When I put my camera in commander mode to fire my sb800 (off camera) I can't seem to make it so the on camera flash doesn't fire. Has any one else solved this problem?
Well firstly the flash has to fire, it is how Nikon flashes speak to one another, by firing a fast series of command flashes followed by a trigger flash. The actual post-command flash from the camera should be dim, however if it is objectionable Nikon makes a hotshoe plastic piece that blocks the visible portion of the on camera flash, I think it is $20.
Well firstly the flash has to fire, it is how Nikon flashes speak to one another, by firing a fast series of command flashes followed by a trigger flash. The actual post-command flash from the camera should be dim, however if it is objectionable Nikon makes a hotshoe plastic piece that blocks the visible portion of the on camera flash, I think it is $20.
I just set the camera flash to 1/16 and then take a bit of toilet paper and wrap it around the flash. There's still enough light from it to trigger my SB600, but it's not enough to make nasty shadows.
Well firstly the flash has to fire, it is how Nikon flashes speak to one another, by firing a fast series of command flashes followed by a trigger flash. The actual post-command flash from the camera should be dim, however if it is objectionable Nikon makes a hotshoe plastic piece that blocks the visible portion of the on camera flash, I think it is $20.
I just set the camera flash to 1/16 and then take a bit of toilet paper and wrap it around the flash. There's still enough light from it to trigger my SB600, but it's not enough to make nasty shadows.
That makes sense about the command flashes but I thought it was IR communication going on. I have lowered the on camera flash but was hoping there was a way to not have it fire at all.
Try with something reflective, like a glass or a water drop, and I think you'll find that there is a white spot reflected from the on-camera flash. It's not a big deal in most instances, just with reflective surfaces.
Try with something reflective, like a glass or a water drop, and I think you'll find that there is a white spot reflected from the on-camera flash. It's not a big deal in most instances, just with reflective surfaces.
I can see the flash in the mirror, however, it does not affect the picture....at least not when I had the full blast remote flash aimed from the side.
Yup, it's only a problem if you don't want a little hot spot reflected off of a surface, otherwise I don't worry about it. Cute doggie yawn by the way ;)
