Nikon R1 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Wireless Speedlight system. To get 
the most out of your Speedlight system, please read this user’s manual 
thoroughly before use. Also read “Close-up Speedlight Photography 
Examples,” a separate booklet that provides an overview of Speedlight 
flash-shooting capabilities and contains photographic examples. Keep 
your camera and Speedlight user’s manuals handy for quick reference.

This Speedlight system, which features the Nikon Creative Lighting System 
(CLS), provides a variety of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operations. 
The Speedlight system mainly consists of the Wireless Speedlight Commander 
SU-800, which controls flash output when mounted on CLS-compatible cameras; 
the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200, which has a guide number of 10/33 
(ISO 100, m/ft) or 14/46 (ISO 200, m/ft); and the Attachment Ring SX-1, which is 
used to attach the SB-R200 to the front of the lens.
• When using CLS-compatible cameras, you can divide the Speedlight units into 

three groups and control the flash output independently for each group.

• Wireless close-up flash operation is possible when the SU-800 is mounted on 

a CLS-compatible camera to control the SB-R200 (p. 65).

• The SB-R200 can be attached to the front of the lens, held in your hand, or 

freely positioned by using the Speedlight Stand AS-20, which comes with 
the unit.

• The SU-800 features a Commander function that can trigger wirelessly remote 

flash units such as the SB-R200 and SB-600 without firing itself (p. 79).

• Included with the kit are a variety of accessories to help you enjoy close-up 

flash shooting, such as the Extreme Close-Up Positioning Adapter SW-11, 
Color Filter Set SJ-R200, Diffuser SW-12, and Flexible Arm Clip SW-C1.

• When using the SU-800 with cameras not compatible with CLS, only close-up 

flash operation (using cords) is possible in use with the optional TTL Cord 
SC-30 (p. 109).