D80 and Speedlite SB600 Commander mode.

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I'm trying to set my Speedlite SB600 to work in Commander mode with my D80. I have set the camera up to Commander mode and set the built in flash mode to TTL, and it works fine. I have tried to set it so that the main flash does not fire as on P96 of my manual it tells me to set the built in flash mode to --, and the flash control mode for group A to TTL. I have then raised the onboard flash and tried to take a photo. The speedlite doesn't fire.

Am I doing something wrong, or is it just that the manual incorrectly states that you can set it for the onboard flash not to fire. I'm totally confused. Can someone help please?:help:
 
might be a daft question but is the wireless function on SB 600 set to on ,do you have the squigly line with arrow showing on the SB 600?
 
hillwalkinggirl said:
Am I doing something wrong, or is it just that the manual incorrectly states that you can set it for the onboard flash not to fire.
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by the way when built in flash is set to- - it will still flash but very little , it does still need to flash to send a signal to SB 600.
 
Also, to work in TTL mode, I think you have to be in aperture priority mode and the metering has to be full matrix for it to work. I reiterate, I think that's the case.

Jas

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I think you have to be in aperture priority mode
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or manual mode. I'm taking this as per the D200 and D300 and obviously the D80 might be different!
 
:thankyou:Thanks everyone, but I think I've found the answer. Only the SB800 works with -- instead of TTL. The onboard flash must be set to TTL, and the flash that it emits is very weak and doesn't contribute to the lighting. Apparently it's only a problem in macro photography and can be controlled by holding something in front of onboard flash. We shall see!
 
hillwalkinggirl said:
:thankyou:Thanks everyone, but I think I've found the answer. Only the SB800 works with -- instead of TTL. The onboard flash must be set to TTL, and the flash that it emits is very weak and doesn't contribute to the lighting. Apparently it's only a problem in macro photography and can be controlled by holding something in front of onboard flash. We shall see!
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:thinking: odd my D 80 triggers the SB 600 with built in flash set to - -
 
daftbugga said:
:thinking: odd my D 80 triggers the SB 600 with built in flash set to - -
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I must have another try with mine later. I had problems getting the ready light to come on, even though the flash fired, I kept getting low battery warning. I recharged another 4 in my Uniross Sprint charger and still had the same problem. I spent a good hour trying to work out what was wrong, and then noticed my sprint charger was set to charge 2 batteries instead of 4, so each time I had 2 flat batteries and 2 charged.:bang::bonk: I suspect that the signal wasn't strong enough, so I will try again later. If it works then I know that the previous info that I was given from Nikonians was wrong.
 
hillwalkinggirl said:
I must have another try with mine later. I had problems getting the ready light to come on, even though the flash fired, I kept getting low battery warning. I recharged another 4 in my Uniross Sprint charger and still had the same problem. I spent a good hour trying to work out what was wrong, and then noticed my sprint charger was set to charge 2 batteries instead of 4, so each time I had 2 flat batteries and 2 charged.:bang::bonk: I suspect that the signal wasn't strong enough, so I will try again later. If it works then I know that the previous info that I was given from Nikonians was wrong.
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:thankyou: Tried again and it definitely works. You were right and the Nikonians were wrong:clap:
 
Sheep said:
Mine worked with the onboard off and firing the sb600. One think i did find was that you had to ensure there was no obstruction between the camera and the sensor on the flash otherwise they wouldnt communicate.

Kevin
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Thanks Kevin. I've tried it later after putting properly charged batteries in and it works fine, just stupid me, charged 4 batteries with the switch set to 2.:bonk:
 
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