Nikon Macro Flash Unit (SB-R200): I recently purchased this flash unit NikonSB-R200 flash for macro from a couple in ID. Unfortunately the Nikon SU-800 Wireless command unit was not in...

quigsby

I recently purchased this flash unit NikonSB-R200 flash for macro from a couple in ID. Unfortunately the Nikon SU-800 Wireless command unit was not in the case, my bad for not knowing the product. Anyway, is it possible to use my Goddox Pro N to fire the units? Anyone had any experience with Goddox firing Nikon flashes?? Or will the Goddox flash itself fire the Nikon units?? Thanks for your help in advance. Mike

tcthome Loc: NJ

Have you tried. I was looking into Goddox products & know they work with some Nikon products. But I suspect you might need to purchase the Goddox transceiver that matches the pro n.

Good luck.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

The SU- 800 uses infrared to control the Nikon flashes.
The Godox uses radio to communicate.
The Nikon flash heads do not work on radio signals.

quigsby

I was able to use my Goddox flash to trigger them, all good

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

quigsby wrote:

I was able to use my Goddox flash to trigger them, all good

Right! I forgot some Godox speedlights have an optical master mode. Great system!

DannyKaye Loc: Sheffield now but soon moving to Blanzay

They will trigger from the pop up flash on a lot of Nikons.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

DannyKaye wrote:

They will trigger from the pop up flash on a lot of Nikons.

Yes, anything in the D7xxx or better models can control them, but I believe the OP has a D850. No pop-up flash.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

DannyKaye wrote:

They will trigger from the pop up flash on a lot of Nikons.

Or from a Speed Flash

DannyKaye Loc: Sheffield now but soon moving to Blanzay

I must admit that, even though the D810 can trigger the SB200s, I would not give up the SU-800.
They can be triggered by any of the speedlights that are in the CL group but the extra flash can make life difficult. There is a third party copy of the SU-800 but I don't know if it is any good.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1X-Debao-SU-800-SU800-Wireless-Speedlite-Transmitter-Commander-for-Nikon-UPOO/153114588409?hash=item23a65734f9:g:v2MAAOSwDthZn-aJ
and it is possible to find the SU-800 for less than £200 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-SU-800-Wireless-Speedlight-Commander-Funkadapter-Blitzgerat-Fernsteuerung/132817837100?epid=1104653523&hash=item1eec8f5c2c:g:ZPAAAOSwcWJbwP1v

JessM Loc: Port

quigsby wrote:

I recently purchased this flash unit NikonSB-R200 flash for macro from a couple in ID. Unfortunately the Nikon SU-800 Wireless command unit was not in the case, my bad for not knowing the product. Anyway, is it possible to use my Goddox Pro N to fire the units? Anyone had any experience with Goddox firing Nikon flashes?? Or will the Goddox flash itself fire the Nikon units?? Thanks for your help in advance. Mike

I think -- not certain -- that this unit can function as an optical slave, at least via IR signal. See Nikon's discussion:
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000041908&configured=1&lang=en_GB

Good luck!

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

quigsby wrote:

I recently purchased this flash unit NikonSB-R200 flash for macro from a couple in ID. Unfortunately the Nikon SU-800 Wireless command unit was not in the case, my bad for not knowing the product. Anyway, is it possible to use my Goddox Pro N to fire the units? Anyone had any experience with Goddox firing Nikon flashes?? Or will the Goddox flash itself fire the Nikon units?? Thanks for your help in advance. Mike

Check your local camera store, especially if they have an in-house repair department. They might have just what you need at a reasonable price. A couple of years ago, I got a nice Nikon D300 which had a broken aperture interface ring, meaning I couldn't use my D lenses. I was able to find an entire scrap body (with an AI ring in perfect condition) for only $50 at my local store.

DannyKaye Loc: Sheffield now but soon moving to Blanzay

By the way, they actually make 2 setups, R1 which has no SU-800 and R1C1 which does. Sounds like you got an R1 so if it was advertised as an R1C1 you should complain.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I've only used the $250 Nikon SU-800 for infrared control but there is a knockoff available for a fraction of that price.
The Debau SU800 is reviewed HERE.
Has several advantages besides price.
The biggest is that it uses AA batteries vs the CR123A.
I think this Vello branded unit from B&H is the same as the Debao https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110943-REG/vello_fwirc_n_freewave_ir_ttl.html

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

I have fired them from an on camera flash with no problem, either using my SB 800 on the flash on the camera.