View Full Version : HELP! How to Maximize the Use of Repeated Flash in SB800?


Jeruel B. Ibaņez
12-24-2007, 08:10 AM
I have been trying to figure out how to use and maximize this Repeated Flash function in my SB800. Any inputs about this, please? Thanks in advance! :)

Ronald Sanchez
12-24-2007, 08:56 AM
jeruel, I think for you to maximize the repeated flash function, you must attach the 5th battery holder for faster recycling time of the SB800.

Jeruel B. Ibaņez
12-24-2007, 09:29 AM
@Ronald,

Thanks for the help.

Rolando Avecilla
12-28-2007, 03:01 AM
You need not use the 5th cell if the flash seldom gives off full power. The question is, what do you mean maximize? IMHO, this feature is rather a novelty feature than a practical one.

Jeruel B. Ibaņez
12-28-2007, 07:08 AM
@ Rolando,

Hi sir. What I mean is, it's one of the features of SB800 and D80, the Repeating Flash, but I don't know exactly how to use it. I saw some photographers on a wedding using successive flashing as the participants march down the aisle towards him.

So, my question is, how to set it up as such. I tried many times, yet failed to see repeating flash. TIA!

Rolando Avecilla
01-03-2008, 06:03 AM
Jeruel, please read page 48 of your SB-800 flash manual. The settings is explained there.