Nikon CLS Demonstration Video

[Dunkerron]

In your demonstration you say, at 2:08, ". . . and I have the built in flash set to just 'dashes' . . . " Is that correct? I cannot tell from the audio track. I have the D-300 and I don't fully understand what you mean, or what you are saying, although I understand you are using the built in flash to trigger the SB-800 remotely, with no other bridge from camera to remote flash other than a signal from the built in flash, set on "dashes". Please clarify. About to purchase an SB-900.

[jwischka]

@Dunkerron That is correct. You can have the internal flash set to contribute to the "main flash" (i.e., set to TTL, where both the popup flash and external flash fire on exposure), or set to *only* fire the external flash (i.e., set to "- -", where the popup flash triggers the external, but does not fire during exposure).

[Matasm]

and what's about the Nikon D3100 ?

[willcitoman97]

is this possible with the d70?

[eha1990]

Excellent video.

[CGCabrera]

What lens are you using on this video?

[billbarton63]

Good Video..Very helpful

[mohdkairul]

thanks a lot dude, this video helps......

[TzumB]

and Í would highly recommend putting a blank piece of paper under the page you are shooting

[fozzyprozac]

yea, nope...the d40 does NOT have the i-TTL ability. ONLY the d50-70-70s-200-and onward have that ability. None of the newer consumer models have that.

[teundilles]

All modern nikon dslrs are i-TTL capable, but not all of them can function as a commander for wireless units. I think that's what you mean. However, if you pop on a sb800, sb900, or metz 58 you can use the cheaper ones as a commander in the CLS system.

BTW: the D50 hasn't got a commander mode, its flash capabilities are the same as D40.

[officefan777]

where did you order your umbrella and flash stand for the sb-800 from? o and great video

[Beatbot]

Is this possible with a d90?

I'm about to buy a DSLR and THIS is a reason for me to go for a Nikon, as the Canon ST-E2 costs additional 200€.

[jwischka]

Yes, this is possible on a D-90

[Mrbiggerjobs1000]

Dear jwischka,

I really think this is a very helpful video so thank you very much. I am wondering what lens you are using. Is it the 18-200 ? and what is the macro capability of it like, if it is that lens. Thanks

[jwischka]

This particular day I was shooting with a Sigma 150mm Macro lens. I don't know anything about the macro capability of the 18-200.

[etherize]

The Europeans and Japanese can pronounce Nikon however they want. But in English, saying "nih kon" is a mispronunciation.

As the first poster said, "the double p makes the i short" in the word "Nippon." That's correct Japanese and also correct English.

But there is no double "k" in Nikon. Therefore, in *English*, it's pronounced NIEkon. Ask any English teacher.

By the way, "Japs" is considered a racist term, at least here in the USA. Peace. Out. ;)

[Recon9143]

you guys are wacko, who cares NEEKON NYEKON NIPPON, lol who cares, we know what you mean.

[dombower]

have a look at my video regarding Nikon not Naikon, tell me what you think as i cant understand your point in spelling.

[tipptoggy]

NIce video.

BUT when will the Americans learn to pronounce Nikon properly

The Ni comes from Nippon, (Nippon Kōgaku) the double pp makes the i short not long like a Y . It is Ni Kon not NY Kon.

[boiboi5]

loser

[etherize]

Yes, if it were spelled with two "k"s ("Nikkon"), it would be pronounced "Nih-Kon." Just as "Nippon" with two "p"s has a short i.

But it is spelled "Nikon" with one "k"; therefore the i is long.

That's basic English, which believe it or not, we Americans do speak. ;)

[spongebens]

but the Japs, who CREATED Nikon, pronounce it with a short "i".

even the Euros use the short "i" sound.

still, the long "i" isnt that bad.

peace. :)

[Shain7]

So were can i buy a CLS at online mostly?

[smiles77]

d40 doesnt have CLS. good video tho.

[sovietspyguy]

Good video, informative and no extra garbage.

The way youtube ought to be. :)

[Pizzscn]

the Bible. Great choice!

You should read Judges it's actually very funny

[ChicoEdge]

Don't forget that the Nikon F6 (Nikon's greatest film camera) is also able to work with CLS. Check out the new SB900. The interface is much simpler and it can plug into a pc for firmware updates.

[chrissowa]

firmware update is not over pc, its over a d700 or d3

[hobocamp]

Very nice, straight forward example. I was always confused as to whether using the popup flash in this case would contribute to the flash - thanks for explaining that!

[pannysat]

Can you do a video on a two flash setup, one a key light and the other a fill light, with umbrella?

thanks

[jwischka]

The setup would be roughly the same. Essentially you would need to position the lights (as you suggest) and then set both SB-800's to "remote", and either let them fire in TTL mode or adjust the power individually in the on-camera settings. If you explain exactly what you're looking for, I can try to put something together.

[bbtel]

Another sweet presentation and clarification for the "manual(ly) confused"

So the pop up flash did not fire though it was up?

Thanks

[0zgon]

I think the pop up flash does fire, but the shutter is not open when it fires, and the only purpose of it is to tell the SB-800 to fire. The shutter only opens when the SB-800 fired.

[jwischka]

There are different settings for this. In my example, the pop up flash fires to trigger the SB-800. However, you can have the on-board flash fire during the exposure as well. This can be adjusted in the camera flash menu where you set the SB-800 to fire in TTL mode.

[lbarnesphoto]

Thanks for this informative demonstration. I am wondering, would one go about setting the pop-up flash to "dashes"?

[jwischka]

"Dashes" will cause the on board flash to not contribute to the exposure. On any other setting, the on board flash will contribute to the exposure.

[joannphoto]

Thank you! I have the Fuji S5 and SB800 and I had been trying to understand how to use the SB800 remotely. I'm going home to try it tonight. Thank you again!

[joannphoto]

Just a follow-up. Thanks again for your video, I could see what I couldn't comprehend by reading my manual. I was able to set it up and used it Saturday afternoon with a senior shoot and I'm thrilled with how beautifully it worked!

[nikkiesteban]

what setting did you set the pop-up flash so it won't contribute any exposure to the subject and it will only trigger the external flash..??? thanks

[jwischka]

You simply need to move it to "--"

[LuminolBlue]

Cool... Nice setup and all.

[Neipasmaharba]

Thank´s for sharing!!!

[pthedevil]

Great Tutorial! This feature if one if the biggest reasons I made the switch from Canon.

[jwischka]

Yes, you could.

[GarlandImages]

I hate reading manuals... thank you so much. You opened up a new world for me. Please post more tutorials.

PS can I do this with 3 sb-800? Can I use SB - 600's?

[jwischka]

I'm planning on doing another tutorial (probably macro) when I get some time. You can do this with either SB-800's or 600's, though the procedure is slightly different with the SB-600 (control layout is slightly different). You can use an SB-800 on a D40 to control additional SB-800's or SB-600's as well.

[jwischka]

No - you need a D80 or an SB-800 (on the D40) to control the SB-600.

[floorit929]

Nice Job! One reason for my buying my D200 but couldn't figure out the damn manual on how to make it work. Read for over an hour and withing minutes of watching your video, I took my first shot!

Do ya have any more demonstration videos? How about some Macro help? Which lens for best head/shoulders, 3 key light etc?

[telefender]

is there a way to synca my D200 on board flash with a D40 on board flsh?

[jwischka]

No - you cannot sync a camera flash with another camera flash.

[jkr911]

oh nvm...lol thought it was...haha

[jkr911]

yeah...it is a sig. 70-200

[jwischka]

I'll try to do a basic long exposure night setup. What exactly do you mean by a basic portrait setup? As far as lighting, you could use the same equipment and same setup as was posted in this video, simply with a backdrop and moving the light a bit further away from the subject. I can try to dig up a model sometime and see if I can put something together, though.

[warrock556]

Is that a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8? what is that lens?

[jwischka]

That was a Sigma 150 2.8 macro

[xBloodoathxOutlawx]

You should make another, it is very helpful.

[sitdownbackthere]

Dude - Thanks for the demo! Very clear - easier than the Nikon book!

[seikocriteria]

Thanks dude. I just bought a D200. My old SB-80DX will not work on TTL with this camera. So, I've got another reason to buy the SB-800 now. To try out the CLS!!!!

[jwischka]

Sync speed was 1/250, and I believe f16. In principle any you could have done it at 1/125 or any other aperture as well, these just happened to be the settings I chose. Obviously syncing at 1/250 allows you to be a bit more shaky, and in the situation described the strobes are providing all of your light anyway, so ambient doesn't matter.

[DebbiinCalifornia]

Please share what the shutter speed was set to on the camera (sync speed 1/125 or 1/250?). Very nice tutorial!

Debbi

[MIGuy]

Excellent presentation! I am sure a similar quality presentation on NIGHT photography in the city will be enjoyed by all. From street level in front of store windows to the tallest steeple in town.

I am sure any subject you present/share of this quality will be enjoyed and experience gained by all.

[jwischka]

I typically don't use flash during my long exposures, though I could do a tutorial on night photography.

As far as basic portrait stuff... Perhaps when I get a model back in the fall :).

[Sealights]

Why not make simple demostration of flash + long exposure night time photography? xD

[jwischka]

I'd be happy to make another...

Any ideas for one?

[smoker967]

How about a basic portrait setup? The issue is with lighting placement using the same setup...outdoors, indoor, etc.

[mattblack77nz]

High speed sync! High speed sync!

[jwischka]

I was shooting with the Sigma 150mm macro.

[Robertinc]

Pretty kool! thanks for sharing. What lense was on your camera by the way?