Wireless Speedlight Control
The camera has the capability of using Commander mode master-flash units to provide optical Nikon CLS (creative lighting system) services. This will let you use older master-flash, Commander-capable units like the SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, and SU-800 to control multiple banks of remote Speedlights. Unfortunately, you must use Master mode and the LCD screen on the accessory-shoe mounted commander unit to control Nikon CLS Commander mode settings because the camera provides no menus screens to direct the older Speedlights. The Photo Shooting Menu > Flash control menu is grayed out and unavailable when an older flash unit is mounted.
However, when a Nikon SB-500, SB-5000, or later compatible Speedlight is mounted, ...
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