Nikon D80 - Manual (Page 108)

96 Menu Guide / Custom Settings
Commander mode: Use the built-in fl ash as a master fl ash controlling one
or more remote optional SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 fl ash units in up to
two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting. Selecting this
option displays the menu shown at right. Press the multi selector up or
down to highlight the following options, up or down to change.
• Built-in fl ash: Choose a fl ash control mode for the built in fl ash.
TTL
i-TTL mode. Choose a fl ash compensation (Comp.) value between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in steps of
/ EV. At settings other than ±0,
will be displayed in the control panel and viewfi nder.
M
Choose from output levels between 1/1 (full power) and 1/128 (/ of full power). fl ashes
in the control panel and viewfi nder.
- -
Built-in fl ash does not fi re, but AF-assist illuminator lights. does not appear in control panel
fl ash mode display. Note that the built-in fl ash must be raised to emit monitor prefl ashes.
• Group A/Group B: Choose a fl ash control mode for all fl ash units in Group A or B.
TTL i-TTL mode. Choose a Comp. value between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in steps of / EV.
AA
Auto aperture. Choose a fl ash compensation (Comp.) value between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in steps
of / EV. SB-600 and SB-R200 fl ash units will not fi re when this option is selected.
M Choose from output levels between 1/1 (full power) and 1/128 (/ of full power).
- - The fl ash units in the selected group do not fi re.
• Channel: Choose from channels 1–4. All fl ash units in both groups must be set to the same
channel.
To take photographs in commander mode:
1
Choose the fl ash control mode and output level for the built-in
fl ash. Note that output level can not be adjusted when - - is se-
lected for fl ash control mode.
2
Choose the fl ash control mode and output level for the fl ash units
in group A.
3
Choose the fl ash control mode and output level for the fl ash units
in group B.
4
Select the channel.