imported_reinierv Posted October 30, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 30, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I plan to use a SB800 with the M8 this weekend I believe I have to put the SB800 in Manual mode... In M mode I can set the aperture but then the SB800 gives the reach of the flash that corresponds with the strength set, correct? Is there however also a possibility that I copy the aperture I use on the M8 on the SB800 and that the flash than determines the required strength based on the distance it measures with its IR sensor? (A-mode) Does this work with the M8? (I can't try now, have borrowed the camera to someone) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shootist Posted October 30, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 30, 2008 I use mine in both A mode and manual, depending on what I'm looking for. EDIT This is the only piece of Nikon gear I kept when selling all the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 30, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 30, 2008 Easiest is to set the flash to A mode and dial in the ISO. You can then use the SB800 to select the aperture you want to use. If you select a smaller aperture (higher number), the SB800 output power will be higher for a given subject but the range will be less. If you select a larger aperture (smaller number, the output power will be reduced and the range increased. Of course, you have to set the aperture on the lens to match what the flash is set to, unless you want to apply exposure compensation. You can of course use to tilting head and/or zoom; I find I get the best results using the diffuser clipped on the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scjohn Posted October 30, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 30, 2008 sorry, I can't answer but I have an SB800 I have never thought to use with the M8. If you figure this out will you post your findings please? (I seldom use a flash with the M8 but imagine using the sb 800 especially with an add on slave might be worth while) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted October 30, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 30, 2008 sorry, I can't answer but I have an SB800 I have never thought to use with the M8. If you figure this out will you post your findings please? (I seldom use a flash with the M8 but imagine using the sb 800 especially with an add on slave might be worth while) Figure what out? The SB 800 works very well on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_reinierv Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted October 30, 2008 I connected it once and it worked in M mode I wasn't sure of A-mode (and Gn) mode. As you stated A-mode works and then I expect Gn will also work Good, That will be my set then for saturday... thanks (Now they do expect rain saturday...not sure if I dare to bring the M8 then ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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