Nikon D5 - Manual (Page 232)

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f: Set the channel (optical AWL only).
Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 2.
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f: Group the remote flash units.
Optical AWL
Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500 master
flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit. Although there is no
limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used,
the practical maximum is three per group. With more than
this number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will
interfere with performance.
Radio AWL
Choose a group (A–F) for each of the remote flash units. The
master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any
combination.
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C/f: Compose the shot.
Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the
documentation provided with the flash units for more
information. After arranging the units, take a test shot to
confirm that all flash units are functioning. You can also test-
fire radio-controlled flash units by pressing the
i button in the
flash info display ( 0 216) and selecting Test flash.
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C/f: Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.
In radio AWL, the flash-ready indicator
will light in the camera viewfinder (
0 10)
or flash information display when all flash
units are ready. The status of radio-
controlled units can also be viewed by
selecting Flash control > Radio remote
flash info in the photo shooting menu.