Nikon SU-800 Speedlight Commander Specifications

The SU-800 is the controller part of the R1C1 macro light system, but it also serves a second purpose as a controller of up to three groups of wireless flash. 

  • Guide Number (ISO 100 FX): not applicable
  • Weight: 5.6 ounces (160g)
  • Power: one CR123A battery
  • Recycle time: not applicable
  • Max Flash Duration: not applicable
  • Coverage: 66' (20m) range for SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910; 13' (4m) range for SB-R200
  • 35mm film TTL support: No
  • D-TTL support: No
  • i-TTL (CLS) support: Yes
  • Auto Aperture: supported
  • Automatic Flash mode: not applicable
  • Manual Flash mode: supported
  • Head tilt: No
  • Head rotate: No
  • AF Assist: supported
  • High Speed Sync: supported
  • Repeating flash: supported
  • Modeling light: supported
  • PC Sync socket: No
  • LCD: Yes
  • Foot style: Flip lock
  • Flash Value lock: supported
  • Flash Color info: supported?
  • Wireless: Yes (I-TTL preflash)
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