D200 built-in flash in commander mode with no visible output?

[mark_sirota1]

Just FYI, I posted a <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00Grps">followup question</a> to this today.

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<a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00Grps">http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00Grps</a>

[twmeyer]

Not going to get the Nikon SG-3IR after all... been using the pop up in Commander mode turned off so that only the pre-flash fires. No over heating at all. The filter doesn't interfere with its operation, since I never use it as a flash, and if I want to go with just ammbient I just have to push the flash down. <p>Used it with an SB800 in a 26 inch umbrella to make this shot of the band Letters To Mary at the back of the bar in The Red Light Cafe, ATL, Ga... t<div></div>

[mjt]

there are STILL remnants of pre-flash when using the onboard pop-up flash to fire the remotes.

 

a heck of a lot more expensive than the plastic hanging street light on your camera, there is this option:

http://www.adorama.com/NKSU800.html?searchinfo=nikon%20su%20800&item_no=2

 

it's not a flash, but a commander, wireless and lightless.

 

personally, even with the minimal pre-flashes, people are known to be "surprised" by the onboard - either they have a surprised look, closed eyes, and light-fall ...

 

regards, michael