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Nikon SU-800 Speedlight Commander
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| List Price: | $299.00 |
| Price: | $249.99 |
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Product Description
The Nikon Speedlight Commander SU-800 controls up to three groups of i-TTL compatible wireless flash units. It provides a variety of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operations. Control the flash output levels of the SB-R200 remote Speedlight unit when mounted on current Nikon Creative Lighting System SLR cameras. Easy-to-view LCD panel Transmission Range - Approx. 20m (66 ft.) Number of Channels - 4 Number of Groups - 3 Transmissions per Battery - Approx. 1200 Transmission Interval - Approx. 1 second Flash Light Wavelength - Approx. 800 to 1000nm (infrared ray) Flash Coverage - Approx. 60 AF-Assist Illuminator - Approx. 10m (33 ft.) at center area using a 50mm f/1.8 lens Power source - One CR123A (3V) lithium battery Included Accessory - Soft Case (SS-SU800) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 2.7 x 3.8 x 2.3 (68 x 96 x 58 mm) Weight - 5.6 oz. (160 g)
Product Details
- Brand: Nikon
- Model: FSW53801
- Dimensions: .35 pounds
Features
- Speedlight units can be divided into three groups with independent control of the flash output
- Commander function triggers wireless remote flash units
- One-touch switching between close-up and Commander modes
- Easy-to-use close-up flash operations - Dual-light close-up flash & Triple-light close-up flash
- Compact and lightweight
Customer Reviews
Light is *not* purely IR
The SU-800 works great, performs as advertised, except that the light is not purely ir, as I had been led to believe. There is a small amount of red light when you take the shot, and my ever-blinking wife reacts even to that. i-TTL preflash never works, of course, but this happens even when on manual. My solution has been to turn the AF-illuminator mode on, which uses a brighter red light to assist focus. Her eyes adjust to the red light, so then the trigger light doesn't cause a blink. The catch there is that once the camera achieves focus the light turns off, so I can't focus-recompose, because in the time it takes to reframe her eyes have adjusted back to no light, and she blinks again. Sigh. Oh, and this still has to be done in manual. I'm thinking a different body with FV lock (my D40 lacks this) might be able to work around this, but I'm not sure. Pocket Wizards would definitely work, but having to walk over to the flashes and set levels manually would be much less convenient.
It is a good product otherwise, but be aware that if you are hoping for a completely invisible trigger, you will be disappointed.
Essential item to have in your bag
The SU-800 is an essential item when using flash photography. I know the SB-800 can also be used as a 'Master' unit to fire additional flashes, but it can prove to make the camera top heavy. The SU-800 is light and compact. So when you don't need a front flash it doesn't sit atop your camera and become more imposing to someone who may not be comforatable posing to begin with.
I photograph with two(2) D2X's, and this item is making my portrait sessions easier. My cameras are big to start with, so that is why I like the compactness of this unit.
Light My Fire
The Nikon SU-800 commander is such a great way for me to create light
from wherever I want. I do not like flash especially from the camera.
This is a very portable way of doing amazing photo's anywhere, even at
night in the dark and form any angle with a few small flashes on stands
or just hand held.
Opens up a new world of photo opportunities. Highly recommended.
ray kennedy
