Overview Of Multiple Flash Operation - Nikon SB-600 Instruction Manual

Overview of multiple flash operation

Multiple flash photography allows you to create more natural-looking pictures by
using several flash units to emphasize the subject's shape or eliminate shadows.
The following wireless multiple flash operations are available:
Multiple flash
operation
Advanced Wireless
Lighting (p. 60)
Multiple flash
operation using
cords (p. 66)
• It's not possible to use different types of multiple flash operations together.
• Wireless multiple flash operation using Speedlights featuring CLS is called "Advanced
Wireless Lighting".
• It is only possible to conduct multiple flash shooting in M (manual) mode using cords
when using cameras compatible with CLS and digital SLRs not compatible with CLS.
t Master flash unit and remote flash unit(s)
In this instruction manual, the flash unit mounted on the camera or the one
directly connected to the camera via a remote cord, such as the SC-17, SC-28
or SC-29, is called the master flash unit. All other flash units are called the
remote flash units.
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Usable cameras
Cameras
compatible with
CLS
No limitation
(TTL multiple flash
operation is not
possible with
digital SLRs)
Usable Speedlights
Only those featuring CLS
such as SB-800 and SB-600.
• The SB-600 can be used as a
remote flash unit only.
Speedlights compatible with
the TTL mode.
• Speedlights SB-11, SB-14,
SB-140, and SB-21B cannot be
used with the F-401/ N4004 or
F-401s/N4004s as either master
or remote flash units.