IWARNINGS
SU-800and the Wireless RemoteSpeedlightSB-R200
lf corrosive liquids seep from the batteriesand get in your eyes,
immediatelywash your eyes with running water and consult with a
doctor.Youreyescould be seriouslydamagedif they are not treated
quickly.
lf corrosive liquids seep from the batteriesand come in contact with
your skin or clothes, wash immediatelywith running water. Prolonged
contactcouldinjureyourskin.
Neverattemptto disassembleor repair the flash unit by yourself, as this
couldresultin you receivingan electricshockand couldalsocausethe unit
to malfunction;such malfunctioncouldleadto personalinjury.
ff the flash unit is dropped and damaged,do not touch any exposed
interior metal parts. Such parts,especiallythe speedlight'scapacitorand
associatedparts,couldbe in a high-chargestateand if touchedcould
causean electricshock.Disconnectthe poweror removethe batteriesand
be surethatyou do not touchany of the product'selectricalcomponents,
and then bringthe flashunitto your localNikondealeror authorizedservice
centerfor repair.
lf you detect heat, smoke or notice a burning smell, immediatelystop
operation and remove the batteriesto preventthe unit from catchingon
fire or melting,Allowthe flash unitto cool down so thatyou can safelytouch
it and removethe batteriesThenbringthe unitto your localNikondealeror
authorizedservicecenterfor repair.
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The flash unit should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to rain,
saltwater or moisture unless it is properly protected from the liquids I i l . . : : . l : : : :
and moisture. Underwater use requires a certified underwater housing.
lf water or moisturegets inside the unit, this could cause the unit to catch on
fire or cause an electricshock In such instancesyou should tmmediately N\
remove the batteriesfrom the speedlight and then bring the unit to your T
local Nikon dealeror authorrzedservice center for repair. o
Eg) Nole. etectronrcdevrces that are penetrated by water or moisture are often
nof economrcally reParrable. 0).+
o
Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable or explosive gas.
lf the flash unit is operated in areas where there is a flammable 9as,
including propane, gasoline and dust, it could cause an explosionor fire
Do not fire the flash unit directly at the driver of a moving car, as this
could temporarilyimpair the driver'svision and cause an accident,
Do not fire the flash unit directly into the eyes of someone that is at
close range, as it could damage their eyes'retinas Never fire the flash unit
closer than 1 meter from infants
10 Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or obiect.
Suchuse can resultin the personbeingburned,and/ortheirclothes
ignitingf rom the heatof the f lash'sf iring
ll Keep small accessoriesout of the reach of children to avoidthe
possibilityof the accessorybeingswallowedlf an accessoryis
accidentallyswallowed,immediatelyconsultwitha doctor
12 Use only the batteriesspecifiedin this instructionmanual.Batteries
otherthanthosespecifiedcouldleakcorrosiveliquids,explodeor catchon
fireor otherwisenot performsatisfactorily
l3 Non-rechargeablebatteriessuch as manganese,alkaline-manganese
and lithium batteries should never be charged in a battery charger
becausetheycould leakcorrosiveliquids,explodeor catchon fire
Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately The following apply only to users in European
cou ntries.
r This product is designated for separate collectionat an
appropriate collectionpoint Do not dispose of as household
I . WASIC.For more information,contact the retaileror the local authorities
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for the WiretessSpeedlightCommander -SU-800AaoUTtoNS andtheWirelessRemoteSpeedlightSB-R200
Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands, as this couldcausean
electricshock
Keep the flash unit away from children to prevent them from putting the
unit in or near their mouth, or otherwisetouching a dangerouspart of
the product;as suchcontactcouldcausean electricshock
Do not apply strong physical shocks to the unit, as this could causea
malfunctionfnatcouldcausethe unitto explodeor catchon fire
Never use active agents that contain flammable substances such as
paint thinner,benzeneor paint removerto clean the unit, and never
store the unit in locationscontainingchemicalssuch as camphor and
naphthalene,as this coulddamagethe plasticcase,causea fireor cause
an electricsho\
Removeany batieries from the unit before storing the unit for a long
time to preventthe unitfromcatchingon fireor leakingcorrosiveliquids
Do not point the CommanderSU-800'scommandertransmit window
directlyinto the eyes of someone at close range,as this can cause
seriouseye damage.
for Lithium Batteries IwARNINGS
Neverheat or throw batteriesinto a fire, as this could causethe battertes
to leakcorrosiveliquids,generateheator explode'
Do not short-circuitor disassemblethe batteriesbecausethis could
causethe batteriesto leakcorrosiveliquids,generateheator explode
Do not install batteriesin the reversedirection as this could cause the
batteriesto leakcorrosiveliqurds,generateheator explode
Do not carry or store batteriesalong with metallicmaterialssuch as
necklacesand hair pins becausesuch materialscouldcausethe batteries
to short-circurt,leadingto batteryleakage,heatgenerationor an explosion
In addition,speciallywhen carrying a quantity of batteries,place them
carefully in a storage case that prevents the battery terminals from
touching another battery'sterminalsbecauseif theytouch in reverse
orderit couldalsocausethe batteriesto short-circuit,leadingto battery
leakage,heatgenerationor an explosion.
lf corrosive liquids seep from the batteriesand get in your eyes'
immediatelywash your eyes with running water and consult with a
doctor. Youreves could be seriouslydamagedif they are not treated
q u ickly
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.'f:ir:::,:::::::::: 6 lf corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and come in contact with
your skin or clothes, wash immediately with running water. Prolonged $iii:.:i:.., ..
contact could injureyour skin
7 Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to \ i : i , ' ,
avoid activitiesthat could cause the batteries to leak corrosrveliouids, N.\
generate heat or catch on fire -o
I Be sure to use only batteries specified in this instruction manual, to oa0) avoid the possibilityof batteriesleaking corrosive liquids,generating heat
or exploding g)=.o
9 Never open the casing surrounding batteries or use batteries whose f
casing has been breached as such batteries could leak corrosive liquids,
generate heat or explode
10 Keep batteries out of the reach of children to help avoid the possibilityof
them being swallowed lf a battery is accidentallyswallowed, immediately
consult with a doctor
| 1 Batteries should not be submerged in water, exposed to rain, moisture
or saltwater unless they are properly protected from the wet
environment. lf water or moisturegets inside the batteries,this could cause
them to leak corrosiveliquids or generate heat
12 Do not use any battery that appears abnormal in any w?y, including a
change in color or shape. Such batteriescould leak corrosive liquids or
generate heat
13 When recycling or disposing of batteries, be sure to insulate their
terminals with tape. lf the battery'spositiveand negative terminals
shortcircuitafter coming into contact with metallicobjects, it could cause
fire, heat generation or an explosion Dispose of used batteriesin
accordance with local government regulations.
14 Non-rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a battery
charger because they could leak corrosiveliquids or generate heat
t5 Remove dead batteries from your equipment immediately, as they could
leak corrosive liquids, qenerate heat or exolode
A for Lithium BatteriesI!\CAUTION
Do not throw or apply strong physicalshocks to the batteriesas this
couldcausebatteriesto leakcorrosiveliquids,generateheator explode
A for TTL Cord SC-30I!\WARNING
Neverattempt to disassemble or repair the cord by yourself, as this
couldresultin an electricshockand couldalsocausethe unitto
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasingthe Nikon Wireless Speedlight system. To get
the most out of your Speedlight system, please read this instruction
manual thoroughlybefore use. Also read "Close-up Speedlight
Photography Eiamples," a separate booklet that provides an overview of
Speediight flash-shootingcapabilities and contains photographic
examplds. Keep your camera and Speedlight instructionmanuals handy
for quick reference.
f.ii: Main teatuies and function_s . ___",,
This Speedlightsystem,which featuresthe NikonCreativeLightingSystem.
(CLS),'providesa varietyof wirelessmultipleflashand close-upflashoperations.
ine SpeeOlightsystemmainlyconsistsof the WirelessSpeedlightCommander
SU-800,whichcontrolsflashoutputwhen mountedon CLS-compatiblecameras;
the WirelessRemoteSpeedlightSB-R2OO,which has a guide numberof 1O/33
(lso 100,m/ft.)or14146(lso 2OO,m/ft.);and the AttachmentRingSX-1,which is
used to attachthe SB-R200to the front of the lens.
o WhenusingCLS-compatiblecameras,you can dividethe Speedlightunitsinto
threegroupsand controlthe flashoutputindependentlyfor each group.
r Wirelessclose-upflashoperationis possiblewhen the SU-800is mountedon
a ClS-comoatiblecamerato controlthe SB-R200(p' 65).
o TheSB-R2OOcan be attachedto the frontof the lens,held in your hand,or
freelypositionedby usingthe SpeedlightStandAS-20,which comeswith
the unit.
o The SU-BOOfeaturesa Commanderfunctionthat can trigger wirelesslyremote
flashunitssuch as the SB-R2OOand 58-600withoutfiringitself(p 79)
o Includedwith the kit are a varietyof accessoriesto help you enjoy close-up
flashshooting,such as the ExtremeClose-UpPositioningAdapterSW-11,
ColorFilterSet S.J-RZOO,DiffuserSW-12,and FlexibleArm Clip SW-C1'
. Whenusingthe SU-B0Owith camerasnot compatiblewith CLS,only close-up
flashoperation(usingcords)is possiblein use with the optionalTTL Cord
SC-30(p. 10e).
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) GIr:Hiri
$]iSli
CLSoffersvariousflashshootingpossibilitiesby takingadvantageof the $:, improveddigitaldatacommunicationcapabilitiesof NikonSpeedlightsand R,,.
cameras. a
Themajorfeaturesareas follows: 1l
6
. i-TTLMode
Thisis a TTL autoflashmode in CLS.When using the i-TTLauto flash mode, g
MonitorPreflashesare fired at all times.The flash outputlevelis adjustedby of
measuringthe flashilluminationthat is reflectedback fromthe subject,
resultingin an exposurethat is less affectedby ambientlight (p. 116).
AdvancedWirelessLightingr& Thewirelessmultipleflash operationin TTL (|-TTL)mode can be accomplished
withClS-compatiblecameras.The remoteflashunitscan be dividedinto
threegroupsand flashoutputcan be independentlycontrolledfor each group,
expandingthe rangeof creativemultipleflashshootingtechniques(p. 26).t'ffi. FlashValueLock
s, FlashValue,or "FV" is the amountof flash exposurefor the subject.Using FV
l# Loct<with compatiblecameras,you can lock in the appropriateflash exposure
iff forthe mainsubject.Thisflashexposureis lockedin, even if you changethe
lffi apertureor composition,or zoomthe lens in and out (p 9B).
. AutoFP High-SpeedSync
High-Speedflash synchronizationat your camera'shighestshutterspeed is
l$ nowpossible.This is usefulwhenyou wantto use a widerapertureto ensurea
shallowdepthof field blursthe background(p 96)l$
Seeyour ClS-compatiblecamera instructionmanualfor detailson the Nikon
CreativeLightingSystem(CLS).
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Foreword
I Life-long learning
As part of Nikon's"Life-longlearning"commitmentto ongoingproductsupport
and education,continuallyupdatedinformationis availableonlineat the
followingsites:
o For users in the U.S.A.:http://www.nikonusa.com/
o For users in Europeand Africa:http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
. For users in Asia,Oceaniaand the MiddleEast:http:/iwww.nikon-asia.com
Visitthesesitesto keepup-to-datewiththe latestproductinformation,tips,
answersto frequentlyaskedquestions,and to receivegeneraladviceon digital
imagingand photogiaphy.Additionalinformationmay be availablefrom the
Nikonrepresentativein your area.See the URL belowfor contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
"Watch and learn!" Digitutor
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index-eng.html
The NikonDigitutorwebsite uses moviesand samplephotosto demonstrate
the basicfunctionsof the R1C1.
Usethe Digitutortogetherwith this manualto makethe mostof your R1C1.
$fl Notes
o Default:Functionsand flashmodes presetbeforebeing shippedfrom the
factoryare referredto as "Default"settingsin this manual'
o CLS: Hereafter,NikonCreativeLightingSystemis abbreviatedto CLS.
r "Camerascompatiblewith NrkonCreativeLightingSystem"are abbreviatedas
"CLS-compatiblecameras."
o ln this manual,the WirelessSpeedlightCommanderSU-800is calledthe
"commandersU-800"or "sU-800"and the wirelessRemotespeedlight
SB-R2OO,the "RemoteSpeedlightSB-R200"or "SB-R200."
Symbols used in this manual
. V : Denotesimportantpointsto preventmalfunctionor shootingfailure.
. A . Usefulpointsthat should be rememberedto betterenjoythe Speedlight.
. 9 : Providesconvenientreferenceinformationfor usingthe Speedlight
system.
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r
IContents
Preparation
. Foryour safety ...2 Preparation
r Foreword .......6
. Tipson usingtheSpeedlight . .12
. Recommendedcamerasand lenses . 13
operation Flash . Confirm receiptof contentsin yourkit 15 R1C1 the using
Availabtef lashoperationsdependingon each kit
Contentsvaryaccordingto eachkit
. Speedlightparts,theirf unctions,and accessories. . '18 Flashoperation
SU-800s LCDoaneland icons 20 usingthe R1
. Wirelessmultipleflashoperationin the NikonCreative
LightingSystem(CLS) 26
Functionsanduse
Flashoperationusing the Nikon Close-upSpeedlight of theSU-800
CommanderKit R1C1
(Usedwith Nikon ClS-compatibfecameras) ....,......27
r Proceduresfor close-upflashoperation.. . 28 Functionsanduse
r Proceduresfor Commanderf lashoperation.... ...38 of theSB-R200
Flashoperation using the Nikon Close-upSpeedlight Detailson close-up
RemoteKit R1 flashoperationand
(Usedwith Nikon CLS-compatiblecameras) ........45 shootingprocedures
Functionsand use of the SU-800 Detailson
. SU-BOO'savailablef lashoperations , . . \AJ - Ai Commanderoperationandflash
. Usingthe SU-800 55 shootingprocedures
r Functionsof the SU-800 5B
Functionsand use of the SB-R200 0therfunctions
. SB-R200'savailableflashoperations . . 60
accessories
Flashshootingusing
SLRsnotcompatible
withCL$
Reference
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F Contents $F
Details on close'upflash operation and shooting
procedures
(Used with ClS-compatible cameras)
o Close-upf lashoperation...'... "' " ' ' 66
. Overviewof close-upflashoperation'.............' ..." """" 68
. Proceduresfor close-upflashoperation """"'70
Detailson Commanderflash operation and shooting
procedures
(Used with CLS-compatiblecameras)
. Commanderflashoperation .'."""' B0
. Overviewof Commanderflashoperation ....."'82
. Proceduresfor Commanderflashoperation. . "' 84
Other functions
o Testfiringto confirmexposure ..'.'.BB
o Checkingilluminationbeforetakingpictures
(modelingillumination) .'........'.""'89
o Usingthe TargetLight(focus-assistilluminator)'.."""""' 90
! o Autofocusflashoperationin low 1ight........'.'....".........'...'.91
.41 . Flashoutoutlevelcompensation.... .......".."".'92
. Repeating(RPT)flashoperation.."...".. """"" 93
o Auto FP High-SpeedSync... ......'...96
o FlashValueLock(FVLock) .'........98
Flash operation using various accessories
I oo FlashFlashshootingshootingwithwith thecoloredExtremegelfiltersClose-UpPositioning.'..'.".'.100
AdapterSW-11 ..'..'.103
. Flashshootingwith the DiffuserSW-12and Flexible
Arm Clio SW-C1
. Flashshootingwith SpeedlightStand
Flash shootlng using SLR cameras not compatible
with CLS
o Overviewof close-upflashoperation(usingcords)'....'.110
o Proceduresfor close-upflashoperation(usingcords)...112
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Tipsonusingthe$Peedlight
Take trial shots
Taketest photosbeforephotographingimportantevents,such as weddingsand
graduations.
Have Nikon regularlyspot-check your Speedlight
Nikonrecommendsthatyou haveyour Speedlightservicedby an authorized
dealeror servicecenterat least once every two years'
Using your SpeedlightcorrectlY
ffre Nifon Speedlighi'sperformancehas been optimizedtor use with Nikon
brand camerasand accessortes,includinglenses'
Cameraand accessoriesmade by othermanufacturersmight not meet Nikon's
specificationcriteria,and nonconformingcamerasand accessoriescould
O'"*ug" the Speedlight'scomponents.Nit<oncannotguaranteethe Speedlight's
oerformancewhen used with non-Nikonproducts
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Recommendedcamerasandlenses
Recommendedcameras
Camerascompatible with Nikon Greative Lighting System (CLS)
A varietyof wirelessmultipleflashand close-upflashoperationsusingthe
SU-800and the SB-R200are availablewith NikonCLS-compatiblecameras. s . Referto yourcamerainstructionmanualfor detailson availablecamerafunctions.
UsableClS-compatiblecameras:D3,D700,D2-Series,D300,D200,DBO,
D70-Series,D60,D50,D4O-Series,F6,etc. ll-oo-g)
&' Recommendedlenses ora.f
MicroNikkorlenses
MicroNikkorlensesorovidea maximumreoroductionratioof 1:.1or 1:2.These
lensesofferhigh opticalperformancethat is best suitedto Nikoncameras,
allowingyou to taketexture-qualitypicturesanywherefrom close-upto infinity.
AF Micro-Nikkor60mm t/2.8D
AF-SMicroNIKKOR60mm fl2.8c ED
AF Micro-Nikkor105mmt/2.8D
AF-SVR Micro-Nikkor105mmt/2.8GlF-ED
AF Micro-Nikkor200mmt/4D IF-ED
Note: The AF Zoom-MicroNikkor70-180mmf/4.5-5.6DED cannot be used with
the SB-R200attached,as the weight of the flash unit may affectaccurate
focusino.
I Usingthe Nikon D70-Seriescamera's Commander mode
Besureto set the channel numberof the remoteflash unit(s)to 3 and set the
groupof the remoteflash unit(s)to groupA when performingwirelessmultiple
flashwitha Nikon D70-Seriescamera'sbuilt-inflash as a Commander,otherwise
theremoteflashunit(s)will not fire.
E With SLR cameras incompatible with CLS
UsetheTTLCord SC-30(optional)to connectthe SU-800and the SB-R200(p. 109).
V COOLPIX-Series digital cameras
TheSU-800and SB-R200cannotbe usedwiththe COOLPIX-Seriesdigital
cameras(p. 126).
1"":= *,tn !!=ul" lf"it:
Themaximumnumberof SB-R200unitsthat can be attachedto the front of the
lensandwhichfocal lengthscan be used varydependingon the lensin use.For
noredetarls,referto "2 Usable lenseswith limitedfunctionswith the SB-R200"
r 120).
f t:_n"""ulu""Ot" t tlh
AFNikkorlenseswith a ring that rotatesduringAF operation.
r* 13
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RecommendedcililterasandlensssF-M Using lensesthat extend and retreatduring AF operation
Nikkorlensesthatextendand retreatin lengthduringAF operationmay not
autofocuscorrectly,or may lead to damageof the lensor camera'sautofocus
mechanismdue to the weightof the flashhead.Therefore,do not perform
autofocusooeration,but use manualfocus instead.
M Using an AF Micro-Nikkor60mm tl2.8Dlens
. Be sure to attach the Dedicated Adapter Ring UR-s (optional)to the AF Micro-Nikkor
6Omm tl2.BD lens, then attach the SX- 1 to the lens with the Adapter Ring SY-1-72.
tru-amsY-1-72
9 Notes on using an AF Micro-Nikkor105mmtl2,8Dlens
Autofocus operation is possible if you attach the Attachment Ring SX-1 to the AF Micro-
Nikkor 1O5mmf l2.BD lens using the Adapter Ring SY-1-62
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19 15
18 tls
17 o
16 a0)0)
f.o=
t Controfbuttons on the SU-800
f4 [ON/OFFJButton 17 Test Button
i Presstoturnthepoweronoroff. Pressto testfiretheflash(p BB)
i Toavoidaccidentalfiringora malfunctionwhen 18 [<] (left) Buttoni carryingtheSU-800inyourcamerabag,turn
, offtheflashunit []l (right) Button Pressto changethevaluesof theitemsor
15[SEL](FUNC.)button settingsthatareblinking . Presstoselecttheitemsto beset Tne
19 [MODE] Button selecteditemwillblinkandcanbechanged Pressto settheflashmode usingthe[{] and[]l buttons
. Pressforapprox2 sec to displayanother 20 [A-_*B] Select Button
| )utusettingt tu. Intheclose-upm0de,pressto settheflash
unitsin groupsA andB tofireor to cancelf6TargetLight Button
. PresstoturntheTargetlight(focus-assist|
illuminator)(p 89)
. Pressforapprox.1 sec.toactivateorcancel
thetargetlight(p 90)
simultaneouslypressthe [oN/oFF]and IMODE]buttons
(two-buttonreset)to resetall settings(selectedby the rtiGillF'r
commander/close-upselectswitch)to theirdefaurt
@6', @* values.The LCD panelwillblink3 times.
[ging_the SU-800in low tight
anybuttonon the SU-800to turnthe illuminatoron (whenthe SU-BOO's
ison),and it willremainlitfor about16 seconos.
r TheSU-BOO'scontrol button illuminatorcomes on when the camera's LCD panel
illuminatoris turned on.
r Thecontrolbutton illuminatorgoes out when the shutter is releaseo.
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Speedlightparts,theirfunctions,andaccessories
.
SU-800'sLCDpaneland icons
lcons on the SU-BOO'sLCD panel show the status of the operations set.
These icons vary dependingon the settings and the combinationof camera and
flash units in use
. The below illustratronsarefor referenceonly and maydifferto the actualdisplay
lcons in close-upflash operatisn
(2 {? tt TT L FPc-l
A$"nn,n^, i/^q\i /n cHf
A^, i /n
C A , A , i / i h
Display in TTL mode Display in M (manual)mode
Wireless Flash @ Flash Output Level (GrouP B)
A control signal is sent from the SU-BOO Visually indicates the group B's flash
to the remote flash untts such as the output level in the TTL mode.
SB-R2OO r'$ Flash Output Level Ratio (Groups A : B)
Close-up Mode Indrcatesthe flash output level ratio
Close-uo function is set to "activated." between grouPS A and B in the TTL
mooe. Monitor Preflashes
Just before the f lash f ires,the Speedlight i10,Channel
fires a series of imperceptible preflashes Represents the communication channel
to collect necessarv data for actual flash number through which the SU-800 and
f i r i n g SB-R200 exchange data.
TTL Mode (t1;Flasn Output Level Compensation
Measuring the f lash illuminationreflected (Groups A, B)
back from the subject, the camera Represents flash outPut level
automaticallycontrols the flash output compensation for groups A and B in the
level to give the correct exPosure, TTL mode
i 5 Auto FP High-Speed SYnc it 2,C ts-co m pati ble camera
Auto FP High-Speed Sync is available The SU-BOOis connected to cameras
when the SU-BOOis connected to compatible with CLS.
cameras compatible with Auto FP High- (9 Manual Flash
Speed Sync (p 96) The flash always fires at a specified
, Low Battery-power outout in combination with the aperture
Replace the battery and light output level (guide number)
, Flash Output Level (GrouP A) t@ Manual Flash OutPut Level
Visually indicates the group A's flash Represents flash output level for each
outout level in the TTL mode orouo in Manual flash mode
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fu s"sns-inggnm-e-n-.{*e-ffl-?-t"-lt-9p"etet",_en I::i::::::.:::::,:::$i::: r:l:::::r::::
(O Channel \ : ! : : : : : : : : : : :
Represents the communicationchannel
number throughwhich the Commander
and Speedlightexchange data. -U,N
a5)C Ls-com patible camera o ATTL\$-f-Lfr Ev
B A.^,i\*|*fr ThecompatibleSU-800withis connectedCLS. to cameras Eg)g)
c / A A $ - - 1 , '-E AF-Assist llluminator activated o
The AF-Assist llluminatorcomes on. NO
AF-lLL appears when the AF-Assist
@ WirelessFfash l l l u m i n a t o irs c a n c e l e d( p 9 1 )
A controlsignalis sentfromthe SU-800 i'7, Group
to theremoteflashunitssuch as the Representsthe group names and flash
SB-R2OO mode in each group.
@CommanderMode @ Flash Output Level Compensation
Commanderfunctionis activated. Value
@Low Battery-power Flash output level compensation value
Replacethe battery @ Manual Flash Output Level
Represents flash output level for each
group in Manual flash mode
$' lconsin close-up flash operation (using cords)
$ A mR\.wro:"FT I TTL B L A nn l/n
B n,n, i /H W-LR-F:i]
Display in TTL BL mode Display in M (manual)mode
QClose-upMode @ Balanced Fill-Flash
Close-upfunction is activated. The flash output level is automatically
@Monitor Pref lashes controlled for a well-balanced exposure
Justbeforethe f lash fires, the Speedlight of the main subject and background
'5, firesa series of imperceptible Low Battery-power
preflashes. Replace the battery
0TrL Mode r-6,Flash firing (Group A)
Measuringthe flash illuminationreflected Flash unit(s)in Group A fires in the TTL
backfrom the subject, the camera mode
automaticallycontrols the flash output '7; Flash firing (Group B)
levelto give the correct exposure. Flash unit(s)in Group B fires in the TTL
mooe.
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. $peedlishtpr*C;itililiunrtld#*;andt**dffi
ffi
@ Using Cords @ Flash Output LevelCompensation
The SI-AOOis connectedto the SB-R2OO Value(GroupsA' B)
usingcords whenmountedon cameras Indrcatesthe flashoutputlevel
not CompatiblewithCLS.ThisIndicator compensationfor groupsA and B in the
blinksif the SB-R200is not correctly TTLmode'
connected. C0ManualMode
The flash always fires at a specified
output in combination with the aperture
and light output level (guide number).
:+ffilDisplays when blinking --- . *-**_ \..r..
Indicatethattheseitemscan be adjustedor
changed.Stopafterblinkingsix timesunlessan (2 ,lZ JSiil"i' r ! ' ! r c H adjustmentis made.
n " i i i r
. lconsblinkingalsoindicatewarningand errors
. Whenthe [ON/OFF]+ IMODE]buttonsare simultaneouslypressed(two-buttonreset)for
approx.2 sec.,the displayblinksthreetimes(p 19)
Press any button on the SU-BOOto turn the illuminatoron (when the SU-800's
power is on), and it will remain lit for about 16 seconds
. TheSU-BOO'scontrolbuttonilluminatorcomeson whenthe camera'sLCD panel
illuminatoris turnedon.
. The controlbuttonilluminatorgoes out whenthe shutterts released.
V Characteristicsof the LCD Panel
. Due to the directional characteristrcsof LCDs, the LCD display is difficultto read when
viewed from above. However, the display can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower
a n g l e .
. The LCD display becomes darker at high temperatures (approx.60"C/140'F), but returns
to normal at normal temperatures (20'Cl68'F).
. The LCD's response time slows down at low temperatures (approx. 5"C141"Fand below),
but returns to normal at normal temperatures (20'Cl68"F)
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I WirelessRemoteSpeedlightSB-R200
s-u
12 o
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g)=.
13 o=
ICHANNELIselect dial 10 Terminal cover
Setsthecommunicationchannelthroughwhich ClosethecoverwhennotusingtheTTLcord
theCommanderandSB-R200unitsexchanoe 11 Ready-light
data(p 35) Thelamplightsup in greenwhenthepoweris
IGROUPIselect dial on lt turnsredwhentheSB-R200is fully
Setsthegroupof theSB-R200(p 36) recycledandreadyto fire
TargetLight (Focus-Assist Thegreenlampblinkswhenbatterypoweris
llluminator) weak.
Flashhead 12 Battery chamber lid (p. 30)
Releasebutton 13 Light sensor window for wireless
HolddownandslowlymovetheSB-R200until remote flash
itcomesto thedesiredposition,thenrelease 14 Lock switch
thebuttonto secure(p 31) SecurestheSB-R200to theAttachmentRino
MountingFoot (p. 31) (p 31)
TargetLight Button
Setsthetargetlightto turnon or off(p 90)
[ON/OFF]button
Presstoturnthepoweron or off.
Toavoidaccidentalf iring or a malfunctionwhen
carryingtheSB-R200in yourcamerabag,turn
offtheflashunit
TTLcord terminal
ConnectstheSU-800to theSB-R200viaa cord
whenusedwithcamerasthatarenotcomoatible
withCLS(p 110)
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Proseduresforcl;a*,*'up:flas:h'fi*rafionffi" fnstaflingbatteries in the SB-R200.
{r Slide open the battery chamber lid in the direction of the arrow.
@ -t Installbatterythechamberbattery,lidthenby slidingclose theit into
place.
UseCR123A(3V)lithiumbatteries,
(ffi)ff
Replacing the battery
Whenthe SB-R200'sbatterypoweris
weak,the greenready-lightblinksafterthe
power is turnedon or afterthe flashhas
f ired.
. Replace the battery. ffi
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Procedure$forclo$e-up flashoperationN 5 Adiust the SB-R200'sflash head. The f lash head of the SB-R200tilts 60'
toward the optical axis and 45' in the
opposite direction The flash head can be
set at click stops every 15'
I Using the SB-R200off-lens
u;; il; ilil"; s;; d;i siil ;s-;oi;;;i il il; s;-R;ooatanyrocation(p r07)
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