Nikon R1 Instruction Manual

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6ForewordThank you for purchasing the Nikon Wireless Speedlight system. To getthe most out of your Speedlight system, please read this instructionmanual thoroughly before use. Also read “Close-up SpeedlightPhotography Examples,” a separate booklet that provides an overview ofSpeedlight flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographicexamples. Keep your camera and Speedlight instruction manuals handyfor quick reference.Main features and functionsThis Speedlight system, which features the Nikon Creative Lighting System(CLS), provides a variety of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operations.The Speedlight system mainly consists of the Wireless Speedlight CommanderSU-800, which controls flash output when mounted on CLS-compatible cameras;the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, which has a guide number of 10/33(ISO 100, m/ft.) or 14/46 (ISO 200, m/ft.); and the Attachment Ring SX-1, which isused to attach the SB-R200 to the front of the lens.• When using CLS-compatible cameras, you can divide the Speedlight units intothree groups and control the flash output independently for each group.• Wireless close-up flash operation is possible when the SU-800 is mounted ona CLS-compatible camera to control the SB-R200 (p. 65).• The SB-R200 can be attached to the front of the lens, held in your hand, orfreely positioned by using the Speedlight Stand AS-20, which comes withthe unit.• The SU-800 features a Commander function that can trigger wirelessly remoteflash units such as the SB-R200 and SB-600 without firing itself (p. 79).• Included with the kit are a variety of accessories to help you enjoy close-upflash shooting, such as the Extreme Close-Up Positioning Adapter SW-11,Color Filter Set SJ-R200, Diffuser SW-12, and Flexible Arm Clip SW-C1.• When using the SU-800 with cameras not compatible with CLS, only close-upflash operation (using cords) is possible in use with the optional TTL CordSC-30 (p. 109).