Help with Nikon flash

I need someone who is conversant in both Canon and Nikon flashes. I use Canon and need to understand the equivalent Nikon controls. For example, on a Canon 550EX, I use the Mode button to cycle through ETTL, Manual and Multi. What is the corresponding control on a Nikon SB800? On a 550EX, I press SEL/SET and +/- to adjust flash output. What's the sequence for Nikon?

You don't even need to get out of your chair. You can login to my webcast system. We'll go to the Nikon site and look at the SB800 manual. I can pay you or we can work out some sort of barter. I'll probably need an hour at the most. Thanks.

Hi Lee No mystery here !!!

The mode button will cycle through the same settings a the Nikon no differences here. For setting the zoom you use the arrow keys left/right and for the exposure comp use the up/down Really very simple.!!!

Since switching to Nikon a year ago I find the flash a big improvement over Canon. Oh one thing you need to set in your menu is the sync speed. Don't have a camera with me but should be in custom menu> flash

Let me know if it works !!! Will check back with you !!!

Thanks Alfred,
Does Nikon default to Fill Flash in P,A,S modes like Canon? Are there any limitations of FEC I should keep in mind? I've been reviewing the Nikon manual but it's difficult when I don't have a SB800 in front of me.

I organized a portrait class with a highly regarded portrait photographer but she strictly uses studio strobes. A fellow I lined up to help with Nikon flash flaked out so I'm trying to understand as much as possible in 2 weeks. All the students are entry level and won't be rushing out to buy studio strobes but they all have external flashes. I need to help them understand how to set up their external flash to imitate what the instructor does with studio lights.

Not really Lee Works basically the same.

I think for a teaching tool using a flash meter would be in order. Have tried it in teaching situations and helps students understand light fall off. Seeing results in meter has a greater impact than listening to a lecture !!! Good luck !!!

Geez Alfred, do you have a PC implanted in your head? A reply in 15 minutes!?! Thanks again.

I was hoping to avoid the flash meter because most of the students won't own one and they aren't going to buy one either. But, as you say, it may be a good teaching tool.

When you say, "Not really..." I assume you mean there aren't any limitations and it works pretty much like a Canon flash.

Sure does Lee ..... but only better :)