Nikon SB-5000 User Manual

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D-4DWireless Multiple Flash-unit PhotographySB-5000 Wireless Multiple Flash-unit Photography Using RadioControlWith the SB-5000, Advanced Wireless Lighting using radio control ispossible. Because communication is possible within a range of 30 m (98 ft)and the light sensor window for wireless remote flash on remote flash unitsdoes not have to face the master flash unit, positioning of flash units is moreflexible than with optical control. Up to 6 groups, total of 18 remote flash unitscan be set up, expanding creative expression. In addition, wireless multipleflash-unit photography in bright daylight, which is difficult with opticalcontrol, is also possible as sunlight has no effect.Compatible camera, the Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10and the WR adapter WR-A10 (both optional) are required forwireless multiple flash-unit photography using radio control.For details, see the respective user’s manuals.• Only the SB-5000 can be used as a remote flash unit.• Up to 6 groups of remote flash units (A, B, C, D, E, F) can be set up,but only 3 groups of remote flash units (A, B, C) can be set with quickwireless control.• Single or multiple remote flash units can be allocated for 1 group.• The master flash unit and each remote flash unit group can operate witha flash compensation value that is different to the other flash units orgroups. In group flash mode, they can also operate with different flashmodes.