Nikon slave flash triggering
Jul 20, 2019 06:41:50 #
I have d850 with sb5000 flash unit. I would like to try slave triggering. What recommendations are the for slave flash units and trigger units? Thank you in advance.
Jul 20, 2019 08:58:58 #
Use your pop up flash to remote trigger the flash look at CMD/ commander mode in your instruction. This is the easiest use for the beginning.
Jul 20, 2019 09:05:48 #
uhaas2009 wrote:
Use your pop up flash to remote trigger the flash look at CMD/ commander mode in your instruction. This is the easiest use for the beginning.
No pop-up flash on the D850.
Jul 20, 2019 11:35:00 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
No pop-up flash on the D850.
Flash
For radio-controlled flash, you'll need the SB-5000 and WR-A10 and WR-R10 adapters.
Or switch to a less expensive radio system like Godox
Jul 20, 2019 11:35:52 #
Jbravi wrote:
I have d850 with sb5000 flash unit. I would like to try slave triggering. What recommendations are the for slave flash units and trigger units? Thank you in advance.
Nikon says "The SB-5000 AF Speedlight introduces powerful radio control Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) communication to Nikon's innovative Creative Lighting System for exciting lighting possibilities. When used with a compatible Z series mirrorless camera** or Nikon DSLR*** with the optional WR-A10 (Wireless Remote Adapter) when attached to D5 and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller (transceiver) (requires firmware version 3.0 or later), you can control up to 6 groups (A/B/C/D/E/F) of SB-5000 AF Speedlight behind obstacles, around corners"
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/flashes/sb-5000-af-speedlight.html
Jul 20, 2019 13:17:48 #
I have been using Nikon's "Wireless Speedlight Commander SU800" for years. It works nicely with the D850 and D500, and the SB900 and SB910. No, I haven't gone to Nikon's site to see if it still available.
Jul 20, 2019 13:22:55 #
BboH wrote:
I have been using Nikon's "Wireless Speedlight Commander SU800" for years. It works nicely with the D850 and D500, and the SB900 and SB910. No, I haven't gone to Nikon's site to see if it still available.
I have one too! Worked well, even outside if you made sure the flash could “see” the IR signal from the transmitter
Jul 20, 2019 13:51:13 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I have one too! Worked well, even outside if you made sure the flash could “see” the IR signal from the transmitter
Yeah, I should have mentioned it was line-of-sight...
Jul 20, 2019 14:07:59 #
BboH wrote:
Yeah, I should have mentioned it was line-of-sight...
and the advantage of the radio adapters is that they can handle obstacles if that is important to you.
Jul 20, 2019 14:37:51 #
Jul 20, 2019 14:55:27 #
I just bought an SB-5000 a few weeks ago. I have two D500's also. I haven't purchased the WR-A10 and WR-R10 yet but plan to. Since the SB-5000 has built-in radio triggering, I would go with that. There's no need to add any external receiver or transceiver to it.
Jul 20, 2019 15:02:06 #
CO wrote:
I just bought an SB-5000 a few weeks ago. I have two D500's also. I haven't purchased the WR-A10 and WR-R10 adapters yet but plan to. Since the SB-5000 has built-in radio triggering, I would go with that. There's no sense in adding any external receiver or transceiver to it.
Apparently Nikon bodies don't have corresponding radio triggering built in, so you do need an external transceiver for it?
Jul 20, 2019 15:10:17 #
rehess wrote:
Apparently Nikon bodies don't have corresponding radio triggering built in, so you do need an external transceiver for it?
I believe only the Nikon D5, D500, D850, and D7500 can work with the Nikon WR-A10 and WR-R10. I'm not sure if the new Nikon Z6 and Z7 work with that system also.
Nikon has a technical guide on their website for this system.
WR-R10 + WR-A10 used with D5, D500, D850
WR-R10 attached to D7500
Jul 20, 2019 15:34:33 #
CO wrote:
I believe only the Nikon D5, D500, D850, and D7500 can work with the Nikon WR-A10 (adapter) and WR-R10 (controller). I'm not sure if the new Nikon Z6 and Z7 work with that system also.
Nikon has a technical guide on their website for this system.
Nikon has a technical guide on their website for this system.
I have been disappointed that camera companies don't seem to be willing to integrate RF controllers into their camera bodies. I make minimal use of flash these days, but for me, an integrated RF controller makes more sense than a flash or WiFi - perhaps just me.
Jul 20, 2019 15:42:18 #
rehess wrote:
I have been disappointed that camera companies don't seem to be willing to integrate RF controllers into their camera bodies. I make minimal use of flash these days, but for me, an integrated RF controller makes more sense than a flash or WiFi - perhaps just me.
Maybe they're trying to save a little money. I guess the cameras would cost a bit more with that built-in.
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