Nikon R1 Instruction Manual

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661 Close-up flash operationWireless close-up flash operation is possible when the SU-800 and SB-R200 areused with CLS-compatible cameras. The SB-R200 can be attached to the frontof the lens, held in your hand, or freely positioned by using the Speedlight StandAS-20. The flexibility of close-up flash operation sets it apart from conventionallighting systems.Example A A-1Dual-light close-up flash operation (oneflash unit attached to the front of the lens+ one held in the hand)With one SB-R200 attached to the front ofthe lens, the subject in front is stronglyilluminated, while a second SB-R200 held inthe hand illuminates the subject from theleft to soften harsh shadows and furtherhighlight the subject, in this case aladybug.Flash setup• Camera: D70• Lens: AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D• Group A: SB-R200 (TTL)• Group B: SB-R200 (TTL)A-2, A-3, and A-4 examples in “Close-upSpeedlight Photography Examples” were alsotaken under the same conditions as with A-1.Example B B-1Dual-light close-up flash operation (oneflash unit attached to the front of the lens+ one held in the hand)With one SB-R200, held in the hand, usedas the main flash unit, the subject isstrongly illuminated from the lower left,while a second SB-R200 attached to thefront of the lens is used to illuminate thesubject from the upper right to emphasizethe contours of the flower’s petals, resultingin softened textures.Flash setup• Camera: D70• Lens: AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D• Group A: SB-R200 (TTL)• Group B: SB-R200 (TTL)B-2, B-3, and B-4 examples in “Close-upSpeedlight Photography Examples” were alsotaken under the same conditions as with B-1.LOCKLOCKSB-R200Group BGroup ASB-R200SU-800SU-800Group BSB-R200Group ASB-R200