[Charlotte]

With the SB800 what do I need to go wireless with :

(a) A single flashgun? and

(b) Multiple flashguns?

Also, to shoot off-camera, but not necessarily wireless, what do I need, and how does it all work?

[Dave]

Cheapest way ...eg. nowt :- What does the Nikon SU-800 give over Commander mode on D200 ?

[Charlotte]

Ok the info via that link has gone over my head already What's an SU-800 + what's it do

[JMitchell]

That's one advantage of the D300, it has an onboard flash that you can use in commander mode to control an off cam SB800 / 600.
An SU-800 does the same thing, but a bit easier to work with, and no preflash. It's basically a wireless flash controller...

[muscle750]

And a good supply of batterys, Nikon do an additional power pack which plugs into the flash it aint very cheap thou think its about £115, Ive wondered if u can supply two flashes with the addional pack obviously limited by cable length.

[muscle750]

Oh and get Magic lanterns book on the Nikon speedlights etc more use than the Sb800 manual which wants to be launched out the window. About £14 from Grays.

[Markulous]

Originally Posted by muscle750

.........which wants to be launched out the window.

If you notice someone hanging around your home, it'll be me.......... waiting to catch the next 'launch'!

[Charlotte]

Originally Posted by JMitchell

An SU-800 does the same thing, but a bit easier to work with, and no preflash. It's basically a wireless flash controller...

Thanks Jack

Originally Posted by muscle750

Oh and get Magic lanterns book on the Nikon speedlights etc more use than the Sb800 manual which wants to be launched out the window. About £14 from Grays.

You put me on to that book in another thread I think, but it was on pre-order when I looked (new edition). Or maybe that was another book. Anyway, will go look again, 'cos the SB800 manual was definitel written for people who are not new to flash!

[muscle750]

If u look on Grays website u should find it or email them i find there service excellent.

[towershot]

In the same vain,I have just ordered the Thom Hogan book and cd on the D300.
Cannot get my head round the bloomin manual!!!

[muscle750]

Apparently Simon Staffords book is also on its way His books are very usefull and often have details of features that the manual doesnt have in it!

[VinnyP]

Originally Posted by Markulous

If you notice someone hanging around your home, it'll be me.......... waiting to catch the next 'launch'!

You after an SB800 manual? I must have a spare one knocking around.