Nikon SLR Cameras

How to use manual flash mode on Nikon SB-600 when connected to D7000 as a slave?

Triston
Triston

I'm just getting into flash photography using my Nikon SB600 and Nikon D7000. As of right now I'm using my on camera flash to trigger the SB600 in slave mode so I can get some directional lighting. The only problem is that my controls for the flash go away when I have it in slave mode. I would really like to turn the power down to 1/64 on the flash while my camera acts as a commander. Anyone have any ideas on how to do this without the use of expensive Pocketwizards?

AWBoater
AWBoater

I'm sure this can be done on the D7000 as I can do it on my D90.

In the "Flash cntrl for built-in flash" go to the "Commander Mode".

Then select the Mode for Group A or group B - whichever group you have your SB600 set to.

The options here are "TTL", "AA", "Ml", or "--" (which is off).

Select "M" for Manual.

Then go to the Comp.box, and use the up dn control to go to 1/64, or whatever power you want.

You can also use the "TTL" mode and select an exposure compensation of +/- 3 EV (for the D90 - I think the D7000 can go to +/- 5 EV; which would be +/- 1/16) if you don't need to go as low as 1/64.

Anyway, I'm sure your D7000 is similar, so change the SB600 mode in the D7000's remote commander menu.