Product Description

The Nikon Speedlight Commander SU-800 controls up to three groups of i-TTL compatible wireless flash units. It provides a variety of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operations. Control the flash output levels of the SB-R200 remote Speedlight unit when mounted on current Nikon Creative Lighting System SLR cameras. Easy-to-view LCD panel Transmission Range - Approx. 20m (66 ft.) Number of Channels - 4 Number of Groups - 3 Transmissions per Battery - Approx. 1200 Transmission Interval - Approx. 1 second Flash Light Wavelength - Approx. 800 to 1000nm (infrared ray) Flash Coverage - Approx. 60° AF-Assist Illuminator - Approx. 10m (33 ft.) at center area using a 50mm f/1.8 lens Power source - One CR123A (3V) lithium battery Included Accessory - Soft Case (SS-SU800) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 2.7 x 3.8 x 2.3 (68 x 96 x 58 mm) Weight - 5.6 oz. (160 g)

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: FSW53801
• Dimensions: .5 pounds

Features

• Speedlight units can be divided into three groups with independent control of the flash output
• Commander function triggers wireless remote flash units
• One-touch switching between close-up and Commander modes
• Easy-to-use close-up flash operations - Dual-light close-up flash & Triple-light close-up flash
• Compact and lightweight

Customer Reviews

Not Necessary, but Nice!
Without the SU-800 commander, remote strobes (SB-600, 800, 900) are fired using the camera's pop-up flash, or with an SB mounted on the camera's hotshoe. This introduces what may be undesirable light from the front as well as a less-than-attractive pinpoint catchlight in the eyes of the subject. Popular workarounds involve using a small strobe-mounted softbox (which softens the light from the front and increases the size of the catchlight) or using tape to cover the pop-up flash. Unfortunately, if the tape is opaque enough to block the light, it also blocks the signal to the remote strobes. Ultimately, the easy and elegant solution - the end to fixes and workarounds - is to spring for the SU-800!

truely wireless
Easy to use and works out of line of sight creating excellent photo effects. I would like it to have a shoe on top to accept remote mounting however.

WORST FLASH TRIGGER EVER
I bought this product because i wanted to trigger 2 SB-600s at the same time with no wires. After reading reviews all over the internet i got it instead of skyports. Big mistake, this thing will only trigger flashes up to 12 feet away. The description says 70 or so, but i contacted nikon because i was so frustrated and they told me it will only go 12 and if i wanted to command further i should get the sb-800. And if you take the commander out side, its pretty much not going to fire at all. Also if the flash is not in front of the commander it won't fire. It works off line of sight, so if you cant see the flash, it wont fire. Honestly a terrible product, I dont know how the other reviewers are using it, but for me, out doors (even indoors) and beyond 10 feet, it was useless. There were times that'd id put it in front of my camera and it still wouldn't go off. If you are looking at this, i highly recommend you go with skyports or pocket wizards instead. My 15$ e bay slave worked better than this did with less mis fires. The ebay slave even let me trigger the flash when it was behind me. The commander is not a radio slave, which is a big minus. Long story short, stay away! get PW or skyports!