Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Manual (Page 544)

498 Remote Flash Photography
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f : Group the remote flash units.
• Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500
master flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit.
• Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash
units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per
group. With more than this number, the light emitted by
the remote flash units will interfere with performance.
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C / f : Compose the shot.
• Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the
documentation provided with the flash units for more
information.
• After arranging the units, press the test button on the
master flash to test-fire the flash and confirm that the units
are functioning normally. Flash units can also be test-fired
by pressing the
i button in the flash info display ( 0 510)
and selecting [ c Test flash ].
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C / f : Take the photograph.
Take the photograph after confirming that the flash-ready
lights for all flash units are lit.