SB800 Flash and D200 flash wireless

Hi I am new so I have a lot to learn. I've read where the sb800 can work with

the d200 without being attached to the camera. How do I set this up. I'd like

to have my sb800 on a bracket about a foot above my camera. I haven't bought a

snyc cord yet. Do i really need one...if i can set this up a different way?

Thanks...still getting familar with my d200...my 1st digitial slr.

--Kristina

Hi Kristina. Hopefully you'll be able to follow my comments to another user about this just the other day:

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Matt has given you a link to some good direction.

The CLS (Creative Lighting System) is a great tool from Nikon. Part of that is the wireless

capability of the SB800, SB600 and the D200.

If you're new to the D200, take time to read the manual and get familiar with the various

settings. Also, look into some other resources, such as Thom Hogan's Complete Guide to

the D200. Nikon also has a digitutorial on their website that touches on the CLS functions

and such, as well as a DVD titled "Speed of Light."

You will find that using a sync cord is a good idea in some situations. And conversely,

using the wireless system is ideal as well. It all depends upon your style and what you

want to do.

Read the manuals that came with the camera and flash. They'll tell you how to do it.

Set the D200 to commander mode. The D200 flash will trigger the SB800.

You have to make sure the SB800's sensor can 'see' the D200's flash. That's why the SB800's head swivels horizontally.