Nikon SB800 Flash
Oct 19, 2015 16:05:00 #
I have a Nikon SB800 Flash. I was using it simply as a fill flash. Now I would like to use it remotely with a wireless adapter and as a slave with my D7000 flash. I'm considering a pair of Yongnuo YN-622Ni-TTL adapters. They were recommended by B&H Photo. (1) Does anyone have any experience with this product? (2) I tried searching this site for the Nikon SB 800 Flash without any success. Can anyone recommend a good YouTube link on how to use all the functions of this flash? When I tried the better ones had no voice and I don't know why. Any help would certainly be appreciated.
Oct 19, 2015 16:40:26 #
I tried the Yongnou triggers but got frustrated with the menu (I'm technologically handicapped).
Bought the Phottix Odin system.
It's not cheap, but for me, very intuitive.
Many people have had good luck with the Yongnou, just not me.
Hopefully, someone here who uses them will post.
Once you figure out how to use them, radios work great,
but are you aware that the pop-up flash of your camera can control several SB 800 flashes (in TTL or manual)?
I've even used mine outside with a softbox, you just have to be sure the receiver points toward the pop-up flash.
The pop-up will flash, but it won't contribute to the exposure unless you're very close.
In that case, use one of Nikon's least expensive flash accessories: the SG-3IR.
YouTube link for setting up flash and camera HERE
and a more extensive one about the flash alone HERE.
Hope you get your computer's audio issues figured out.
Bought the Phottix Odin system.
It's not cheap, but for me, very intuitive.
Many people have had good luck with the Yongnou, just not me.
Hopefully, someone here who uses them will post.
Once you figure out how to use them, radios work great,
but are you aware that the pop-up flash of your camera can control several SB 800 flashes (in TTL or manual)?
I've even used mine outside with a softbox, you just have to be sure the receiver points toward the pop-up flash.
The pop-up will flash, but it won't contribute to the exposure unless you're very close.
In that case, use one of Nikon's least expensive flash accessories: the SG-3IR.
YouTube link for setting up flash and camera HERE
and a more extensive one about the flash alone HERE.
Hope you get your computer's audio issues figured out.
Oct 19, 2015 17:36:05 #
Thanks for the input. Yes I am aware that the SB 800 can be used as a slave with the pop up flash; but i have not figured out how to control the strength of the flash in that mode.
Oct 19, 2015 18:04:47 #
tscali wrote:
Thanks for the input. Yes I am aware that the SB 800 can be used as a slave with the pop up flash; but i have not figured out how to control the strength of the flash in that mode.
You adjust it from the camera menu.
The "Comp" section (highlighted- showing 1 stop darker) is how you control the exposure compensation in TTL.
Switch to manual and it will show power...ie 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 etc.
Using manual gives you more consistent results if your subject is stationary.
From this site:
http://www.scantips.com/lights/awl.html
Oct 19, 2015 21:07:39 #
Your help and support are very much appreciated. Still going up the learning curve; but I'm more confident. Thanks again.
Oct 19, 2015 21:40:15 #
tscali wrote:
Your help and support are very much appreciated. Still going up the learning curve; but I'm more confident. Thanks again.
Like anything, the more you use it, the easier it gets.
I would up getting an SU-800 Commander unit that kept me from going into the camera menu. Still pricy though it worked well. 20/20 hindsight says the radios are the best way to go.
Side note: If you had titled this thread "Yongnou YN-622Ni-TTL Triggers" , you may have gotten the info on those you were after.
Cheers!
Oct 20, 2015 06:09:29 #
I use the Yongnuo flash units for sports photography and yes the instructions are almost useless, I also looked at some youtube to help.
Once you have gone through that learning curve they are quite easy and flexible to use, the only downside has been not pushing the transmitter properly onto the hotshoe, it is a bit stiff and switching the buttons unintentionally to change groups.
The great thing is that you can change settings quickly on the transmitter and there is no need to look at camera menus.
Once you have gone through that learning curve they are quite easy and flexible to use, the only downside has been not pushing the transmitter properly onto the hotshoe, it is a bit stiff and switching the buttons unintentionally to change groups.
The great thing is that you can change settings quickly on the transmitter and there is no need to look at camera menus.
Oct 20, 2015 07:17:59 #
tscali wrote:
I have a Nikon SB800 Flash. I was using it simply ... (show quote)
You can use that flash as a wireless flash without the add on adapters if you want. You put the SB800 in remote mode and make sure that the little round receiver near the battery compartment is always facing the camera (this is why the flash head rotates) and set your D7000 as commander. It works great. I use mine that way all the time with my 2 SB910's for portraits etc. You can easily control the light output of each flash from inside the camera etc. There are very good descriptors by Joe McNally on the Nikon site if you are interested.
Oct 20, 2015 07:29:22 #
I use the YN622 and love them. SO simple to use! I recommend that you get the TX unit as well (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086002-REG/yongnuo_yn_622n_tx_i_ttl_wireless_flash.html). You mount the TX in your hotshoe and you use the 622's on the flash. With the TX you can control flash power from your camera. Awesome and inexpensive devices!
Oct 20, 2015 12:03:28 #
Oct 20, 2015 13:53:03 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
You adjust it from the camera menu.
The "Comp" section (highlighted- showing 1 stop darker) is how you control the exposure compensation in TTL.
Switch to manual and it will show power...ie 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 etc.
Using manual gives you more consistent results if your subject is stationary.
From this site:
http://www.scantips.com/lights/awl.html
The "Comp" section (highlighted- showing 1 stop darker) is how you control the exposure compensation in TTL.
Switch to manual and it will show power...ie 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 etc.
Using manual gives you more consistent results if your subject is stationary.
From this site:
http://www.scantips.com/lights/awl.html
Goofy, thanks for the link!
Oct 20, 2015 21:58:49 #
The triggers work well with the sb800 but not if you mount the trigger on the camera, and add the flash to the hotshoe of the trigger. You will get inconsistent results...usually, the flash does not fire at all. The sb800's technology is apparently older and hence the incompatibility.This incompatibility is also mentioned on the Yongnuo site. But, remotely, they're great! Excellent range, they are radio triggers so no line-of-sight needed, they support high speed sync, and ttl works well with the 622tx. Of course, this is only my experience
Oct 21, 2015 20:53:42 #
Oct 27, 2015 13:28:02 #
Well, I have good and bad news for you.
I have to agree with Caranx. I've posted the issue here on UHH before about the SB-800 being the only Nikon TTL flash that I haven't been able to get to work with the YN 622 set up.
The good news is, it works perfectly fine if you want to set the flash power manually from the YN 622tx module.
Everything I've read and tried to get it to work in TTL has failed miserably. Fortunately, manual flash is so darn easy, as long as you don't have to keep walking to your flash to change power.
Normally, I just set mine for 50% power, and adjust my shutter speed for ambient light, and adjust my aperture for the flash. Easy peasy.
Of course, that's the same way I work with my studio strobes, so I never did become a fan of TTL
I have to agree with Caranx. I've posted the issue here on UHH before about the SB-800 being the only Nikon TTL flash that I haven't been able to get to work with the YN 622 set up.
The good news is, it works perfectly fine if you want to set the flash power manually from the YN 622tx module.
Everything I've read and tried to get it to work in TTL has failed miserably. Fortunately, manual flash is so darn easy, as long as you don't have to keep walking to your flash to change power.
Normally, I just set mine for 50% power, and adjust my shutter speed for ambient light, and adjust my aperture for the flash. Easy peasy.
Of course, that's the same way I work with my studio strobes, so I never did become a fan of TTL
Oct 28, 2015 13:04:08 #
Wouldn't it be great if Yongnuo released an upgrade to the yn622tx with a built-in hotshoe!?! Then compatible on-camera flash could be used for fill if needed, along with full control of remote lights. That would allow you to switch from one to the other or use both on&off camera lights. Ah well...maybe some day...
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